OLD LYME/NEW LONDON -- Old Lyme resident and Suisman Shapiro Attorney Kyle Zrenda has been recognized as a “New Leader in the Law” by the Connecticut Law Tribune’s 2023 New England Legal Awards. The first-ever New England Legal Awards has expanded the field to include attorneys and firms from beyond Connecticut, including many in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and other … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Resident, Atty. Kyle Zrenda Recognized as a ‘New Leader in the Law’ by CT Law Tribune
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UPDATED: Old Lyme Enjoys All the Fun of the (Midsummer) Festival
Editor's Note: We would like to express sincere thanks to our onsite photographers who contributed all these wonderful photos:- Michele Dickey, Cheryl Poirier and Suzanne Thompson. OLD LYME -- Humidity may have been high but so were people's spirits at Saturday's Old Lyme Midsummer Festival. Artisans of all types were out on the grounds of the Lyme Art … [Read more...] about UPDATED: Old Lyme Enjoys All the Fun of the (Midsummer) Festival
Death Announced of Reeves Callaway, 75; Founded Callaway Cars From His Garage in Old Lyme, Took it to Worldwide Fame
Company Became Major Force, Record-Breaker in World of Hyper-Performing Autos OLD LYME -- The following tribute to Reeves Callaway was published on the Callaway Cars website. We republish it here with the full authorization of Callaway Cars. Reeves Callaway, 1947-2023 July 14, 2023Temecula, CaliforniaOld Lyme, ConnecticutLeingarten, Germany Callaway Cars … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Reeves Callaway, 75; Founded Callaway Cars From His Garage in Old Lyme, Took it to Worldwide Fame
‘Lyme Artisans Guild’ Revitalizes Shoreline’s Craft History
OLD LYME -- On Saturday July 29, the newly-established Lyme Artisans Guild will kick off its rejuvenation of a shoreline artisan tradition at Old Lyme's Midsummer Festival. Beatrice Hoffman—wool dyer, photographer, weaver, mosaicist, enameler, and wife of local painter Harry Hoffman—led the founding of the Guild in the early 1930s. While Old Lyme has long been known as … [Read more...] about ‘Lyme Artisans Guild’ Revitalizes Shoreline’s Craft History
Latest Book by Lyme Photographer Caryn B. Davis Explores Pure Beauty of ‘Connecticut Gardens’
LYME, CT -- Stunning photography by Lyme resident Caryn B. Davis highlights her latest book titled, Connecticut Gardens. This beautiful book takes readers on a visual tour of some of the state's most impressive historic, public, and private gardens. The pure beauty of the gardens on view in the book spans the spectrum from simple cottage gardens through remarkable botanical … [Read more...] about Latest Book by Lyme Photographer Caryn B. Davis Explores Pure Beauty of ‘Connecticut Gardens’
Town Officials, Friends, Family Celebrate Ribbon-Cutting at ‘The Salty Monkey’ in Sound View
OLD LYME -- UPDATED 1pm with name corrections. The Salty Monkey in the Sound View Beach community is the latest new business to be celebrated with a ribbon-cutting by the Town of Old Lyme. Yesterday morning, The Salty Monkey owner Kristin Garcia and her staff were joined by members of the Old Lyme Economic Development Commission (EDC) and Board of Selectmen, Sound View … [Read more...] about Town Officials, Friends, Family Celebrate Ribbon-Cutting at ‘The Salty Monkey’ in Sound View
New Owner of Hallmark Drive-in Celebrated by Family, Friends, Town Officials
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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