LYME-OLD LYME -- The new school year kicked off yesterday for students in Lyme-Old Lyme Schools. Kindergartners in Mile Creek and Lyme Schools experienced their very first day of 'proper school.' It soon turned out that Kindergarten "rocked"! Changing classes was a great time for students to reconnect after the long summer vacation. Playgrounds were … [Read more...] about “Another Great Year” Starts for Lyme-Old Lyme Schools (Superintendent Neviaser of LOL Schools)
CT Primary is Today, Polls Open in Lyme, Old Lyme 6am-8pm
LYME/OLD LYME -- Connecticut's Primary is being held tomorrow, Tuesday, Aug. 9. Only registered Democrats can vote in the Democratic Primary and registered Republicans in the Republican Primary. Unaffiliated and minor party voters may not vote in either Primary. View a sample Democratic ballot for Lyme residents here. View a sample Republican ballot for Lyme residents … [Read more...] about CT Primary is Today, Polls Open in Lyme, Old Lyme 6am-8pm
Kick-Off Concert for Old Lyme’s Midsummer Festival Draws Hundreds to Listen, Picnic, Dance
OLD LYME - What a beautiful night for a concert! Hundreds of people turned out last night for the opening event of Old Lyme's Midsummer Festival when The Mighty Soul Drivers brought the classic soul sounds of Memphis and points South to the banks of the Lieutenant River adjacent to the Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme. Folk were picnicking, a variety of food … [Read more...] about Kick-Off Concert for Old Lyme’s Midsummer Festival Draws Hundreds to Listen, Picnic, Dance
Old Lyme’s Midsummer Festival Comes Back With a (Joyful) Bang!
OLD LYME -- 8/1 UPDATED with more photos: Clear blue skies and warm temperatures welcomed the return of Old Lyme's Midsummer Festival yesterday, after a two-year absence due to COVID. From early in the day, Lyme Street was alive with cheerful people of all ages enjoying the activities and festivities on offer and perusing the great variety of art, craft and edible items for … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Midsummer Festival Comes Back With a (Joyful) Bang!
Old Lyme’s Solid Waste & Recycling Committee Takes Important Message ‘On The Road’ at Midsummer Festival
"No plastic bags in green bins” (Suzanne Thompson, Old Lyme Solid Waste & Recycling Committee Member) OLD LYME -- Did you read that green slip which arrived in the mail with your 2022-23 Old Lyme property tax invoice? It notes that the Town of Old Lyme has a new waste and recycling hauling contract with CWPM Inc. but perhaps more significantly, it emphasizes the need … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Solid Waste & Recycling Committee Takes Important Message ‘On The Road’ at Midsummer Festival
COVID-19 Update: 14 Confirmed Cases in Old Lyme This Week, Three in Lyme
Old Lyme's Total Cumulative COVID-19 Cases Now 1402, Lyme's Equivalent Number is 339 LYME/OLD LYME -- The latest CT DPH COVID-19 case count (dated July 28) shows 1402 cases for Old Lyme and 339 for Lyme. These numbers have increased from our last report on Monday, July 25, by 14 and three cases respectively. Connecticut's Positivity Rate was 11.09% on July 25 but has now … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Update: 14 Confirmed Cases in Old Lyme This Week, Three in Lyme
COVID-19 Update: 52 Cases Confirmed in Past 28 Days in Old Lyme, Eight in Lyme Over Same Period
Old Lyme's Total Cumulative COVID-19 Cases Now 1388, Lyme's Equivalent Number is 336 LYME/OLD LYME -- We have not issued a COVID-19 update since June 29, 2022, which coincided with the Connecticut Department of Health (CT DPH) significantly changing its COVID reporting structure on June 27, which included no longer issuing details of towns in the established red, orange, … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Update: 52 Cases Confirmed in Past 28 Days in Old Lyme, Eight in Lyme Over Same Period
After Two-Year Absence, Long-Awaited White Elephant Sale Opens TODAY at 9am
OLD LYME -- After a two-year hiatus due to COVID, the perennially popular White Elephant Sale (WES) opens TODAY, Friday, July 8, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and continues Saturday, July 9, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Most departments offer items at half-price on the second day. There may be some mask restrictions on inside shopping. The Sale is hosted by the Ladies Benevolent Society … [Read more...] about After Two-Year Absence, Long-Awaited White Elephant Sale Opens TODAY at 9am
Friends of Lymes’ Senior Center Make $25,000 Donation to Support Activities, Programs at the Center
OLD LYME -- UPDATED 1:30pm with names of everyone in the photo: The Friends of the Lymes’ Senior Center presented a check for $25,000 to the center at the June 21 Board of Directors meeting. As a 501(c)3 organization, the Friends have conducted several fundraising efforts over recent years in order to contribute to the programs and activities of the center. A spokesperson … [Read more...] about Friends of Lymes’ Senior Center Make $25,000 Donation to Support Activities, Programs at the Center
Today is Final Day of Intake for Old Lyme’s White Elephant Sale, 9am-2pm
After a two-year hiatus due to COVID, the perennially popular White Elephant Sale (WES) is back and intake continues today at the church from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Intake ends Thursday, June 30, and will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Details of items that will be accepted are below and also on the church website. Note that neither lamps nor audiovisual electronics will be … [Read more...] about Today is Final Day of Intake for Old Lyme’s White Elephant Sale, 9am-2pm
Lyme-Old Lyme’s VFW Post 1467 Named ‘Best Post in CT’ by VFW State Leadership
OLD LYME -- On Monday, June 27, members of the Lyme-Old Lyme Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 1467 learned that their Post had been recognized by VFW State leadership as the 'Best Post in Connecticut.' Members had gathered for a regular meeting at the Lymes' Senior Center unaware the award would be announced. This great honor had been announced two weeks previously when … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme’s VFW Post 1467 Named ‘Best Post in CT’ by VFW State Leadership
June 21-27 COVID-19 Update: Lyme Falls to Lowest Case Rate Zone with One New Case; Old Lyme Now in Yellow Zone, Reports 11 New Cases Since 6/20
Cumulative Totals Rise to 1336 in Old Lyme, 328 in Lyme LYME/OLD LYME — The Daily Data Reports issued Tuesday, June 21, through Monday, June 27, by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) show a total of 11 new, confirmed COVID-19 cases in Old Lyme and also one in Lyme compared with June 20 numbers. Note: The link above is always to the most recent day of CT DPH … [Read more...] about June 21-27 COVID-19 Update: Lyme Falls to Lowest Case Rate Zone with One New Case; Old Lyme Now in Yellow Zone, Reports 11 New Cases Since 6/20
ARPC Proposal for $2.1M in Federal Funds Accepted Unanimously by OL BOS, BOF; Detailed Recommendations Now Announced
OLD LYME -- UPDATED 6/28 WITH 'FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS' and PRESENTATION DETAILS: On Tuesday, June 21, the Old Lyme (OL) American Rescue Plan Committee (APRC) presented their recommendations for allocation of $2.1 million of federal ARPA funds to a joint meeting of the OL Boards of Selectmen and Finance. The 'Final Recommendations,' which include details of the businesses, … [Read more...] about ARPC Proposal for $2.1M in Federal Funds Accepted Unanimously by OL BOS, BOF; Detailed Recommendations Now Announced
And the Band(s) Played on—Making Music on Lyme Street to Celebrate Midsummer
OLD LYME -- Lyme Street was alive with music last night as a dozen bands and soloists played in different locations stretching from Lyme Academy in the north down to the First Congregational Church in the south. The Town was celebrating International Make Music Day, joining many other locations across the globe to mark Midsummer's Night -- the longest day of the … [Read more...] about And the Band(s) Played on—Making Music on Lyme Street to Celebrate Midsummer
June 16-20 COVID-19 Update: Number of CT Towns in Red Zone Falls to 65%; 10 New Cases in Old Lyme Over Three Days, Three in Lyme
Cumulative Totals Rise to 1325 in Old Lyme, 327 in Lyme LYME/OLD LYME — The Daily Data Reports issued Thursday, June 16, Friday, June 17, and Monday, June 20, by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) show a total of 10 new, confirmed COVID-19 cases in Old Lyme and also three in Lyme compared with June 15 numbers. Note: The link above is always to the most recent … [Read more...] about June 16-20 COVID-19 Update: Number of CT Towns in Red Zone Falls to 65%; 10 New Cases in Old Lyme Over Three Days, Three in Lyme