Spicer Plus Inc

n 1915 George & Harry Elion purchased an ice and firewood company with an ice pond from the Spicer family. In the 20’s they added coal, in the 40’s fuel oil, and in the 50’s propane gas. The entities evolved into two corporations, Spicer Fuel Co Inc. and Spicer Gas Co. Inc, and are now collectively known as Spicer Plus Inc. In 1979 Larry Chesler, grandson of George Elion, left a law practice in Groton and joined Spicer Fuel. In 1988 John Holstein of Stonington, owner and developer of multiple southeastern Connecticut businesses which have included Noank Shipyard, Waterford Speedbowl, and The Packer Building, acquired the outstanding interests of Harry Elion. Together they became the 3rd generation of successful operators of the Spicer energy distributors serving southeastern Connecticut. In 2007, Spicer Plus merged with Advanced Gas in Salem, Connecticut. Present business operations include a commercial and retail propane gas distribution business servicing coastal and southeastern Connecticut from Branford to Pawcatuck, and portions of Southwestern Rhode Island with delivery and equipment service. The company’s home office and showroom is located at 36 Thames Street, Groton, with the company’s propane storage tanks, tank maintenance facility, and vehicle storage with a propane rail siding located off Fairview Avenue, Groton with additional storage facilities at the Salem location.