Jil Nelson passed away at age 70 on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 ...Many will remember her as an early adopter and regular contributor on social media, where she applied her passion for politics and her visual and linguistic creativity ...Jil was born on February 17, 1953 in New Haven to Joan and Stanley Nelson ... She ... later moved to Chester after marrying Howard Kaplan ... … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Jil Nelson, Former Board Member of Lyme Land Trust
Old Lyme Girls’ Varsity Tennis Team Celebrates 50 Successive Wins!
OLD LYME -- The Old Lyme Girls' Varsity Tennis team celebrated their 50th consecutive win yesterday with a 7-0 victory over Portland ... and cupcakes! The results were as follows: 1st Singles:Sam Tan vs Morganne Diheda 6-0, 6-02nd Singles:Elaina Morosky vs Maddy Varano 6-0, 6-03rd Singles:Callie Bass vs Cassidy Maruschock 6-0, 6-04th Singles:Katherine Zhang vs forfeit OL … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Girls’ Varsity Tennis Team Celebrates 50 Successive Wins!
State Senators Join Lt. Gov. Bysiewicz in Old Lyme to Celebrate Receipt of Over $12 Million in Grants to Improve School Air Quality
OLD LYME -- On Tuesday morning, April 18, State Senator Martha Marx (D-New London), whose district includes Old Lyme, and State Senator Norm Needleman (D-Essex), whose district includes Lyme, joined Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz, Region 18 Schools Superintendent Ian Neviaser, and Lyme and Old Lyme local leaders at Center School in Old Lyme to celebrate the state's approved release … [Read more...] about State Senators Join Lt. Gov. Bysiewicz in Old Lyme to Celebrate Receipt of Over $12 Million in Grants to Improve School Air Quality
Death Announced of Edward Coe Hemmann, Former VP, Manager of Old Lyme Office of Essex Savings Bank
Edward Coe Hemmann of Deep River, beloved husband of the late Roberta Kittredge Hemmann passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at Middlesex Hospital. Born in Hartford on September 24, 1923 he was the son of the late Carl Edward Hemmann and Clara Coe Hemmann ... He also worked for ... Essex Savings Bank where he retired in 1985 as vice president and manager of the Old Lyme … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Edward Coe Hemmann, Former VP, Manager of Old Lyme Office of Essex Savings Bank
Old Lyme Girl’s Tennis Continue Unbeaten Run, Trounce Westbrook 7-0
WESTBROOK -- Playing away on Friday, April 14, the Old Lyme girls varsity tennis team soundly defeated Westbrook 7-0. The team is currently unbeaten with five wins and no losses. The results were as follows: 1st Singles:Sam Tan vs Megan Bache 6-3, 6-1 2nd Singles: Elaina Morosky vs Delany Belcourt 6-1, 6-0 3rd Singles: Callie Bass vs Ava Ciarcic 6-1, 6-1 4th … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Girl’s Tennis Continue Unbeaten Run, Trounce Westbrook 7-0
Death of Marlene Coscina Tufano Announced, Mother of Gary Tufano of Old Lyme; Service Tuesday
Marlene Coscina Tufano, 81, beloved wife of sixty years to Joseph P. Tufano, died peacefully on April 9, 2023 at home with her loving family by her side. ... She shared pure love as the mother of Lana, Gary, and Greg, and her family defined her life ... Marlene is survived by her daughter Lana Angelo and her husband Ron of Wethersfield, her son Gary Tufano and his wife … [Read more...] about Death of Marlene Coscina Tufano Announced, Mother of Gary Tufano of Old Lyme; Service Tuesday
Dignitaries Celebrate the ‘First (Chester-Hadlyme) Ferry’ of 2023 with Ribbon-Cutting
HADLYME -- During an April 2 celebration of the Chester-Hadlyme Ferry’s 253-year legacy of service on the Connecticut River, Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto cut a ribbon before welcoming new passengers aboard. Attending the event were State Rep. Devin Carney, R-23rd, whose district includes Lyme and Old Lyme; State Rep. … [Read more...] about Dignitaries Celebrate the ‘First (Chester-Hadlyme) Ferry’ of 2023 with Ribbon-Cutting
Death Announced of George J. Perchal, 95, of Old Lyme; Resident of OL for Over 50 Years
OLD LYME -- George J. Perchal, 95, of Old Lyme passed peacefully in his home on April 3, 2023 ... George was a charter member of the Mountain Laurel Ski Club through which he would meet his future wife, Frances Birmingham. They were married in 1968, moved to Old Lyme in 1970, and were active members of Christ the King Church where they both sang for several years in the … [Read more...] about Death Announced of George J. Perchal, 95, of Old Lyme; Resident of OL for Over 50 Years
Death Announced of Stephen Joseph Joncus AIA, USNR Lt. JG Rtd. of Old Lyme, 52 Year Resident of OL; Service in OL Saturday
OLD LYME -- Stephen Joseph Joncus AIA, USNR Lieutenant JG Retired, of Old Lyme, passed away at the age of 90 in the early hours of Easter Sunday (April 9) at Connecticut Hospice in Branford. Steve was past president of the Connecticut branch of the American Institute of Architects and the Old Saybrook Rotary Club, and a former corporator of Laurence + Memorial hospital, … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Stephen Joseph Joncus AIA, USNR Lt. JG Rtd. of Old Lyme, 52 Year Resident of OL; Service in OL Saturday
Baseball: Old Lyme Defeat Stonington 14-13 in Thrilling Game
OLD LYME -- Something closely resembling a football game was played Monday at the Gloria Maddox Field in Old Lyme! Ultimately, a walk-off double from David Evers (3-5, 2 RBI, 1 BB, 3 R) led Lyme-Old Lyme past Stonington 14-13. Lyme-Old Lyme overcame a six-run deficit after the first inning and a five-run deficit in the last inning, which led to the walk-off. The score … [Read more...] about Baseball: Old Lyme Defeat Stonington 14-13 in Thrilling Game
Death of Larrye deBear Announced; Old Lyme Realtor, Former Chairman of OL Economic Development Commission
CROMWELL/OLD LYME -- Larrye deBear of Cromwell, has retired for the seventh time, this time from life, on April 2, 2023. Born in 1930 in Brooklyn, New York ... he had retired previously from WFSB-TV after 17 years ... , from Connecticut state government after 12 years as press secretary to Governors Ella T. Grasso and William A. O'Neill ... and as a realtor in Old Lyme and … [Read more...] about Death of Larrye deBear Announced; Old Lyme Realtor, Former Chairman of OL Economic Development Commission
Lyme, Old Lyme Churches Hold Variety of Easter Services
LYME/OLD LYME -- We have gathered together details of all the services and events planned for Holy Week in Lyme and Old Lyme. A full listing is given below. Please let us know any additions or corrections as soon as possible. Thank you! Thursday, March 28, Maundy Thursday South Lyme Union Chapel hosts a Lenten Soup Meal from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. All are welcome and the meal … [Read more...] about Lyme, Old Lyme Churches Hold Variety of Easter Services
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Receive Over $12 Million in State Grants to Upgrade Air Filtration in Middle, Center, Lyme Schools
"We are so excited by this news. This will provide significant relief to our communities in helping to defray the costs of the approved updates to our PK-8 schools." (LOL Schools Superintendent Neviaser) LYME/OLD LYME -- On Wednesday, April 5, Governor Ned Lamont announced recipients of grants totaling $56 million under the the HVAC Indoor Air Quality Grants Program for … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Receive Over $12 Million in State Grants to Upgrade Air Filtration in Middle, Center, Lyme Schools
Exhibition by Old Lyme Artist Nancy Gladwell on View at Middlesex Community College
MIDDLETOWN/OLD LYME -- An exhibition by local artist Nancy Peel Gladwell titled “Remains of the Day” is on view through May 10, in the Pegasus Gallery and the Niche at Middlesex Community College (MxCC). Gladwell’s paintings employ traditional modes of representation while contemplating contemporary issues of material consumption, digital and metaphysical … [Read more...] about Exhibition by Old Lyme Artist Nancy Gladwell on View at Middlesex Community College
Death Announced of Constance L. “Connie” Gray of Old Lyme, Lived in OL for 60 Years, Served as Secretary for OL Shores Beach Assn. for 35 Years
OLD LYME -- Constance L. "Connie" Gray (Leighton), 83, of Old Lyme, passed away peacefully at home April 1, 2023 ...Connie was preceded in death by her husband, Fenton Paul Gray, 1971. She is survived by her devoted children, Fenton Paul Gray (Wellesley/Nantucket, Mass.) and Stephen James Gray (Middletown); siblings, Joan Leighton (Melrose, Mass.) and George Leighton (Old Lyme) … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Constance L. “Connie” Gray of Old Lyme, Lived in OL for 60 Years, Served as Secretary for OL Shores Beach Assn. for 35 Years