Selectmen fight to keep the ferries

Hartford, Conn. (WTNH) -  Connecticut's ferry boats are being cut from the state budget, but areas Selectmen aren't letting their ships go down without a fight.

The Chester-Hadlyme and the Rocky Hill-Glastonbury ferries date back to Revolutionary War times.

Typically, it costs three dollars to ride these ships, however regular riders are to pay more to keep them running.

Now three towns, including Chester, are looking to go to court. They are seeking an injunction to keep the ferry afloat.

The group trying to keep it alive claims the ferries also serves an important purpose, reducing travel time to for ambulances going from the Hadlyme side to Middlesex Memorial Hospital in Middletown.

Regular riders say they use this crossing not only to enjoy the view, but also to avoid Interstate 95. They fear the local economy will suffer.