LYME—On Sunday, March 24, from 4 to 6 p.m., Lyme Public Hall will host a talk by Parker Lord titled Exploring Lyme’s Boundaries. All are welcome and there is no charge for the event. Parker Lord, a long-time resident of Lyme, became interested in recovering Lyme’s boundaries while working on establishing some Town boundary points with a local surveyor. A direct … [Read more...] about Lord Presents ‘Exploring Lyme’s Boundaries’ at Lyme Public Hall, March 24
Outdoors
Duck River Garden Club Presents ‘I Like It, I Love It, and the Deer Don’t Eat It,’ March 27; All Welcome
OLD LYME—On Wednesday, March 27, Duck River Garden Club (DRGC) presents a program titled, I Like It, I Love It, and the Deer Don't Eat It Join DRGC members as Adam Wheeler of Broken Arrow Nursery shares insights on a diverse assortment of underutilized and exceptional plants that show strong resistance to deer browse. At the cusp of the growing season, learn how to succeed … [Read more...] about Duck River Garden Club Presents ‘I Like It, I Love It, and the Deer Don’t Eat It,’ March 27; All Welcome
Letter to the Editor: Major Environmental Concerns Raised About Old Lyme Gravel Pit
To the Editor: We are reaching out to you in the hopes of gaining support in convincing our town boards and commissions to enforce and amend the regulations regarding the complete disregard of any environmental protections at the gravel pit along the Three-Mile River located at 308-1 Mile Creak Road, Old Lyme. … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Major Environmental Concerns Raised About Old Lyme Gravel Pit
Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden Celebrates Donation of Garage from Saint Ann’s Church
OLD LYME—At its recent board meeting, the Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden (LOLFSG) celebrated a donation from St. Ann’s Episcopal Church of Old Lyme, who generously funded the purchase of a garage for the LOLFSG. The Rev .Anita Schell of St. Ann’s noted, “It’s all about partnerships.” The structure will house the garden’s tractor and other materials … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden Celebrates Donation of Garage from Saint Ann’s Church
State of CT Seeking Partners at Gillette Castle, Harkness, Other Parks; Opportunities for Restaurateurs, B & B Managers, More
EAST HADDAM, CT – Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont recently announced a new initiative, the mission of which is to expand services and amenities at state parks, such as Gillette Castle in East Haddam and Harkness Memorial Park in Waterford. The Office of Outdoor Industry and Experience is seeking to establish partnerships with businesses, nonprofits, and other private sector … [Read more...] about State of CT Seeking Partners at Gillette Castle, Harkness, Other Parks; Opportunities for Restaurateurs, B & B Managers, More
Snow Totals in Lyme, Old Lyme Less Than Anticipated
LYME/OLD LYME—Snow duly fell yesterday in Lyme and Old Lyme but only a few inches of the sticky, wet variety not the double figures predicted. Meteorologists are now scrambling to explain why their predictions for shoreline snow from Winter Storm Birch were significantly less than forecasted—but it still made for some pretty winter scenes. Lyme and Old Lyme Town Halls, … [Read more...] about Snow Totals in Lyme, Old Lyme Less Than Anticipated
Jim Ward, Founder of Lyme-Old Lyme’s Food Share Garden, is Old Lyme’s 2023 Citizen of the Year!
OLD LYME — UPDATED 11:30 a.m. with Ward's response to receiving the award and more photos: James 'Jim' Ward, founder and president of the Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden (LOLFSG), was named Old Lyme's 2023 Citizen of the Year at Monday night's Annual Town Meeting held in the Meeting Hall of Old Lyme's Memorial Town Hall. Despite the cold, many friends and supporters … [Read more...] about Jim Ward, Founder of Lyme-Old Lyme’s Food Share Garden, is Old Lyme’s 2023 Citizen of the Year!
Lower CT River Land Trust Invites Nominations for ‘Melvin Woody Conservation Award’
ESSEX/LYME/OLD LYME—The Lower Connecticut River Land Trust invites nominations for their 2023 fourth annual award of the Melvin Woody Lower Connecticut River Conservation Award. Nominations can either be for an organization or an individual that you feel has significantly contributed to the conservation of the lower Connecticut River region. This award is named after one of … [Read more...] about Lower CT River Land Trust Invites Nominations for ‘Melvin Woody Conservation Award’
Survey Offered to Receive Public Input on Pollution Reduction for CT’s Climate Action Plan
HARTFORD—The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) is leading the development of the state's Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Priority Climate Action Plan with proposed actions the state may implement to reduce the air pollution that is warming our planet, clean up our air, and provide important benefits to communities in the state, such as … [Read more...] about Survey Offered to Receive Public Input on Pollution Reduction for CT’s Climate Action Plan
What Water Quality Topics, Locations Are Important to You? CT DEEP Accepting Responses Through Feb. 16
OLD LYME -- The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) is hosting a conversation about water quality priority focus topics and potential waters for development in order to develop Water Quality Action Plans for the state. Written comments may be submitted through email or regular mail by February 16, 2024. Email comments should be … [Read more...] about What Water Quality Topics, Locations Are Important to You? CT DEEP Accepting Responses Through Feb. 16
Gardening Tips from ‘The English Lady’ for December—a ‘Time to Make Amends and Tie Up Loose Ends’
Hello everyone; so much to do and so little time in this holiday season ... Remember, to breathe, stretch and take time out for yourself each day. On a pleasant December day, go out into the garden. There is still time to plant your spring bulb; the earth is still workable so enjoy the fresh air and the gentle exercise. Plant the bulbs three times as deep as they … [Read more...] about Gardening Tips from ‘The English Lady’ for December—a ‘Time to Make Amends and Tie Up Loose Ends’
Gov. Lamont Names Lynch New Harbor Master for Old Lyme
Plaut Previously Held Position More Than Eight Years OLD LYME– On Nov. 29, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont appointed Matthew B. Lynch as the Harbor Master for the harbors and navigable waterways of the Town of Old Lyme. Lynch succeeds Harry Plaut, who served as Old Lyme’s Harbor Master for more than eight years. A native of Waterford, Conn., Lynch is a seasoned … [Read more...] about Gov. Lamont Names Lynch New Harbor Master for Old Lyme
Gardening Tips from ‘The English Lady’ for November, When There is ‘A Sort of Delightful Menace in the Air”
We have been fortunate here in New England to have the pleasure of a lovely summer not too hot with adequate rain. Followed by a warm fall with more than enough rain into November to encourage healthy root growth for a vibrant spring next year. I am keeping my fingers crossed that this weather foretells a mild winter – we can only hope, but then again, this is New … [Read more...] about Gardening Tips from ‘The English Lady’ for November, When There is ‘A Sort of Delightful Menace in the Air”
Open House Voters Choose Glulam Option for Bridge Over Lieutenant River, Halls Rd. Improvement Committee Presents Survey Results
OLD LYME -- On Sept. 30 and Oct. 5, the Halls Rd. Improvement Committee hosted Open Houses to present two options for the Lieutenant River Trails and Bridge. Ninety-two people viewed the presentation and 64 voted with some voting for some elements but not others. The overall results of the voting were as follows: Two important questions cropped up frequently. The first … [Read more...] about Open House Voters Choose Glulam Option for Bridge Over Lieutenant River, Halls Rd. Improvement Committee Presents Survey Results
Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden Kicks Off Annual ‘Sponsor a Row’ Campaign
OLD LYME -- The annual Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden (LOLFSG) Sponsor a Row campaign kicked off Oct. 1. The LOLFSG is extremely grateful to individuals, families, organizations and businesses, who sponsored the garden this season. Volunteers gave more than 800 hours, donated more than 2000 pounds of food to local food pantries, installed a pollinator … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden Kicks Off Annual ‘Sponsor a Row’ Campaign