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 Hosts Indoor Multi-Family Tag Sale Today, Tomorrow
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 Hosts Indoor Multi-Family Tag Sale Today, Tomorrow
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
Art Teacher Lee Dadalt Fondly Remembered for Creating ‘Safe Space’ for Lyme-Old Lyme Students for More Than 30 Years; Retrospective of His Work Opens Friday
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 Art Teacher Lee Dadalt Fondly Remembered for Creating ‘Safe Space’ for Lyme-Old Lyme Students for More Than 30 Years; Retrospective of His Work Opens Friday
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
Death Announced of Lee C. Milligan, 81, of Glastonbury, Mother of Scott of Old Lyme; Services May 8 & 9
GLASTONBURY—Lee C. Milligan, 81, of Glastonbury passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. She was the widow of David G. Milligan. Born in Philadelphia, PA, Lee was the daughter of the late Harry E. and Claire (Flynn) Carpenter ... ... Lee is survived by her three sons; Ted Milligan of VA, Scott Milligan and his wife Ayana of Old Lyme, Daniel Milligan and his wife Bridget of … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Lee C. Milligan, 81, of Glastonbury, Mother of Scott of Old Lyme; Services May 8 & 9
Three New Shows on View at Lyme Art Association Through May 19
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. The LAA will also welcome spring on May 3 at the Sea & Sky Soiree, an evening of fine art, music, and entertainment. The LAA members’ … [Read more...] about Three New Shows on View at Lyme Art Association Through May 19
Old Lyme Tree Commission Celebrates Arbor Day with Tree Seedling Give-Away
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
‘Drug Take-Back Day,’ Car Seat Safety Check Held in Old Lyme,
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,’ Car Seat Safety Check Held in Old Lyme,