Sandy Hook School is an earthquake that shakes the soul of human decency. My response: I acknowledge the right to have a hunting rifle and a pistol for self-defense. The right to self-defense is a root of liberty. Equally important is a coincident right of people who choose not to own a gun: the right to live in a safe and secure society. This right is an indisputable … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: Proposed Path to a Safer Society
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Public Access Program Scheduled on Proposed Improvements to Sound View, Bike Path
Members of Old Lyme’s Sound View Bike Path Committee recently taped a public access program about the proposed Bike Path and other Sound View enhancements at the Comcast Cable Public Access Studio on Halls Road. Town of Old Lyme First Selectwoman Bonnie A. Reemsnyder led the conversation with Bike Path Committee members Frank Pappalardo, Angelo Faenza and Mary Jo … [Read more...] about Public Access Program Scheduled on Proposed Improvements to Sound View, Bike Path
Polls Open 6am in Referendum on Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Proposed $33.6M Budget, Result on LymeLine Tonight
Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Schools will hold a referendum today in Lyme and Old Lyme -- the two towns that comprise Regional District #18 -- on their proposed $33,634, 371 budget for the 2017-18 school year. Voting will take place Tuesday from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Cross Lane Firehouse for Old Lyme residents and Lyme Town Hall for Lyme residents. LymeLine.com will publish the … [Read more...] about Polls Open 6am in Referendum on Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Proposed $33.6M Budget, Result on LymeLine Tonight
Around 200 Attend Protest Rally Held in Mystic Against Proposed Saybrook-Kenyon Rail Bypass
MYSTIC — Standing within the pathway of the Federal Railroad Administration’s proposed high speed bypass, more than 200 people gathered Saturday near the red caboose in Olde Mistick Village to speak out against the plan. The bypass is part of a $130 billion project that is intended to increase capacity, reliability, and speed along the Northeast Corridor ... Click this link … [Read more...] about Around 200 Attend Protest Rally Held in Mystic Against Proposed Saybrook-Kenyon Rail Bypass
If You Oppose the Proposed High-Speed Rail Route, Join SECoast’s Fundraiser This Afternoon at Bee & Thistle
SECoast, the non-profit group actively and constructively opposing the proposed high-speed rail line through Old Lyme and southeast Connecticut, is holding a fundraiser at the Bee and Thistle Inn on Sunday from 4 to 6 p.m. SECoast.org is a locally-directed special project of the Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation. Since publicly breaking news of the proposed bypass … [Read more...] about If You Oppose the Proposed High-Speed Rail Route, Join SECoast’s Fundraiser This Afternoon at Bee & Thistle
Old Lyme Selectmen Express Strong Opposition to Proposed Rail Project
Updated 02/01, 17:37 -- We are trying to keep up to date with all the commentary occurring regarding the NEC high-speed railtrack proposals. Old Lyme First Selectwoman Bonnie Reemsnyder submitted the following letter dated Jan. 13, 2016 to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regarding the Northeast Corridor (NEC) Draft Plans: "To Whom it May Concern, My name … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Selectmen Express Strong Opposition to Proposed Rail Project
A Closer Look at the Sound View Bike Path, Revitalization Project
In a recent interview with LymeLine, Old Lyme First Selectwoman Bonnie Reemsnyder stated, “The Old Lyme town government has been attempting to pursue renovations of the Sound View beach since May of 2013." The desired outcome of the renovations will be a bike path that leads from exit 70 on the Baldwin Bridge following I-95, down Rte. 156 to Hartford Avenue. This will lead … [Read more...] about A Closer Look at the Sound View Bike Path, Revitalization Project
Op-Ed: Are We a Civilized Country?
Editor's Note: Tom Soboleski of Ivoryton, Conn., submitted a powerful op-ed to LymeLine.com after the Sandy Hook massacre. We published 'Proposed Path to a Safer Society' on Dec. 20, 2012. In light of yesterday's tragic events in Uvalde, Texas, Soboleski contacted us yesterday to ask if we would consider re-publishing it and we immediately agreed. He has added a new … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: Are We a Civilized Country?
Old Lyme’s Hall’s Rd. Improvements Committee Presents an Update for the Community, Offers New ‘Overlay Zone’ to Ease Property Owner Concerns
OLD LYME -- The Halls Road Improvements Committee (HRIC) is currently working on three key areas of the Halls Road Master Plan, as follows: rezoning the commercial district for future private development grant applications for public improvement signage along Halls Road. Grants and re-zoning will require some additional funding to pay for outside technical … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Hall’s Rd. Improvements Committee Presents an Update for the Community, Offers New ‘Overlay Zone’ to Ease Property Owner Concerns
Devin Carney (R): Candidate (Incumbent) for CT House District #23
Devin Carney has served as State Representative for the 23rd District since 2015. He currently serves in leadership in the House Republican caucus as Policy Co-Chair. He also serves on the Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee, Transportation Committee, and Education Committee. He formed the bipartisan “Future Caucus” and was awarded the national “Rising Star” award for these … [Read more...] about Devin Carney (R): Candidate (Incumbent) for CT House District #23
Op-Ed: Facing the Realities of Rising Waters in Shoreline Connecticut
Editor's Notes: i) This op-ed was submitted by Eric Knapp, who is employed as the Town of Old Lyme's Land Use Coordinator. He is writing here as a private citizen.ii) This is the opinion of Eric Knapp. I have lived in Connecticut my entire life. My career as a lawyer involved representing property owners and land use commissions across the state, but especially along the … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: Facing the Realities of Rising Waters in Shoreline Connecticut
Open House Voters Choose Glulam Option for Bridge Over Lieutenant River, Halls Rd. Improvement Committee Presents Survey Results
OLD LYME -- On Sept. 30 and Oct. 5, the Halls Rd. Improvement Committee hosted Open Houses to present two options for the Lieutenant River Trails and Bridge. Ninety-two people viewed the presentation and 64 voted with some voting for some elements but not others. The overall results of the voting were as follows: Two important questions cropped up frequently. The first … [Read more...] about Open House Voters Choose Glulam Option for Bridge Over Lieutenant River, Halls Rd. Improvement Committee Presents Survey Results
BREAKING NEWS: Griswold Withdraws Proposal Prior to Meeting: Letter to the Editor: HRIC Chairman Invites Questions, Comments From Public on Halls Rd. Village District Application; Old Lyme Zoning Hearing Monday
UPDATED: 3:45PM We have just heard that Old Lyme First Selectman Timothy Griswold has withdrawn the application for the Halls Road Village District so it will no longer be on the agenda at the Zoning Commission this evening. To the Editor: Creating a Village District is a complex process that involves multiple stakeholders and professionals. It is intended to address … [Read more...] about BREAKING NEWS: Griswold Withdraws Proposal Prior to Meeting: Letter to the Editor: HRIC Chairman Invites Questions, Comments From Public on Halls Rd. Village District Application; Old Lyme Zoning Hearing Monday
Letter to the Editor: Let’s Work Together to Advance Halls Road Zoning Improvements, Public Hearing Tonight is Best Forum to Discuss Project
To the Editor: Regarding the Halls Road zoning proposal, I agree the zoning is not perfect, and certainly needs review and revision, but we should not lose sight of the context and the bigger picture. The Public Hearing for the zoning proposal under discussion Monday, Nov. 8, at the Old Lyme Zoning Commission's Regular Meeting is just a way to implement and make real a … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Let’s Work Together to Advance Halls Road Zoning Improvements, Public Hearing Tonight is Best Forum to Discuss Project
Martha Shoemaker (D): Candidate for Old Lyme First Selectman
Biography: Martha Shoemaker currently serves as co-chair on the Region 18 Board of Education, the LOL Prevention Coalition and as President of The Friends of the OLPGN Library. Martha is a retired teacher (35 years) and served as her union president for twelve years. She has been employed at FiberQA for four years as their purchasing and production lead. She has been a … [Read more...] about Martha Shoemaker (D): Candidate for Old Lyme First Selectman