Lindsay Eisensmith, founder and director of Vitality Spa & Wellness, has announced the spa’s expansion to the space formerly occupied by the Diane Birdsall Gallery on Lyme Street. She explains, “This exciting move will enable Vitality to continue to grow in both the number of clients that we are able to serve as well as expand our range of Spa and Wellness offerings. … [Read more...] about Vitality Spa to Expand Premises in Old Lyme, Also New Offerings in Classes, Clothing and More
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LymeLine Makes the News!
We were thrilled to read the article about LymeLine published Sept. 5, in the Street Fight online magazine, which has a national and international readership and is subtitled, "Inside the Business of Hyperlocal." Titled, "How LymeLine Succeeds Against a 133-Year-Old Daily," Tom Grubisich explores LymeLine's growth from its creation by Jack Turner in December 2003, when it … [Read more...] about LymeLine Makes the News!
Centerbrook Architects Designing New Exhibition Hall for Mystic Seaport
Centerbrook Architects of Centerbrook, Conn., is designing a new 14,000-square-foot Exhibition Hall for Mystic Seaport in Connecticut that will be the keynote building at the northern entrance to the 19-acre riverfront campus. The new building, for which zoning approval is currently being sought from the town of Stonington, will be located where the Seaport’s existing … [Read more...] about Centerbrook Architects Designing New Exhibition Hall for Mystic Seaport
Sixth Annual Car Show to be Held at Saybrook Point Inn Today
Calling all classic cars and car enthusiasts ... the Saybrook Point Inn is sponsoring its Sixth Annual Labor Day Car Show on Monday, Sept. 1, from 12 to 4 pm, at the Inn, Two Bridge Street in Old Saybrook. Owners of classic, antique, rare or muscle cars are invited to bring their cars down to this beautiful setting near the Saybrook Point Inn Marina. The day's activities … [Read more...] about Sixth Annual Car Show to be Held at Saybrook Point Inn Today
Essex Island Marina Sells for $3,465,000, More Than Some Expected
One of the prospective bidders said before the auction took place that he had decided not to bid, “because of possible environmental problems that a purchaser might have to address.” Also, this naysayer said that there was a rumor that Jack Brewer tried to buy the property before the auction took place, but that his offer had not been not accepted by the owner. Since … [Read more...] about Essex Island Marina Sells for $3,465,000, More Than Some Expected
Page Taft, Rachel Thomas Real Estate Merge
Page Taft Real Estate announced Wednesday that the company has merged its Essex, Conn., office with Rachel Thomas Real Estate. The Essex office of Page Taft~Christie’s International Real Estate will now be located in the former Rachel Thomas location at 5 Essex Square. The office will be home to 23 agents specializing in shoreline and Connecticut River Valley … [Read more...] about Page Taft, Rachel Thomas Real Estate Merge
Saybrook Point Inn Donates $25,000 to The Preserve
The Saybrook Point Inn & Spa, through the Louis F. and Mary A. Tagliatela Family Foundation, has donated $25,000 to “The Preserve,” a swath of 1,000 acres of coastal forest along the towns of Old Saybrook, Essex and Westbrook, Connecticut. As the largest unprotected coastal forest between New York and Boston, this land is rich in natural resources, wildlife and habitat … [Read more...] about Saybrook Point Inn Donates $25,000 to The Preserve
Join a Business Breakfast Today to Discuss Sound View Changes, All Welcome
The Town of Old Lyme and the Lyme-Old Lyme Chamber of Commerce are hosting a business breakfast this Wednesday, July 16, from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at the Shoreline Community Center on Hartford Avenue. Topics under discussion will include: Sound View: Changes Ahead Sound View Bike Path/Revitalization Coastal Wastewater Management Project All are welcome to this free … [Read more...] about Join a Business Breakfast Today to Discuss Sound View Changes, All Welcome
Attend a Free Lecture Tonight on ‘Health, Vitality with Essential Oils’ at Old Lyme Inn
Dawn Krause Swope CHHC, AADP Holistic Health Coach at Vitality Spa and Lisa Wilson, CHHC and Board Certified Natural Health Practitioner and founder of the Raw Food Institute will be hosting a lecture on, “Health & Vitality with Essential Oils,” at the Old Lyme Inn at 6:30 p.m. Come and find out more about essential oils and how to use them in your home, your life and to … [Read more...] about Attend a Free Lecture Tonight on ‘Health, Vitality with Essential Oils’ at Old Lyme Inn
Camp Claire Receives Donation Of Automated External Defibrillator Machine
Representatives of the Michael Vincent Sage Dragonheart Foundation, Inc. (MVSDF) donated a new automated external defibrillator (AED) machine to Camp Claire last Thursday, July 10, at a group meeting for staff and campers. An AED is a lightweight, portable device that delivers an electric shock through the chest to the heart. The shock can stop an irregular rhythm and allow … [Read more...] about Camp Claire Receives Donation Of Automated External Defibrillator Machine
Chiropractic Doctor Suzanne Murphy Joins Vitality Spa & Wellness
Lindsay Eisensmith, owner of Vitality Spa & Wellness on Lyme Street in Old Lyme, announced last week that Dr. Suzanne Murphy has joined the center as their resident doctor of chiropractic medicine. By way of introduction to Murphy, Eisensmith recalls a quote from Thomas Edison, "The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will interest his patients in the care of … [Read more...] about Chiropractic Doctor Suzanne Murphy Joins Vitality Spa & Wellness
Rafal Ranked 12th in Barron’s Special Report on Nation’s Top 100 Financial Advisors
Barron's, the financial and investment newsweekly, has published the 2014 list of America's Top 100 Financial Advisors, and John W. Rafal of Old Lyme, Conn., is ranked number 12. Very few independent advisors, such as Rafal, were included in the list, which is mostly composed of advisors from the major wire house firms. Rafal is the Founder and current Vice Chair of Essex … [Read more...] about Rafal Ranked 12th in Barron’s Special Report on Nation’s Top 100 Financial Advisors
South Lyme Scoop Shop Opens for Season with New Hours, Expanded Space
South Lyme Scoop Shop, located at 389 Shore Road, Old Lyme, has re-opened for the season with a fresh, new look and expanded offerings and hours. After extensive renovations, the shop has doubled in size after moving into the space formerly occupied by the South Point Convenience Store. In addition to its famous Salem Valley Farms and Guida’s ice cream, the new shop now … [Read more...] about South Lyme Scoop Shop Opens for Season with New Hours, Expanded Space
Bee & Thistle Offers an Open ‘Art Night’ This Evening with Author B.A. Shapiro, Then Sit-Down Dinner
Delight the senses from palette to palate! The Second Annual 'Bee Inspired' Art Night will be held this evening, Thursday, May 15, at the Bee and Thistle Inn. Visitors will have the opportunity to tour The Bee's dining and guest rooms and beautiful grounds to meet the artists whose work fills the Inn's spaces both inside and out. Acclaimed author, B.A. Shapiro, will be … [Read more...] about Bee & Thistle Offers an Open ‘Art Night’ This Evening with Author B.A. Shapiro, Then Sit-Down Dinner
What is a Conservator? When Should One be Appointed? Probate Judge Lomme Explains
Let's take an all too common case along the shoreline. Grandmother has been a widow for several years now, and gradually, gradually, the ordinary chores of keeping a banking account, paying bills, and having her finances in order, have become too much for her. In such a case, grandma herself can go before a local Probate Judge and request the appointment of a Conservator … [Read more...] about What is a Conservator? When Should One be Appointed? Probate Judge Lomme Explains