The Chester–Hadlyme Ferry is the second oldest continuously operating ferry service in the state of Connecticut and is a designated state historical landmark. Camp Hazen YMCA On the National Register of Historic Places Charles Daniels House – 43 Liberty St. (added March 19, 1988) Dr. Ambrose Pratt House – Pratt St. (added December 9, 1972) Jonathan Warner House – 47 Kings Hwy. (added 1978) Old Town Hall – on the green between Liberty St. and Goose Hill Rd. (added March 23, 1972) Villa Bella Vista – 7 Old Depot Rd. (added 2000) Industry The Whelen Engineering Corporation, a major designer and distributor of public service warning equipment (warning lights, sirens, etc.) in North America, is headquartered in Chester. Transportation Air The Chester Airport is a local facility with one paved runway. It is privately owned by Whelen Aviation. Ground The Estuary Transit District provides public transportation throughout Chester and the surrounding towns through its 9 Town Transit Service. Services include connections to the Old Saybrook Train Station, served by Amtrak and Shoreline East railroads. Notable people Constance Baker Motley (1921–2005), civil rights leader Art Carney (1918–2003), actor; resident, died in town Paul Hopkins (1904–2004), major league relief pitcher; born in town Sol LeWitt (1928–2007), artist Michael P. Price (born 1938), theatre producer and artistic director Richard Sachs (born 1953), bicycle framebuilder and cyclist; lives in town Morley Safer (1931–2016), CBS news correspondent and anchor on 60 Minutes Max Showalter (1917–2000), film and television actor; retired to Chester Washington F. Willcox (1834–1909), US Congressman; resident Pictures of Chester References External links Town of Chester official website Visit-Chester.com Town of Chester GIS maps and property information Towns in Middlesex County, Connecticut Connecticut populated places on the Connecticut River Towns in Connecticut Greater Hartford 1836 establishments in Connecticut