OLD LYME—At last Monday's Special Meeting in the Old Lyme Town Hall, the Old Lyme (OL) Board of Selectmen gave the public an opportunity to comment on the proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Draft between the Town of Old Lyme and the owners of 12 and 19 Tantummaheag Rd., George Frampton and Carla Darista Frampton. A press release issued April 15, by the Old Lyme First … [Read more...] about Tantummaheag: What Happened? Where Do We Go From Here?
Lyme/Old Lyme Schools BOE Vote Monday Whether to Advance $36.9 Million Budget to Tuesday Referendum
LYME/OLD LYME — On Monday, May 6, at 6:30 p.m. in the Board of Education (BOE) Conference Room, the Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Schools BOE will hold a District Budget Meeting at which they will officially vote on whether to send the proposed 2024-25 fiscal year budget to a referendum to be held the following day. The motion to send the budget to referendum is effectively guaranteed to … [Read more...] about Lyme/Old Lyme Schools BOE Vote Monday Whether to Advance $36.9 Million Budget to Tuesday Referendum
Remembering Grace Tanguay, Former Lyme Ambulance Association Chief
Editor's Note: We received the following touching tribute to the late Grace Tanguay from the Lyme Ambulance Association, who noted, "As far as we know, no obituary was published." LYME—Recently our community lost someone very dear—someone whose life touched many lives in Lyme, East Haddam, and beyond. Grace Tanguay, was known as "Mother" to other members of the Lyme … [Read more...] about Remembering Grace Tanguay, Former Lyme Ambulance Association Chief
Who is MCCD? Find Out at Lyme Library Presentation, May 14
LYME—On Tuesday, May 14, at Lyme Public Library at 5:30 p.m., the Mentoring Corps for Community Development (MCCD) will present the group’s methodology of how they deliver on their motto of “Helping Others Succeed”. Founded in 2012, MCCD comprises a 12-member board of retired professionals offering consultation services based on their accumulated skills. These skills were … [Read more...] about Who is MCCD? Find Out at Lyme Library Presentation, May 14
Hadlyme Hall, Valley Shore Women’s Club Host Indoor Multi-Family Tag Sale Today 10-4, Tomorrow 10-2
HADLYME—On Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5:, a Multi-Family Tag Sale will be held at Hadlyme Hall. This indoor sale is co-sponsored by the Hall and the Valley Shore Women’s Club. All are welcome. Great finds are promised in vintage goods. There will also be surprise buys and a baked goods sale. The hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on … [Read more...] about Hadlyme Hall, Valley Shore Women’s Club Host Indoor Multi-Family Tag Sale Today 10-4, Tomorrow 10-2
Old Lyme Congregational Church Hosts New Member Orientation, Tomorrow & May 12
OLD LYME—On Sunday, May 5 and Sunday, May 12, after the 10 a.m. service, the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme (FCCOL) will host small gatherings for anyone interested in exploring membership a little further. Attending one of these gatherings is not a requirement in order to join the church, and if you cannot make it to either event, that is not a problem. These … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Congregational Church Hosts New Member Orientation, Tomorrow & May 12
Lyme Academy Announces Two Major Events—Exhibition Opening, May 19, Preview Event, May 18
OLD LYME - The Lyme Academy of Fine Arts announces two major May events: the opening of Beyond the Figure: A Student and Faculty Exhibition and also, In Conversation with the WSJ’s Lance Esplund: A Preview Event. The public is invited on Saturday, May 18, for an insightful and engaging conversation with Lance Esplund, art critic for The Wall Street Journal, … [Read more...] about Lyme Academy Announces Two Major Events—Exhibition Opening, May 19, Preview Event, May 18
Letter to the Editor: Clarification of Some May 7 Old Lyme Referendum Issues
To the Editor: The May 7 referendum in Old Lyme is not for resident approval of funding for the renovation and expansion of the Lymes' Senior Center. Old Lyme’s portion of those required funds was approved on June 20, 2023 and April 15, 2024. (i.e., the “existing appropriation” in the above.) Rather, the First Selectwoman and the Old Lyme Board of Finance (BOF) seek … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Clarification of Some May 7 Old Lyme Referendum Issues
Retrospective of Late Lee Dadalt’s Work Opens Friday; Lyme-Old Lyme Art Teacher Fondly Remembered for Creating ‘Student Safe Space’ for More Than 30 Years
OLD LYME/STONINGTON—Jonathan Wilder of Old Lyme still recalls the typical anxieties and insecurities of adolescence from his time growing up in the late 1970s. He also recalls, however, the one junior high school classroom that was different: a place to explore, create and converse without boundaries. That place was the art classroom and the teacher was Lee Dadalt. “We … [Read more...] about Retrospective of Late Lee Dadalt’s Work Opens Friday; Lyme-Old Lyme Art Teacher Fondly Remembered for Creating ‘Student Safe Space’ for More Than 30 Years
Duck River Plant Sale Slated for May 10 & 11
OLD LYME—The Duck River Garden Club Plant Sale is held every year on Mother’s Day weekend under the big tent at the Old Lyme Shopping Center on Halls Rd. Sale dates this year are Friday, May 10, from 12 to 6 p.m. and Saturday, May 11, from 9 to 1 p.m.Buy plants for your own garden or as Mother’s Day gifts. There will be hundreds of healthy varieties including our hanging … [Read more...] about Duck River Plant Sale Slated for May 10 & 11
Lyme Grange Hosts Plant Sale, May 11
LYME, CT—Blooms and buds, shining bulbs and tasty tubers will come to springtime life at the annual plant sale of the Lyme Grange on Hamburg Road on Saturday, May 11—the day before Mother’s Day. The sale is open to the public without charge and will be held at the historic Lyme Grange building on Rte. 156 from 9 a.m. through 12 noon. The century-old building is familiar to … [Read more...] about Lyme Grange Hosts Plant Sale, May 11
Death Announced of Harry Steven Plaut of Old Lyme, Former Harbor Master for OL
OLD LYME–Harry Steven Plaut, of Old Lyme, known to his family and friends as “Har”or “HP,” passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024, just after his 72nd birthday. Harry was born in Hartford, the son of Elaine Sayadoff of Bloomfield and the late Michael J. Plaut. He is also survived by his son, Alexander Plaut of Shelton; his sister, Laurie Shakun and her husband Marshall ... … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Harry Steven Plaut of Old Lyme, Former Harbor Master for OL
Letter to the Editor: Old Lyme BOF Chair Counters Recent Claims About Lymes’ Senior Center Renovation Plan, Says ‘No’ Vote Would Be ‘Serious Mistake’
To the Editor: I am the chair of the Old Lyme Board of Finance and a member of the Lymes' Senior Center Building Committee. I write in response to a letter from Tom Grant posted in LymeLine on April 26, 2024, opposing the town's referendum seeking authorization to bond the town's financial obligation for the Senior Center renovation and expansion project (the … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Old Lyme BOF Chair Counters Recent Claims About Lymes’ Senior Center Renovation Plan, Says ‘No’ Vote Would Be ‘Serious Mistake’
Death Announced of Mary Janet Davis, 81, of Old Lyme
OLD LYME—Mary Janet Davis, 81, of Old Lyme, died Saturday, April 20, 2024, with her family by her side.Mrs. Davis was born Aug. 9, 1942, in Boothbay Harbor, Maine, the daughter of Frederick and Antoinette McPhee ...Mrs. Davis is survived by her loving husband Roger; son Butch Gorman and his wife Lori; daughters, Wendy and Tammy Gorman, Sandy Percak, Kristin Davis with partner … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Mary Janet Davis, 81, of Old Lyme
Letter to the Editor: Vote ‘No’ to Approve Issue of Bonds to Fund Lymes’ Senior Center Renovation, May 7
To the Editor: On April 15, there was a Special Meeting of Lyme/Old Lyme residents to vote on the approval of an $880,000 increase in the cost to renovate the [Lymes'] Senior Center. The Senior Center has been closed for months, but the planning process has never been completed! Not only that, but a bond was also required by the Towns just to get the bids which … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Vote ‘No’ to Approve Issue of Bonds to Fund Lymes’ Senior Center Renovation, May 7