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It’s here!! The event we’ve all been waiting for!

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Come celebrate the (could it be?) 37th year of the Hygienic Art Gallery’s Salon des Independants from January 30th to February 13, 2016 on Bank Street, downtown New London. Doors open on the 30th at 7pm. This is a favorite event in the region and anyone who has not been yet absolutely MUST attend. The array of work is staggering, and as their promotional material has steadfastly read every year: No judge, no jury, no censorship.

“Hygienic Art is a non-profit arts organization dedicated to creating an enriching cultural experience in the city of New London Connecticut.”

Go to their web page and see all the related and exciting events being held throughout the week. You will not want to miss it. This is one of those rare and cool things that defines what New London is all about.

You will also love their Facebook Page too.

Water Taxi plans are right on schedule

Although you may have read last week in the New London Day about the water taxi “taking a vacation until next year,” rest assured that the subcommittee in charge of getting it up and running has been far from idle. The group met on September 21 to review their successes so far which include the receipt of an eligibility letter from the CT State Agency for Federal Property (CTSAFP). Once the DLA (Defense Logistics Agency) has put ICN numbers on the boats they can be formally requested by the CTSAFP.

Subcommittee members have also drawn up a startup and operations budget, including transport, re-outfitting, gear, storage, inspections, painting and operations costs such as personnel, fuel, and insurance.water taxi demonstration

The demo water taxi at last year’s Maritime Heritage Festival was a huge success

The group also discussed sponsorship opportunities and other uses for the boats that would offset costs – i.e. charters, weekday shuttle, or private harbor tours.

So it shouldn’t be long now before the boats are turned over to the City of Groton . . . and then let the retrofitting begin!

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Thames River Heritage Park Foundation
P.O. Box 851
New London, CT 06320

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(860) 444-4401 / Email

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