OLD LYME—It was a brisk and sunny afternoon on Saturday when state and local officials, Old Lyme Children's Learning Center (OLCLC) Board Members and members of the public gathered at the OLCLC building at 57 Lyme St.for a ribbon cutting to celebrate the reopening of the Center after a major renovation. The ribbon-cutting was followed by an Open House with children's … [Read more...] about ‘A Labor of Love’ Reopens on Lyme St.; Old Lyme Children’s Learning Center Celebrates Successful Completion of Renovations
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An Open Letter to the People of Old Lyme About Recent Mile Creek Gravel Pit Public Hearing
To the Editor:An Open Letter to the People of Old Lyme I truly think that the Public Hearing this evening at 5:30 p.m. in the Old Lyme Town Hall is our last best chance to protect this precious Mile Creek River, this habitat. With the start of full-time quarrying operations at the gravel pit, the peace, the quiet, the wildlife are all about to disappear. I wish I could … [Read more...] about An Open Letter to the People of Old Lyme About Recent Mile Creek Gravel Pit Public Hearing
Chestnut Market Celebrates Grand Opening in Old Lyme
Company Highlights its Commitment to Local Communities OLD LYME, CT --- As part of a grand opening celebration, Chestnut Market recently presented the Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden (LOLFSG) with a $1250 donation and participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony with Town of Old Lyme representatives. The grand opening celebration took place on Friday, Oct. 18, and included a … [Read more...] about Chestnut Market Celebrates Grand Opening in Old Lyme
State Officials Join Amtrak CEO to Break Ground in Old Lyme for New CT River Bridge
OLD LYME – Yesterday Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner joined U.S. Department of Transportation Deputy Secretary Polly Trottenberg, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont (D), Senators Richard Blumenthal (D) and Chris Murphy (D), Representative Joe Courtney (D), Connecticut Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto, and other state and local officials to celebrate the start of … [Read more...] about State Officials Join Amtrak CEO to Break Ground in Old Lyme for New CT River Bridge
Sunny Memories Made at Old Lyme’s Midsummer Festival
OLD LYME—Glorious sunshine greeted Old Lyme's Midsummer Festival on Saturday and the day continued under clear skies all the way through to the fabulous fireworks late in the late evening. Things kicked off with the 5K Midsummer Run organized by Lymes' Youth Service Bureau followed by the always popular Kids' Run. There were stands galore at Lyme Art Association … [Read more...] about Sunny Memories Made at Old Lyme’s Midsummer Festival
Cote of Old Lyme Named Brokerage Manager for Three William Pitt Sotheby’s Realty New London County Offices
Cote Will Lead Mystic, Niantic and Old Lyme Brokerages NEW LONDON COUNTY, CT — On June 10, William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty announced that Old Lyme resident Beth Cote will serve as Brokerage Manager for all three of the firm’s New London County, Conn., offices, located in Mystic, Niantic and Old Lyme. The move comes as the company reaches number one market … [Read more...] about Cote of Old Lyme Named Brokerage Manager for Three William Pitt Sotheby’s Realty New London County Offices
Suisman Shapiro Atty. Zrenda of Old Lyme Secures $1.5 Million Settlement for Injured Motorcyclist
NEW LONDON/OLD LYME—Atty. Kyle Zrenda, who is an Old Lyme resident, recently attained a $1,500,000 settlement for a motorcyclist injured in a collision with an SUV in Stonington. Atty. Zrenda is a director on the civil litigation team of Suisman Shapiro Attorneys at Law of New London. He practices in the areas of personal injury, medical malpractice, tribal law, and … [Read more...] about Suisman Shapiro Atty. Zrenda of Old Lyme Secures $1.5 Million Settlement for Injured Motorcyclist
‘Old Lyme Inn’ Awarded Top Honors Statewide for ‘Affordable Elegance’ by Yankee Magazine
OLD LYME — In its 2024 Connecticut Travel Guide to Best Restaurants, Hotels & Things to Do, Yankee Magazine has given top honors to the Old Lyme Inn in its Connecticut Classic Lodging section for Affordable Elegance. The magazine notes, "You’ll have the Florence Griswold Museum, Lyme Art Association, and Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center for neighbors when you check … [Read more...] about ‘Old Lyme Inn’ Awarded Top Honors Statewide for ‘Affordable Elegance’ by Yankee Magazine
Letter to the Editor: Gravel Pit Concerns ‘Very Real’, Perhaps ‘Emblematic of Culture of Old Lyme?
To the Editor: Thank you, Mr Caron [regarding you letter dated May 22, published on LymeLine.com.] These concerns [re the gravel pit along the Three-Mile River located at 308-1 Mile Creek Rd. in Old Lyme] are very real, and the neighbors of this property are suffering economic, environmental and disturbances to the peace on our properties.The 1984 (!) noise ordinance in Old … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Gravel Pit Concerns ‘Very Real’, Perhaps ‘Emblematic of Culture of Old Lyme?
‘The Farmers Market’ at Tiffany Farms in Lyme Opens Saturdays for the Season
LYME, CT—On Saturday, May 25, The Farmer's Market at Tiffany Farms in Lyme opens for the 2024 season from 9 a.m. through 12:30 p.m. Asked by LymeLine.com for her thoughts as to why the market has become such a success, co-founder Jennifer Tiffany responded by email saying, “The Farmers Market at Tiffany farms is the perfect opportunity to embrace Lyme's appreciation for … [Read more...] about ‘The Farmers Market’ at Tiffany Farms in Lyme Opens Saturdays for the Season
William Pitt-Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s Closes Highest-Ever Home Sale in Old Lyme
OLD LYME — On Tuesday, May 14, William Pitt-Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty announced today the closing of the highest-ever residential real estate sale in Old Lyme, Conn. The Connecticut River-front estate located at 5-1 Pilgrim Landing Rd, listed with Colette Harron and Beth Cote, sold for $4,019,500. “We are honored to have the highest sale in Old Lyme with … [Read more...] about William Pitt-Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s Closes Highest-Ever Home Sale in Old Lyme
Rand Automotive Opens on Shore Rd., Celebratory Ribbon-Cutting Held
OLD LYME -- Friends, family, and town officials joined Steve and Jessica Rand in a ribbon-cutting celebrating the opening of Rand Automotive at 214 Shore Rd. in Old Lyme. The Old Lyme (OL) Economic Development Commission hosted the event, which also included the OL Board of Selectmen and the Shoreline Gateway Committee. The ribbon-cutting took place after Rand Automotive's … [Read more...] about Rand Automotive Opens on Shore Rd., Celebratory Ribbon-Cutting Held
Legal News You Can Use: Why Are Fatal Accidents Becoming More Common in the US?
In most of the developed world, the death rate from car accidents is going down. This has also been true in the United States, at least over the last 90 years or so. Between 1920 and 2010, for instance, the death rate from car accidents dropped consistently every decade. But, in recent years, the death rate for Americans has been ticking back up. Fatal accidents … [Read more...] about Legal News You Can Use: Why Are Fatal Accidents Becoming More Common in the US?
William Pitt Sotheby’s Names Beth Cote of Old Lyme as Brokerage Manager for its OL, Niantic Offices; Heather Gagnon of OL Takes Same Role for Mystic Office
OLD LYME/NEW LONDON COUNTY — William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty has announced that Beth Cote of Old Lyme, formerly a top-performing real estate agent with the firm’s Old Lyme brokerage, is now Brokerage Manager for the firm’s Old Lyme and Niantic offices. In addition, Heather Gagnon, also an Old Lyme resident, who previously managed these two … [Read more...] about William Pitt Sotheby’s Names Beth Cote of Old Lyme as Brokerage Manager for its OL, Niantic Offices; Heather Gagnon of OL Takes Same Role for Mystic Office
State of CT Seeking Partners at Gillette Castle, Harkness, Other Parks; Opportunities for Restaurateurs, B & B Managers, More
EAST HADDAM, CT – Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont recently announced a new initiative, the mission of which is to expand services and amenities at state parks, such as Gillette Castle in East Haddam and Harkness Memorial Park in Waterford. The Office of Outdoor Industry and Experience is seeking to establish partnerships with businesses, nonprofits, and other private sector … [Read more...] about State of CT Seeking Partners at Gillette Castle, Harkness, Other Parks; Opportunities for Restaurateurs, B & B Managers, More