FRIENDS OF FORT TRUMBULL S.P. TO PRESENT TRANSPORTATION MARITIME MANAGER

FRIENDS OF FORT TRUMBULL S.P. TO PRESENT TRANSPORTATION MARITIME MANAGER

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For their September meeting, the Friends of Fort Trumbull S.P. will continue to explore the theme The Whaling City and the Sea. On Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014, the Friends will present Captain Charles Beck (ret.), Connecticut Transportation Maritime Manager.  Mr. Beck will speak on “The Strategy for Economic Development for the Port of New London”.

Mr. Beck will discuss the recent decision by the State Bond Commission to fund $5.8 million in improvements and engineering studies for State Pier in New London.

The presentation will be at The Fort Trumbull Conference Center at 7 p.m.  The public is invited, but seating is limited.  New members are always welcome.  Refreshments will be served after the presentation.