Ah, the sights, sounds and smells of fall … unfortunately, they often involve the racket and fuel fumes of motorized leaf blowers and visions of yard crews scalping lawns as part of our traditional New England fall yard cleanup. But did you know that we should be doing less to our yards this time of year, letting nature do her thing and saving some money in the … [Read more...] about Leave the Leaves! Be a Lazy Gardener this Fall
Letter to the Editor: Thompson Explains Why Voters Should Support her Bid to be Old Lyme Tax Collector
To the Editor: I am running as Tax Collector for the Town of Old Lyme. As your Tax Collector, I will continue to uphold this Town’s admirable collection rate – 99 percent, one of the highest in the state – while updating our systems to make it more convenient for you to pay your taxes. Currently as Assistant Tax Collector, I have improved our Online Payment Center … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Thompson Explains Why Voters Should Support her Bid to be Old Lyme Tax Collector
Old Lyme Tree Commission Celebrates Arbor Day with ‘Spring Seedling Giveaway’
OLD LYME -- The Old Lyme (OL) Tree Commission welcomes all town residents to come and pick up native tree seedlings to plant in their yards. The Commission’s first 'Tree Seedling Giveaway' will be held Saturday, April 29, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Old Lyme's Memorial Town Hall. Residents can select up to three trees – a choice of either White Dogwood or Eastern Redbud for a … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Tree Commission Celebrates Arbor Day with ‘Spring Seedling Giveaway’
‘Old Lyme (Formerly Christiansen) Hardware’ Starts New Year With New Name, New Owners, New Hours!
OLD LYME -- Transitions are underway this week at Christiansen – make that Old Lyme – Hardware, as previous 26-year owners Bill and Nancy Christiansen hand off the keys to the Talerico family. Starting tomorrow, Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, Old Lyme Hardware will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week, to see what are the optimal hours to be open for customers and … [Read more...] about ‘Old Lyme (Formerly Christiansen) Hardware’ Starts New Year With New Name, New Owners, New Hours!
Arron to Serve as Artistic Director for Final Musical Masterworks Season Before Lark Assumes Role; Next Concerts Dec. 11-12
OLD LYME -- Musical Masterworks is back with live concerts and audiences next weekend — and this 31st season of chamber music concerts is special on multiple fronts. This season’s five concerts will be a farewell tour for cellist Edward Arron, who has served as Artistic Director for 13 years. A soloist with major orchestras and chamber musician throughout North America, … [Read more...] about Arron to Serve as Artistic Director for Final Musical Masterworks Season Before Lark Assumes Role; Next Concerts Dec. 11-12
Letter to the Editor: Carney Cares About Environment, Our Communities; Accomplishes Things in a Bipartisan Manner
To the Editor: I care deeply about our environment and that's why I am proud to support our State Representative, Devin Carney, for re-election. Devin has always been a strong supporter of preserving and protecting our local open spaces, forests, and waterways. He has supported legislation to improve our coastline resiliency and to create a Long Island Blue Plan in order … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Carney Cares About Environment, Our Communities; Accomplishes Things in a Bipartisan Manner
Updates Shared at Community Connections on Lyme Academy, Old Lyme Economic Development
OLD LYME -- Members of Lyme-Old Lyme non-profit, philanthropic and volunteer organizations heard first-hand updates Wednesday on two significant efforts that could shape the character and commerce of Old Lyme in coming years. The Community Connections networking luncheon at the Old Lyme Country Club, attended by roughly 40 people, featured speakers from Lyme Academy of Fine … [Read more...] about Updates Shared at Community Connections on Lyme Academy, Old Lyme Economic Development
Letter to the Editor: BOE Candidate Thompson Offers a ‘Pragmatic … Creative … Fiscally Conservative” Approach
To the Editor: Please exercise your right to vote in Old Lyme’s municipal elections on Nov. 5. I am running for Region 18 Board of Education and ask for your vote. We are fortunate to have strong community support for our highly-rated schools. But I believe we can do a better job of engaging taxpayers and residents in establishing and supporting our district’s … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: BOE Candidate Thompson Offers a ‘Pragmatic … Creative … Fiscally Conservative” Approach
Sound View Septic Cost-Sharing Proposals Challenged at Tuesday Night’s Update
OLD LYME -- Sentiments were strong at the Coastal Wastewater Project public update on Tuesday, July 16, as members of the Old Lyme Water Pollution Control Authority (WPCA) presented plans to replace individual septic tanks with sewer systems in the Sound View Beach neighborhood. The sewage is to be pumped through East Lyme and Waterford to New London’s treatment … [Read more...] about Sound View Septic Cost-Sharing Proposals Challenged at Tuesday Night’s Update
Legislators, Superintendents, Residents Express Universal Opposition to Forced School Regionalization
Special to LymeLine.com Over 100 people turned out for an Education and Regionalization Forum at Old Saybrook Middle School on Thursday, April 11. The event was hosted by Rep. Devin Carney, (R-23rd), with Senators Paul Formica, (R-20th), and Norm Needleman, (D-33rd). While the two parties differ on Connecticut road tolls, all three local officials said they are against … [Read more...] about Legislators, Superintendents, Residents Express Universal Opposition to Forced School Regionalization