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Webster Bank Selected as NEDA’s Business of the Year

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Webster Bank has announced it has been chosen as the Business of Year by the Northeastern Economic Developers Association (NEDA). The award was presented Sept. 12 during NEDA’s annual conference in New Haven, Connecticut. John Guy, executive vice president and director of business banking, accepted the award on Webster’s behalf and spoke at the conference. “Over the years, … [Read more...] about Webster Bank Selected as NEDA’s Business of the Year

Stonewell Farm Hosts Two-Day Workshop on Dry Stone Wall Building, Sept. 24, 25

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KILLINGWORTH -- On Sept. 24 and 25, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily,  Andrew Pighills, master stone mason, will teach a two-day, weekend long workshop on the art of dry stone wall building at Stonewell Farm in Killingworth, CT. Participants will learn the basic principles of wall building, from establishing foundations, to the methods of dry laid (sometimes called dry-stacked) … [Read more...] about Stonewell Farm Hosts Two-Day Workshop on Dry Stone Wall Building, Sept. 24, 25

Lyme-Old Lyme HS’s Bocian Joins Statewide Student Program to Increase Literacy Rates

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Gary Bocian of Old Lyme, a sophomore at Lyme-Old Lyme High School, has been named a member of the executive board of a new, statewide, student organization called Connecticut Voice.  Katie Reid from LOLHS is also participating in the program. A kick-off event to launch the program will be held in Hartford at the Capitol Building on Wednesday, Sept. 14. Secretary of the State … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS’s Bocian Joins Statewide Student Program to Increase Literacy Rates

Final Week to View “The Artist’s Garden” at Florence Griswold Museum

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This is the final week for the exhibition, The Artist’s Garden: American Impressionism and the Garden Movement, 1887–1920. The exhibition is on view through Sept. 18, and its presentation at this museum is supported by a grant from Connecticut Humanities. Organized by the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, The Artist's Garden tells the story of American Impressionists … [Read more...] about Final Week to View “The Artist’s Garden” at Florence Griswold Museum

Lyme First Selectman Eno (R) Endorses Needleman (D) for State Senate

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Yesterday, Lyme Republican First Selectman Ralph Eno endorsed Democratic State Senate Candidate Norm Needleman. “Although I generally try to avoid all things political, given the state of affairs at the state level, I’ve decided to be more public in terms of of the upcoming state senate race,” said Eno. “Norm has my unequivocal support.” Eno, a Republican, has served as the … [Read more...] about Lyme First Selectman Eno (R) Endorses Needleman (D) for State Senate

Sen. Linares Presented With a 2016 “Children’s Champion” Award

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In a Sept. 8 ceremony at the start of a Middlesex Coalition for Children meeting at deKoven House in Middletown, Sen. Art Linares was presented with a 2016 “Children’s Champion” award by the Connecticut Early Childhood Alliance for his leadership on issues related to Connecticut’s young children. The other local legislators honored at the same ceremony were Sen. Len Fasano, … [Read more...] about Sen. Linares Presented With a 2016 “Children’s Champion” Award

Press Pushes for Answers to FRA’s Apparent Decision Made Months Ago on ‘Preferred Alternative’ High Speed Rail Route

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Since SECoast sent out their press release yesterday (published on LymeLine.com at this link,) which claimed the Federal Rail Authority (FRA) had already made a decision months ago regarding the high speed rail route through Connecticut, three major news sources have published articles reporting and expanding on the story, and also seeking a response from the FRA. According … [Read more...] about Press Pushes for Answers to FRA’s Apparent Decision Made Months Ago on ‘Preferred Alternative’ High Speed Rail Route

Documents Reveal FRA Chose High Speed Rail Routes Through CT in April: Advocates Call Last Week’s FRA Forum in Old Lyme a “Charade”

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The following is the text of a press release we received from SECoast, a wholly independent special project of the Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation devoted to the issue of high speed rail along the Northeast Corridor in Connecticut: 'Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) documents obtained by SECoast and the Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation reveal that … [Read more...] about Documents Reveal FRA Chose High Speed Rail Routes Through CT in April: Advocates Call Last Week’s FRA Forum in Old Lyme a “Charade”

Hadlyme Heritage Day Today At Country Market Helps Land Trust Preserve Whalebone Cove Headwaters

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The Hadlyme Country Market and Lyme Land Conservation Trust join in an effort to help raise funds for the Hadlyme Challenge Grant —An anonymous gift offered by a neighbor to match Hadlyme residents’ donations in order to purchase the strategic Brockway-Hawthorne Property. In its 50th Anniversary year, the Lyme Land Conservation Trust has announced a fundraising drive to … [Read more...] about Hadlyme Heritage Day Today At Country Market Helps Land Trust Preserve Whalebone Cove Headwaters

Opinion: Old Lyme Residents Can Stand Proud After Packing HS Auditorium at Wednesday’s FRA Meeting

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Yesterday we published an Opinion piece titled, "Let Your Presence Make a Difference (Since Your Voice Can't be Heard) -- Go to the FRA Meeting at 4:30pm This Afternoon!"  Well, my goodness, you did -- in droves!  To have more than 500 -- we'll say that again, five hundred -- people show up at a meeting scheduled for 4:30 p.m. on the first day of school in our little town is … [Read more...] about Opinion: Old Lyme Residents Can Stand Proud After Packing HS Auditorium at Wednesday’s FRA Meeting

Public Hearings on Proposed Shoreline East, Metro North Fare Hikes Held in Old Saybrook

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The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CT DOT) is proposing to increase public transit fares for the New Haven Line (Metro North) and Shore Line East rail services.  For example, the proposed one-way fare on Shoreline East from Old Saybrook to New Haven would rise on Dec. 1, 2016, from $6.75 to $7.25.  Similarly, the proposed one-way peak fare on Metro North from New … [Read more...] about Public Hearings on Proposed Shoreline East, Metro North Fare Hikes Held in Old Saybrook

Old Lyme Library Thanks Summer Reading Program Sponsors

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Celebrate the end of Summer Reading at the Old Lyme-Phoebe Griffin Noyes's Masquerade-Themed Finale Party on Thursday, Sept. 1.  This event is for for teens in grades 6-12. Create a masquerade mask at the library, or wear your own from home. Or...dress up as a character from one of your favorite books you read this summer! This is the last chance to submit your … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Library Thanks Summer Reading Program Sponsors

FRA to Host Public Meeting in Old Lyme on Proposed Rail Route; Submit Questions, Comments in Advance

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UPDATE:  New information has been added regarding where to send your questions in advance of the meeting, the format of the meeting and attendees -- see text in red below. We have now received an official announcement regarding the public meeting with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) in Old Lyme from Old Lyme First Selectwoman Bonnie Reemsnyder. The meeting will be … [Read more...] about FRA to Host Public Meeting in Old Lyme on Proposed Rail Route; Submit Questions, Comments in Advance