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Tyler Lian

Two Key Hirings Make it a New Day at the Old Lyme Inn

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Ever since starting his culinary career, Jason Apfelbaum had dreamed of running his own inn.  This summer, that dream came true when he was hired to be the new General Manager of the Old Lyme Inn. “When I saw the ad, I thought of it as the universe calling my name,” said Apfelbaum.  “Both the owners [Ken and Chris Kitchings] and I were keen on bringing the Inn to its full … [Read more...] about Two Key Hirings Make it a New Day at the Old Lyme Inn

Old Lyme’s Harrison Recruited to Play Football at UConn

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Last winter, Rick Harrison of Old Lyme was recruited to play for UConn’s Division 1 football team, making the roster as a kicker and punter. Harrison, who graduated with the Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) Class of 2013 this past June, was a three-time All-Conference pick and named Hartford Courant Special Teams Player of the Year. “For months, Rick was talking to … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Harrison Recruited to Play Football at UConn

Businesses Still Snapping About Sound View Parking

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The issue of parking at Sound View was raised yet again at the Old Lyme Board of Selectmen's meeting on Monday. Heidi Dinino, saying she was speaking on behalf of a number of the Sound View businesses, presented the board of selectmen with numerous complaints regarding the new angled parking on Hartford Ave. Citing a recent parking study conducted on the street, she claimed … [Read more...] about Businesses Still Snapping About Sound View Parking

Old Lyme Wins STEAP Grant to Expand the Fred Emerson Boathouse

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Old Lyme is among the 14 towns that have been awarded a grant under the state’s Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP) to support economic development, community conservation and quality of life projects. The Town of Old Lyme plans to use its $478,000 to expand and renovate the Fred Emerson Boathouse at Hains Park on Rogers Lake.  The finished boathouse will be … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Wins STEAP Grant to Expand the Fred Emerson Boathouse

Cooling Center at Senior Center Open Today through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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The Lymes’ Senior Center at 26 Town Woods Road will operate as an Emergency Cooling Center this week from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. until Friday, July 19. Transportation is available through 9 Town Transit. Please phone 860-510-0429 if you are in need of transportation to and from the Cooling Center. The Emergency Operations Center Call Line has been activated. Phone 860-598-0120 … [Read more...] about Cooling Center at Senior Center Open Today through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Charles’ Music Center to Open Sept. 1 in Old Lyme

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On Sept. 1, Charles’ Music Center will open in Old Lyme, offering private music lessons, sales, rentals, and group programs for interested musicians along the shoreline. Currently the owner of Charles’ Music School in Centerbrook, Conn., Charles Domler is excited to bring Old Lyme its very own music hub. A former architect, Domler opened his music school two and a half … [Read more...] about Charles’ Music Center to Open Sept. 1 in Old Lyme