ESSEX, CT – The 2022 Essex Winter Series (EWS) season continues this coming Sunday, Feb. 20, with a toe-tapping, hand-clapping, feel-like-dancing concert featuring Vince Giordano and The Nighthawks, fresh from New York to the stage at Valley Regional High School in Deep River, Conn. The program for this event – the annual Stu Ingersoll Jazz Concert – will explore the music … [Read more...] about This Afternoon, Essex Winter Series Presents Vince Giordano and The Nighthawks
Basketball Update: Old Lyme Girls Crush Portland, Fall to Valley in Shoreline Quarter-Final
LYME/OLD LYME -- 2/20 UPDATE: The sixth-seeded Old Lyme girls were defeated 59-25 by third-seeded Valley Regional in Saturday's Shoreline Conference quarter-final. Old Lyme (13-8).On Thursday evening, Feb 17, the Old Lyme girls, playing away, ended their regular season with a convincing 52-37 victory over Portland. With a 13-7 record, Old Lyme now advance to the Shoreline … [Read more...] about Basketball Update: Old Lyme Girls Crush Portland, Fall to Valley in Shoreline Quarter-Final
Mask Mandate for Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Lifted From Feb. 28, But Masks Still Recommended; “Individual’s Decisions” Must be Respected (Neviaser)
OLD LYME -- Subsequent to Gov. Lamont's decision to end the statewide mask mandate in schools on Feb. 28, and delegate masking decisions to local authorities, Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Superintendent Ian Neviaser has announced that masks would no longer be required in LOL Schools from Feb. 28 onward, although they would still be recommended. He communicated this decision to the … [Read more...] about Mask Mandate for Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Lifted From Feb. 28, But Masks Still Recommended; “Individual’s Decisions” Must be Respected (Neviaser)
Old Lyme Honors Its First Responders on ‘Random Acts of Kindness Day,’ Selectwoman Shoemaker Delivers Sweet Treats to All Essential Worker Departments in Town
OLD LYME -- On Thursday, Feb. 17, the Old Lyme Democratic Town Committee (DTC) took the opportunity to recognize the Town's First Responders, who give outstanding service at all times but especially have done so throughout the pandemic Trays of cookies, sweets and notes of appreciation were hand-delivered by Selectwoman Martha Shoemaker (D) to the Old Lyme Fire Department, … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Honors Its First Responders on ‘Random Acts of Kindness Day,’ Selectwoman Shoemaker Delivers Sweet Treats to All Essential Worker Departments in Town
Death Announced of Jennie A. Rubera; Beloved Teacher in Old Lyme Schools for 37 Years
OLD LYME -- Jennie A. Rubera, of Old Lyme, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at her residence on February 12, 2022. She was born in Waterbury, the daughter of Angelo and Rose Petraroia and was the wife of the late Joseph A. Rubera. Mrs. Rubera lived a life of serving others as a nurse and business owner before embarking on a 37-year career as a teacher in … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Jennie A. Rubera; Beloved Teacher in Old Lyme Schools for 37 Years
COVID-19 Tests Available for Elderly, Those with Disabilities and/or Unable to Pickup Tests Alone
OLD LYME -- The Town of Old Lyme now has an additional quantity of COVID-19 test-kits available for: > seniors and persons, who might be at risk due to living in congregate housing, > persons who have a physical, mental, intellectual or other developmental disability, or for > those unable to seek out testing kits on their own. If you are or someone you know is … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Tests Available for Elderly, Those with Disabilities and/or Unable to Pickup Tests Alone
Death Announced of Kathleen “Kathy” Kristopik of South Lyme
SOUTH LYME -- Kathleen "Kathy" Kristopik of Point O' Woods Beach and formerly of Kensington passed away peacefully Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022 ... She was predeceased by her husband Richard L. Kristopik and brother Robert Breininger. She was survived by her son, Kenneth Kristopik of South Lyme; daughter, Sandi (Brion) Dodge of East Lyme; and grandson, Gus Dodge of East Lyme … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Kathleen “Kathy” Kristopik of South Lyme
Death Announced of Janice Lona MacDonald Gafner, Graduate of Old Lyme High School
The lovely Janice Lona MacDonald Gafner of Cary, NC, left this life for the next on February 7, 2022 after a valiant challenge with pancreatic cancer ... After graduating from Old Lyme High School in 1954 she attended Bryant College and earned a diploma in Secretarial Training. It was at Bryant that she met the love of her life, Frederick A Gafner of Rome, NY whom she … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Janice Lona MacDonald Gafner, Graduate of Old Lyme High School
Old Lyme Affordable Housing Commission/RiverCOG Host Virtual Workshop, Tonight; All OL Residents Encouraged to Attend
OLD LYME -- On Tuesday, Feb. 15, at 7 p.m., the Old Lyme Affordable Housing Commission (OLAHC) and the Lower Connecticut River Valley Council of Governments (RiverCOG) will host an on-line community workshop to discuss the work in progress toward preparing a state-mandated Affordable Housing Plan for Old Lyme. All Old Lyme residents are encouraged to attend. The state … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Affordable Housing Commission/RiverCOG Host Virtual Workshop, Tonight; All OL Residents Encouraged to Attend
Old Lyme’s 2021 Citizen of the Year Honored by ‘Sustainable OL’ Members at ‘Galentine Tea’
OLD LYME -- Cheryl Poirier was recently named Old Lyme's 2021 Citizen of the Year, and members of the Sustainable Old Lyme group wanted to find a way to honor her achievement, and celebrate her hard work, which brought Old Lyme to the Silver Level of SustainableCT's program. Old Lyme is one of only 12 towns in the state and the only town in New London County to have … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s 2021 Citizen of the Year Honored by ‘Sustainable OL’ Members at ‘Galentine Tea’
Old Lyme RTC Chair Kelsey Donates $500,000 to Launch New PAC
A new independent expenditure group, CT Truth PAC Inc., came to life over the weekend with a $500,000 contribution by David Kelsey, the GOP town chair of Old Lyme and a longtime donor to Republicans. Organization papers filed with the State Elections Enforcement Commission confine the PAC to independent spending on races for governor and the five other statewide … [Read more...] about Old Lyme RTC Chair Kelsey Donates $500,000 to Launch New PAC
Lyme Academy of Fine Arts Presents Free, Virtual Discussion of Lennart Anderson’s Work with Art Historian Emily Weeks, Tonight
OLD LYME -- On Tuesday, Feb. 15, at 7 p.m., Lyme Academy of Fine Arts presents a virtual discussion with Emily M. Weeks, PhD titled, "I See Things Beautifully" -- Lennart Anderson and the Relevance of American Representational Art.Weeks is the Principal Lecturer in the Histories of Art at Lyme Academy of Fine Arts in Old Lyme, Conn. All are welcome. Preregistration is … [Read more...] about Lyme Academy of Fine Arts Presents Free, Virtual Discussion of Lennart Anderson’s Work with Art Historian Emily Weeks, Tonight
This Afternoon, Musical Masterworks Hosts Acclaimed Guitarist Colin Davin Performing with Arron, Lark
OLD LYME -- Musical Masterworks 31st season is a significant one as Musical Masterworks will be celebrating the final year of Edward Arron in his position as Artistic Director while welcoming Tessa Lark as Artistic Director Designate. Their next concert weekend is Feb. 12 and 13 at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme, when Arron and Lark will welcome back celebrated … [Read more...] about This Afternoon, Musical Masterworks Hosts Acclaimed Guitarist Colin Davin Performing with Arron, Lark
Final Day to See Lyme-Old Lyme HS Musical; Some Tickets Still Available
OLD LYME -- The second performance of the Old Lyme Players' production of The Addams Family School Edition begins at 7 p.m. tonight in the Lyme-Old Lyme High School auditorium. Further performances will be held tomorrow, Saturday, Feb. 12, at 2 and 7 p.m. Tickets at $12 for adults and $10 for students and seniors (65+) are for sale online at this link or via the QR code … [Read more...] about Final Day to See Lyme-Old Lyme HS Musical; Some Tickets Still Available
Gov. Lamont Ends Statewide Mask Mandate, Feb. 28, Delegates Future Policy to Local Authorities; LOL Schools Deciding Next Steps
LYME/OLD LYME -- After Gov. Lamont directed that he was gong to lift the statewide mask mandate and transfer decisions regarding masking to local municipalities, Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Schools Superintendent Ian Neviaser sent out the following letter yesterday (Feb. 10) to the LOL school community indicating no decision has yet been taken on mask-wearing in schools after Feb. … [Read more...] about Gov. Lamont Ends Statewide Mask Mandate, Feb. 28, Delegates Future Policy to Local Authorities; LOL Schools Deciding Next Steps