State Senator Norm Needleman is the owner and CEO of Tower Laboratories and is the First Selectman of Essex. He is Chairman of the Energy and Technology Committee and serves on the Finance Committee and Transportation Committee. Senator Needleman brings Democrats and Republicans together to find common-sense solutions to our most challenging issues, from finding … [Read more...] about Norm Needleman (D): Candidate (Incumbent) for CT State Senate, 33rd District
Brandon Goff (R): Candidate for CT State Senate, 33rd District
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Lyme Garden Club Hosts ‘Decorating for the Holidays’ Program, Nov. 8
LYME -- The Lyme Garden Club will hold their monthly meeting and program on Tuesday, Nov. 8, at Lyme Fire Company, 213 Hamburg Rd./Rte. 156 in Lyme. Refreshments and social time will be held at 9 a.m., the business meeting at 10 a.m., and the program at 11 a.m. The program will be "Decorating for the Holidays" presented by Nancy Ballek Mackinnon, Environmental Landscape … [Read more...] about Lyme Garden Club Hosts ‘Decorating for the Holidays’ Program, Nov. 8
Another Happy Halloween on Lyme Street – More Photos Added
OLD LYME -- Lyme Street was hopping last night with all kinds of scary and not-so-scary creatures. The weather co-operated, hundreds of pounds of candy were handed out, and a great time was had by all. This article has now been updated with more photos. Huge thanks to our intrepid, on-site photographers Michele Dickey and Martha Quaratella. … [Read more...] about Another Happy Halloween on Lyme Street – More Photos Added
Third Robbie Collomore Concert Presents Noree Chamber Soloists Playing Schubert, Mozart, Dvořák in Chester, Sunday
CHESTER — The third Robbie Collomore Concert will be held Sunday, Nov. 6, at 5 p.m. at the Chester Meeting House. The Noree Chamber Soloists will present a concert of Schubert, Mozart, and Dvořák. The first piece on the program is Franz Schubert’s String Quartet No. 10 in E-flat Major. Schubert was only 16 when he composed this quartet. It was first performed by … [Read more...] about Third Robbie Collomore Concert Presents Noree Chamber Soloists Playing Schubert, Mozart, Dvořák in Chester, Sunday
Kelsey of Old Lyme Has Spent $2.2M Against Gov. Lamont, $2.3M Supporting Other Federal Candidates, PACs
Kelsey is Biggest Source of Independent Expenditure in CT Governor's Race, "He's Just a Good Republican" (Ben Proto, Republican State Chair) OLD LYME -- CT Truth PAC, launched in February by Old Lyme businessman J. David Kelsey to produce TV commercials opposing the reelection of Gov. Ned Lamont, quit the race surprisingly early, making its last TV ad expenditure in … [Read more...] about Kelsey of Old Lyme Has Spent $2.2M Against Gov. Lamont, $2.3M Supporting Other Federal Candidates, PACs
Key Points on How to Request Absentee Ballots for the State Election, Referendum
LYME/OLD LYME — On Tuesday, Nov. 8, voters in Lyme and Old Lyme will cast their ballots in not only the State Election but also the Lyme-Old Lyme Schools $57.6 million Bond Referendum for renovation and expansion of four school buildings. If you wish to vote by Absentee Ballot, there are some important points to understand about how you obtain your ballot. The key issue is that … [Read more...] about Key Points on How to Request Absentee Ballots for the State Election, Referendum
Old Lyme Democratic Town Committee ‘Friend-Raiser’ Yields Generous Donation to CT Foodshare
OLD LYME --- The Old Lyme Democratic Town Committee (DTC) held its inaugural Corn Hole Friend-Raiser for charity on Aug. 27. The Old Lyme DTC selected Connecticut Foodshare to receive the proceeds from the well-attended event.Held on the lovely grounds of Katherine and Ben Thuma’s home, over 40 people joined members of the Old Lyme DTC and candidates Martha Marx, 20th District … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Democratic Town Committee ‘Friend-Raiser’ Yields Generous Donation to CT Foodshare
Obituary: Death Announced of Donald Arthur ‘Don’ Quigley of Old Lyme; Avid Rower, Very Active FCCOL Member
OLD LYME – Donald Arthur “Don” Quigley died peacefully Oct. 19, 2022, surrounded by his loved ones. Don was born in Philadelphia, Pa., Nov. 15, 1943, to parents Thomas Arthur and Rebecca Hunsicker … In September of 1968, Don married Charlotte Cavanagh, and they settled in Old Lyme. It was here that they had their three children, Derek, Colleen and Thomas. During this time, … [Read more...] about Obituary: Death Announced of Donald Arthur ‘Don’ Quigley of Old Lyme; Avid Rower, Very Active FCCOL Member
A View from My Porch: Bumble Bee Economics
Prologue: Christina and I both grew up in homes that observed meatless Fridays, which lasted until the Second Vatican Council; after which Pope John XXIII, seeking to modernize the Church, enacted several reforms, which included an end to both Latin services and meatless Fridays. However, in deference to Christina’s sense of nostalgia for life before the Vatican Council, … [Read more...] about A View from My Porch: Bumble Bee Economics
Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden Starts Second Annual ‘Sponsor a Row’ Campaign
OLD LYME -- The second annual Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden (LOLFSG) Sponsor a Row campaign kicked off Oct. 1. The LOLFSG is immensely grateful to individuals, families, organizations, and businesses, who sponsored the garden this season. Volunteers donated more than 700 hours and more than 2500 pounds of food to local food pantries. Jim Ward, Food Share Garden President, … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden Starts Second Annual ‘Sponsor a Row’ Campaign
‘Homeward Collective’ Opens on Lyme Street
OLD LYME—Homeward Collective opened its doors on Lyme Street Saturday morning accompanied by a ribbon cutting with the Old Lyme (OL) Economic Development Commission (EDC) and the Old Lyme Board of Selectmen on hand. The home and gift boutique is the second location that partners Rachel Rinoski and Kate Bartlett have brought to fruition following their Madison shop. “Kate … [Read more...] about ‘Homeward Collective’ Opens on Lyme Street
Old Lyme EDC Welcomes Chocolate Shell New Owner to Lyme Street with Ribbon-Cutting, Former Longtime Owner Barbara Crowley Recognized for Service to Business Community
OLD LYME — A ribbon-cutting on Saturday morning welcomed the newest owner of The Chocolate Shell while the retiring owner was honored by the local community. Lizzy McCarthy Takes the Helm at The Chocolate Shell New owner Elizabeth “Lizzy” McCarthy is a longtime fan of The Chocolate Shell, having been a customer for 11 years and worked for former owner Barbara Crowley for … [Read more...] about Old Lyme EDC Welcomes Chocolate Shell New Owner to Lyme Street with Ribbon-Cutting, Former Longtime Owner Barbara Crowley Recognized for Service to Business Community
Duck River Garden Club Presents Talk on Growing Herbs, Pairing Them With Vegetables, Oct. 26
OLD LYME -- On Wednesday, Oct. 26, Rosemary Ostfeld will be the guest presenter at the monthly Duck River Garden Club program held at Memorial Town Hall on Lyme Street in Old Lyme at 7 p.m. Ostfeld is the founder and CEO of Healthy PlanEat, a sustainable food tech startup based in East Lyme which helps farmers using sustainable growing practices to sell their organic foods … [Read more...] about Duck River Garden Club Presents Talk on Growing Herbs, Pairing Them With Vegetables, Oct. 26
Musical Masterworks Kicks Off 32nd Season With New Artistic Director Tessa Lark, Saturday; Tickets on Sale Now
OLD LYME -- Musical Masterworks opens its 32nd season at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme with concerts on Saturday, Oct. 22 and Sunday, Oct. 23. This will be violinist Tessa Lark's inaugural season as Artistic Director and she has planned an exciting program for all the concerts. “I have found there has always been a beautiful mixture of new faces amongst … [Read more...] about Musical Masterworks Kicks Off 32nd Season With New Artistic Director Tessa Lark, Saturday; Tickets on Sale Now