LYME, CT—On Sunday, Jan. 26, Lyme Church is hosting a Gospel Night during their 5 p.m. service. Warm up after a cold week with the wonderful jazz and gospel music of the Lyme Gospel Messengers. Musicians include: Phred Mileski, vocals Bob Boska, tenor sax Scott Konrad, keyboard Adam Anderson, bass Rolf Wolfswinkel, drums Afterwards, gather in Fellowship Hall for a potluck … [Read more...] about Join Gospel Night Service Followed by Potluck Supper at Lyme Church, Sunday; All Welcome
Departments
Old Lyme is Finalist for USA Today’s ‘Best Small Town Arts Scene’ Contest, Voting Open Now
Readers Can Vote DAILY (Hopefully) For Old Lyme! OLD LYME—Yesterday at noon, the editors of USA Today announced the 20 finalists for “Best Small Town Arts Scene” ... and Old Lyme is included! Voting is now open and runs until Monday, Feb. 17, at noon ET, and moreover, you can vote DAILY. We encourage all our readers to vote for Old Lyme to win this prestigious … [Read more...] about Old Lyme is Finalist for USA Today’s ‘Best Small Town Arts Scene’ Contest, Voting Open Now
Essex Winter Series Opens 2025 Season with Brentano String Quartet in Concert, Sunday
ESSEX, CT—The 48th season of Essex Winter Series begins with its first concert on Sunday, Jan. 26, at Valley Regional High School and featuring one of the world’s finest string quartets. The Brentano String Quartet is comprised of Mark Steinberg (violin), Serena Canin (violin), Misha Amory (viola), and Nina Lee (cello). They will perform the String Quartet in D major, Op. 33, … [Read more...] about Essex Winter Series Opens 2025 Season with Brentano String Quartet in Concert, Sunday
Musical Masterworks Presents Concerts Featuring Early Music Ensemble ‘Ruckus’, Feb. 15 & 16
OLD LYME—Musical Masterworks presents its first concert weekend of the new year on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 15 and 16 at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme. The Saturday concert starts at 5 p.m. and Sunday's begins at 3 p.m. In this weekend’s concerts, Musical Masterworks will turn to early music inspirations with the celebrated early music ensemble, Ruckus. The … [Read more...] about Musical Masterworks Presents Concerts Featuring Early Music Ensemble ‘Ruckus’, Feb. 15 & 16
Old Lyme Annual Town Meeting, Including Announcement of 2024 Citizen of the Year, to be Held Monday
OLD LYME — The Old Lyme Annual Town Business Meeting will be held Monday, Jan. 27, at 7:30 p.m. in the Meeting Hall at Memorial Town Hall, 52 Lyme St. The meeting will consider and act on the following business items: 1. To accept the Annual Town Report for the fiscal year July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024, as submitted by the Board of Finance. 2. Following a … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Annual Town Meeting, Including Announcement of 2024 Citizen of the Year, to be Held Monday
Letter to the Editor: Smith Neck Rd. Proposed House Poses ‘Serious Threat’ to ‘Natural Beauty’ of CT River Valley
To the Editor: As residents of Old Lyme, we feel a strong responsibility to voice our concerns regarding a recent Special Permit application before the Zoning Commission for 43 Smiths Neck Road, which poses a serious threat to the natural beauty of our cherished Connecticut River Valley. After attending the public hearing, we identified two critical issues that were not … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Smith Neck Rd. Proposed House Poses ‘Serious Threat’ to ‘Natural Beauty’ of CT River Valley
2025 ‘White Elephant Sale’ Dates of July 11 & 12 Announced; Intake Begins June 26
OLD LYME -- The First Congregational Church of Old Lyme has announced that the extremely popular White Elephant Sale will return again this year on Friday, July 11, and Saturday, July 12. The Sale is run by the church's Ladies' Benevolent Society. The annual Sale was hosted continuously for 83 years prior to 2020, but then was cancelled in both 2020 and 2021 due to the … [Read more...] about 2025 ‘White Elephant Sale’ Dates of July 11 & 12 Announced; Intake Begins June 26
High Hopes in Old Lyme Launches Innovative, Equine-Assisted Services Program for People with Parkinson’s Disease
Program Creates Pathways to Wellness, Relaxation, and Connection OLD LYME—High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, Inc. has announced the continued success and expansion of its pioneering Equine-Assisted Services Program for people with Parkinson’s disease. What began as a pilot program just one year ago has blossomed into a transformative, life-changing initiative, helping … [Read more...] about High Hopes in Old Lyme Launches Innovative, Equine-Assisted Services Program for People with Parkinson’s Disease
Letter to the Editor: Support Old Lyme Zoning Commission in Enforcing Regulations for Smith Neck House Plan, Reminder That a Hill is Still a Hill
To the Editor: Over 100 people attended the OL Zoning Commission hearing on Monday evening. They frequently applauded the many speakers who disapproved of the proposed 11,000 square foot house proposed beside the Smith Neck Boat launch. Speakers described site violations of regulations, excessive water use and un-permitted clearcutting. The CT River Gateway Commission has … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Support Old Lyme Zoning Commission in Enforcing Regulations for Smith Neck House Plan, Reminder That a Hill is Still a Hill
Old Lyme Zoning Continues Hearing on Halls Rd. Overlay District through Feb. 27
OLD LYME—Around 60 people turned out for last night's Old Lyme Zoning Commission Special Meeting, which had originally been scheduled for Monday, Jan. 13, but was postponed due to the number in attendance at that meeting. The audience exceeded the permitted fire regulations. The agenda for Wednesday's meeting featured both an Old Business item and a Continued Public Hearing … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Zoning Continues Hearing on Halls Rd. Overlay District through Feb. 27
Letter From Paris: Global Delight Greets Reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral After Incredible Renovation
Editor's Note: This article is based on the transcript of a talk on the reopening of Notre Dame de Paris given by Nicole Prévost Logan to the residents of Essex Meadows on Dec.10, 2024. The reopening of Notre Dame has been covered by the world media, including the New York Times, the Financial Times, National Geographic and many other publications. Striking images of the … [Read more...] about Letter From Paris: Global Delight Greets Reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral After Incredible Renovation
Old Lyme Zoning Meeting Draws Over Capacity Crowd; Halls Rd. Overlay District Item Postponed to New Meeting, Wednesday
OLD LYME—UPDATED 1/14 at 9pm with additional details on the speakers for the applicant: Last night's Old Lyme (OL) Zoning Commission meeting drew such a large audience, which not only filled the Meeting Room but also spilled out into the Lobby, that OL Fire Marshal David Roberge determined the spaces were over-capacity from a fire safety angle. Asked in a phone call how he … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Zoning Meeting Draws Over Capacity Crowd; Halls Rd. Overlay District Item Postponed to New Meeting, Wednesday
Letter to the Editor: Halls Rd. Overlay District on Agenda at Old Lyme Zoning Meeting; Residents Encouraged to Attend, Support Proposal
A Open Letter to the Residents of Old Lyme To the Editor: On Monday, January 13, 2025 at 6:30 pm in Memorial Town Hall, the Halls Road Improvements Committee of the Town of Old Lyme will present the Halls Road Overlay District (HROD) proposal in a public meeting of the Old Lyme Zoning Commission. Attorney William Sweeney will describe the details of this optional Overlay … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Halls Rd. Overlay District on Agenda at Old Lyme Zoning Meeting; Residents Encouraged to Attend, Support Proposal
Letter to the Editor: Neighbors Question if Well Water Supply Sufficient for Proposed 7-Bathroom House on Smith Neck Rd., Old Lyme Zoning to Discuss at Monday Meeting
Editor's Note: This letter was previously submitted to Paul Orzel, Old Lyme Zoning Commission Chair, and members of the Old Lyme Zoning Commission. To the Editor: My husband and I have the good fortune to live on Smith Neck Rd, a beautiful spot many town residents visit throughout the year for recreation and relaxation. Our house is at 39 Smith Neck Rd,, just one property … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Neighbors Question if Well Water Supply Sufficient for Proposed 7-Bathroom House on Smith Neck Rd., Old Lyme Zoning to Discuss at Monday Meeting
Moab Music Festival Names Tessa Lark as Next Artistic Director; She will Continue to Lead Old Lyme’s Musical Masterworks
MOAB, UT/OLD LYME, CT — On Jan. 6, 2025, the Moab Music Festival (MMF) announced that violinist Tessa Lark has been named its next Artistic Director. Co-Founding Directors Michael Barrett and Leslie Tomkins will be stepping back from the award-winning Festival (MMF) after 33 years; Lark’s role will combine the co-founders’ artistic responsibilities. Lark currently serves as … [Read more...] about Moab Music Festival Names Tessa Lark as Next Artistic Director; She will Continue to Lead Old Lyme’s Musical Masterworks