Politics & Government
VIDEO: Sad Times and (Possible) Demise of the Chester-Hadlyme Ferry
Commuters and other users of the scenic and historic landmark ferry speak out while one of the captains speaks plainly of the stark future ahead.
Founded in 1769, the ferry and historic landmark currently runs April-November from 7 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. on weekdays. It also runs on weekends, 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
It may never run again after August 15th unless a decision to close it down is reversed. Last Friday, the Rocky Hill-Glastonbury ferry, the oldest in the state and the nation, didn’t run due to staffing issues. As for permanently ceasing operations, it seems that the nightmare may well become reality for both the first and the second oldest running ferries in the state of Connecticut.
Meanwhile, citizen groups and local officials are being formed to take to the next level.
