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*** Exercise Your Right to Vote *** Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on May 12, 2011 Meeting Information CONNECTICUT WATER SERVICE, INC. Meeting Type: Annual Meeting For holders as of: March 15, 2011 Date: May 12, 2011 Time: 2:00 PM EDT Location: The Water’s Edge Resort & Spa 1525 Boston Post Road Westbrook, Connecticut You are receiving this communication because you hold CONNECTICUT WATER SERVICE, INC. shares in the above named company. 93 WEST MAIN STREET CLINTON, CT 06413-1600 This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at www.proxyvote.com or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side). R1.0.0.11699 We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting. 1 See the reverse side of this notice to obtain 0000099255 proxy materials and voting instructions.

 

Before You Vote How to Access the Proxy Materials Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE: 1. Notice & Proxy Statement 2. Form 10-K 3. Annual Report How to View Online: Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow XXXX XXXX XXXX (located on the following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com. How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy: If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is NO charge for requesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to make your request: 1) BY INTERNET: www.proxyvote.com 2) BY TELEPHONE: 1-800-579-1639 3) BY E-MAIL*: sendmaterial@proxyvote.com * If requesting materials by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow XXXX XXXX XXXX (located on the following page) in the subject line. Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your investment advisor. Please make the request as instructed above on or before April 28, 2011 to facilitate timely delivery. How To Vote Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods R1.0.0.11699 Vote In Person: Many shareholder meetings have attendance requirements including, but not limited to, the possession of an attendance ticket issued by the entity holding the meeting. Please check the meeting materials for any special 2 requirements for meeting attendance. At the meeting, you will need to request a ballot to vote these shares. 0000099255 Vote By Internet: To vote now by Internet, go to www.proxyvote.com. Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow XXXX XXXX XXXX available and follow the instructions. Vote By Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a proxy card.

 

Voting items The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following, terms expiring in 2014: 1. Election of Directors Nominees 01 Mary Ann Hanley 02 Mark G. Kachur 03 David A. Lentini The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR proposals 2 and 3. 2 The ratification of the appointment by the Audit Committee of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP 3 The non-binding advisory resolution regarding approval of the compensation of our named executive officers The Board of Directors recommends you vote 1 YEAR on the following proposal: 4 The advisory vote regarding the frequency for the non-binding shareholder vote regarding approval of the compensation of our named executive officers NOTE: If no choice is indicated, this proxy shall be deemed to grant authority to vote FOR the election of director nominees and to vote FOR Proposals 2 and 3 and to vote FOR 1 year for Proposal 4. Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof. R1.0.0.11699 3 0000099255

 

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