OLD LYME -- The Old Lyme Shopping Center is currently for sale via an online auction opening Sept. 6 (previously Aug. 23.) At the time of writing (7:10am), the highest bid is $2,750,000 but it also states on the site that the reserve has not yet been met. Ten-x.com's NorthEast Private Client Group is handling the sale and the property details are listed as … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Shopping Center Goes Up for Auction
Stephen Hackett Sworn In as Member of Old Lyme PD, Graduated From LOL High School in 2007
OLD LYME -- On Thursday morning, Stephen Hackett was sworn in as the newest member of the Old Lyme Police Department by First Selectman Timothy Griswold. His official title will be Officer Hackett, FC36. The other members of the board of selectmen and some current members of the OLPD were on hand for the ceremony. Griswold explained to LymeLine in a text message that … [Read more...] about Stephen Hackett Sworn In as Member of Old Lyme PD, Graduated From LOL High School in 2007
Old Lyme’s Rowing Program Sees Three of Its Own Selected to US Team for 2022 World Championships in Czech Republic
OLD LYME -- Three rowers with strong Old Lyme connections have been selected for the US roster for the 2022 World Rowing Championships, which are scheduled to be held Sept. 18-25 in Račice, 25 miles north of Prague in the Czech Republic. Liam Corrigan, whose parents have now live in Lyme after spending many years in Old Lyme, has been selected for the US Men's Eight … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Rowing Program Sees Three of Its Own Selected to US Team for 2022 World Championships in Czech Republic
CT Test Results Give Lyme-Old Lyme Schools “Highest Scores Ever” (LOL Supt. Neviaser), Placing Them in Top Tier Across Subjects, Grades
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Achieve Highest Place Rankings Across the Board in New London County, Take First Place in CT Rankings on 5th Grade English Language Arts, All Results Feature in Top 10 of State LYME-OLD LYME -- On Friday, the Connecticut State Department of Education released the results of the 2021-2022 Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC), which is the … [Read more...] about CT Test Results Give Lyme-Old Lyme Schools “Highest Scores Ever” (LOL Supt. Neviaser), Placing Them in Top Tier Across Subjects, Grades
Almost Full Auditorium for Aug. 27 Old Lyme Regional Wastewater System Update
OLD LYME -- More than 150 residents attended yesterday's meeting to review the current status of the proposed Regional Wastewater System. The meeting was held in the Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School auditorium. Senator Richard Blumenthal addressed the audience via a video link as he was on his way to a prior commitment in Bridgeport, Conn. State Senator Paul Formica … [Read more...] about Almost Full Auditorium for Aug. 27 Old Lyme Regional Wastewater System Update
“Another Great Year” Starts for Lyme-Old Lyme Schools (Superintendent Neviaser of LOL Schools)
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