OLD LYME/LYME -- Old Lyme First Selectman Timothy Griswold confirmed to LymeLine by text message late afternoon June 19 that one fatality and one new case of COVID-19 have been reported in Old Lyme. The fatality was an 83-year-old male and the additional confirmed case is a 68-year-old female. There are now 19 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Old Lyme plus two fatalities. In … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Records Second Fatality From COVID-19, Confirmed Cases Rise to 19
Joyful Car Parade After Lyme-Old Lyme HS Drive-Up Graduation May Have Started a New Tradition
Editor's Note: We are pleased to include some photos in this essay taken by professional photographer Kim Tyler. If you would like to access her photo gallery of the ceremony, visit this link. The gallery will be available for three months after publication for online ordering. Kim, who is an alumna of Lyme-Old Lyme High School, is now a sought-after photographer, and proud to … [Read more...] about Joyful Car Parade After Lyme-Old Lyme HS Drive-Up Graduation May Have Started a New Tradition
Hundreds Turn Out to Join Peaceful March, Rally for Racial Justice in Old Lyme
UPDATED 06/08: Editor's Note: Unfortunately, we did not have a reporter at this event. We have compiled the following article from emails, text messages and photos received from numerous participants. We are extremely appreciative of so many people's assistance and support. OLD LYME -- "I was amazed!" That was the reaction of Anna Reiter to the rally and march for … [Read more...] about Hundreds Turn Out to Join Peaceful March, Rally for Racial Justice in Old Lyme
Governor Changes Graduation Ceremony Rules, But Lyme-Old Lyme HS Commencement to Stay as Planned with Parent, Student Support
LYME/OLD LYME -- It's just a week until the Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) High School Class of 2020 graduates on June 12. Detailed plans for this year's unusual commencement ceremony, which involves a drive-up event due to COVID-19 restrictions, had already been made when Governor Lamont announced this past Wednesday that outdoor graduations for a maximum of 15o students at one time … [Read more...] about Governor Changes Graduation Ceremony Rules, But Lyme-Old Lyme HS Commencement to Stay as Planned with Parent, Student Support
Work Starts on Lyme-Old Lyme Schools’ Tennis Courts, End Date Scheduled Early August
OLD LYME -- Work on the six Lyme-Old Lyme Schools tennis courts at the central campus on Lyme Street began yesterday. Superintendent Ian Neviaser told LymeLine, "We are installing post tension concrete courts over the old courts," clarifying, "No paving [is] involved." The work is being done by Classic Turf Company, LLC and is expected to be completed by early … [Read more...] about Work Starts on Lyme-Old Lyme Schools’ Tennis Courts, End Date Scheduled Early August
Peaceful Protest Held in Old Saybrook Showed Solidarity Against Police Brutality on African-Americans
OLD SAYBROOK -- Several hundred people of all ages from the local area, including Lyme and Old Lyme, turned out yesterday evening in Old Saybrook to hold a vigil. According to a press release from the Town of Old Saybrook, the focus of the vigil was, "To standing for justice and show solidarity with citizens from all over the country as they protest police brutality on … [Read more...] about Peaceful Protest Held in Old Saybrook Showed Solidarity Against Police Brutality on African-Americans
No Memorial Day Parade in Old Lyme This Year, Just a Small Cemetery Service — But Here’s The Homily From Mervin Roberts
OLD LYME -- There will be no Memorial Day parade in Old Lyme this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In our opinion, it's a sad but sensible decision. A small ceremony will be held at Duck River Cemetery at 11 a.m. when local veterans, representatives of the emergency services, and town dignitaries will gather to place a wreath by the Memorial Stone, which stands in front of … [Read more...] about No Memorial Day Parade in Old Lyme This Year, Just a Small Cemetery Service — But Here’s The Homily From Mervin Roberts
Old Lyme Board of Finance Approves $38.8 Million Budget for 2020-21, Mill Rate Up 0.79 Mills
OLD LYME -- On Monday evening, the Old Lyme Board of Finance unanimously approved the proposed $38,805,674 town budget for the 2020-21 fiscal year. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the meeting was held virtually using a WebEx platform with members of the boards of finance and selectmen, and also several members of the public and press participating. This year in light of the … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Board of Finance Approves $38.8 Million Budget for 2020-21, Mill Rate Up 0.79 Mills
Lyme Board of Finance Approves $10.7M Budget, No Change to Current Year’s Mill Rate
LYME -- The Town of Lyme's proposed 2020-21 budget of $10,688,087 was passed unanimously Tuesday evening at a meeting of the Lyme Board of Finance, which was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. Typically a town meeting would have been required to vote on the budget, but this year, in light of the COVID-19 situation, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont in … [Read more...] about Lyme Board of Finance Approves $10.7M Budget, No Change to Current Year’s Mill Rate
Griswold Tells BOS “Beach Closures Accomplished What We Wanted,” Hopes Beaches May Reopen May 20
OLD LYME -- At last Monday evening's Old Lyme Board of Selectmen's meeting, First Selectman Timothy Griswold discussed the subject of the Old Lyme beach closures, which had been enforced the immediately preceding weekend and met with mixed reactions. He said, "I made a decision to close the [Old Lyme] beaches to the public. In talking with the president of Miami Beach … [Read more...] about Griswold Tells BOS “Beach Closures Accomplished What We Wanted,” Hopes Beaches May Reopen May 20
This Year’s Old Lyme Midsummer Festival Cancelled Due to Safety Concerns
OLD LYME -- The Old Lyme Arts District has just posted an announcement on their website, which states, "After much consideration, and with our first concern being the safety of our community, staff, volunteers, and vendors, the Old Lyme Arts District is cancelling the 2020 Old Lyme Midsummer Festival." The statement continues, "We recognize the Festival is a summer tradition … [Read more...] about This Year’s Old Lyme Midsummer Festival Cancelled Due to Safety Concerns
Griswold Defends Decision to Close Old Lyme Town Beaches
OLD LYME -- "We don't envision this as a long-term requirement," stressed Old Lyme First Selectman Timothy Griswold in a phone conversation with LymeLine on Friday. He was referring to the Old Lyme Board of Selectmen's decision to close all of the Old Lyme Town Beaches from yesterday and henceforward for am unspecified period of time. These beaches include Sound View, White … [Read more...] about Griswold Defends Decision to Close Old Lyme Town Beaches
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LYME / OLD LYME -- We have been covering community news in Lyme and Old Lyme since December 3, 2003, which means we are just coming up to our 20th birthday! During that time, our income has come exclusively from advertising and we thank sincerely all our advertisers over that time, but especially those who have placed their business with us on an ongoing basis for many … [Read more...] about Why Support LymeLine?
Despite Wet Weather, Rousing Parade of Old Lyme Firefighters, Police, and Emergency Services Lifts Community Spirit
OLD LYME -- It may have been a damp afternoon but spirits were still high as Old Lyme's Police, Fire and Emergency Service vehicles formed into a parade at Lyme-Old Lyme High School and then wound a route through the town. As one reader wrote, "The sound was deafening," and another sent us a video to prove just how noisy (in a good way!) it all was. Horns were blaring, … [Read more...] about Despite Wet Weather, Rousing Parade of Old Lyme Firefighters, Police, and Emergency Services Lifts Community Spirit
Letter from the Editor: Big Changes at LymeLine with New Pricing, Ways to Donate, E-Newsletter Launch & More
To Our Readers: These are challenging times and our business -- like so many others -- is feeling the effects of major revenue losses due to advertising cancellations. We are therefore making some changes, which we hope will benefit all of us. First, we are drastically reducing our advertising prices through June 30 for commercial businesses and changing the pricing … [Read more...] about Letter from the Editor: Big Changes at LymeLine with New Pricing, Ways to Donate, E-Newsletter Launch & More