OLD LYME — On Monday evening at the Annual Town Meeting, Edie Twining was named Old Lyme’s 2022 ‘Citizen of the Year.’
We asked her how she felt about receiving the honor and she sent us this response:
“I was quite surprised to be given this award and I appreciate the recognition. Like many others in the town I am involved in several volunteer positions. If I join an organization it is because I believe in what they are doing and expect to assist in any way my particular skills will help.”
She continued. “Currently I am on the board of the OLLT, OLHSI, and chair the Halls Road Committee. I have redesigned and built three new websites, created logos, illustrated and produced materials for hand-outs and fundraising. As a designer I aim to raise the bar to produce high quality materials that aid in defining the organization’s values and purpose.”
She emphasized,, “I volunteer, not for recognition, but because I believe in what the organization is doing,” adding, “I’m impressed with how many things in Old Lyme are completely run by volunteers. Civic, cultural, and environmental entities have a presence here that further defines the town of Old Lyme. Each volunteer brings their special set of skills to these positions and is part of what keeps our town operational beyond the key town employee’s hard work.”
Twining stressed, “It is important to recognize how many people in Old Lyme give their time freely to our town,” concluding, “I am honored to join in the ranks of Old Lyme’s Citizens of the Year.”