Old Girl's Winding Down, New Girl's Knocking

The 1769 Chester-Hadlyme Ferry, more commonly tagged as the Selden III, is undergoing a 76-year facelift. A fresh face is on the way, courtesy of $8 million in federal and state funds. Expect the service back mid-September.

Here's the lowdown: The 1769 Chester-Hadlyme Ferry, a relic of yesteryear, is currently being spruced up after a century-old Selden III. Connecticut's ready to swap IV drips for a Botox injection. Eight million bucks in grant money's carving the way for the new one. Get ready for the thrill of the new ferry, with operations recommended to resume mid-September. Some fun tidbits: The Hadlyme Ferry, a ye olde transportation lifeline during the Revolutionary War, is a darling amongst tourists today. Crave more deets? Head to CT.gov/DOT/CTferries for the full lowdown. References: [1],[2],[3],[4]

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Old Girl's Winding Down, New Girl's Knocking

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