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Chappy Town Column: Jan. 27

Peter Wells | Wednesday, January 27 2021 - 1:27pm

There has always been a conflict between preserving the values of the past and implementing our perceptions of the future.

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Ice Hampers Passage for Chappy Ferry

Tom Dunlop

For the first time since at least 2007, ice in the Edgartown harbor prevented the Chappaquiddick ferry from completing a trip across the harbor Monday morning. Capt. Jeff LaMarche was hampered by thick ice.

Married on the Chappy Ferry

Tom Dunlop

Jeff LaMarche and Becca Hamilton, both captains on the Chappaquiddick ferry, were married on the deck of the On Time II under a sky of pale blue at 1400 hours on Saturday afternoon. The ferry was dressed for the occasion in festive signal flags.

Man Pulled Safely From Harbor After Driving Truck Off Chappy Ferry Ramp Article updated

Sara Brown Tom Dunlop

A Chappaquiddick man and his truck were safely rescued from the Edgartown harbor late Monday morning after the man drove off the ferry ramp on the Chappy side and landed in the water. The incident prompted an immediate call to emergency responders including police, fire and rescue, and attracted a small crowd around the harbor on Memorial Day.

Chappy Ferry to Undergo Routine Maintenance

Sara Brown

For at least 10 days this month, Chappaquiddick will be a one-ferry Island. With the On Time III — the larger of the two ferries that run the 527 feet between Edgartown and Chappaquiddick — being hauled out of the water Oct. 20 for routine maintenance, Chappy Ferry owner Peter Wells is cautioning passengers about delays.

Maintenance Deferred, Chappy Ferry Resumes Service

Sara Brown

A little more than a day after being pulled out of the water for some routine maintenance, the On Time III has been called back to duty making the Edgartown to Chappaquiddick loop.

Chappy ferry owner Peter Wells announced this summer that the On Time III, the bigger of the ferry’s two boats, would be out of the water starting Sept. 3 for a Coast Guard inspection and to have the bottom of the boat painted. Mr. Wells said the week after Labor Day was quiet last year and would be the best time to be down to one ferry for between 10 and 20 days.

Damaged By Erosion, Chappy Ferry Ramp Will Undergo Repairs

Sara Brown

A winter full of storms has brought erosion to almost every corner of the Island — including the small Chappy ferry ramp, which will undergo repairs in April.

The ferry will be closed to car traffic for part of the day April 6 for ramp repairs on the Edgartown side, ferry captain Peter Wells told the conservation commission Monday. The commission unanimously voted to approve the emergency work.