Owners of some businesses interviewed in Yarmouth are simply happy to have a ferry. Many appreciate the positive changes.
“The schedule will be better than the Nova Star’s,” said Chelsea Berry, manager of Coast to Coast Gifts and Décor in the Yarmouth Mall.
“The Nova Star came in too early and none of the businesses were open for the passengers.’
She added that having the ferry overnight in Yarmouth was good. Local customers are strong at the store and she said that it was sometimes hard to tell which customers were tourists, but added that summer months were busier.
Ken Dennis at Sandy’s Gifts on Main Street is glad the ferry has been secured but disappointed that no commercial trucking will be transported.
“That’s unfortunate that it won’t be able to satisfy the fishing industry. That’s a big problem,” he said.
Marilyn Waitkus, owner of KJT Jewelry Repair in Lovitt Plaza, says the ferry service is a win-win situation.
“It’s better than not having it,” she said. “Go with the flow. It’s going to bring people.”
Doris Cooke at Hands On Crafts on Main Street says she’s glad to hear we have a boat but is concerned that there may not be many passengers.
“Essentially, it’s good news, but it’s so late….” she said.
Michael Carbonell, PR/marketing manager with YACRO Social Enterprises and spokesperson for the Shanty Café on Central Street, is happy at the news of the ferry.
“We love the traffic we get in the summertime.”
He says he’s amused by visitors’ reactions when they discover a restaurant that offers Cuban and Indian food in Yarmouth.
“They give us two thumbs up.”
Personally, he’s also happy because of the convenience the ferry provides.
“My mom and sis live in Massachusetts and I hate to drive around. By the time I get there, I’m so tired. And for them to drive here, it’s hard for my mom, who is older.”
The new Cat ferry will leave Yarmouth in the morning, travel to Portland and return to Nova Scotia in the evening. It will overnight in Yarmouth. The estimated crossing time is five-and-a-half to six hours. That is about half the time that Nova Star took.
Owners of some businesses interviewed in Yarmouth are simply happy to have a ferry. Many appreciate the positive changes.
“The schedule will be better than the Nova Star’s,” said Chelsea Berry, manager of Coast to Coast Gifts and Décor in the Yarmouth Mall.
“The Nova Star came in too early and none of the businesses were open for the passengers.’
She added that having the ferry overnight in Yarmouth was good. Local customers are strong at the store and she said that it was sometimes hard to tell which customers were tourists, but added that summer months were busier.
Ken Dennis at Sandy’s Gifts on Main Street is glad the ferry has been secured but disappointed that no commercial trucking will be transported.
“That’s unfortunate that it won’t be able to satisfy the fishing industry. That’s a big problem,” he said.
Marilyn Waitkus, owner of KJT Jewelry Repair in Lovitt Plaza, says the ferry service is a win-win situation.
“It’s better than not having it,” she said. “Go with the flow. It’s going to bring people.”
Doris Cooke at Hands On Crafts on Main Street says she’s glad to hear we have a boat but is concerned that there may not be many passengers.
“Essentially, it’s good news, but it’s so late….” she said.
Michael Carbonell, PR/marketing manager with YACRO Social Enterprises and spokesperson for the Shanty Café on Central Street, is happy at the news of the ferry.
“We love the traffic we get in the summertime.”
He says he’s amused by visitors’ reactions when they discover a restaurant that offers Cuban and Indian food in Yarmouth.
“They give us two thumbs up.”
Personally, he’s also happy because of the convenience the ferry provides.
“My mom and sis live in Massachusetts and I hate to drive around. By the time I get there, I’m so tired. And for them to drive here, it’s hard for my mom, who is older.”
The new Cat ferry will leave Yarmouth in the morning, travel to Portland and return to Nova Scotia in the evening. It will overnight in Yarmouth. The estimated crossing time is five-and-a-half to six hours. That is about half the time that Nova Star took.
