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Booths are seen on the grounds in front of the Florence Griswold Museum.

This Weekend in Lyme and Old Lyme, July 24 & 25

The annual Old Lyme Midsummer Festival starts with a free Friday night concert and continues on Saturday with a 5K run, art exhibitions, family activities, classic cars, fireworks and more.

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Democrats Retain Complete Control of Lyme/Old Lyme BOE in High-Turnout Special Election

The unusually large turnout reflected strong community interest in the election.

Four band members play outside the senior center side porch.
This Week’s Lineup: Two Free Summer Concerts Bring Doo Wop and Polka to Old Lyme, July 23

Two venues, two bands and one summer evening of free live music await concertgoers in Old Lyme this Thursday.

Reminder: Special Town Meeting Tonight to Decide Vacant Region 18 Board of Education Seat

Old Lyme voters will choose a successor to Susan Fogliano to serve on the Region 18 Board of Education through the November 2027 municipal election

Barbara Labriola poses for a campaign photo on a leafy neighborhood street.
Old Saybrook Republican Barbara Labriola Announces Bid for 23rd House District

Barbara Labriola, a three-term treasurer in Old Saybrook, said she will bring her local focus on transparency and fiscal responsibility to Hartford.

With Old Lyme Zoning Regulations Set for Rewrite, Commission Turns to Public for Input

Town land-use officials want public input to avoid past conflicts (think Halls Road) and align zoning regulations with residents’ vision for the future.

In the LymeLight: Old Lyme’s Tree ‘Commish’ and Academic Accolades

A longtime Old Lyme Tree Commission leader steps aside and local students earn academic honors as we celebrate our neighbors in Lyme and Old Lyme.

UPDATED: Old Lyme Zoning Commission Approves Scaled-Back Riverfront Home in Smith Neck Road Settlement

The move was the commission's response to a lawsuit filed after members unanimously rejected the controversial housing application one year ago.

Deadline Wednesday: RiverCOG Invites You to Help Shape the Future of Town Centers

The region's planning organization is seeking local ideas about how to make downtown areas in the Lower Connecticut River Valley more vibrant.

Deadline Approaches for Old Lyme Residents to Weigh In on Trash, Recycling and Composting

The town is on a mission to reduce household waste — and residents can weigh in. The town is asking full- and part-time residents to complete a survey aimed at identifying how changes in trash and recycling practices could help save money and the environment.