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LymeLine’s Top Ten Most Read Stories of 2025
From a failed plan that would have reimagined Halls Road as a livable town center to the $11.55 million sale of its largest plaza, six of LymeLine’s ten most popular stories involve controversies and triumphs on the commercial strip in the shadow of Interstate 95.
Former West Haven State Rep. Charles Ferraro Files Papers to Run for 33rd District State Senate Seat
Ferraro, of Clinton, said he will make Connecticut a more affordable place to live, work, and retire by addressing issues including energy bills and property taxes.
Op-Ed: Can Old Lyme Government Make Better, Faster Decisions? Thinking Outside The Box
George Frampton Jr. argues town government could make faster, better and more transparent decisions by adopting some key innovative ideas while excluding partisan politics.
TOP STORY: The Ones Who Didn’t Win: A Short History of Electing First Selectmen in Small-Town Connecticut
We take a look at how selectmen are elected in small towns like Lyme and Old Lyme.
TOP STORY: Lyme Tops State in Voter Turnout, With Old Lyme Not Far Behind
Voters in Lyme and Old Lyme propelled the towns into the state’s Top Five list for the highest voter turnout, with Lyme leading the way at 66.1%. In Old Lyme, 60.5% of voters turned out at the polls.
TOP STORY: Recounts Possible in Old Lyme Due to Multiple Close Races
Several tight races between members of the same party have triggered an automatic recount, but one affected candidate has already waived her right to the review process.
Unofficial Election Results in Lyme
The results are from the Connecticut Secretary of the State’s Office.
Unofficial Election Results in Old Lyme
The results are from the Connecticut Secretary of the State’s Office.
TOP STORY: Political Newcomer Christy Zelek Elected Lyme First Selectman on Promise to Bring People Together
Voters in a rare contested race for first selectman have endorsed the ideals of volunteerism, collaboration and consensus with the election of Democrat-supported unaffiliated candidate Christy Zelek.
TOP STORY: Old Lyme First Selectwoman Martha Shoemaker Retains Seat in 2023 Repeat
Incumbent First Selectwoman Martha Shoemaker, D, held onto her seat in a repeat of her 2023 run against Republican John Mesham despite a changed voting landscape that stretched out through two weeks of early voting.