LYME-OLD LYME -- Keeping with tradition, the Lyme-Old Lyme Schools 'Teacher of the Year' was announced at Convocation on Aug. 27, the day before students were welcomed back to school for the start of the 2019-20 academic year. Lyme Consolidated Principal Jim Cavalieri named fourth grade teacher Mercy Alger as the recipient of the award reminding the audience of … [Read more...] about Mercy Alger is Lyme-Old Lyme Schools ‘Teacher of the Year’
LYSB Hosts Ice-Cream Social to Launch Extensive Fall Activities Program
OLD LYME -- Lymes' Youth Service Bureau (LYSB) opened its fall season with a well-attended ice-cream social Monday -- the day before Lyme-Old Lyme Schools opened. Mary Seidner, LYSB Director, explained that the main purpose of the event was to promote all the programs that the agency is offering in the fall, which are now open for registration. Early Childhood … [Read more...] about LYSB Hosts Ice-Cream Social to Launch Extensive Fall Activities Program
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Kick Off a New Year Today
LYME-OLD LYME -- Today is opening day for Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Schools! An enthusiastic LOL Schools Superintendent Ian Neviaser told LymeLine.com, "We are excited about the opening of the 2019-2020 school year. We look forward to welcoming new and familiar faces to all of our buildings." All the schools were open yesterday for the students to meet their teachers and … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Kick Off a New Year Today
Reemsnyder Firmly Denies Wrongdoing at CT Port Authority, Explains Absence at Transportation Hearing
OLD LYME -- As has been widely reported, Old Lyme First Selectwoman Bonnie Reemsnyder did not appear in person at the state Transportation Committee's hearing regarding the Connecticut Port Authority (CPA) on Tuesday. She did, however, submit written testimony (published in full at the link below) in which she stated categorically in reference to the purchase by the CPA of … [Read more...] about Reemsnyder Firmly Denies Wrongdoing at CT Port Authority, Explains Absence at Transportation Hearing
Sound View Sewer Vote in Old Lyme Passes by Over 300 Votes, Pappalardo Says Schism Created: Sound View vs the Town
OLD LYME -- The Sound View Sewer Project in Old Lyme passed comfortably by 883 votes to 565, after all votes were double-counted in Tuesday's referendum. The proposal therefore secured a margin of 318 votes with 61 percent voting in favor of bonding $9.44 million to fund the proposed sewer project and 39 percent voting against. A total of 1448 residents and/or property owners … [Read more...] about Sound View Sewer Vote in Old Lyme Passes by Over 300 Votes, Pappalardo Says Schism Created: Sound View vs the Town
Opinion: Vote Tuesday in Old Lyme’s Referendum on Sewers, Then Respect the Result
OLD LYME -- Tomorrow Old Lyme voters will go the polls to decide whether the Town of Old Lyme should bond $9.44 million to fund the installation of sewers on three streets in Sound View. The facts of the proposal have been widely reported, for example, Mary Biekert of The Day authored a comprehensive article on the subject published Saturday on TheDay.com at this link. As a … [Read more...] about Opinion: Vote Tuesday in Old Lyme’s Referendum on Sewers, Then Respect the Result
Old Lyme’s EDC Working on New Economic Development Strategy for Town, Invites All Residents, Business Owners to Complete Survey
OLD LYME -- Old Lyme Economic Development Commission (EDC) Co-Chair Justin Fuller describes the objective of the commission as being on the one hand, "to ensure the economic condition of our town remains strong." while, at the same time, "... doing our small part to help maintain the charm and character of Old Lyme, and protect the town’s natural and cultural … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s EDC Working on New Economic Development Strategy for Town, Invites All Residents, Business Owners to Complete Survey
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools SAT Scores Are in Top 12 Statewide in Both Subjects
LYME-OLD LYME -- Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) achieved exceptional results in the statewide SAT results published earlier this week by the Connecticut State Department of Education. The school placed 10th in the Math and 11th in the English Language Arts (ELA) statewide rankings. Moreover, LOLHS was the only school in New London County to feature in Top 12 with almost … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools SAT Scores Are in Top 12 Statewide in Both Subjects
Griswold Placed on November Ballot as Republican Old Lyme First Selectman Candidate
Tim Griswold, who served as Old Lyme First Selectman from 1997-2011, was today officially placed on the November ballot as the Republican candidate for Old Lyme First Selectman. This followed certification earlier this morning of 189 petition signatures by the Republican Old Lyme Town Registrar Cathy Carter, which involved checking each signature for authenticity and … [Read more...] about Griswold Placed on November Ballot as Republican Old Lyme First Selectman Candidate
Griswold Gathers Over 200 Signatures on Petition to Run as Republican First Selectman in November, State Requires 84
OLD LYME -- Former Old Lyme First Selectman Timothy C. Griswold has collected more than 200 signatures on petitions requesting his name be added to the ballot in September as the Republican candidate for First Selectman. Griswold gave the number to LymeLine in an email conversation Sunday and added that there are more petitions out in the community, which he has not picked up … [Read more...] about Griswold Gathers Over 200 Signatures on Petition to Run as Republican First Selectman in November, State Requires 84
Happy 70th Birthday to Old Lyme’s Volunteer Ambulance Association!
OLD LYME -- Members of Old Lyme's Volunteer Ambulance Association proudly hold the General Assembly Official Citation with which the organization was presented to celebrate 70 years of service to Old Lyme. The citation was presented by State Senator Paul Formica (R-20th) and State Rep. Devin Carney (R-23rd) and stated, "For the past 70 years you have been answering the call of … [Read more...] about Happy 70th Birthday to Old Lyme’s Volunteer Ambulance Association!
‘A Farmers’ Market’ Opens Saturdays for the Season at Tiffany Farms
LYME -- It was looking as though Lyme Farmers Market, which has for more than 15 years been a perennially popular destination for both local and regional shoppers, was going to be absent from the landscape this year. In an exciting turn of events, Jennifer Tiffany and her husband Bill Hurtle have reincarnated the market with a new name and location, and will open for business … [Read more...] about ‘A Farmers’ Market’ Opens Saturdays for the Season at Tiffany Farms
Griswold Petition to Run on November Ballot as Old Lyme First Selectman Has More Than 80 of 85 Signatures Required, Expects to Meet Goal by Tonight
UPDATED 08/02, 3:17pm : see text in bold -- After their meeting last week to endorse a slate of candidates for the November election, the Old Lyme Republican Town Committee (RTC) entered "No Endorsement" against the position of First Selectman. Just over a week later, former Old Lyme First Selectman Timothy C. Griswold is petitioning to be the Republican candidate and has … [Read more...] about Griswold Petition to Run on November Ballot as Old Lyme First Selectman Has More Than 80 of 85 Signatures Required, Expects to Meet Goal by Tonight
Old Lyme Joyfully Celebrates the Magic of Midsummer Festival
OLD LYME -- Oh, what a day! The 33rd Old Lyme Midsummer Festival was deemed a roaring success judging by the huge crowds drawn to the town yesterday to celebrate the event. The day began with LYSB's 5K run ... ...and then moved to vintage cars photographed by the young ... ...and the not so young! The Bohemian Fair at the Florence Griswold Museum … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Joyfully Celebrates the Magic of Midsummer Festival
Newly-Independent Lyme Academy Plans Its Re-Birth With Exciting Schedule of Fall Classes
As of the end of last month, the renamed Lyme Academy of Fine Arts in Old Lyme became an independent entity once again with all ties to the University of New Haven (UNH) severed. Moreover, contrary to a number of rumors circulating around town, the Academy is not about to close, but rather is entering an exciting new phase in its evolution. On Thursday, the Lyme Academy … [Read more...] about Newly-Independent Lyme Academy Plans Its Re-Birth With Exciting Schedule of Fall Classes