LYME/OLD LYME -- UPDATED Nov. 9 at 11am with Superintendent's comments: In yesterday's referendum, voters in Lyme and Old Lyme approved the $57.6 million bond proposed by the Region 18 Board of Education for renovating and expanding four schools in the District by a substantial majority. Provisional results showed 57.7 percent of voters in the two towns voted for the … [Read more...] about Lyme-OL School Referendum Passes by Over 800 Votes
Republican Carney, Democrat Marx Win In Old Lyme Unofficial Tallies Reflecting Likely Final Results, Democrats Are Top Vote-Getters in Other Key Races
OLD LYME -- Unofficial results from Old Lyme show incumbent Governor Ned Lamont (D) polling 2,583 votes compared to Republican Bob Stefanowski's number of 1,822. Lamont has claimed victory but Stefanowski has yet to concede. Other results from Old Lyme show incumbent Senator Richard Blumenthal (D) with 2,583 votes in contrast to Trump-backed Leora Levy (R) with 1,734 votes. … [Read more...] about Republican Carney, Democrat Marx Win In Old Lyme Unofficial Tallies Reflecting Likely Final Results, Democrats Are Top Vote-Getters in Other Key Races
Unofficial Lyme Election Results Show Democrats Securing Majority of Votes in All Races, But Heffernan (D) Concedes to Incumbent State Rep. Carney (R)
LYME -- Unofficial results from Lyme show incumbent Governor Ned Lamont (D) polling 895 votes compared to Republican Bob Stefanowski's number of 517. Independent Robert Hotaling drew 16 votes. Lamont has claimed victory but Stefanowski has yet to concede. Other results from Lyme show incumbent Senator Richard Blumenthal (D) with 939 votes in contrast to Trump-backed Leora … [Read more...] about Unofficial Lyme Election Results Show Democrats Securing Majority of Votes in All Races, But Heffernan (D) Concedes to Incumbent State Rep. Carney (R)
A Letter From The Editor: An Important Update
To Our Readers: I wanted to update you on what has been happening to LymeLine for the past few days. The site experienced a major catastrophe earlier this week and ultimately, it turned out the only way to recover was to build a new site. As many of you will know, this normally takes weeks and often months but my remarkable IT Director (aka my husband) has worked round … [Read more...] about A Letter From The Editor: An Important Update
Lyme-Old Lyme Soccer: Boys Score Barrage of Goals Against Valley, Girls Pull Out a Win
OLD LYME/DEEP RIVER -- In a thrilling game played away under the lights at Valley Regional High School, Old Lyme came away with a 4-4 draw against Valley Regional. Wildcats goals were scored by Mason Bussman, Lucas DaSilva (1 assist), Aidan Kerrigan and Anders Silberberg. Valley goals scored by Michael Kollmer with two along with two assists, Sam Hutchinson, Jake … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Soccer: Boys Score Barrage of Goals Against Valley, Girls Pull Out a Win
Old Lyme DTC, RTC Chairs Respond to Defacement of Stefanowski Signs
OLD LYME -- The signs on J. David Kelsey's property supporting Bob Stefanowski, the Republican candidate for Governor, have been defaced. We asked the respective Chairs of the Old Lyme Republican and Democratic Town Committees for their reaction to this occurrence. Randy Nelson, Chairman of the Old Lyme Republican Town Committee, responded by email saying, "I have already … [Read more...] about Old Lyme DTC, RTC Chairs Respond to Defacement of Stefanowski Signs
After Major Renovations, the ‘Mervin F. Roberts’ is Successfully Launched in Kittery Point, Maine; Group from Old Lyme Attends Ceremony
Editor's Note i): The background to the story below is that the 'Mervin F. Roberts' boat was indeed once owned by the late Mervin F. Roberts of Old Lyme. Mr. Roberts, who passed away at age 98 in Dec. 2020, was an Old Lyme Citizen of the Year, a Town Selectman, Chaplain of the Old Lyme Fire Department for 50 years and also active in the town in many other committees and … [Read more...] about After Major Renovations, the ‘Mervin F. Roberts’ is Successfully Launched in Kittery Point, Maine; Group from Old Lyme Attends Ceremony
Old Lyme Planning Commission Approves Nine-Lot, Gated Community at 16 Neck Rd. with 75 ft. Conservation Easement
OLD LYME -- At its Special Meeting & Public Hearing on Thursday evening, the Old Lyme Planning Commission approved the proposed subdivision at 16 Neck Rd. with the addition of a 75 ft. Conservation Easement proposed by the developer -- Keystone Capital Corporation -- on the Connecticut River side of the property that will be maintained in perpetuity. Members did not, … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Planning Commission Approves Nine-Lot, Gated Community at 16 Neck Rd. with 75 ft. Conservation Easement
Old Lyme’s Planning Commission Meets Today to Discuss, Possibly Approve Neck Rd. Subdivision; Open Space Issues Raised
~ Gated Community of Nine Lots Proposed on Same Site as 2018 Controversial Proposal for 37 Affordable Housing Units REVISED PLAN INCLUDING CONSERVATION EASEMENT NOW SUBMITTED ~ Old Lyme Open Space Commission Asks Planning Commission to Request $105K Fee From Developer due to Absence of Open Space in Plan, Monies to be Used Towards Purchase Of Other Open Space in Town ~ … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Planning Commission Meets Today to Discuss, Possibly Approve Neck Rd. Subdivision; Open Space Issues Raised
Death Announced of Our Beloved Food Writer, Lee White
It is with deep sadness that we have learned that Lee White passed away at the end of last week at the age of 79. On a personal note, I am devastated on so many levels by this news. Lee has been contributing columns to LymeLine for more years than I can remember. Each one was a true original and her back stories to the recipes she shared were always informative with often a … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Our Beloved Food Writer, Lee White
Details Finalized for ‘Complicated’ Voting Situation Resulting From State Elections, Lyme-Old Lyme School Building Referendum Being Held on Same Day
LYME/OLD LYME -- Setting the Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Schools Building Referendum on Tuesday, Nov. 8 — the same day as the state elections — has, in Old Lyme First Selectman Timothy Griswold's words (sent via text), been, " ... very complicated with, I believe, five lawyers working out the details." Those details were required to be filed with the State of Connecticut … [Read more...] about Details Finalized for ‘Complicated’ Voting Situation Resulting From State Elections, Lyme-Old Lyme School Building Referendum Being Held on Same Day
Old Lyme Town Attorneys Issue Findings on Tantummaheag Dispute, Owners Describe Report as “Filled with Factual, Legal and Historic Errors
OLD LYME -- The ongoing and protracted dispute about the Town of Old Lyme's rights and legal interest in Tantummaheag Landing took a new turn Tuesday with the release by Old Lyme Town Attorneys Suisman Shapiro of the report they had solicited from Atty. Elton B. Harvey III of the Isaac Law Offices LLC regarding the matter. This report, which was discussed Monday afternoon in … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Town Attorneys Issue Findings on Tantummaheag Dispute, Owners Describe Report as “Filled with Factual, Legal and Historic Errors
Lyme Resident Skip Hine’s New Book Not Only Tells a Story, But Also Captures a Career
LYME -- Every picture tells a story .... Thumb through Skip Hine's wonderful book cleverly titled Memories In Hine Sight, subtitled My Life With a Camera, and Rod Stewart's immortal words will immediately come to mind. Hine is an authentic, engaging, charismatic guy -- I chatted with him on the phone for around an hour and a half and thoroughly enjoyed every minute. We would … [Read more...] about Lyme Resident Skip Hine’s New Book Not Only Tells a Story, But Also Captures a Career
Lyme-Old Lyme HS Soccer: Boys Win, Girls Lose Season Openers Against Cromwell
OLD LYME/CROMWELL -- The Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) boys started strong Thursday winning their home game opener 2-1 against the Cromwell Panthers. The Wildcat goals were scored by Lucas Dasilva and Anders Silberberg. Cromwell's lone goal was scored by Jacob Salafia. All three goals were unassisted. In goal for LOL was Jonah Lathrop, who made six saves. Thomas Garcia was in … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Soccer: Boys Win, Girls Lose Season Openers Against Cromwell
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Board Sets Nov. 8 Referendum on $57.6 Million Building Plan
OLD LYME -- At their meeting on Wednesday evening, Sept. 7, the Region 18 Board of Education voted to hold a referendum in the Towns of Lyme and Old Lyme on Tuesday, Nov. 8, on the proposed $57.6 million building plan for Mile Creek, Center, Lyme Consolidated, and Lyme-Old Lyme Middle Schools. Nov. 8 is also the national Election Day. The referendum question will be a … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Board Sets Nov. 8 Referendum on $57.6 Million Building Plan