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Special Town Meeting to Decide Vacant Region 18 School Board Seat
Old Lyme voters will choose a successor to 18-year member Susan Fogliano on July 21. The winner will serve through the November 2027 municipal election.
Booths are seen on the grounds in front of the Florence Griswold Museum.
Old Lyme Midsummer Festival Returns July 25-26 With Fireworks, Music, Art, Cars and Community
The annual tradition kicks off with a free riverfront concert and continues with a full day of art, music, family activities, a classic car show, exhibitions, fireworks and more.
View from behind of batter at the plate ready to swing.
Lyme-Old Lyme Senior Softball Claims State Title, Advances to Regionals
The girls are headed to Worcester, where they will compete for a spot in the Little League Senior Softball World Series.
Threads of History: Missing Quilt Returns, New Mystery Emerges in Old Lyme
The long-lost bicentennial quilt created by Center School students has found its way back into the public.
Old Lyme Sewer Staging Plan Approved, Construction Set for After Labor Day
Approval of the staging sites marks another step forward for the long-planned sewer project serving Old Lyme Shores, Old Colony Beach and Miami Beach.
Amtrak Launches New Study on New Haven-Providence Route
A new study of improvements from New Haven and Providence reopens a decade-long debate over the future of the Northeast Corridor – this time with more public input.
Reemsnyder Appointment to Zoning Commission Exposes Continuing Divide Over Development in Old Lyme
The appointment of former First Selectwoman Bonnie Reemsnyder to a vacant zoning seat drew a packed crowd and emotional reactions from supporters of alternate Michael Barnes.
Lyme, Old Lyme Conservationists Monitor Growing Spotted Lanternfly Presence
Spotted lanternflies are becoming more common in Lyme and Old Lyme. Conservation officials say public awareness will be key to limiting their spread.
The front of the Lyme Public Hall surrounded by green trees and bushes.
UPDATED: Comptroller Scanlon to Hold Town Hall Forum at Lyme Public Hall, July 30
Connecticut Comptroller Sean Scanlon will bring his statewide listening tour to Lyme Public Hall on July 30 to hear from residents and share what he learned along the way.
Old Lyme Selectmen to Decide Between Six-Year Zoning Alternate and Former First Selectwoman for Commission Seat
A vacancy on Old Lyme’s Zoning Commission has opened a debate about experience, track record and the future of the town itself.
Lyme-Old Lyme Senior Softball All-Stars Enter State Finals With Third Straight Shutout
The team is one step closer to a return trip to the Little League World Series.
Old Lyme Zoning Commission Invites Public Input on Housing Policies at July 29 Workshop
This is the chance to tell local zoning officials what you think about the future of residential housing development in town.
Girls in two rows make "W" signs with fingers.
Lyme-Old Lyme Senior Softball Moves Closer to State Championship Series
The Lyme-Old Lyme Senior Softball All-Stars remain undefeated in tournament play after an 8-0 victory over Enfield Seniors Wednesday at Brainard Memorial Park.
Old Lyme Joins Nationwide Reading of Declaration of Independence
The event marked the 250th anniversary of the first public reading in front of the Pennsylvania State House, now known as Independence Hall.
Updated: Lyme-Old Lyme Senior Softball All-Stars Begin Quest for Return Trip to World Series
The Lyme-Old Lyme Senior Softball All-Stars began their state tournament run with a 15-0 victory as they pursue a second straight World Series berth.
Sound View Celebrates 250 Years of Independence With Traditional Flair
Families, friends, pets and neighbors filled the streets on July 4 for the annual Sound View Beach Association parade.
An orange "Construction Ahead" sign
Route 156 Paving Project Underway in Lyme, Old Lyme
A state paving project on Route 156 is underway from Lyme to Old Lyme, with chip sealing, patching and crack repairs expected to continue into the fall.
Old Lyme Celebrates 250 Years With Picnics, Pie and Volunteers
Old Lyme’s America 250 Town Picnic drew hundreds to Town Woods Park on Sunday for live music, games, a pie-eating contest and local exhibits.
Lyme’s Fourth of July Tradition Shines in America 250 Celebration
Residents lined the parade route, gathered at the Lyme Grange and honored the nation’s founding during a Fourth of July celebration rooted in local tradition.
Region 18 School Board Approves New Three-Year Superintendent of Schools Contract With Added Pension, Retirement Benefits
The regional school board approved a new three-year contract for Superintendent Ian Neviaser that adds benefits to a previously set salary increase.