Police Provide Coast Guard Academy Graduation Details

NEW LONDON, CT — After four years of studying and learning to become the best officers possible, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy Class of 2018 will graduate Wednesday on Cadet Memorial Field at the USCGA (31 Mohegan Avenue). The graduation is scheduled to commence at 11 a.m.

According to a news release provided by police, the following parking restrictions shall be in effect in consideration of the scheduled event:

No parking on River Ridge Rd., Deshon St., Nameaug Ave., Oneco Ave., Farnsworth St., Winchester Rd., and Uncas Ave. beginning at 5 a.m. on May 23.

No parking signs will be posted. The parking restrictions will remain in effect until later in the day at the discretion of the police department. Parking tickets will be issued and vehicles towed.

Riverside Park shall be closed to the public beginning at 5 a.m. on May 23 until later in the day at the discretion of the police department.

According to police, members of the public will be allowed to assemble at the following locations:

• McKinley Park located at the corner of Williams St. and Crystal Ave.
• the grass parcel on Williams St. just past the overpass (Williams St./ Briggs St.)
• the grass parcel located across the street from the main gate of the USCGA (in front of the fence)
• individuals will not be permitted to congregate past the main gate

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