LYME/OLD LYME -- The top-seeded Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) girl's tennis team became the CIAC Class S state champions yesterday for the first time in school history when they stormed to a 5-2 victory over #2 seeds Litchfield yesterday. The tournament final was played indoors at the Magic Lincer Tennis Club in Manchester. The Old Lyme girls finished the season … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Girl’s Tennis are Class S State Champions for First Time in School History!
New ‘Family Club of CT River Valley’ Formed in Response to National Mom’s Club’s Intransigence on Racism,
LYME/OLD LYME/AREAWIDE -- The regional Connecticut Chapter of the Moms' Club has been around for some 12 years and during that time, has supported many women as both new and seasoned moms. Recently, however, it took the difficult decision to leave the national umbrella of Moms' Club and break away to form the Family Club of the Connecticut River Valley (FCCRV.) Stefanie … [Read more...] about New ‘Family Club of CT River Valley’ Formed in Response to National Mom’s Club’s Intransigence on Racism,
May 27 COVID-19 Update: Only One Town in CT Now in Red Zone; Lyme, Old Lyme Both Stay in Gray (Lowest) Zone; No New Cases in Either Town
LYME/OLD LYME — The report issued Thursday, May 27, by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) for the average daily rate of new cases of COVID-19 by town during the past two weeks shows another dramatic improvement for the state as whole with the number of towns remaining in the Red Zone (indicating the highest COVID-19 new case rates) down to just one from last … [Read more...] about May 27 COVID-19 Update: Only One Town in CT Now in Red Zone; Lyme, Old Lyme Both Stay in Gray (Lowest) Zone; No New Cases in Either Town
Old Lyme Donations Fund Transport of Historic ‘Mervin F. Roberts’ Rescue Boat to Maine to Form Working Museum Exhibit; Video Link Included
OLD LYME -- We reported back in November 2020 that Old Lyme First Selectman Tim Griswold had launched a campaign to raise funds to move a boat named the 'Mervin F. Roberts' from Old Lyme to Kittery Pont, Maine. We noted then that we had connected Griswold with Samuel ‘Sam’ Reid, who serves as president of the non-profit Wood Island Life Saving Station Association (WILSSA) of … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Donations Fund Transport of Historic ‘Mervin F. Roberts’ Rescue Boat to Maine to Form Working Museum Exhibit; Video Link Included
May 25 COVID-19 Update: No New Cases in Either Lyme, Old Lyme; Cumulative Case Totals Hold at 107, 342 Respectively
LYME/OLD LYME —The Daily Data Report for Connecticut issued Tuesday, May 25, by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT-DPH) for data as at 8:30 p.m. Monday, May 24, shows that neither Lyme nor Old Lyme reported any new cases compared with the previous day. Both towns held at their previous day’s cumulative case totals with Lyme at 107 and Old Lyme at 342. This … [Read more...] about May 25 COVID-19 Update: No New Cases in Either Lyme, Old Lyme; Cumulative Case Totals Hold at 107, 342 Respectively
May 24 COVID-19 Update: No New Cases in Either Town – Cumulative Case Totals Hold at 107 in Lyme, 342 in Old Lyme
LYME/OLD LYME —The Daily Data Report for Connecticut issued Monday, May 24, by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT-DPH) for data as at 8:30 p.m. Sunday, May 23, shows that neither Lyme nor Old Lyme reported any new cases compared with the previous day. Both towns held at their previous day’s cumulative case totals with Lyme at 107 and Old Lyme at 342. This is … [Read more...] about May 24 COVID-19 Update: No New Cases in Either Town – Cumulative Case Totals Hold at 107 in Lyme, 342 in Old Lyme
May 21 COVID-19 Update: No New Cases in Lyme, Old Lyme; Cumulative Totals Hold at 107, 342 Respectively
LYME/OLD LYME —The Daily Data Report for Connecticut issued Friday, May 21, by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT-DPH) for data as at 8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 20, shows that neither Lyme nor Old Lyme reported any new cases compared with the previous day. Both towns held at their previous day’s cumulative case totals with Lyme at 107 and Old Lyme at 342. This … [Read more...] about May 21 COVID-19 Update: No New Cases in Lyme, Old Lyme; Cumulative Totals Hold at 107, 342 Respectively
May 20 COVID-19 Update: Lyme, Old Lyme Remain in Gray (Lowest 2-Week Case Rate) Zone; No New Cases with OL Holding at 342, Lyme at 107; L-OL Vaccination Rates Among Highest in State
LYME/OLD LYME — The report issued Thursday, May 20, by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) for the average daily rate of new cases of COVID-19 by town during the past two weeks shows another massive improvement for the state as whole with the number of towns remaining in the Red Zone (indicating the highest COVID-19 new case rates) falling to eight from last … [Read more...] about May 20 COVID-19 Update: Lyme, Old Lyme Remain in Gray (Lowest 2-Week Case Rate) Zone; No New Cases with OL Holding at 342, Lyme at 107; L-OL Vaccination Rates Among Highest in State
Large Crowd Approves All Items at Lyme Budget Meeting, Including Restoration of Open Space Funding to $1 Million
LYME -- Some 225 residents turned out Wednesday wearing masks and carrying their folding chairs to attend the Lyme Annual Budget Meeting, which was held outdoors starting at 5 p.m. on the Lyme Consolidated School playing field. Don Gerber moderated the meeting. All six items on the agenda were subsequently approved, most unanimously. The agenda item, which had … [Read more...] about Large Crowd Approves All Items at Lyme Budget Meeting, Including Restoration of Open Space Funding to $1 Million
May 19 COVID-19 Update: One New Case in Old Lyme Takes Cumulative Total to 342, Lyme Steady at 107
LYME/OLD LYME —The Daily Data Report for Connecticut issued Wednesday, May 19, by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT-DPH) for data as at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 18, shows that Old Lyme reported one new case compared with the previous day, while Lyme's cumulative case total held at 107. This is the eighth reporting day in succession that no new cases have been … [Read more...] about May 19 COVID-19 Update: One New Case in Old Lyme Takes Cumulative Total to 342, Lyme Steady at 107
Lyme-Old Lyme’s Food Share Garden Reaches Fundraising Goal, Further Donations Will Support Additional Needs
Editor's Note: Several hours after we published this article, we heard the wonderful news from Jim Ward that the fundraising goal of $7,500 had been reached. He greatly appreciates this, "tremendous support to the start of the garden." He notes however, that, "While this gives us the ability to install a fence and purchase tools and equipment we have other important projects in … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme’s Food Share Garden Reaches Fundraising Goal, Further Donations Will Support Additional Needs
Town of Lyme Holds Annual Budget Meeting Tonight, Outdoors: Major Issue is Town’s Open Space Fund
LYME -- UPDATED 5/18: The Town of Lyme will hold its Annual Budget Meeting Wednesday, May 19, at 5 p.m., in person and outside Lyme Town Hall at 480 Hamburg Rd. in Lyme. Due to COVID restrictions, attendees are requested to bring a folding chair or umbrella if needed. Masks must be worn, and social distancing is required. The proposed budget can be viewed at this … [Read more...] about Town of Lyme Holds Annual Budget Meeting Tonight, Outdoors: Major Issue is Town’s Open Space Fund
May 14 COVID-19 Update: No New Cases in Either Lyme, Old Lyme; Lyme Holds at 107, OL at 341
LYME/OLD LYME —The Daily Data Report for Connecticut issued Friday, May 14, by the Connecticut Department of Public Health(CT-DPH) for data as at 8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 13, shows that no new COVID-19 cases were recorded in either Lyme or Old Lyme compared with the previous day. Lyme and Old Lyme held at their previous day's cumulative case totals of Lyme at 107 and Old Lyme at … [Read more...] about May 14 COVID-19 Update: No New Cases in Either Lyme, Old Lyme; Lyme Holds at 107, OL at 341
May 13 COVID-19 Update: Lyme, Old Lyme in Lowest Zone for 2-Week New Case Rates, No New Cases in Either Town, Vaccination Rates High in Both Towns
LYME/OLD LYME — The report issued Thursday, May 13, by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) for the average daily rate of new cases of COVID-19 by town during the past two weeks shows another huge improvement for the state as whole with the number of towns remaining in the Red Zone (indicating the highest COVID-19 new case rates) falling to 26 from last week’s … [Read more...] about May 13 COVID-19 Update: Lyme, Old Lyme in Lowest Zone for 2-Week New Case Rates, No New Cases in Either Town, Vaccination Rates High in Both Towns
May 12 COVID-19 Update: No New Cases in Either Lyme, Old Lyme; Old Lyme Holds at 341 for 4th Day, Lyme at 107
LYME/OLD LYME —The Daily Data Report for Connecticut issued Wednesday, May 12, by the Connecticut Department of Public Health(CT-DPH) for data as at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 11, shows that no new COVID-19 cases were recorded in either Lyme or Old Lyme compared with the previous day. Lyme and Old Lyme held at their previous day's cumulative case totals of, respectively, 107 and … [Read more...] about May 12 COVID-19 Update: No New Cases in Either Lyme, Old Lyme; Old Lyme Holds at 341 for 4th Day, Lyme at 107