OLD LYME -- More than 70 people showed up Sunday (Nov. 19) to witness the swearing-in of Old Lyme’s newly-elected officials in the Old Lyme Memorial Town Hall Meeting Room. It was a warm, sunny afternoon and the meeting room was appropriately decorated for the event. Old Lyme Town Clerk Vicki Urbowicz normally reads the Oath to all the candidates-elect, but on this … [Read more...] about Lt. Gov. Bysiewicz Participates in Swearing-In Ceremony for Newly-Elected Old Lyme Officials
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No Change to Any Elected Position in Old Lyme After Recount, Lowry (D) Wins BOE Seat by One Vote
OLD LYME -- A recount of votes cast in Tuesday's election was held Monday in the Meeting Room at Old Lyme Town Hall for the four offices shown below. The recount was held for these offices because, in each case, the vote totals announced on Election Day were less than 20 votes apart. After the ballots had been run through the tabulator again, it was announced that the … [Read more...] about No Change to Any Elected Position in Old Lyme After Recount, Lowry (D) Wins BOE Seat by One Vote
Election Night Memories in Old Lyme: A Photo Essay
OLD LYME -- It was an intense night of names and numbers as votes from the day's election were tallied, checked, balanced, re-checked and then reviewed one last time. There were smiles and tears, and claps and cheers. Breath was held and then expelled. Hugs and high-fives were happening, and finally the dust settled as the results became a reality -- until four recounts were … [Read more...] about Election Night Memories in Old Lyme: A Photo Essay
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
Democrats Take Control of Old Lyme BOS, Shoemaker to Become First Selectwoman; Lampos (D), Read (R) Join Board as Selectmen
OLD LYME -- On Tuesday, incumbent Old Lyme (OL) Selectwoman Martha Shoemaker (D) and fellow Democrat Jim Lampos were elected to the OL Board of Selectmen taking back control of the board after four years of Republican leadership. The third member of the BOS will be Jude Read , who garnered more votes than her campaign partner John Mesham. Absentee ballots were significant in … [Read more...] about Democrats Take Control of Old Lyme BOS, Shoemaker to Become First Selectwoman; Lampos (D), Read (R) Join Board as Selectmen
Letter to the Editor: Retiring After 30 Years, Old Lyme Tax Collector Thanks Residents for Support; Endorses Thompson as Her Successor
To the Editor: For thirty years I have proudly served as your Tax Collector, and I thank you for your continued support over the years in re-electing me for this position. This month, I will be retiring as Tax Collector for the Town of Old Lyme. I would like to take this opportunity to show my support for Suzanne Thompson to be your new Tax Collector. Suzanne … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Retiring After 30 Years, Old Lyme Tax Collector Thanks Residents for Support; Endorses Thompson as Her Successor
Letter to the Editor: Conclusions Being Reached on Halls Rd. Project Without Understanding Facts
To the Editor: It is very frustrating to see people reaching conclusions about Halls Road without obtaining the facts. The town is not hiring a developer!. Property owners can choose to keep their buildings right where they are and not move them.The overlay is an option that they take advantage of or not. If they do choose it, they pick a contractor not the town. The … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Conclusions Being Reached on Halls Rd. Project Without Understanding Facts
Letter to the Editor: Old Lyme Treasurer’s Wife Responds to Griswold’s Criticisms of Her Husband; Says They Are Unfounded, Do Not Represent Reality
To the Editor: I take incredible exception with the Letter to the Editor, published on November 2, 2023 on LymeLine.com, signed by Timothy Griswold.To begin, I don’t think that letter represents how Mr. Griswold really feels, so I’m not sure why he chose to put his name on it. He and current Town Treasurer Michael Reiter have worked very well together for years, and that … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Old Lyme Treasurer’s Wife Responds to Griswold’s Criticisms of Her Husband; Says They Are Unfounded, Do Not Represent Reality
Letter to the Editor: Thompson Explains Why Voters Should Support her Bid to be Old Lyme Tax Collector
To the Editor: I am running as Tax Collector for the Town of Old Lyme. As your Tax Collector, I will continue to uphold this Town’s admirable collection rate – 99 percent, one of the highest in the state – while updating our systems to make it more convenient for you to pay your taxes. Currently as Assistant Tax Collector, I have improved our Online Payment Center … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Thompson Explains Why Voters Should Support her Bid to be Old Lyme Tax Collector
Letter to the Editor: ‘Critical Decisions to be Made in Next Two Years’ for Old Lyme; Shoemaker, Lampos Unquestionably Represent Best Option to Lead Town Through Them
To the Editor: Normally, politics are not my thing. I am much too pre-occupied living. But this year, in Old Lyme, I am paying attention. I am paying attention because there are so many critical decisions that must be made in the next two years, that could change our little town forever. Let’s get it right. Our local media has done a great job … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: ‘Critical Decisions to be Made in Next Two Years’ for Old Lyme; Shoemaker, Lampos Unquestionably Represent Best Option to Lead Town Through Them
Letter to the Editor: Elections are the Will of the People
To the Editor: The Chair of the Old Lyme Democratic Town Committee [OLDTC] would have us believe there is an “unhealthy imbalance” in Old Lyme government because they have a minority of seats on boards and commissions. This is an entirely warped view of the electoral process. Elections are the will of the People, and the People have spoken loudly by choosing the best … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Elections are the Will of the People
Letter to the Editor: Old Lyme First Selectman Endorses Matt Ward for Town Treasurer
To the Editor: Matt Ward is on our Board of Selectmen and he is also one of our part-time Police officers. In addition, he is very active in the Town’s Little League program. Matt has recently accepted a position with a local accounting firm, so he will not seek reelection to the Board of Selectmen. However, he is seeking to be elected as our Town Treasurer on November … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Old Lyme First Selectman Endorses Matt Ward for Town Treasurer
Letter to the Editor: Old Lyme Treasurer Reiter Again Refutes Statements Made About Him, Looks Forward to Serving Another Four Years in Same Role
To the Editor: I read John Flick’s October 30 letter to the editor entitled, "’Dedicated Volunteer’ Ward has ‘In-Depth Financial Expertise, Experience’ Required to Serve as Old Lyme Town Treasurer" and was dismayed to find the exact same (word for word) untrue statement about my record as Treasurer that was printed in an LTE [on] this LymeLine website from … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Old Lyme Treasurer Reiter Again Refutes Statements Made About Him, Looks Forward to Serving Another Four Years in Same Role
Letter to the Editor: Shoemaker, Lampos Have Skills to Develop Positive, Reinforcing, Work Culture at Old Lyme Town Hall
To the Editor: The Old Lyme employees who work in Town Hall are a wonderful group. However, concerns have been expressed over the past few years about their working environment and whether they have routinely enjoyed the support they deserve. These concerns will not continue under the leadership of Martha Shoemaker as First Selectwoman and the assistance of Jim … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Shoemaker, Lampos Have Skills to Develop Positive, Reinforcing, Work Culture at Old Lyme Town Hall
Letter to the Editor: ‘Dedicated Volunteer’ Ward Has ‘In-depth Financial Expertise, Experience’ Required to Serve as Old Lyme Town Treasurer
To the Editor: As a recently retired CFO with over 45 years of financial oversight experience, I have learned the qualities needed to be a successful financial leader. I am writing this letter to the voters in Old Lyme to strongly urge you to elect Matt Ward (U) as our Town Treasurer on November 7th. Matt has all the right in-depth financial expertise and experience to … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: ‘Dedicated Volunteer’ Ward Has ‘In-depth Financial Expertise, Experience’ Required to Serve as Old Lyme Town Treasurer