LYME/OLD LYME -- At its regular monthly meeting held virtually July 1 via Zoom, the Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Schools Board of Education discussed the Connecticut State Department of Education's plan titled, "Adapt, Advance, Achieve," which had been received the previous week. The plan gives guidelines for reopening all schools in the state in fall 2020 and requires all … [Read more...] about Neviaser Discusses Lyme-Old Lyme Schools’ Draft Reopening Plan with BOE; Says “This is New to Everyone. Schools Have Never Run Like This”
Lyme-Old Lyme BOE Meeting Honors Six Long-Serving Retirees; Hears Reports on Staff Hiring, Plans for Fall Schooling
LYME/OLD LYME -- At its final meeting of the academic year, which was held virtually June 3, the Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Schools Board of Education (BOE) said farewell to six long-serving teachers with a combined service of over 150 years. Each of the teachers was leaving to start their retirement. Mile Creek Principal Kelly Enoch said Nancy Sparaco's 35-year teaching … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme BOE Meeting Honors Six Long-Serving Retirees; Hears Reports on Staff Hiring, Plans for Fall Schooling
Local Museums — Including FloGris — Continue Fight for Funding, Foot Traffic with Innovative Marketing
AREAWIDE -- Lisa Malloy, executive director of the Thankful Arnold House as well as the Haddam Historical Society, has been an almost one-woman show ever since she started working at her small historical house over 17 years ago. However, she—as well as many other Connecticut museums—have seen the tide shift from when she first arrived: foot traffic has dwindled. “Connecticut … [Read more...] about Local Museums — Including FloGris — Continue Fight for Funding, Foot Traffic with Innovative Marketing
Memorial Day at Old Lyme Beaches “Went Well” (Griswold), New COVID-Related Rules Change Role of the Rangers
OLD LYME -- UPDATED MAY 29: We received this update a short time ago from Old Lyme First Selectman Timothy Griswold on how things went at the beaches this week. He said in a text, "Memorial Day weekend went very well at the beaches. Sunday had the best weather and, surprisingly, Sound View beaches all had some capacity available." He added, "However, Sound View was full … [Read more...] about Memorial Day at Old Lyme Beaches “Went Well” (Griswold), New COVID-Related Rules Change Role of the Rangers
MCCD Helps ‘Subway’ in Old Lyme Adapt to Pandemic Restrictions, Reminds Community It Can Assist Others Too
OLD LYME -- Store owner Debby Hans has run the Halls Rd. Subway shop for more than five years and enjoyed the company of Lyme and Old Lyme community members when they would stop for a bite to eat. Hans was hit hard, however, when restaurants in Connecticut were forced to stop indoor dining due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “I remember watching the day that the sales first … [Read more...] about MCCD Helps ‘Subway’ in Old Lyme Adapt to Pandemic Restrictions, Reminds Community It Can Assist Others Too
Lyme-Old Lyme Board of Education Passes $34.7 Million Budget Unanimously, Total Represents Largest “Negative Increase” Since 1973
LYME/OLD LYME -- The Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Board of Education (BOE) unanimously passed the proposed 2020-21 Regional District #18 budget of $34,711,631 during a virtual meeting Wednesday night. After a reevaluation of savings from the current year, the 2020-21 budget now shows a decrease of $373,127 (1.06 percent) over the current (2019-2o) budget according to Ian Neviaser, … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Board of Education Passes $34.7 Million Budget Unanimously, Total Represents Largest “Negative Increase” Since 1973