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Monthly Archives: July 2013
State DOT Announces Fare Hike for Chester, Rocky Hill River Ferries; Another Increase Scheduled 2014
The state Department of Transportation has announced a $1 increase in fares for the Chester-Hadlyme and Rocky Hill-Glastonbury Connecticut river ferries. Fares will increase July 8 from the current $3 to $4 for vehicles, and from $1 to $2 for walk-on passengers and bicyclists. The fare for vehicles and passengers will be $5 on weekends, Saturdays and Sundays.
The plan announced by DOT Commissioner James Redeker also calls for another fare increase in 2014, when fares for vehicles will increase to $5 on weekdays and $6 on weekends. The cost for a 20-ticket discount coupon book will also increase from the current $40 to $50. In 2014, the cost for a discount coupon book would increase to $60.
The increase, which is the first hike in ferry fares since 2003, is less than a proposed $6 doubling of the fare that was announced by DOT in the spring. The proposed doubling of fares drew objections from area elected officials, including first selectmen and legislators.
About 60 residents turned out at the Chester Meeting House for a May 22 informational meeting on the fare increase, with many residents suggesting they could accept less than the proposed jump to $6.
Lyme’s July 4 Parade Celebrates Independence in Style
The annual Fourth of July parade in Lyme, which was founded by Dr. William Irving in 1958, went ahead yesterday under cloudless skies. Perhaps the ultimate hometown parade, it comprises a motley selection of antique cars, decorated tractors, marching youngsters — and the not so young, military vehicles, and representatives from all the town’s civic organizations. A huge crowd turns out to cheer on the marchers and a good time is had by all!
Musketeers led the parade.
Then came the Grand Marshal …
… followed by the Lyme Fire Company.
Searching for a New World?
Camp Claire was well-represented …
This classic car led the parade of vintage vehicles …
…while the band played on …
John Stratton (left) and Jim Noyes (center) rode in military style …
Carleen Gerber waves accompanied by her smiling daughter Allison (right) and grandchildren.
Perhaps the most patriotically decorated tractor?
Wow! Who’d have thought you’d find a Rolls Royce still with British number plate in the Lyme parade?
Best-dressed?
Oldest?
And they’re still caring for us! Happy July 4th to all!
Final Day to View Exhibit at Lyme Public Hall Featuring Libraries Old And New
An old schoolbook on display in the ‘Then and Now: Lending Libraries of Lyme’ exhibit at Lyme Public Hall.
Then and Now: Lending Libraries of Lyme will be on view at the Lyme Public Hall on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, July 3, 4, and 5. This exhibit celebrates Lyme’s centuries-long love of books and learning in honor of the 100th anniversary of the Lyme Public Library.
The displays highlight the ingenious subscription libraries started in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries by Lyme residents, the public library movement in the United States and the early history of the Lyme Public Library.
A special focus is on the importance of books to a local one-room school in the Joshuatown area of Lyme where a branch of the public library was established in the early twentieth century. The school bell, a child’s desk, children’s books and pupils’ written work will be on view along with other original documents from the Lyme Local History Archives.
Exhibit hours are Wednesday, July 3, from 1 to 4 p.m., Thursday, July 4, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Friday, July 5, from 1 to 4 p.m. Admission is free.
The Lyme Public Hall is located at 249 Hamburg Road (Rte. 156) in Lyme, Conn.
For more information, visit www.lymepublichall.org
The Lyme Public Hall Association is dedicated to the appreciation of Lyme’s history, culture, and community through the preservation and use of the historic hall, its archives and historical programs.