Transportation News- Dail-a-Ride
As of July 1st, the Dial-a-Ride program will renew for
the FY20/21.
This year, there will be no enrollment fee.
If you were enrolled in the program last year, you do
not need to re-apply this year.
This year, we will be able to provide (24) one-way trips
or (12) round trips from July 1st, 2020 to June 30th,
2021.
As always, there is a mileage reimbursement portion of
this grant. If someone provides you with a medical ride,
you can request mileage reimbursement.
This service is strictly for medical appointments in
southeastern CT which the Senior Center cannot
provide. It is grant funded so once funds are expended,
no more rides can be provided.
More details are available at the Senior Center office.
Transportation News- Senior Center
On July 6th, the Senior Center will resume limited
transit service. Due to COVID-19, the service will
begin with only 1 passenger allowed on the vehicle at
a time. All passengers must wear a mask unless there
is a medical contraindication. The revised schedule
will be:
Monday: the south part of town can go to Waterford/
New London
Tuesday: the south part of town can go the grocery
stores/pharmacies/bank
Wednesday: the north part of town can go to Waterford/
New London
Thursday: the north part of town can to the grocery
stores/pharmacies/bank
Friday: will be left open to try and accommodate any
requests that could not be fulfilled during the
week
Medical appointments are a priority. All other ride
requests will be scheduled around those. If you have a
medical appointment, reserve with the Senior Center
office as soon as you can. This schedule will remain in
effect for the month of July and will be re-evaluated
in August. You must be registered for this service.
NEWS FROM THE EAST LYME PUBLIC LIBRARY
The East Lyme Public Library is tentatively scheduled to reopen on Monday, July 6 at 10am to the public. The hours will be 10am-4pm Monday through Friday, and 10am-2pm on Saturday. People will need to call and make an appointment for computer use. Socially distancing will be practiced and there will be a reduced capacity allowed into the building. The Library will continue to provide curbside pickup and if anyone is interested in books being delivered to their home, they have a homebound delivery program.
For more details, call the Library at 860-739-6926.
If you are looking to get a COVID-19 test?
If you are looking to get a COVID-19 test? There are 2 convenient locations you can go without needing an order from your Physician or being symptomatic. They are: Hartford Healthcare GoHealth Urgent Care 351 North Frontage Road New London, CT 860-865-0934 Community Health Center 1 Shaw’s Cove New London, CT 475-241-0740 Both locations recommend getting an appointment.
WHERE CAN YOU GET A COVID-19 TEST WITHOUT A PRESCRIPTION
If you are looking to get a COVID-19 test, there are 2 convenient locations you can go without needing an order from your Physician or being symptomatic.
They are:
Hartford Healthcare GoHealth Urgent Care
351 North Frontage Road
New London, CT 860-865-0934
Community Health Center
1 Shaw’s Cove
New London, CT 475-241-0740
Both locations recommend getting an appointment.