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Town Officials, Friends, Family Celebrate Ribbon-Cutting at ‘The Salty Monkey’ in Sound View

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OLD LYME -- UPDATED 1pm with name corrections. The Salty Monkey in the Sound View Beach community is the latest new business to be celebrated with a ribbon-cutting by the Town of Old Lyme. Yesterday morning, The Salty Monkey owner Kristin Garcia and her staff were joined by members of the Old Lyme Economic Development Commission (EDC) and Board of Selectmen, Sound View … [Read more...] about Town Officials, Friends, Family Celebrate Ribbon-Cutting at ‘The Salty Monkey’ in Sound View

Rogers Lake Boat Parade Celebrates Two Patriotic ‘Winners’; One Boat, One 96-Year-Old WW2 Veteran

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LYME/OLD LYME -- The fourth annual Rogers Lake Boat Parade held Tuesday, July 4, was another great success and the cup for the "Most Enthusiastic, Patriotic, and Best Decorated Boat" in the parade was won by the Ensulo family. The winners keep the trophy for 12 months and then return it to be presented to next year’s winner. The Everses conceived the idea of the trophy to … [Read more...] about Rogers Lake Boat Parade Celebrates Two Patriotic ‘Winners’; One Boat, One 96-Year-Old WW2 Veteran

Lyme-Old Lyme High, Middle Schools Announce Q4 Honor Rolls

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Lyme-Old Lyme High School Quarter 4 Honor Roll 2022-23  HIGH HONORSGrade 12: Callie Bass, Livie Bass, Jillian Beebe, Jordan Beebe, Cooper Bowman, Gillian Bradley, Sarah Burnham, Hayley Cann, Liam Celic, Luke Celic, Alexander Chrysoulakis, Grace Colwell, William Danes, Anna Davis, Jacob Derynioski, John Eichholz, Zachary Eichholz, Alexis Fenton, Richard Frascarelli, … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme High, Middle Schools Announce Q4 Honor Rolls

Death Announced of Bruce Jeffrey Chapman, Served 10 Years with Old Lyme Police

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OAKDALE, CONN. -- Bruce Jeffrey Chapman, 75, of Oakdale, died June 22, 2023, at Apple Rehab in Uncasville. He was born in New London, Sept. 22, 1947 ... He was the husband of Linda Kleinschmidt Chapman who survives him.Mr. Chapman had worked for ... 10 years with the Old Lyme Police Department ... Bruce was an elder of the Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut; his tribal name was … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Bruce Jeffrey Chapman, Served 10 Years with Old Lyme Police

Sound View Celebrates Independence Day In Its Own Special Way

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OLD LYME -- On Saturday, the Sound View Beach Association (SVBA) hosted another great 'hometown' Independence Day parade. The air was filled with much music, merriment, joy and laughter as large crowds turned out to participate in or watch the years-old tradition. Awards were presented at the end of the parade for best-decorated bike or wagon, most patriotic outfit, … [Read more...] about Sound View Celebrates Independence Day In Its Own Special Way

Death Announced of Former CT Governor, Old Lyme Resident Lowell Weicker; New Tributes Added From Local Retired Minister, Politicians

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OLD LYME -- UPDATED 6/29 with tributes from Rev. David W. Good, State Sen. Martha Marx and State Rep. Devin Carney: The death has been announced of former Connecticut Governor and Senator Lowell P. Weicker, Jr. at the age of 92. His family released a statement yesterday morning with the sad news. The Weickers maintained a home on Lyme Street in Old Lyme. Connecticut … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Former CT Governor, Old Lyme Resident Lowell Weicker; New Tributes Added From Local Retired Minister, Politicians

Death Announced of Clare M. Rayder, Wife of Lyme-Old Lyme HS Teacher Bill Rayder

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OLD SAYBROOK -- Clare M. Rayder, 61, of Oyster Point Rd., died Tuesday June 27, 2023 with her family by her side. Mrs. Rayder is survived by her husband William and daughters Julia, Meghan and Brigid Rayder. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, July 1, 2023 at 10:00am in St. John Church in Old Saybrook. Calling Hours will be held on Friday, June 30, … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Clare M. Rayder, Wife of Lyme-Old Lyme HS Teacher Bill Rayder

Old Lyme Residents Can Now Register to Receive Alerts if Property Details Recorded Fraudulently

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OLD LYME – Last week Old Lyme Town Clerk Vicki Urbowicz announced that her office has implemented Cott Systems’ PropertyCheckTM in an invigorated effort to combat property and mortgage fraud in  the Town of Old Lyme. This 24/7 service allows residents to sign up on the Town Clerk's webpage on the Town of Old Lyme website to receive notifications when official documents are … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Residents Can Now Register to Receive Alerts if Property Details Recorded Fraudulently

New Owner of Hallmark Drive-in Celebrated by Family, Friends, Town Officials

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OLD LYME -- Hallmark Drive-In is back with a new owner, additional menu items, and an enthusiastic staff. On Saturday June 24, the Old Lyme Economic Development Commission (EDC), along with the Old Lyme Board of Selectmen and State Representative Devin Carney (R-23rd), held a ribbon-cutting for the longtime establishment’s new owner. Old Lyme resident Julia Ritchie took … [Read more...] about New Owner of Hallmark Drive-in Celebrated by Family, Friends, Town Officials

Old Lyme Library Releases Statement on Concerns Raised by ‘Group of Community Members’ About Two Books in Library’s Collection

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COMMENTING ON THIS ARTICLE IS NOW CLOSED OLD LYME -- UPDATED 6/25: On Friday, June 23, Katie Huffman, who serves as the Old Lyme Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library Director, released a statement regarding concerns raised by "a group of community members" about some specific books in the library's collection. The statement concludes that during the period when, "the Library’s … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Library Releases Statement on Concerns Raised by ‘Group of Community Members’ About Two Books in Library’s Collection

Death Announced of Viola E. “Vi” Mazzarella, 76, of Old Lyme; 4th Grade Teacher for ‘Remarkable 35 Years’

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Viola E. "Vi" Mazzarella, 76, of Browns Lane, Old Lyme, died June 10, 2023, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. Viola was born Oct. 18, 1946, in New London, the daughter of Andrew and Anna (Foley) Shaw and grew up with her sisters, Beverly Murtha and Andrea Dorko ...Viola is survived by her loving husband Guy; son Tony; daughter-in-law Cheyenne; and granddaughter Merci.Calling Hours will … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Viola E. “Vi” Mazzarella, 76, of Old Lyme; 4th Grade Teacher for ‘Remarkable 35 Years’

Seeking Members of Lyme-Old Lyme HS Class of 1983 for 40th Reunion

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LYME/OLD LYME --The Lyme-Old Lyme High School Class of 1983 is hosting a weekend of festivities to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their graduation. All members of the class are welcome to come and reconnect with old friends. The Class is still missing some e-mail addresses so members of the Class are asked to forward this notice to friends and acquaintances from the Class … [Read more...] about Seeking Members of Lyme-Old Lyme HS Class of 1983 for 40th Reunion

CT Water Announces Miami Beach Water System in Old Lyme Now Meets All State, Federal Water Quality Standards

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OLD LYME — As it heads into the summer season, Connecticut Water announced on June 14, that it has addressed water quality concerns in the Miami Beach water system in Old Lyme that existed when it acquired that system in September 2022. The system serves approximately 120 customers, who represent a mix of year-round and seasonal residents. The Connecticut Department of … [Read more...] about CT Water Announces Miami Beach Water System in Old Lyme Now Meets All State, Federal Water Quality Standards

Death Announced of Timothy Alan Greenwood, 61, of Old Lyme

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OLD LYME -- Timothy Alan Greenwood, 61, of Hillside Road, died Monday, June 12, 2023, at his residence. Mr. Greenwood was born in New London, the son of Stanley and Lorraine Greenwood ...Mr. Greenwood is one of seven boys and is survived by his brothers, Robert in South Carolina, James in Virginia, Richard in New Hampshire, William in Connecticut, Kenneth in Utah, and Jack in … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Timothy Alan Greenwood, 61, of Old Lyme