OLD LYME -- On Saturday, March 25, at 10:45 a.m., the Old Lyme Economic Development Commission will hold a ribbon-cutting to celebrate the opening of Papi’s Taqueria in Old Lyme. All are welcome to come and enjoy the festivities. Papi’s daily specials are announced on their Facebook page and will, in due course, be announced on their soon-to-be-launched website. … [Read more...] about Old Lyme EDC to Hold Ribbon-Cutting for ‘Papi’s Taqueria,’ Saturday; All Welcome
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Easter Bunny to Visit ‘The Bowerbird’ in Old Lyme, April 1
OLD LYME -- On Saturday, April 1, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. the Easter Bunny is planning to drop by The Bowerbird in the Old Lyme Marketplace. During his visit, the Bunny will be hopping around the store and anyone is welcome to take pictures or interact with the Bunny. Stop in and say hello! The Bowerbird has created a Facebook events page at this link: … [Read more...] about Easter Bunny to Visit ‘The Bowerbird’ in Old Lyme, April 1
Legal News You Can Use: Safety Tips for Winter Driving
Editor's Note: This is a Sponsored Post by Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law. Driving during winter months is inherently more dangerous than driving in other seasons because the road conditions can make an accident more likely. Some of this is also out of the control of motorists, who may have no choice but to drive in suboptimal conditions when they have to go to work or … [Read more...] about Legal News You Can Use: Safety Tips for Winter Driving
Suisman Shapiro Attorneys Announce Kyle Zrenda of Old Lyme Elected a Director of Firm
NEW LONDON/OLD LYME -- Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law has announced that effective Jan. 1, 2023, Atty. Kyle J. Zrenda has been named a director of the firm. He is a resident of Old Lyme. … [Read more...] about Suisman Shapiro Attorneys Announce Kyle Zrenda of Old Lyme Elected a Director of Firm
Only 3600 Houses for Sale in CT
HARTFORD -- Connecticut lawmakers on three legislative committees tried to tackle the real estate market Tuesday during an informational session on home sales, affordability, and construction. Jessica Lautz, chief economist and vice president of research for the National Association of REALTORS, told the Housing, Planning and Development and Insurance and Real Estate … [Read more...] about Only 3600 Houses for Sale in CT
Our Top 15 — The Most-Read Articles on LymeLine in 2022
LYME/OLD LYME -- It is always interesting in early January of one year to crunch the numbers and see which stories drew the highest number of readers in the previous year. This year was no exception -- there were some predictable winners like the announcement of the Old Lyme 2021 Citizen of the Year and the unexpected (and unsuccessful, as far as we know) auction of the Old … [Read more...] about Our Top 15 — The Most-Read Articles on LymeLine in 2022
Marylin Clarke Retires After 42 Years Practicing Law, 31 as Old Lyme Town Counsel
OLD LYME -- On Thursday, a group of town employees, colleagues and friends gathered in Old Lyme's Memorial Town Hall to celebrate Attorney Marylin Clarke. She was being honored by the Town of Old Lyme on the occasion of her retirement after 42 years in the practice of law, 31 of which she served as Town Counsel for the Town of Old Lyme. She was appointed to consecutive … [Read more...] about Marylin Clarke Retires After 42 Years Practicing Law, 31 as Old Lyme Town Counsel
Lyme-Old Lyme HS Grad, GSB President Geelan, Named CT Bankers Association Board Chair
GUILFORD -- The Connecticut Bankers Association (CBA) has named GSB (formerly Guilford Savings Bank) President and CEO Timothy P. Geelan as its new chairman of the board of directors. Geelan is a graduate of Lyme-Old Lyme High School and previously served as the CBA Board’s First Vice Chairman. He was selected for the CBA Chairman position in November of this year for a … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Grad, GSB President Geelan, Named CT Bankers Association Board Chair
Breaking News: HRIC Application Postponed to Dec. Meeting: Old Lyme Zoning Commission Will Now Consider Only One Overlay Request Tonight
HRIC Hopes for Strong Public Support for its Overlay Proposal at Meeting OLD LYME -- UPDATED Nov. 14, 5pm: The Halls Road Improvements Committee (HRIC) was planning to present its application to create a Halls Rd. Overlay District (HROD) to the Old Lyme (OL) Zoning Commission Monday evening, Nov. 14. The agenda included a presentation by the HRIC to support the … [Read more...] about Breaking News: HRIC Application Postponed to Dec. Meeting: Old Lyme Zoning Commission Will Now Consider Only One Overlay Request Tonight
Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden Starts Second Annual ‘Sponsor a Row’ Campaign
OLD LYME -- The second annual Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden (LOLFSG) Sponsor a Row campaign kicked off Oct. 1. The LOLFSG is immensely grateful to individuals, families, organizations, and businesses, who sponsored the garden this season. Volunteers donated more than 700 hours and more than 2500 pounds of food to local food pantries. Jim Ward, Food Share Garden President, … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden Starts Second Annual ‘Sponsor a Row’ Campaign
‘Homeward Collective’ Opens on Lyme Street
OLD LYME—Homeward Collective opened its doors on Lyme Street Saturday morning accompanied by a ribbon cutting with the Old Lyme (OL) Economic Development Commission (EDC) and the Old Lyme Board of Selectmen on hand. The home and gift boutique is the second location that partners Rachel Rinoski and Kate Bartlett have brought to fruition following their Madison shop. “Kate … [Read more...] about ‘Homeward Collective’ Opens on Lyme Street
Old Lyme EDC Welcomes Chocolate Shell New Owner to Lyme Street with Ribbon-Cutting, Former Longtime Owner Barbara Crowley Recognized for Service to Business Community
OLD LYME — A ribbon-cutting on Saturday morning welcomed the newest owner of The Chocolate Shell while the retiring owner was honored by the local community. Lizzy McCarthy Takes the Helm at The Chocolate Shell New owner Elizabeth “Lizzy” McCarthy is a longtime fan of The Chocolate Shell, having been a customer for 11 years and worked for former owner Barbara Crowley for … [Read more...] about Old Lyme EDC Welcomes Chocolate Shell New Owner to Lyme Street with Ribbon-Cutting, Former Longtime Owner Barbara Crowley Recognized for Service to Business Community
Rowe Stepping Down from Top Job at Lyme Academy, Board Launches Search for Managing Director
OLD LYME -- Mora Rowe, who currently serves as the Lyme Academy of Fine Arts Executive Director, has announced her intention to step down from the position this month. Consequently, the Academy has launched a search for a Managing Director to oversee the Academy’s finances, facilities, and operations on its nine-acre campus in Old Lyme, C0nn. Rowe contributed to planning the … [Read more...] about Rowe Stepping Down from Top Job at Lyme Academy, Board Launches Search for Managing Director
Suisman Shapiro Attorneys Collins, Berryman — Both of Old Lyme — Named ‘2023 Best Lawyers in America®’
Seven Suisman Shapiro Attorneys Named to 2023 Best Lawyers in America® and Ones to Watch ® Lists NEW LONDON, CONN. -- Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law have announced that James P. Berryman and John A. Collins III have been named to 2023 Best Lawyers in America®. Both attorneys live in Old Lyme, and Suisman Shapiro serves as the Town of Old Lyme's Attorney. Atty. … [Read more...] about Suisman Shapiro Attorneys Collins, Berryman — Both of Old Lyme — Named ‘2023 Best Lawyers in America®’
FRA Announces $65.2 Million Grant for New CT River Bridge Between Old Lyme, Old Saybrook
Second $20M FRA Grant Supports Phase 1 (Two of Seven) of CT DOT’s Plan to Replace Power Substations Along New Haven Line HARTFORD, CT/OLD LYME – On Aug. 18, Gov. Ned Lamont and Connecticut’s Congressional delegation announced that Connecticut has been awarded two grants totaling more than $85.2 million from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for major infrastructure … [Read more...] about FRA Announces $65.2 Million Grant for New CT River Bridge Between Old Lyme, Old Saybrook