CDC Recommends All CT Residents Wear a Mask in Public Indoor Spaces HARTFORD, Conn.— Connecticut is experiencing a statewide surge in COVID-19 activity, and residents are encouraged to take steps to protect themselves from infection. Based on the latest update to COVID-19 Community Levels by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”), the Connecticut … [Read more...] about Six CT Counties Now in High/Orange COVID-19 Community Level, New London County Remains in Medium/Yellow
Death Announced of Richard Hoyt Bolles Sr., 102, Father of James of Old Lyme
EAST HAMPTON -- Richard Hoyt Bolles Sr. of East Hampton, widower of Clara E. (Keith) and Margaret (Thienes), passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on December 29th, 2022. Having reached 102 years old, he lived a full and celebratory life ... He was an accomplished carpenter and builder, having helped restore the iconic Goodspeed Opera House in the early … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Richard Hoyt Bolles Sr., 102, Father of James of Old Lyme
Martha Marx Sworn in as New State Senator for 20th Senate District, Includes Old Lyme
HARTFORD/OLD LYME -- On Wednesday, Jan. 4, State Senator Martha Marx (D-New London) was sworn in, surrounded by her children, at the State Capitol for her first term as the State Senator representing the 20th Senate District, which includes Old Lyme along with New London, Salem, Bozrah, East Lyme, Waterford, Old Saybrook and Montville. Sen. Marx was elected to the Senate in … [Read more...] about Martha Marx Sworn in as New State Senator for 20th Senate District, Includes Old Lyme
State Rep. Carney Takes Oath, Named to New Leadership Role
HARTFORD/LYME/OLD LYME – On Wednesday, Jan. 4, State Representative Devin Carney (R) took the oath-of-office for his fifth full term representing the 23rd General Assembly District, which includes the towns of Lyme and Old Lyme along with Old Saybrook and Westbrook. For the 2023-2024 legislative session, Rep. Carney has been named to a new leadership role as one of … [Read more...] about State Rep. Carney Takes Oath, Named to New Leadership Role
Needleman Sworn in for Third Term as State Senator for 33rd District, Includes Lyme
HARTFORD/LYME -- On Wednesday, Jan. 4, State Senator Norm Needleman (D-Essex) was sworn in at the State Capitol for his third term as the State Senator representing the 33rd Senate District, which includes Lyme along with Chester, Clinton, Colchester, Deep River, East Haddam, East Hampton, Essex, Haddam, Old Saybrook, Portland and Westbrook. "It is an honor to hold this seat … [Read more...] about Needleman Sworn in for Third Term as State Senator for 33rd District, Includes Lyme
Datum Sworn In as Old Lyme Democratic Registrar of Voters
OLD LYME -- On Tuesday, Jan. 3, Jennifer Datum was sworn in as the new Old Lyme Democratic Registrar of Voters. The ceremony was officiated by Old Lyme Town Clerk Vicki Urbowicz in the town hall vault and others in attendance included outgoing registrar Marylin Clarke, former Old Lyme Selectwoman Mary Jo Nosal, and Katie Balocca, the new Executive Assistant to the Old Lyme … [Read more...] about Datum Sworn In as Old Lyme Democratic Registrar of Voters
Florence Griswold Museum Announces Appointment of Joshua Campbell Torrance as New Executive Director
OLD LYME -- The Trustees of the Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme, Conn. announced today that Joshua Campbell Torrance of Wethersfield will take the reins of the 75-year-old cultural institution beginning Feb. 6, 2023. After former Director Rebekah Beaulieu left the Museum in August to become the President and CEO of the Taft Museum of Art in … [Read more...] about Florence Griswold Museum Announces Appointment of Joshua Campbell Torrance as New Executive Director
Four CT Counties Now in High/Orange COVID-19 Community Levels Category, New London County Remains in Medium/Yellow
HARTFORD/LYME/OLD LYME, Conn.—The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has listed four Connecticut Counties—Fairfield, Litchfield, Middlesex and New Haven Counties—in the High/Orange category in its most recent COVID-19 Community Levels Map. New London along with Hartford, Tolland and Windham Counties are listed in the Medium/Yellow category. The COVID-19 … [Read more...] about Four CT Counties Now in High/Orange COVID-19 Community Levels Category, New London County Remains in Medium/Yellow
Death Announced of Frederick ‘Fred’ Enoch Kelsey, Mechanic at Black Hall Club in Old Lyme for 37 Years
OLD LYME -- Frederick 'Fred' Enoch Kelsey, 65, passed away Nov.2 2022 at his home in Old Lyme. He retired in 2019 after 37 years as mechanic at Black Hall Club in Old Lyme ... Visit this link to view the original version of this notice published by Legacy Remembers from Dec. 28, 2022 to Jan. 1, 2023. … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Frederick ‘Fred’ Enoch Kelsey, Mechanic at Black Hall Club in Old Lyme for 37 Years
Death Announced of Richard H. “Dick” Oeschger of Old Lyme, Acclaimed Naval Nuclear Engineer
OLD LYME -- Richard H. "Dick" Oeschger passed away at age 94, Dec. 19, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 70 years Josephine Marie (née Baglio) of Old Lyme. The son of Swiss immigrants, Herman and Cecile (née Crisinel), Richard grew up in the Brighton neighborhood of Boston ... He led an assignment to the U.S. Navy base on Mare Island in San Francisco Bay as the Navy … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Richard H. “Dick” Oeschger of Old Lyme, Acclaimed Naval Nuclear Engineer
U.S. Federal Gov. Again Offering Free COVID-19 Test Kits
LYME/OLD LYME -- On Monday, Dec. 19, the US Federal Government restarted its program to ship free COVID-19 test kits to any household that requests them. To order up to four kits for your household, visit this link. The maximum number of test kits that can be requested for a household is four. A limited supply of test kits is also available for pick-up at Lyme … [Read more...] about U.S. Federal Gov. Again Offering Free COVID-19 Test Kits
Chase Gilbert of Old Lyme Named All-Area Girls’ Cross Country Runner of the Year by ‘The Day’
OLD LYME -- Chase Gilbert, a freshman at Lyme-Old Lyme High School, has been named The Day’s 2022 All-Area Girls’ Cross Country Runner of the Year. Visit the link to read the full article by Vicki Fulkerson published Dec. 18, 2022. Hearty congratulations to Chase from all of us here at LymeLine! Editor's Note: Visit this link to read our earlier article about Gilbert … [Read more...] about Chase Gilbert of Old Lyme Named All-Area Girls’ Cross Country Runner of the Year by ‘The Day’
Death Announced of Ann Bliss of Old Lyme, 89, Longtime Faculty Member at Yale School of Medicine
OLD LYME -- Ann Bliss of Old Lyme, passed away reluctantly at the overly ripe age of 89, Dec. 7, 2022. Old age adds tone to violins and subtlety to fine wine, but eventually frays even the most mirthful soul who dearly loves life ...... she was a faculty member at the Yale School of Medicine from 1970 to 1996, where she played a key role in the national establishment of the … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Ann Bliss of Old Lyme, 89, Longtime Faculty Member at Yale School of Medicine
Seasonal Memories Made at Lyme Academy’s Holiday Enchantment and Tree Lighting
OLD LYME – On Dec.10, Lyme Academy of Fine Arts welcomed members of the community, young and old, to gather on its campus in Old Lyme for the 2nd Annual Holiday Enchantment and Tree Lighting. The Academy hosted an “old fashioned” holiday celebration, including horse-drawn carriage rides, visits with Santa, caroling, seasonal musical performances by the Old Lyme Town … [Read more...] about Seasonal Memories Made at Lyme Academy’s Holiday Enchantment and Tree Lighting
Marylin Clarke Retires After 42 Years Practicing Law, 31 as Old Lyme Town Counsel
OLD LYME -- On Thursday, a group of town employees, colleagues and friends gathered in Old Lyme's Memorial Town Hall to celebrate Attorney Marylin Clarke. She was being honored by the Town of Old Lyme on the occasion of her retirement after 42 years in the practice of law, 31 of which she served as Town Counsel for the Town of Old Lyme. She was appointed to consecutive … [Read more...] about Marylin Clarke Retires After 42 Years Practicing Law, 31 as Old Lyme Town Counsel