MOAB, UT/OLD LYME, CT -- On Jan. 6, 2025, the Moab Music Festival (MMF) announced that violinist Tessa Lark has been named its next Artistic Director. Co-Founding Directors Michael Barrett and Leslie Tomkins will be stepping back from the award-winning Festival (MMF) after 33 years; Lark’s role will combine the co-founders’ artistic responsibilities. Lark currently serves as … [Read more...] about Moab Music Festival Names Tessa Lark as Next Artistic Director; She will Continue to Lead Old Lyme’s Musical Masterworks
Newest Old Lyme PD Recruit Sirigos Graduates from CT Police Academy with Highest GPA in Class
OLD LYME—The Town of Old Lyme has announced that its newest Police Academy recruit, Georgios Sirigos, graduated from the 383rd session at the Connecticut Police Academy on Wednesday, Jan. 8. The ceremony took place at Welte Auditorium at Central Connecticut State University in New Britain, Conn. During the ceremony, Sirigos was presented with the … [Read more...] about Newest Old Lyme PD Recruit Sirigos Graduates from CT Police Academy with Highest GPA in Class
Letter to the Editor: Sen. Needleman Looks Back at ’24 Election, Forward to Opportunities, Challenges Ahead
To the Editor: Happy New Year and Happy Legislative Session! On January 8 in Hartford, legislators from around the state including myself were sworn in for our two-year terms in office. There’s a lot of work ahead of us, but as I look forward, I’m also looking back, too. I am grateful to all of the voters of the 33rd Senate District, across 12 different towns, for their … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Sen. Needleman Looks Back at ’24 Election, Forward to Opportunities, Challenges Ahead
Old Lyme Zoning Commission Meeting to Review Applications for New Home on Smiths Neck Rd., Halls Rd. Overlay District; Monday
OLD LYME—On Monday, Jan. 13, at 6:30 p.m. in the Memorial Town Hall Meeting Room, the Old Lyme Zoning Commission will hold its next regular monthly meeting. The agenda features two topics that have been sparking interest in the community. The first is 43 Smiths Neck Rd. in the RU-40 Zone, which is the subject of both a Continued Public Hearing and an Old Business item. The … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Zoning Commission Meeting to Review Applications for New Home on Smiths Neck Rd., Halls Rd. Overlay District; Monday
Op-Ed: The Suburban Dilemma
Editor’s Notes: i) This op-ed was submitted by Eric Knapp, who is employed as the Town of Old Lyme’s Land Use Coordinator. He is writing here as a private citizen.ii) This is the opinion of Eric Knapp. Many years ago, in my former life as an attorney, I attended a hearing before a land use agency in Canterbury. Ahead of my matter on the agenda was a proposal for a … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: The Suburban Dilemma
Learn How to Start Pollinator Plants from Seed: Free Presentation Offered in Lyme, Sunday: All Welcome
LYME—On Sunday, Jan. 12, from 3 to 4:15 p.m., a presentation and workshop will be held titled, "Starting Pollinator Plants from Seed." The event, which is co-sponsored by the Lyme Pollinator Pathway, Lyme Grange CT 147 and Lyme Garden Club, will take place at Lyme Grange Hall, 2 Sterling City Rd. in Lyme. Lyme Pollinator Pathway is an initiative of the Lyme SustainableCT … [Read more...] about Learn How to Start Pollinator Plants from Seed: Free Presentation Offered in Lyme, Sunday: All Welcome
Letter to the Editor: Residents Urged to Attend ‘Crucial’ Zoning Meeting, Monday
Author Says Proposed 11K Sq. Ft. Smiths Neck Home 'Threatens' Old Lyme's 'Environmental Heritage ... Rural Character' To the Editor: Old Lyme residents need to be aware of a concerning development proposal at 43 Smiths Neck Road that threatens our town's environmental heritage and rural character. The proposed 11,000 square-foot residence would … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Residents Urged to Attend ‘Crucial’ Zoning Meeting, Monday
Christmas Tree Pick-up in Old Lyme Starts Monday
OLD LYME—The Old Lyme Public Works Department is conducting a town wide curbside pick-up of Christmas trees from Monday, Jan. 13, through Friday, Jan. 17. If you would like to take advantage of this tree pick-up, place your tree at the curb by Jan. 13. Public Works are not sure how long it will take to handle pick-up in each neighborhood so, to ensure your tree … [Read more...] about Christmas Tree Pick-up in Old Lyme Starts Monday
Lyme-Old Lyme Boy Scouts Hold Christmas Tree Pick-up Fundraiser Sunday, Trees Will Feed Hungry Goats
LYME-OLD LYME--On Sunday, Jan. 12, the Lyme-Old Lyme Boy Scout Troop 26 is again holding a seasonal fundraiser. For a minimum donation of $10, you can have your Christmas tree picked up, taken away, and fed to some very hungry goats this winter. To ensure your tree is included in the collection, text or call 860-322-2149 with your name, address and preferred pick-up … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Boy Scouts Hold Christmas Tree Pick-up Fundraiser Sunday, Trees Will Feed Hungry Goats
Deadline Extended to Jan. 31 for Completion of Town of Lyme’s Community Survey
Objective to Increase Number of Responses LYME, CT—Some 400 residents have already completed the Town of Lyme’s community survey. The deadline for completing the survey has now been extended to Jan. 31 to encourage even greater participation.In November, the Town mailed postcards to approximately 2,000 households in Lyme inviting them to take a community survey designed to … [Read more...] about Deadline Extended to Jan. 31 for Completion of Town of Lyme’s Community Survey
Death Announced of Stephen Owen Monson, Father of Kimberly Monson of Lyme
STONINGTON, CT—Stephen Owen Monson, 76, of Stonington, CT passed away on December 11, 2024, after a yearlong battle with brain cancer. He is survived by his daughter Kimberly Monson, granddaughters Elisabeth Monson Viera and Renee Monson Viera, son in law Michael Viera, honorary son and apprentice Chris O’Grady, his two sisters, Julia Launer and Dale Naehr, nephews, Joe and … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Stephen Owen Monson, Father of Kimberly Monson of Lyme
New Year, New Skills—Lyme Ambulance Hosts Free CPR Class, Saturday: All Welcome
LYME—Start 2025 off by learning life-saving skills that could make a difference in an emergency.On Saturday, Jan. 11, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., all Lyme residents are invited to attend a free American Heart Association CPR Class hosted by the Lyme Ambulance Association (LAA.) The class will be held at the Hamburg Fire Station in Lyme.Space is limited, so do not delay making a … [Read more...] about New Year, New Skills—Lyme Ambulance Hosts Free CPR Class, Saturday: All Welcome
Essex Savings Bank Awarded Three Gold Medals in Commercial Record’s Annual ‘CR’s Best’ Reader’s Poll
ESSEX/OLD LYME —Essex Savings Bank has been awarded three gold medals in the Commercial Record’s 17th annual “CR’s Best” readers’ poll. The awards are in these categories: Best Commercial Lending in Banking, Best Community Bank in Banking, and Best Financing in Commercial Real Estate. One of Essex Savings Bank's six offices is located in Old Lyme. The survey, which … [Read more...] about Essex Savings Bank Awarded Three Gold Medals in Commercial Record’s Annual ‘CR’s Best’ Reader’s Poll
Happy New Year!
OLD LYME—We wish all our readers, advertisers and friends a very Happy New Year 2025! We hope it brings you and yours peace, prosperity, good health and much happiness. Thank you so much for all your support this past year and we look forward to serving you with even stronger coverage of the towns of Lyme and Old Lyme in the coming year. … [Read more...] about Happy New Year!
Ruth Ann Heller Music Foundation Announces 2024-25 Lyme-Old Lyme Scholarship Recipients
OLD LYME—The Ruth Ann Heller Music Foundation Board of Trustees has announced it has awarded private study music scholarships for the 2024-2025 academic year to students from both Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Middle School and LOL High School. Award recipients from the LOL Middle School are: Natalie Gibbons, Conor Buckeridge, Estelle Filardi, Isla Morrissette (winner of the Dr. … [Read more...] about Ruth Ann Heller Music Foundation Announces 2024-25 Lyme-Old Lyme Scholarship Recipients