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Cease and Desist Upheld Against ‘Chocolate Shell’

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After the hours of testimony in two Old Lyme Zoning Board of Appeals meetings and an Old Lyme Zoning Commission meeting, it took less than 30 minutes for the members of the ZBA to determine that there has been a change of use at The Chocolate Shell and to uphold Zoning Enforcement Officer Ann Brown's Cease and Desist order on the café being operated in the store by owner … [Read more...] about Cease and Desist Upheld Against ‘Chocolate Shell’

Traveling Tea-Cart is Art Student’s Dream, Business Funding Campaign Currently Underway

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Erik Peterson is an accomplished artist.  A senior at Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts in Old Lyme, he will graduate in May of this year, but rather than pursuing his craft  in the more traditional fields of the post-graduate art world such as illustration or teaching, Peterson has chosen a very different path. Fascinated by the tea-making process since a young age, … [Read more...] about Traveling Tea-Cart is Art Student’s Dream, Business Funding Campaign Currently Underway

Chamber Hosts Scholarship Fundraising Event Tonight at Lyme Academy

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The Lyme-Old Lyme Chamber of Commerce is hosting a fundraising event, “Paving the Way to a Brighter Future,” on Friday, March 14, from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Chauncey Stillman Gallery at the Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts, 84, Lyme Street, Old Lyme. This event is being held to raise funds for a new scholarship for a graduating senior from Lyme-Old Lyme High School, who plans to … [Read more...] about Chamber Hosts Scholarship Fundraising Event Tonight at Lyme Academy

Middlesex Hospital on Target to Open New Westbrook Medical Center in April

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Middlesex Hospital is on track to open a new emergency and outpatient medical center off Exit 65 of I-95 in Westbrook this coming April.  The new 44,000 square foot medical center is located at 250 Flat Rock Road, which is on the road that leads up to the Tanger Outlet Mall. As soon as the new Westbrook Medical Center is completed, Middlesex Hospital will make the transition … [Read more...] about Middlesex Hospital on Target to Open New Westbrook Medical Center in April

The Chocolate Shell Café Re-opens

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Barbara Crowley, owner of The Chocolate Shell on Lyme Street, has announced the re-opening of her Café on the premises.  The cases of cakes and pastries, which have been empty for a couple of weeks, are full once more, as shown in the photo at left. The Café  was closed under a Cease and Desist order issued by Old Lyme's Zoning Enforcement Officer, Ann Brown, who contends … [Read more...] about The Chocolate Shell Café Re-opens

No “Butts” About It, CVS Pharmacies Have Stopped Selling Cigarettes, While Rival, Rite Aid, Continues

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The nation's largest pharmacy chain, CVS, recently announced that it would stop selling cigarettes. However, one of its major competitors in the pharmacy business, Rite Aid, has declined not to adopt a similar policy. Rite Aid's Bob Neveu, who is in charge of the pharmacy at the Colonial shopping center in Essex, maintains that even though Rite Aid still sell cigarettes, it is … [Read more...] about No “Butts” About It, CVS Pharmacies Have Stopped Selling Cigarettes, While Rival, Rite Aid, Continues

Essex Savings Bank Reflects on Successful Year at Annual Meeting

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Essex Savings Bank held its semi-annual Trustees’ Meeting Monday, Jan. 27,  at the Bank’s Plains Road corporate office in Essex.  Bank Chairman Douglas Paul welcomed the attendees and stated that he was proud to preside at the completion of the Bank’s 162nd year. Gregory R. Shook, President and CEO, reported on the Bank’s performance for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2013 … [Read more...] about Essex Savings Bank Reflects on Successful Year at Annual Meeting

Chester Celebrates Winter With Annual Winter Carnivale, Sunday

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Who can object to winter when it's celebrated with magnificent ice carvings, a chili contest, and a decorated tractor parade? Throw in some Mardi Gras-style beads, face painting, and street performers, and you'll never hate winter again! The town of Chester celebrates its 24th Annual Winter Carnivale on Sunday, Feb. 16, beginning at 10 a.m. The event, which takes place in … [Read more...] about Chester Celebrates Winter With Annual Winter Carnivale, Sunday

Chocolate Shell’s Café on Old Lyme Zoning Commission’s Agenda Tonight

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The Old Lyme Zoning Commission tonight has included an agenda item to consider an "E-mail dated February 7, 2014 from Barbara Crowley of the Chocolate Shell, 18 Lyme Street to discuss certain items concerning Lyme Street business." Crowley, the owner of the Chocolate Shell, was served with a Cease and Desist order on the café section of her business because, in an e-mail … [Read more...] about Chocolate Shell’s Café on Old Lyme Zoning Commission’s Agenda Tonight

Voting Starts to Determine Allocation of Over $223,000 to Charity byEssex Savings Bank, Essex Financial Services, Inc.

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Gregory R. Shook, President & Chief Executive Officer of Essex Savings Bank, announced Jan. 17, “We are extremely proud to report available contributions of $223,373 from our Community Investment Program in our 163rd year."  The Bank annually commits 10 percent of its after tax net income to qualifying organizations within the immediate market area consisting of … [Read more...] about Voting Starts to Determine Allocation of Over $223,000 to Charity byEssex Savings Bank, Essex Financial Services, Inc.

Last Day for The-e-List’s ‘Insane Insidewalk Sale’ Today

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The-e-list.com, "an excruciatingly opinionated weekly e-newsletter about the best food, fashion and fun on the Shoreline," written and published by Erica Tannen, presents the Insane Insidewalk Sale on Friday, Jan. 24, and Saturday, Jan. 25, at the Old Saybrook Shopping Center (next to Stop & Shop) at 105 Elm Street. It's a pop-up specialty mall featuring 20 of the best … [Read more...] about Last Day for The-e-List’s ‘Insane Insidewalk Sale’ Today

9 Town Transit Transports Its 100,000th Passenger

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After four years of strong growth, 9 Town Transit topped 100,000 trips in a one year period for the first time in its 32-year history.  Old Lyme is one of the nine towns covered by the bus service. The 100,000th passenger boarded a Shoreline Shuttle bus on Dec. 30at the Post Office Square bus stop in Clinton.  Anthony Lancaster of New London waited for the with a co-worker.  … [Read more...] about 9 Town Transit Transports Its 100,000th Passenger

New $28 Million Medical Center in Westbrook on Track to Open in April 2014

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Middlesex Hospital's new Shoreline Medical Center in Westbrook is scheduled to open its doors to receive patients, as early as April 2014. The Whiting-Turner Construction Company of New Haven is in charge of constructing the new Medical Center in Westbrook.  The company estimates that the new facility will be finished by March 2014. Then, it will take much of April 2014 for … [Read more...] about New $28 Million Medical Center in Westbrook on Track to Open in April 2014

Dock & Dine Closing, Reopening Next Year at New Elevation, Public Invited to Sign Dock Planks Thru 10/30

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Dock & Dine Restaurant at Saybrook Point is celebrating their “last hurrah” at an elevation 4.5 ft. above sea-level.  Now through Oct. 30, this family-owned restaurant is open every day at 11:30 a.m. until closing for demolition and construction of a new restaurant at a new elevation of 15 ft. above sea-level.  During these final days, friends and fans are invited to help … [Read more...] about Dock & Dine Closing, Reopening Next Year at New Elevation, Public Invited to Sign Dock Planks Thru 10/30