OLD LYME — On Tuesday, May 14, William Pitt-Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty announced today the closing of the highest-ever residential real estate sale in Old Lyme, Conn. The Connecticut River-front estate located at 5-1 Pilgrim Landing Rd, listed with Colette Harron and Beth Cote, sold for $4,019,500. “We are honored to have the highest sale in Old Lyme with … [Read more...] about William Pitt-Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s Closes Highest-Ever Home Sale in Old Lyme
Lymes’ Senior Center Project Groundbreaking Ceremony Set For Monday
OLD LYME— A groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the official kick-off of the construction phase of the Lymes’ Senior Center Renovation and Expansion Project has been scheduled for Monday, May 20, at 2 p.m. The event will be held at the Senior Center and all are welcome. The rain-date is May 21 at the same time. … [Read more...] about Lymes’ Senior Center Project Groundbreaking Ceremony Set For Monday
Blood Drive to be Held in Lyme, Thursday
LYME—On Thursday, May 16, from 12 to 5 p.m., Lyme Fire Company, Lyme Ambulance Association and the Town of Lyme will host a blood drive at Hamburg Fire Station, 213 Hamburg Rd in Lyme. If you donate blood at this drive, you will receive a $10 gift card plus a coupon for a free haircut by email plus a chance to win a VIP NASCAR experience. Advance registration is … [Read more...] about Blood Drive to be Held in Lyme, Thursday
Lyme Grange Hosts Free Presentation on Keeping Chickens, Saturday; All Welcome
LYME — Are you a new chicken parent or a seasoned poultry enthusiast? On Saturday, May 18, from 12:to 2 p.m., join a free presentation at Lyme Grange Hall to learn more about caring for your flock. All are welcome. Topics include chick and poultry bird-raising, common health, biosecurity and Avian Flu concerns, housing, roosting and nesting boxes, nutritional care, and … [Read more...] about Lyme Grange Hosts Free Presentation on Keeping Chickens, Saturday; All Welcome
Lyme Academy Announces Two Major Events—Exhibition Opening, Sunday, Preview Event, Saturday
OLD LYME - The Lyme Academy of Fine Arts announces two major May events: the opening of Beyond the Figure: A Student and Faculty Exhibition and also, In Conversation with the WSJ’s Lance Esplund: A Preview Event. The public is invited on Saturday, May 18, for an insightful and engaging conversation with Lance Esplund, art critic for The Wall Street Journal, … [Read more...] about Lyme Academy Announces Two Major Events—Exhibition Opening, Sunday, Preview Event, Saturday
Donations Sought to Fund Renovation of LOLMS Greenhouse by Lyme-OL Food Share Garden, LOL Schools
Joint Project Will Reduce Local Food Insecurity, Advance Student Engagement LYME/OLD LYME—The Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden (LOLFSG) is partnering with the Region 18 School District to renovate the Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School greenhouse. The project will advance the garden’s mission to reduce local food insecurity while serving as a site to foster student curiosity and … [Read more...] about Donations Sought to Fund Renovation of LOLMS Greenhouse by Lyme-OL Food Share Garden, LOL Schools
Hurtle’s ‘Lyme Home Watch’ Earns Accreditation From National Organization for Second Year
LYME, CT—Lyme Home Watch has earned accreditation from the National Home Watch Association (NWHA) for the second year The NHWA was formed in 2009 in order to establish and maintain the highest industry standards for Home Watch and absentee homeowner services throughout the United States and Canada. Home Watch is a visual inspection of a home or property, looking for obvious … [Read more...] about Hurtle’s ‘Lyme Home Watch’ Earns Accreditation From National Organization for Second Year
‘The Art of Lee Dadalt’ on Show in Stonington, First Time to See Works by Longtime Teacher at Lyme-OL Schools
OLD LYME/STONINGTON—Jonathan Wilder of Old Lyme still recalls the typical anxieties and insecurities of adolescence from his time growing up in the late 1970s. He also recalls, however, the one junior high school classroom that was different: a place to explore, create and converse without boundaries. That place was the art classroom and the teacher was Lee Dadalt. “We … [Read more...] about ‘The Art of Lee Dadalt’ on Show in Stonington, First Time to See Works by Longtime Teacher at Lyme-OL Schools
Who Are MCCD? What is Their Mission? Find Out at Lyme Library Presentation
LYME—On Tuesday, May 14, at Lyme Public Library at 5:30 p.m., the Mentoring Corps for Community Development (MCCD) will present the group’s methodology of how they deliver on their motto of “Helping Others Succeed”. Founded in 2012, MCCD comprises a 12-member board of retired professionals offering consultation services based on their accumulated skills. These skills … [Read more...] about Who Are MCCD? What is Their Mission? Find Out at Lyme Library Presentation
A View From My Porch: American Idioms and Colloquialisms—“Let’s Blow This Popsicle Stand!”
Several weeks ago, my nine-year-old grandson, William, was introduced to the expression, “Let’s blow this popsicle stand;” and he asked his dad what was it all about. He was referred to me with a, “He used to say it all the time,” which I do not recall. Please note that he now prefers to be called “Will,” like the playwright; and so, I told him that this might be a good … [Read more...] about A View From My Porch: American Idioms and Colloquialisms—“Let’s Blow This Popsicle Stand!”
Death Announced of Charles J. Batts, Captain, USN (Ret.), Longtime Resident of Old Lyme
OLD LYME—Charles J. Batts, Captain, USN (Ret.) of 3 Old Bridge Road, Old Lyme, passed away peacefully at his home April 22, 2024. He was 83 years old. Captain Batts was born in Tipton, Ind., May 16, 1940, the youngest of six children of the late Walter J. and Bernice Batts.... He ... was a member of the Old Lyme Congregational Church. He supported Connecticut River preservation … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Charles J. Batts, Captain, USN (Ret.), Longtime Resident of Old Lyme
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools $36.9M Budget Passes Easily in Both Towns-UPDATED
LYME/OLD LYME—UPDATED 5/8 with comment from LOL School Superintendent: Yesterday, the Lyme-Old Lyme Schools budget passed easily in both towns with a total across both towns of 356 Yes votes and 95 No votes. Asked his reaction to the result, Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Superintendent Ian Neviaser responded via text, "We are pleased that the community continues to support our … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools $36.9M Budget Passes Easily in Both Towns-UPDATED
Lymes’ Senior Center Bonding Referendum Passes Comfortably in Old Lyme, Funding Already Approved in Lyme
OLD LYME— In an extremely low turnout, the question of whether to approve bonding to fund the renovation and expansion of the Lymes’ Senior Center passed yesterday in Old Lyme by 285 Yes votes to 83 No votes. Funding for the Center in the Town of Lyme had previously been approved. The question on the ballot to which voters responded Yes or No was: "Shall the Town of Old Lyme … [Read more...] about Lymes’ Senior Center Bonding Referendum Passes Comfortably in Old Lyme, Funding Already Approved in Lyme
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Announce Quarter 3 Honor Rolls
LYME-OLD LYME HIGH SCHOOL HONOR ROLLQuarter 3 2023-24 HIGH HONORS Grade 12: Alexis Antonellis, Emma Bayor, Oliver Berry, Alis Bicic, Drew Brackley, Natalie Buckley, Jackson Bullock, Sarah Colangelo, Emma Cook, William Coppola, Ava Cummins, Ella Curtiss-Reardon, Eric Dagher, Sydney Doboe, Marcia Geronimo, Calla Gilson, Sydney Goulding, Alexis Grasdock, … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Announce Quarter 3 Honor Rolls
Tantummaheag: What Happened? Where Do We Go From Here?
OLD LYME—At the March 29 Special Meeting in the Old Lyme Town Hall, the Old Lyme (OL) Board of Selectmen gave the public an opportunity to comment on the proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Draft between the Town of Old Lyme and the owners of 12 and 19 Tantummaheag Rd., George Frampton and Carla Darista Frampton. A press release issued April 15, by the Old Lyme First … [Read more...] about Tantummaheag: What Happened? Where Do We Go From Here?