LYME/OLD LYME — The report issued Thursday, Jan. 28, by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) showed that Old Lyme’s COVID-19 cumulative case numbers since the pandemic began increased by four to 254 over Wednesday's number of 250. Lyme's cumulative total held at 73, the same number as that reported Wednesday. New Two-Week Case Rate Falls in Both Towns The … [Read more...] about Jan. 28 COVID-19 Update: Case Rate Falls in Both Towns, Cumulative Cases in Old Lyme Up Four to 254, Lyme’s Hold at 73
Old Lyme’s 2020 Citizen of the Year is Roger Smith, a ‘Selfless Volunteer,’ and ‘Humble Leader’
OLD LYME -- Noting at the Annual Town Business Meeting that announcing the Old Lyme Citizen of the Year is, "Always one of the most enjoyable parts" of his job, Old Lyme First Selectman Timothy Griswold told the in-person audience of five and some 35 attendees via Webex and phone that, "This year will be the same." The meeting was held Monday evening in the Old Lyme Town … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s 2020 Citizen of the Year is Roger Smith, a ‘Selfless Volunteer,’ and ‘Humble Leader’
Jan. 26 COVID-19 Update: Cumulative Cases in Old Lyme Climb by Three to 244, Lyme’s Hold at 72
LYME/OLD LYME — The report issued Tuesday, Jan. 26, by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) showed that Old Lyme’s COVID-19 cumulative case numbers since the pandemic began increased by three to 244 over Monday's number of 241. Lyme's cumulative total held steady at 72. The two-week case rate per 100,000 population in Old Lyme announced Thursday, Jan. 21, … [Read more...] about Jan. 26 COVID-19 Update: Cumulative Cases in Old Lyme Climb by Three to 244, Lyme’s Hold at 72
Ledge Light Weekly COVID-19 Report Shows Increase in Cases for Past Two Weeks in Old Lyme, Decrease in Lyme
LYME/OLD LYME -- Last Thursday evening (Jan. 21), Ledge Light Health Department (LLHD) released its latest Weekly COVID-19 Report for the municipalities within their District, which include both Lyme and Old Lyme. Stephen Mansfield, LLHD Director of Health, prefaces the report with this statement, "We are encouraged to see a moderate decrease in cases, and are hopeful that … [Read more...] about Ledge Light Weekly COVID-19 Report Shows Increase in Cases for Past Two Weeks in Old Lyme, Decrease in Lyme
Jan. 22 COVID-19 Update: Cumulative Cases in Old Lyme Rise to 241, Lyme’s Hold at 69
LYME/OLD LYME — The report issued Friday, Jan. 22, by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) detailed that Old Lyme’s COVID-19 cumulative case numbers since the pandemic began had climbed by six to 241 over the previous day's (235). The two-week case rate per 100,000 population in Old Lyme announced Thursday, Jan. 21, continues to rise going from 51.4 to … [Read more...] about Jan. 22 COVID-19 Update: Cumulative Cases in Old Lyme Rise to 241, Lyme’s Hold at 69
Jan. 21 COVID-19 Update: Cumulative Cases in Old Lyme Jump to 235, Lyme’s Up One to 69; Latest Two-Week Case Rate Up in OL, Down in Lyme
LYME/OLD LYME — Old Lyme’s COVID-19 cumulative case numbers since the pandemic began jumped by nine to 235 over the previous day's (226) in the report issued Thursday, Jan. 21, by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH). The two-week case rate per 100,000 population in Old Lyme announced yesterday continues to rise going from 51.4 to 58.2. Lyme's cumulative … [Read more...] about Jan. 21 COVID-19 Update: Cumulative Cases in Old Lyme Jump to 235, Lyme’s Up One to 69; Latest Two-Week Case Rate Up in OL, Down in Lyme
Jan. 20 COVID-19 Update: Cumulative Cases in Old Lyme Climb by Four to 226; Lyme’s Hold at 68
LYME/OLD LYME — Old Lyme’s COVID-19 cumulative case numbers since the pandemic began rose by four to 226 over the previous day's (222) in the report issued Wednesday, Jan. 20, by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) while Lyme's cumulative total held at the previous day's number of 68. The state issues a COVID-19 metric report daily around 4 p.m. Monday … [Read more...] about Jan. 20 COVID-19 Update: Cumulative Cases in Old Lyme Climb by Four to 226; Lyme’s Hold at 68
Our Top 10 (Non-COVID) Most Read Stories in 2020
LYME/OLD LYME -- It was an interesting experience delving into our analytics for 2020 because 2020 was -- for want of a better description -- an interesting year. Usually, when we undertake our review of the previous year each January, we find stories covering a wide range of topics in our Top 10. This year was different in that every single one of our Top 10 Stories … [Read more...] about Our Top 10 (Non-COVID) Most Read Stories in 2020
Public Hearing for Old Lyme’s Planning Commission’s Conservation, Development Plan Draws Most Comments on Town’s Housing Needs
OLD LYME -- Old Lyme Planning Commission Chairman Harold Thompson opened Thursday evening's Public Hearing for the ‘Adoption of the 2020 Plan of Conservation & Development (POCD)’ by noting, "This has been a long road with some difficult times." Adding that the Commission had held 15 workshops to discuss the document, which is published on the Town of Old Lyme website, he … [Read more...] about Public Hearing for Old Lyme’s Planning Commission’s Conservation, Development Plan Draws Most Comments on Town’s Housing Needs
Jan. 13 COVID-19 Update: Cumulative Cases Climb by Six in Old Lyme to 203, Lyme’s Rise by Two to 66
LYME/OLD LYME — Old Lyme’s case numbers broke the 200 mark in yesterday's Daily Report issued by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH), which shows an increase of six cases taking the cumulative total since the pandemic began to 203. In light of the serious rise in Coronavirus cases, we have started a new weekday update reporting confirmed and probable … [Read more...] about Jan. 13 COVID-19 Update: Cumulative Cases Climb by Six in Old Lyme to 203, Lyme’s Rise by Two to 66
Jan. 12 COVID-19 Update: Cumulative Cases Rise by 13 in OL to 197, Lyme’s Increase by Two to 64
LYME/OLD LYME — Connecticut’s single-day COVID-19 positivity rate reached 10.7 percent yesterday (Jan. 12, 2021), which was the first time since May 2020 that the state's rate exceeded 10 percent. Old Lyme's case numbers again reflect this situation showing their single highest daily increase in cases (13) since the pandemic began, breaking the previous day's record of … [Read more...] about Jan. 12 COVID-19 Update: Cumulative Cases Rise by 13 in OL to 197, Lyme’s Increase by Two to 64
Jan. 11 COVID-19 Update: Cumulative Cases Jump by 11 in OL to 184, by 9 in Lyme to 62
LYME/OLD LYME — Yesterday, Connecticut recorded its highest weekly positivity rate since the spring. Lyme and Old Lyme's case numbers reflect this situation with both towns showing their single highest daily increase in cases since the pandemic began. In light of the serious rise in Coronavirus cases, we have started a new weekday update reporting confirmed and probable … [Read more...] about Jan. 11 COVID-19 Update: Cumulative Cases Jump by 11 in OL to 184, by 9 in Lyme to 62
Jan. 8 COVID-19 Update: Case Rate Increases in Both Lyme, Old Lyme; Cumulative Cases Climb by 4 in OL to 173, Lyme’s Rise by 3 to 53
LYME/OLD LYME — In light of the serious rise in Coronavirus cases, we have started a new weekday update reporting confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases in Lyme and Old Lyme. The state is now issuing a COVID-19 metric report daily around 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, which includes current data up to the previous evening. The Monday reports include data for the weekend as … [Read more...] about Jan. 8 COVID-19 Update: Case Rate Increases in Both Lyme, Old Lyme; Cumulative Cases Climb by 4 in OL to 173, Lyme’s Rise by 3 to 53
Jan. 6 COVID-19 Update: Old Lyme Cumulative Cases Rise by One to 163, Lyme’s Increase by Two to 50
LYME/OLD LYME — In light of the serious rise in Coronavirus cases, we have started a new weekday update reporting confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases in Lyme and Old Lyme. The state is now issuing a COVID-19 metric report daily around 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, which includes current data up to the previous evening. The Monday reports include data for the weekend as … [Read more...] about Jan. 6 COVID-19 Update: Old Lyme Cumulative Cases Rise by One to 163, Lyme’s Increase by Two to 50
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Schedule Vote on Artificial Turf Field at Tonight’s Meeting, Playing Surface Recommendation Changed
LYME-OLD LYME -- The Region 18 Board of Education (BOE) meets this evening, Wednesday, Jan. 6, for its regular monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the BOE Conference Room in Center School. The BOE agenda includes under New Business: Approval of Multipurpose Artificial Playing Surface. The following comment is published in the General Overview of the project on the Region 18 … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Schedule Vote on Artificial Turf Field at Tonight’s Meeting, Playing Surface Recommendation Changed