Telegraph photo by DEAN SHALHOUP Norm Poisson was among the first customers when Collins Brothers Chowder Company opened for the season this morning. His daughter-in-law, Kim Poisson, hands him his order, as his daughter, Tina Burke, looks on. (Telegraph photo by DEAN SHALHOUP)

NASHUA – Fans of the chowders and soups that put Collins Brothers Chowder Company on their must-do lists some years ago were in a celebratory mood this morning as they arrived to pick up their first orders of the season.

Sisters-in-law Kim Poisson and Tina Burke were likewise all smiles as they welcomed the first wave of customers shortly after unlocking the door at 10 a.m.

Although today’s warm, humid late summer conditions could be considered more in line with ice cream cones than chowder and soup, the stream of customers continued to grow as the noon hour approached, just as it does when snow and ice cover the ground.

Collins Brothers, located at 59 Temple St., is open Wednesdays from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.; Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; and Saturdays 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Its daily menu, along with company history other information, can be found at collinsbrotherschowder.com.

Telegraph photo by DEAN SHALHOUP The familiar sign and balloons went back up along Temple Street this morning, as Collins Brothers Chowder Company opened for the season. (Telegraph photo by DEAN SHALHOUP)

Dean Shalhoup may be reached at 594-1256 or dshalhoup@nashuatelegraph.com.

Telegraph photo by DEAN SHALHOUP Sisters-in-law Tina Burke, left, and Kim Poisson welcomed the season's first customers to Collins Brothers Chowder Company during this morning's grand opening for the 2021-22 season. Above them is the brand new awning they just had installed. (Telegraph photo by DEAN SHALHOUP)