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Public Hearing for Old Lyme’s Planning Commission’s Conservation, Development Plan Draws Most Comments on Town’s Housing Needs
OLD LYME -- Old Lyme Planning Commission Chairman Harold Thompson opened Thursday evening's Public Hearing for the ‘Adoption of the 2020 Plan of Conservation & Development (POCD)’ by noting, "This has been a long road with some difficult times." Adding that the Commission had held 15 workshops … [Read More...]
Jan 15 COVID-19 Update: Cumulative Cases in Old Lyme Reach 211; Griswold Urges, ‘We Can’t Let Our Guard Down Now’
LYME/OLD LYME -- Old Lyme’s COVID-19 case numbers increased by five in the report issued Friday afternoon (Jan. 15) by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) taking the cumulative total for the town since the pandemic began to 211. On Friday, Jan. 8, the report issued by CT DPH that … [Read More...]
Ledge Light Report Shows Significant Increase in New COVID Cases in Lyme, Old Lyme in Past Two Weeks
LYME/OLD LYME -- This afternoon (Jan. 15), Ledge Light Health Department (LLHD) released its latest Weekly COVID-19 Report for the municipalities within their District, which include both Lyme and Old Lyme. Stephen Mansfield, LLHD Director of Health, prefaces the report with this statement, "As … [Read More...]
Reading Uncertainly? ‘Humankind: A Hopeful History’ by Rutger Bregman
Ah! In the midst of a global pandemic and toxic political strife almost everywhere, it is a sheer delight to be encouraged by some optimism. Rutger Bregman, a Dutch historian, asks some serious questions: are we humans not basically bad, but innately “good? Do crises actually bring out “the best in … [Read More...]
Ledge Light Announces COVID Vaccine Registration Options for Individuals Age 75 & Over
LYME/OLD LYME -- UPDATED JAN. 15 (see text in red below): On Thursday, Jan. 14, the State of Connecticut opened COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to individuals aged 75 and older. Individuals aged 75 and older who wish to be vaccinated can register for a vaccination through a number of channels: … [Read More...]
LYSB Screens ‘LIKE’ Documentary to Spark Community Discussion on Real Impact of Social Media, Jan. 26
LYME/OLD LYME -- Lymes’ Youth Service Bureau hosts a virtual screening of the compelling new documentary LIKE, Tuesday, Jan. 26, at 7 p.m. The event is free of charge and all are welcome. Parents, educators and community members interested in attending must pre-register for the Zoom link either … [Read More...]
Jan. 14 COVID-19 Update: Cumulative Cases Climb by One in Old Lyme to 204, Lyme’s Rise by Two to 66
LYME/OLD LYME — Old Lyme’s COVID-19 case numbers increased by one in the report issued by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) today taking the cumulative total for the town since the pandemic began to 204. In light of the serious rise in Coronavirus cases, we have started a new … [Read More...]
Lyme Church Hosts Gathering with Candles for COVID Victims, Prayers for Peaceful Inauguration, Tuesday
LYME -- The First Congregational Church of Lyme will join the National Lighting Ceremony, Tuesday, Jan. 19, at 5:30 p.m. when all are welcome to gather on the church lawn for candle lighting in memory of those lost to COVID-19, and conclude with prayers for peace during the Presidential Inauguration … [Read More...]
‘The Country School’ Hosts Virtual Open House, Jan. 25
MADISON, CT - The Country School (TCS) is hosting a Virtual Open House on Monday, Jan. 25, at 6:30 p.m. Hear from the admission team, current parents, students, faculty and administration. Learn about the school's admission process; rigorous academic program; Signature Programs of STEAM, … [Read More...]
LYSB Hosts Virtual, Interactive ‘Hidden in Plain Sight’ Program, Aims to Heighten Awareness of Drug Use/Abuse, Tuesday
LYME/OLD LYME -- Lymes' Youth Service Bureau (LYSB) and two other organizations* host an interactive online workshop via Zoom, Tuesday, Jan. 19, at 7 p.m. for parents, caregivers, and adults who work with youth. This presentation is extremely important because: One in five Lyme-Old Lyme … [Read More...]
