Mike Metsack who is a third generation Ashford resident and his partner Keith Dagnall who grew up in Middletown CT, started raising goats as pets in 2014. As the cost of keeping their herd increased they decided it was time to look into a way to raise money to cover the costs. at the time […]
Surge Unlimited
Surge Unlimited was founded by Billy Freeman in 2016. Billy was born in Falmouth, Massachusetts and moved to Ashford when he started kindergarten. As a self taught cinematographer he creates stories with photos and videos for his client’s digital platforms. Billy’s goal has always been to provide exemplary service. His drive to deliver high-quality […]
BOTL Farm brings Heritage Breeds to Ashford
Nick Weinstock and Danielle Larese have been operating BOTL Farm in Ashford’s Westford Village. since 2016. Though initially looking for farm land close to New Haven they stumbled upon a farm in Ashford that fit their needs. They are a pasture-based, sustainability-focused livestock farm situated on 41 acres of transitional silvopasture. This means that the […]
Unique Soaps, unique to Ashford!
Cheryl Maldonado is the owner and creator of Unique Soaps. She carries a large variety of artisan soaps & other skin loving treats. Each oil or butter Cheryl uses in Unique Soaps products, gives a unique benefit to your skin. She loves offering handcrafted products in which she can control what ingredients are used. […]
ToolMax brings aerospace expertise to Ashford
Toolmax Designing & Tooling Inc. is a privately owned aerospace company located in Ashford. The company specializes in the engineering design and manufacturing of precision sheet metal tooling and complex sheet metal parts. Toolmax has experienced continuous growth in its customer base, services and sales over the past 10 years, providing products and services (domestically, […]
Ashford doctor helps patients with Lyme Disease
Antero Healthcare, located at 39 Nott Highway in Ashford, was founded to respond to a need in Eastern Connecticut and beyond. Dr. Charles Bizilj opened Antero in 2018 to focus on treating patients with Lyme Disease as well as other tick-borne illnesses. According to Dr. Bizilj, most people have heard of Lyme disease, but cannot […]
Cash’s Country Store offers convenient shopping in Ashford
Cash’s Country Store is the perfect example of a one-stop-shop with a warm welcoming atmosphere that makes you feel like family and at home. Cash’s Country Store is a small family-owned unique country store in the small town of Ashford that carries a wide variety of goods – including basic groceries, daily necessities, freshly brewed […]
Craft spirits created, and enjoyed, at Westford Hill Distillers in Ashford
Westford Hill Distillers, located on Chatey Road in Ashford, was among the first craft distillers in the United States. It produces and markets a line of clear and aged brandies, Rime Vodka, and Westford Gin, with other products in development. Owners Margaret and Louis Chatey established the business in 1998. As early as 1999, Saveur […]
EDC releases Buy Local brochure
The Ashford Economic Development Commission will be distributing custom “Buy Local” Brochures in the coming weeks to encourage local residents to support businesses in town. To view a digital copy of the brochure, click here. To request hard copies for display at your business or location, please email ashfordedc@gmail.com.
Apple picking on tap at Ashford’s Horse Listener’s Orchard
Horse Listener’s Orchard, formerly Crooks Orchard, is a 153-acre fruit orchard and vegetable farm located at 317 Bebbington Road in Ashford. The farm produces more than 25 different varieties of apples, in addition to blueberries, peaches, plums, pears, vegetables, herbs, cut flowers and garden plants. Horse Listener’s offers pick-your-own blueberries, peaches and apples, along […]