Chelsea Groton Connections Blog

Organization: Special Olympics Connecticut Special Olympics Connecticut works at addressing inactivity, injustice, intolerance and social isolation by encouraging and empowering people with intellectual disabilities which leads to a more welcoming and inclusive society. Location: 2666 State Street, Hamden, CT 06517 What is the mission of your organization?Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a…

Comix Roadhouse has been providing top-notch entertainment to visitors of Southeastern Connecticut for over 10 years. Patrons can attend karaoke night, check out local and regional country music, and view some of the best local and national comedians in the comedy club. Check out all Comix Roadhouse has to offer!  Owner/CEO: Marc Wiesenthal Business: Comix Roadhouse Location: Mohegan…

Riverfront Children’s Center does amazing work in the Groton community! Riverfront’s mission is to provide high-quality, affordable childcare and educational services, while comprehensively nurturing the unique needs of children and their families. Organization: Riverfront Children’s Center Location: 476 Thames St, Groton How many years have you been in business?Riverfront began 39 years ago, in 1983, as one…

Today we’d like to introduce Waterhouse Salon owner Ric Waterhouse. Opened in 1990, Ric and the Waterhouse Salon has been a staple of New London for over 30 years. Owner: Richard Waterhouse Business: Waterhouse Salon Location: 136 Bank St. New London, CT, 06320 How many years have you been in business?We have been in business for 32 years,…

Today we’d like to introduce Easterseals Capital Region & Eastern CT and Easterseals Veterans Rally Point. Easterseals has been leading the way to 100% equity, inclusion and access for people with disabilities and veterans from almost 75 years. Organization: Easterseals Capital Region & Eastern CT Location: Easterseals Capital Region & Eastern CT  (Norwich, East Hartford, Windsor) and…

Today we’d like to introduce Infoshred and owner Stacey Lombardo. Stacey has been helping the community safely shred their documents for almost 25 years. Owner:  Stacey Lombardo Business:  Infoshred – Shredding, Records Storage and e-Recycling Location:  Corporate Headquarters-East Windsor, CT – Serving CT, MA & RI How many years have you been in business?    25 Years in October 2022…

Today, we’d like you to get to know Global City Norwich. Since 2018, the organization has brought multiple cultures and communities together in an effort to embrace, engage and attract residents and visitors of Norwich to the Downtown area. Business: Global City Norwich (GCN) Global City Norwich Liaison: Suki Lagrito Location: 66 Franklin Street, Norwich How many years…