
All are welcome. There is no charge for admission and no registration required.

Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Regular Board of Education Meeting
August 3, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. in the Board of Education Conference Room at Center School
LIVE STREAM OF MEETING: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF2_W7yYtFwx067Ici9776Q/live
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of Minutes
- Regular Meeting and Executive Session of June 1, 2022
- Special Meeting and Executive Session of June 15, 2022
III. Visitors
- Public Comment
While in person public comment is still acceptable, those wishing to make public comment virtually may use the following Zoom link: https://region18.zoom.sus/j/87635839590; Meeting ID: 876 3583 9590; +16465588656,,83527766795# US (New York). Those choosing this option will be required to follow the same expectations for those making public comment in person. After being recognized by the chairperson, participants must state their name and place of residence before making their comments to the Board.
IV. Correspondence
V. Administrative Reports
- Superintendent’s Report
- Business Manager’s Report
- Educational Presentation
- Five-Year Curriculum Plan
VII. Chair and Committee Reports (Facilities, Finance, Communications, Policy, LEARN, LOL Prevention Coalition)
VIII. New Business
District Goals for 2022-2023
- Bond Resolution
- Building Committee
- Addition of .5 FTE Special Education Teacher and .4 FTE School Psychologist at Mile Creek School (per policy 4113.4)
IX. Old Business
- Closing of LOLHS Project
X. Executive Session
XI. Adjournment
Take 2 and Call Me in the Morning Band, as part of the Summer Sounds Outdoor Concert Series, will perform in the Lymes’ Senior Center field, 26 Town Woods Road, Old Lyme, CT on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at 7:00pm. Local group comprised of physicians and health care providers. This person band specializes in vocally driven classic rock songs from the 60’s to the 2000’s All ages are welcome to join us for this free musical performance, Bring your lawn chairs. Don’t feel like cooking before the concert? the Lions Club will have a cookout at 6pm. Hot dogs, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, drinks, and chips will be available for purchase on the Lymes’ Senior Center grounds. Proceeds go to the Lions Club Scholarship Fund.
The Bowerbird is holding a Sidewalk Sale Friday 8/5 and Saturday 8/6 from 10am-5pm.
Outside the store on the sidewalks, there will be select merchandise and one-of-a-kind items on sale up to 75% off.
Inside the store there will be select seasonal merchandise marked up to 25% off.
The Bowerbird is holding a Sidewalk Sale Friday 8/5 and Saturday 8/6 from 10am-5pm.
Outside the store on the sidewalks, there will be select merchandise and one-of-a-kind items on sale up to 75% off.
Inside the store there will be select seasonal merchandise marked up to 25% off.
PASTA DINNER: August 6, Saturday, doors open from 5:30 pm to 8 pm. Enjoy delicious pasta, meatballs, fresh salad, bread, desserts, and coffee. All you can eat!
Walk-ins welcome.
Admission adults $12, children under 8 years $6. Tickets available at door or call Val 860-434-7859.
Sponsored by Sound View Beach Association, Inc.
OLD LYME — Play Beach Blanket Bingo Wednesday evening, Aug. 10, from 6 to 8 p.m. at White Sand Beach.
This event is hosted by Lymes’ Youth Service Bureau (LYSB).
Bring your beach blanket, chairs and bug spray. No food will be served.
This event is open to all Lyme and Old Lyme families.
Check the LYSB website by 4 p.m. today for possible weather cancellation.

NIANTIC/OLD LYME — Niantic Bay Gallery of Fine Art is hosting an exhibit of work by Lyme Academy of Fine Arts students, featuring academic drawings from current students and a painting by instructor Edmond Rochat.
An opening reception for the exhibition will be held tomorrow, Saturday, Aug. 13, from 5 to 7 p.m. All are welcome and there is no fee for admission.
This is a special opportunity to view and purchase the work of students.
The opening reception in downtown Niantic will feature an evening of both fine art and refreshments.
The Niantic Bay Gallery of Fine Art is located behind the Arthur Murray Dance Center at 291 Main St Unit C in Niantic, Conn.
Photo by Dovile Ramoskaite on Unsplash.
LYME — The traditional Ice Cream Social at the Lyme Public Hall is being held Saturday evening, Aug. 13, from 6 to 8 p.m.
For $10, you can savor a slice of homemade pie made by talented community bakers, along with a generous scoop of premium ice cream from local favorite Salem Valley Farms.
Enjoy these treats, meet some friendly neighbors and tap your toes to the music of Dan & Dave from Java Groove in the air-conditioned Public Hall — what better way to spend a summer evening?
This event is sponsored by the Lyme Public Hall & Local History Archives, Inc.
It is a throwback to the early 20th century when the Hall sponsored many such gatherings for the community.
The Lyme Public Hall is located at 249 Hamburg Rd. (Rte. 156) in Lyme, Conn. For more information, visit www.lymepublichall.org
The Lyme Public Hall & Local History Archives, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to the appreciation of Lyme’s history, culture, and community through the preservation and use of the historic hall, its archives and historical programs.

OLD LYME — On Friday, Aug. 19, from 5 to 7 p.m., Lyme Art Association (LAA) will host an Opening Reception for two new shows, which opened Aug. 12. All are welcome.
The first is Point of View, the 101st Annual Elected Artists Show, which showcases the ‘best of the best’ in representational art from LAA’s Elected Artists.
These are the Association’s most accomplished artists and also torch-bearers for the American representational tradition. They follow directly in the footsteps of the original Lyme Art Colony artists, who hung their tonalist and impressionist works on the walls of the local library back in 1901.

The second exhibition is True Blue. Considered beneficial to the mind and body, the color blue elicits a sense of tranquility and healing. The LAA challenged its Associated Artists to submit work where blue is the predominant or most significant color in their piece. This ode to blue will be both pleasing and intriguing for visitors.
Both shows are on view through Sept. 22, 2022 and sponsored by Chelsea Groton Bank. Admission is free with donations appreciated.
The gallery is open at 90 Lyme St. in Old Lyme from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday, and by appointment. The Lyme Art Association is located in the Old Lyme Historic District in a building designed by Lyme Colony artist and architect, Charles Adams Platt.
The LAA was founded 1914 by the American Impressionists and continues the tradition of exhibiting and selling representational artwork by its members and invited artists, as well as offering art instruction and lectures to the community.
For more information on exhibits, purchase of art, art classes, or becoming a member, visit www.lymeartassociation.org or call 860-434-7802.
OLD SAYBROOK — Join Salt Marsh Opera on Friday, Aug. 19, at 6 p.m. for a free concert at the Old Saybrook Town Green. Rain date is Saturday, Aug. 20.
The concert will run from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Arrive early for the best seating. This event is suitable for all ages.
Bring your blankets and lawn chairs, settle in, and enjoy these three performers:
KIRK DOUGHERTY, TENOR
ABIGAIL PASCHKE, SOPRANO
BLAKE HANSEN, PIANIST

LYME — On Saturday, Aug. 20 from 4 to 6 p.m., the Lyme and Old Lyme Democratic Town Committees (DTCs) host their 2022 Summer Picnic at Lyme Public Hall, a short walk from the Hamburg Fair. All Democrats and Democratic supporters are welcome.
Senator Richard Blumenthal will be attending as the honored guest.
There will be picnic goodies galore to enjoy, as well as opportunities to mingle with friends, neighbors and local DTC members.
Parking for the event will be available in the parking lot of the Lyme First Congregational Church or the Subaru dealership (the $6 fee benefits the church and the local Boy Scouts.)
A $25.00 donation for the picnic is suggested. Find donation information to the Lyme DTC and Old Lyme DTC at these links.