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Embalming Amendment Goes Missing, Zoning Hearing Goes Cold
A 2024 amendment allowing embalming was omitted from a recent zoning regulation revision, derailing a hearing on a proposed Shore Road funeral home.
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Letter to the Editor: Old Saybrook RTC Chair Says Labriola Answers to Residents
The Old Saybrook Republican Town Committee chair endorses Labriola and questions Wisialowski’s record on the Board of Education.
Old Lyme Property Transactions, 10/15/26
As autumn settles in, take a look at the properties changing hands from the beachfront to the tree lined roads of Old Lyme.
Letter to the Editor: Wisialowski Offers Collaborative Approach to Affordability
This Lyme resident says Jane Wisialowski understands that addressing rising costs requires cooperation among local, state and federal governments.
Embalming Amendment Goes Missing, Zoning Hearing Goes Cold
A 2024 amendment allowing embalming was omitted from a recent zoning regulation revision, derailing a hearing on a proposed Shore Road funeral home.
Old Lyme Library to Lend Laptops to Eligible Residents
Libraries are partnering with the state to close the digital divide. The goal is to expand access to the tools people need to use important services online.
Letter to the Editor: Government Has a Role, but So Do Individuals
This endorsement for Barbara Labriola cites shared values, respect for property rights and the importance of personal responsibility.
Letter to the Editor: ‘Democracy is Sustained, First and Foremost, Locally’
A human rights lawyer says Jane Wisialowski’s experience serving vulnerable residents and working in local government reflects the principles of good government.
On the Food Scene: Four Ways to Enjoy Apples This Fall
A chef, mixologist, barista and pastry chef share recipes inspired by this classic seasonal staple.
Pumpkin Chunkin’ for a Cause at Town Woods Park, Nov. 1
A trebuchet will launch unpainted Halloween pumpkins into the compost pile, helping nourish crops grown for local food assistance programs.
‘Phantom of the Opera’ Gets Old-Timey Treatment on Halloween in Old Lyme
Enjoy a free Oct. 31 screening of “The Phantom of the Opera,” with live organ accompaniment by Robert Humphreville, at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme.
Talking Transportation: The Final Boarding Call
Jim Cameron revisits the airlines of a bygone era, from Mohawk (‘Mad Men,’ anyone?) and Braniff to Hooters Air, when flying was “fun and cheap.”
Letter to the Editor: Wisialowski Shows Up for Neighbors
Describing public service as “no small commitment,” former Lyme First Selectman David M. Lahm endorses Jane Wisialowski’s dedication to her community.
Letter to the Editor: Wisialowski Is Compassionate Public Servant
Old Lyme DTC member Mary Jo Nosal cites Wisialowski’s local government experience, professional work helping vulnerable people and commitment to the 23rd District.
Old Lyme Zoning Survey Finds Support for Flexibility, Not Major Change
Residents want to preserve Old Lyme’s small-town feel by allowing accessory apartments, limiting data centers and ensuring a say in the future of Halls Road.
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