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New Owner of Hallmark Drive-in Celebrated by Family, Friends, Town Officials

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OLD LYME -- Hallmark Drive-In is back with a new owner, additional menu items, and an enthusiastic staff. On Saturday June 24, the Old Lyme Economic Development Commission (EDC), along with the Old Lyme Board of Selectmen and State Representative Devin Carney (R-23rd), held a ribbon-cutting for the longtime establishment’s new owner. Old Lyme resident Julia Ritchie took … [Read more...] about New Owner of Hallmark Drive-in Celebrated by Family, Friends, Town Officials

Atty. John ‘Jack’ Collins of Old Lyme Reappointed as Judge of Gaming Disputes Court for Mohegan Tribe

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OLD LYME/ NEW LONDON - Old Lyme resident John A. Collins, III, has been reappointed as a Judge of the Gaming Disputes Court for the Mohegan Tribe for a 5-year term, effective May 9, 2023. Collins presides over matters assigned by the Chief Judge pursuant to the Mohegan Gaming Disputes Ordinance and the Mohegan Tribe Constitution. In its constitution, the Mohegan Tribe … [Read more...] about Atty. John ‘Jack’ Collins of Old Lyme Reappointed as Judge of Gaming Disputes Court for Mohegan Tribe

Suisman Shapiro Attorneys Zrenda of Old Lyme and Bouchard Win Over $284,000 at Trial on Behalf of Client Injured in Workplace

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NEW LONDON/OLD LYME -- Recently, following a two-day trial, a New London County jury awarded Attorneys Kyle Zrenda and Tim Bouchard’s client $284,514.07 for injuries he suffered in a slip on a wet floor at work. Zrenda, who resides in Old Lyme, and Bouchard are both employed as Attorneys at Suisman Shapiro Attorneys at Law in New London. Despite not putting up any warning … [Read more...] about Suisman Shapiro Attorneys Zrenda of Old Lyme and Bouchard Win Over $284,000 at Trial on Behalf of Client Injured in Workplace

‘The Bowerbird’ Presents $3.6K Check From 2022 Gift Wrap Program to Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden, Announces 2023 Recipient

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OLD LYME -- The Bowerbird of Old Lyme has selected the recipient of the proceeds from their 2023 gift-wrap program as A Place Called Hope. This organization is a non-profit, volunteer organization with the goal of teaching the public how to protect and respect wildlife, in particular raptors. The Bowerbird donation program runs from Nov. 1, 2022 through Oct. 31, … [Read more...] about ‘The Bowerbird’ Presents $3.6K Check From 2022 Gift Wrap Program to Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden, Announces 2023 Recipient

Halls Rd. Improvements Committee Issues Update to Community, Announces Plan to Reapply to Old Lyme Zoning for Overlay District Approval

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Editor's Note: We thank Halls Road Improvements Committee (HRIC) Chair Edie Twining for sharing the following 'Spring 2023 Update to the Community' from the HRIC with us. Since it is such an important topic to the residents of Old Lyme, we are pleased to publish it in its entirety OLD LYME -- On March 27 the Old Lyme Zoning Commission voted 3-2 in favor of creating the Halls … [Read more...] about Halls Rd. Improvements Committee Issues Update to Community, Announces Plan to Reapply to Old Lyme Zoning for Overlay District Approval

Lyme-Old Lyme, Old Saybrook Chambers Celebrate Successful Merger at ‘Bridging Businesses’ Event

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OLD LYME -- On Wednesday evening, a well-attended 'Bridging Businesses' reception was held at Essex Savings Bank & Sotheby’s International Realty on Halls Rd. in Old Lyme to celebrate the official merger of the Lyme-Old Lyme Chamber of Commerce (LOLCC) with the Old Saybrook Chamber. After 90 years operating as an independent Chamber, the LOLCC is joining forces with … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme, Old Saybrook Chambers Celebrate Successful Merger at ‘Bridging Businesses’ Event

Old Lyme EDC Celebrates Official Opening of ‘Papi’s Taquiera’ With Cheerful Ribbon-Cutting

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OLD LYME -- A ribbon-cutting to celebrate the official opening of Papi’s Taqueria was held Saturday morning, March 25. The new takeout Mexican restaurant was long awaited by local diners, who were happy to see its “Coming Soon” sign replaced by a “Now Open” sign in January. Kate Lanfair and Adrian “Papi” Vidals, pictured below, are the owners and talent behind the newest … [Read more...] about Old Lyme EDC Celebrates Official Opening of ‘Papi’s Taquiera’ With Cheerful Ribbon-Cutting

Legal News You Can Use: Safety Tips for Winter Driving

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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

Only 3600 Houses for Sale in CT

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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