Just an ordinary day in Chester Center in 1913, photographed by Hugh Spencer, and on exhibit at the Chester Museum at The Mill. A horse-drawn cart is parked in the center of town. Just up from the wagon is a gas pump. Also nearby is the stone wall, with “Chester” spelled out in white stones, where the trolley stopped during the years it served Chester. (Photo by Skip … [Read more...] about Summer Exhibit at ‘Chester Museum at The Mill’ Tells Story of Town’s Early Transportation
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Hadlyme Public Hall Annual Meeting Votes to Oppose Doubling Ferry Fares, Launches Petition Drive
On Saturday May 4, members attending the annual meeting of the Hadlyme Public Hall Association voted unanimously to oppose the proposal by Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) to double the Connecticut River ferry fares to $6 and agreed to launch a petition drive opposing the fare increase. The Association immediately initiated the petition drive by creating an … [Read more...] about Hadlyme Public Hall Annual Meeting Votes to Oppose Doubling Ferry Fares, Launches Petition Drive
DOT Plans to Double CT River Ferry Fares, Announces Meetings to Discuss Proposals
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) announced yesterday (April 5) that it will be holding two public meetings regarding plans to raise the fares on the two Connecticut River Ferries starting July 1, 2013. The ferries affected are the Chester-Hadlyme and Rocky Hill-Glastonbury routes. DOT says in a press release that the increases are necessary to offset the … [Read more...] about DOT Plans to Double CT River Ferry Fares, Announces Meetings to Discuss Proposals
‘Bone Arts Challenge’ Silent Auction, Reception at Chester Historical Society
Renowned assemblage artist Maureen McCabe of Old Lyme, who is also a professor of Art at Connecticut College, is participating in the Chester Historical Society’s third annual creative challenge, “Bone Arts.” A silent auction of all the submitted pieces will be held March 23. The challenge, titled “Bone Arts,” uses “a bag of bones” (handles for crochet hooks and flatware … [Read more...] about ‘Bone Arts Challenge’ Silent Auction, Reception at Chester Historical Society
River Valley Slim-Down Helps You Shed Those Post-Holiday Pounds
Old Lyme resident and owner of IFoundFitnesss, Donna Scott, is celebrating a year of helping people shed those pounds and become healthier and fitter in the process. In 2012, her River Valley Slim-Down challenge helped more than 50 people get in shape, and lose weight. In the process, they improved their balance, flexibility, relieved stress, and have challenged and … [Read more...] about River Valley Slim-Down Helps You Shed Those Post-Holiday Pounds
33rd District Republican State Senator Art Linares Jr. Assigned to Four Legislative Committees
Republican State Senator Art Linares Jr. has been assigned to the Legislature’s Banking, Commerce, and Education committees, along with the Select Committee on Children, as he prepares to take office representing the 33rd Senate District when the 2013 legislative session opens Wednesday. Linares, a 24-year old Westbrook resident, was elected in November to the 33rd District … [Read more...] about 33rd District Republican State Senator Art Linares Jr. Assigned to Four Legislative Committees
Shelter Me Calendars Benefit Animal Shelters Throughout State
The Shelter Me project, a photographic fundraiser for local animal shelters was started by former Lyme resident, Karen Stevenson. Now in its fourth year, Shelter Me has expanded to raise money for nine different animal shelters/rescues in the state. This year they welcomed a new addition to the project from Coventry. Tara Farm Rescue, a nonprofit animal sanctuary, is a home … [Read more...] about Shelter Me Calendars Benefit Animal Shelters Throughout State
Essex Meadows Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary This Year
Essex Meadows, located at 30 Bokum Road in Essex, is widely regarded as a treasure in our midst. This year “The Meadows,” as everyone calls it, will celebrate its 25th anniversary. We therefore decided to try and give readers a perspective into how the Meadows operates and why it has achieved nationally recognized stature as a retirement community We submitted some questions … [Read more...] about Essex Meadows Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary This Year