John Marshall, captain of the Chester-Hadlyme Ferry, shows off one of two new John Deere 205-HP engines installed in the 60-year-old Selden III ferry over the winter by CT Department of Transportation.
The historic Chester-Hadlyme Ferry resumed service Monday for its 244th year with a “First Sailing” party organized by the Hadlyme Public Hall Association, which spearheaded a campaign two years ago to save the ferry service from state budget cuts.
A number of Department of Transport officials from Hartford attended the event to help celebrate the installation of the engines.
Would you know what hours it runs? And is Gillette Castle open yet? Thanks!
Castle open Memorial Day to Columbus Day, 10-5.