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Lyme Emergency Management to Distribute Free, State-Funded COVID-19 Self-Tests, Masks This Afternoon

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LYME -- Today, Tuesday, Jan. 4, from 4 to 6 p.m., the Lyme Emergency Management Department will distribute free at-home COVID self-tests and N-95 face masks to Lyme residents at the Hamburg Fire Station, while supplies last.  The distribution will be made on a drive-by only basis -- no walk-ups will be accepted. The Town has received a small number of the test kits and an … [Read more...] about Lyme Emergency Management to Distribute Free, State-Funded COVID-19 Self-Tests, Masks This Afternoon

Lyme/Old Lyme Refugee Committee Seeks Assistance for Afghan Family Resettled in Old Lyme

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LYME/OLD LYME — The mission of the Refugee Resettlement Committee of Lyme/Old Lyme is to provide shelter and sustenance to families who need support due to a traumatic/catastrophic  event that has forced them from their homes. The committee was established in 2016 in response to the world-wide refugee  crisis and co–sponsors with IRIS (Integrated Refugee and Immigrant … [Read more...] about Lyme/Old Lyme Refugee Committee Seeks Assistance for Afghan Family Resettled in Old Lyme

90 COVID-19 Self-Tests Handed Out in 10 Minutes, NO MORE TESTS AVAILABLE NOW

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OLD LYME -- 4:20pm UPDATE: All tests have now been handed out -- no further ones are available at this time. Old Lyme Emergency Services Director David Roberge called us to say 90 tests were handed out to residents in the first 10 minutes of the drive-through event at Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School this afternoon. … [Read more...] about 90 COVID-19 Self-Tests Handed Out in 10 Minutes, NO MORE TESTS AVAILABLE NOW

Drive-Thru Pick Up of COVID-19 Test Kits Scheduled 3-5pm THIS AFTERNOON to Eligible Old Lyme Residents at LOL Middle School; Only 180 Tests Available, First-Come, First-Served

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Drive-Thru Pick Up of COVID-19 Test Kits Scheduled THIS AFTERNOON to Eligible Residents from 3-5pm (OR UNTIL SUPPLIES EXHAUSTED) at LOL Middle School. Only 180 Tests Available, Distribution First-Come, First Served OLD LYME -- We have just received the following important update from Old Lyme Emergency Services Director David Roberge regarding distribution of state-funded … [Read more...] about Drive-Thru Pick Up of COVID-19 Test Kits Scheduled 3-5pm THIS AFTERNOON to Eligible Old Lyme Residents at LOL Middle School; Only 180 Tests Available, First-Come, First-Served

Welcome the New Year at Lyme Public Hall This Afternoon

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LYME -- On Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, join friends and neighbors to celebrate the New Year at a reception from 3 to 6 p.m. at Lyme Public Hall. All are welcome and admission is free. Enjoy live music by local musicians and lots of conversation. There will be hot chocolate and cookies or you can bring your own! The Public Hall House Band, which includes Lyme Public Hall … [Read more...] about Welcome the New Year at Lyme Public Hall This Afternoon

Update on Those State-Funded COVID-19 Self-Tests

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OLD LYME -- Asked when Old Lyme residents might expect distribution of the COVID-19 tests promised at the start of the week by Connecticut Gov. Lamont and anticipated to be in resident's hands by today, Old Lyme Emergency Department Director David Roberge gave LymeLine.com an update in a phone call earlier today [Friday, Dec. 31.] He said, "[Following Gov. Lamont's … [Read more...] about Update on Those State-Funded COVID-19 Self-Tests

New Year Holiday Closings in Lyme, Old Lyme

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LYME/OLD LYME -- The following closures have been announced in observance of the New Year Holiday by the Towns of Lyme and Old Lyme respectively. Lyme Town Hall will close at noon on Thursday, Dec. 30, and be closed all day Friday, Dec. 31, in observance of the New Year’s holiday. The Lyme Transfer Station will be closed Jan. 1, New Year’s Day. The Hamburg Recycling … [Read more...] about New Year Holiday Closings in Lyme, Old Lyme

Death of Robert Emmett Sullivan Announced, Father of Ellen Tyler, Maureen Dinnan of Old Lyme

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Robert Emmett Sullivan, 92, of the Hungry Hill section of Springfield, was Called Safely Home on the Birth of Christ Christmas Day, Saturday, December 25, 2021 ... Bob and his wife, Helen, enjoyed their vacation home near White Sands Beach in Old Lyme, Connecticut for over 45 years ... In addition to his wife, he leaves his six loving children, Dennis M. Sullivan of … [Read more...] about Death of Robert Emmett Sullivan Announced, Father of Ellen Tyler, Maureen Dinnan of Old Lyme

Old Lyme Town Hall Seeks New ‘Greeter’

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OLD LYME — Old Lyme Town Hall is looking for a new Greeter to begin in mid-January and continue as long as funding is available. This is a temporary position and the pay rate is $15/hour. Hours are Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a one-hour lunch break. Responsibilities include greeting visitors as they enter the building and directing them to the appropriate offices, … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Town Hall Seeks New ‘Greeter’

Old Lyme’s Hall’s Rd. Improvements Committee Presents an Update for the Community, Offers New ‘Overlay Zone’ to Ease Property Owner Concerns

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OLD LYME -- The Halls Road Improvements Committee (HRIC) is currently working on three key areas of the Halls Road Master Plan, as follows: rezoning the commercial district for future private development grant applications for public improvement signage along Halls Road. Grants and re-zoning will require some additional funding to pay for outside technical … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Hall’s Rd. Improvements Committee Presents an Update for the Community, Offers New ‘Overlay Zone’ to Ease Property Owner Concerns

Dec. 22 COVID-19 Update: Seven New Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Total to 571, Two in Lyme Raise Total to 152

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LYME-OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report issued Wednesday, Dec. 22, at 4 p.m. by the Connecticut Department of Health (CT DPH) shows seven new, confirmed COVID-19 case in Old Lyme taking the town’s total of cumulative cases to 571. Two new cases were reported in Lyme, taking that town’s cumulative total to 152. The state does not issue reports over the weekend nor on public … [Read more...] about Dec. 22 COVID-19 Update: Seven New Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Total to 571, Two in Lyme Raise Total to 152

Christensen’s Hardware Changes Hands After 26 Years, Talericos to Take Ownership in New Year

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OLD LYME -- After serving the community for more than 26 years, Bill and Nancy Christensen from Christensen's Hardware located at 54 Halls Rd. in Old Lyme have decided to pass the reins onto new owners Jessica Talerico, her brother Jonathan, and their father Richard. Editor's Note: We will have more on this story soon. … [Read more...] about Christensen’s Hardware Changes Hands After 26 Years, Talericos to Take Ownership in New Year

Death of Anthony N. Traggis of Lyme Announced, Husband of Nancy

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LYME -- Anthony N. Traggis, 80, of Lyme passed away Dec.15, at Chesterfields Health Care Center in Chester ... He married Nancy Trimble Oct. 16, 1998, when they eloped to Martha's Vineyard to the astonishment of friends and family ... Anthony is survived by his wife Nancy; his sister Katherine Booth and her husband James Robert Booth of Bozrah; ... Due to the COVID-19 … [Read more...] about Death of Anthony N. Traggis of Lyme Announced, Husband of Nancy