High Turnout in Old Lyme Election November 5, 2019 by Admin There was still a great deal of activity in the Cross Lane parking lot just before the polls closed. Photo by Michele Dickey. Polls are about to close in Lyme and Old Lyme. Despite the rain, turnout in Old Lyme was heavy throughout the day. The last count we received from the registrars was 3,190 a few minutes ago. Former Connecticut Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman (center) joined Democratic candidates in their election tent earlier today.