OLD LYME — The Old Lyme Board of Selectmen has scheduled a Special Meeting on Monday, April 29, at 5:30 p.m. in the Memorial Town Hall Meeting Room. The agenda is focused exclusively on the draft Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Old Lyme and George Frampton/CarlaD’Arista concerning Tantummaheag Landing. Visit this link to read our article by Olwen Logan and … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Board of Selectmen to Hold Special Meeting to Discuss/Take Action on Tantummaheag Access Memo of Understanding, Monday
Opening Reception This Evening for Three New Shows at Lyme Art Association, All Welcome
OLD LYME —This spring, the Lyme Art Association (LAA) presents three new shows: Ship to Shore: A Marine Show; art by the Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club;and John Caggiano’s solo show, Then & Now. An Opening Reception for all three shows will be held Friday, April 26, from 5 to 7 p.m. All are welcome. The LAA will also welcome spring on May 3 at the Sea & Sky … [Read more...] about Opening Reception This Evening for Three New Shows at Lyme Art Association, All Welcome
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 was never … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Vote ‘No’ to Approve Issue of Bonds to Fund Lymes’ Senior Center Renovation, May 7
Old Lyme Tree Commission Celebrates Arbor Day with Tree Seedling Give-Away, Tomorrow
OLD LYME—Celebrate Arbor Day by helping plant a new generation of trees in Old Lyme! Join the Old Lyme (OL) Tree Commission's Second Annual Spring Seedling Event when commission members will give away an assortment of five Native Species of tree seedlings. The event will be held on Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Memorial Town Hall on Lyme St. in Old Lyme. … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Tree Commission Celebrates Arbor Day with Tree Seedling Give-Away, Tomorrow
‘Drug Take-Back Day’ Scheduled in Old Lyme, Tomorrow; Car Seat Safety Check to be Held at Same Time
OLD LYME -- Lymes' Youth Service Bureau (LYSB) and the Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Prevention Coalition host Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at a drive-through event at the Old Lyme Fire House, 69 Lyme St., Old Lyme. This event will give residents another opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous, … [Read more...] about ‘Drug Take-Back Day’ Scheduled in Old Lyme, Tomorrow; Car Seat Safety Check to be Held at Same Time
‘First Ferry’ Celebration Also Marks 75th Birthday of ‘Selden III’ Boat, Tomorrow; All Welcome
CHESTER-HADLYME--At 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 27, after several previous delays due to river flooding, the Chester-Hadlyme Ferry will finally make ts inaugural 2024 round trip across the Connecticut River.. A group of supporters intends to make the occasion special. “We celebrate the start-up of ferry service to Chester every year,” said Lynn Wilkinson, president of the … [Read more...] about ‘First Ferry’ Celebration Also Marks 75th Birthday of ‘Selden III’ Boat, Tomorrow; All Welcome
This Weekend, Musical Masterworks Presents Final Concerts of Season in Old Lyme
OLD LYME — On Saturday and Sunday, April 27 and 28, Musical Masterworks presents the final concert of its 33rd Season. The concert will take place at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme —violinist Tessa Lark will serve as the Artistic Director.Harpist Charles Overton returns to close out the season after his rousing debut last year. Joining him will be Mark Dover on … [Read more...] about This Weekend, Musical Masterworks Presents Final Concerts of Season in Old Lyme
Join a ‘Hikers’ Happy Hour’ at ‘Old Lyme Inn,’ Preceded by Optional Guided Hike, May 1
OLD LYME -- On Wednesday, May 1, another “Hikers’ Happy Hour” will be held sponsored by the Old Lyme Open Space Commission, the Old Lyme Land Trust and the 'Old Lyme Inn.' Meet at the trailhead for the Mile Creek Preserve at 4:15 p.m. to join this guided hike. After the hike, people will re-group at the 'Old Lyme Inn' on Lyme St. for a 5 to 7 p.m. 'Happy Hour,' when … [Read more...] about Join a ‘Hikers’ Happy Hour’ at ‘Old Lyme Inn,’ Preceded by Optional Guided Hike, May 1
SECWAC Hosts Renowned Lecturer Costigliola at Wesleyan, May 1
MIDDLETOWN/OLD LYME: On Wednesday, May 1, at 4:30 p.m., the Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council (SECWAC) hosts Professor Frank Costigliola to speak on his recent book, “Kennan: A Life Between Worlds.” The event will be held in the Usdan University Center at 45 Wyllys Ave, Middletown, CT 06459. A reception will be held at 4 p.m. and a dinner at 6:15 p.m. Attend in … [Read more...] about SECWAC Hosts Renowned Lecturer Costigliola at Wesleyan, May 1
Death Announced of Mary Janet Davis, 81, of Old Lyme; Services to be Held Monday in OL
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; Services to be Held Monday in OL
Happy St. George’s Day! Of Dragons, Flags, Football and More …
OLD LYME AND BEYOND! -- April 23 is St. George's Day and we are extremely grateful to LymeLine.com reader Russell Fogg of Old Lyme, while traveling with his wife, Anu, in England last year, kindly sent us the photo above to help us acknowledge this special day. And for those who may not know, St. George's Day is the equivalent for the English of St. Patrick's Day for the Irish … [Read more...] about Happy St. George’s Day! Of Dragons, Flags, Football and More …
Introduction of Draft ‘Memo of Understanding’ by Town of Old Lyme, Owners Moves Tantummaheag Landing Dispute Into ‘Less-Divisive Environment’
MOU to be Discussed at 4/29 OL Special Town Meeting OLD LYME—At the Old Lyme Board of Selectmen's (BOS) meeting held Monday, April 15, Selectman Jim Lampos (D) introduced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding the ongoing and protracted dispute over public use of “Tantummaheag Landing” between the Town of Old Lyme and the owners of 12 and 19 Tantummaheag Rd., … [Read more...] about Introduction of Draft ‘Memo of Understanding’ by Town of Old Lyme, Owners Moves Tantummaheag Landing Dispute Into ‘Less-Divisive Environment’
Lyme-OL Food Share Garden Partners with LOL Schools to Renovate LOLMS Greenhouse
LYME/OLD LYME—The Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden is partnering with the Region 18 School District to renovate the Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School greenhouse. The project will advance the garden’s mission to reduce local food insecurity while serving as a site to foster student curiosity and engagement. Access to a greenhouse will allow the LOLFSG to increase production by … [Read more...] about Lyme-OL Food Share Garden Partners with LOL Schools to Renovate LOLMS Greenhouse
Fundraising Campaign Started to Support Lyme-Old Lyme HS Mock Trial Team Trip to National Contest
LYME/OLD LYME -- On Wednesday, March 20, the Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) Mock Trial Team competed and won the state championship at the Connecticut State Supreme Court. This is the second year in succession that the LOLHS team has won the state contest. Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Superintendent Ian Neviaser commented, “This is an amazing accomplishment by these young men … [Read more...] about Fundraising Campaign Started to Support Lyme-Old Lyme HS Mock Trial Team Trip to National Contest
Raccoon Tests Positive for Rabies in Niantic
EAST LYME—Ledge Light Health District (LLHD) has announced in a press release that on April 19, a raccoon found on Joyce Ct. in the Niantic section of East Lyme was tested and found to be positive for rabies. The public should rtherefore efrain from feeding or approaching any wild or stray animals. Rabies is a deadly disease caused by a virus that can infect all warm-blooded … [Read more...] about Raccoon Tests Positive for Rabies in Niantic