Rachel Postovoit, owner of the newly-opened Greenhouse Beauty store in Old Lyme, never pictured herself owning a business. Having studied music at the University of Connecticut with the intention of pursuing music education, Postovoit was devastated when she was rejected from the education program and could no longer become a teacher. “It shattered my perception of myself,” … [Read more...] about ‘Greenhouse Beauty’ Opens in Old Lyme With Emphasis on Non-Toxic Skincare Products, Self-Love
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New Driver Education School Opens in Old Lyme, ‘APC Driving’ Offers a “Boutique” Approach
APC Driving has opened its doors at 19 Halls Rd. in the Old Lyme Marketplace near The Hideaway, offering driver education programs for teens and adults, as well as advanced driver training. Co-founder Brent Thompson, who lives in Old Lyme, explains, "We didn't want to be like any other driving school ... we hope to develop more of a lifestyle approach [to … [Read more...] about New Driver Education School Opens in Old Lyme, ‘APC Driving’ Offers a “Boutique” Approach
Attorney John A. Collins III of Old Lyme Appointed Judge of Mohegan Gaming Disputes Court
On May 15, Attorney John A. Collins, III, was sworn in as a Judge of the Gaming Disputes Court for Mohegan Tribal Court. In its constitution, the Mohegan Tribe has given exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute involving or arising out of ’Gaming’ to the Gaming Disputes Court which consists of a Trial Court and a Court of Appeals. As used in the Mohegan Constitution, ’Gaming’ … [Read more...] about Attorney John A. Collins III of Old Lyme Appointed Judge of Mohegan Gaming Disputes Court
New Interior Design, Home Décor & Antique Store Opens in Old Lyme
Artemisia is a new destination shop on Lyme St. behind The Cooley Gallery in Old Lyme specializing in fine textiles, pillows, antiques and decor items for the home from the team of Rosemarie Padovano and Marcello Marvelli. Padovano is an artist and interior designer, and Marvelli is an art dealer and art historian from Florence, Italy. Together, they share a mutual love of … [Read more...] about New Interior Design, Home Décor & Antique Store Opens in Old Lyme
Reynolds’ Subaru of Lyme Donates $30,000 to Middlesex Hospital Cancer Center
Reynolds’ Subaru in Lyme has donated $30,000 to Middlesex Hospital Cancer Center’s new Westbrook location. The generous donation will ensure that cancer patients have access to the best possible treatments and care team. Reynolds’ donation was made following the conclusion of Subaru of America Inc.’s Share the Love campaign. Reynolds’ Subaru and the Reynolds’ family, … [Read more...] about Reynolds’ Subaru of Lyme Donates $30,000 to Middlesex Hospital Cancer Center
Saybrook Point Commemorates Earth Day With Clothing Drive This Weekend, Continues Through Monday
Old Saybrook Inn aims to reduce textile waste and give new life to gently used clothing Saybrook Point is honoring Earth Day 2018 with a clothing drive at the property Friday, April 20 through Monday, April 23. This effort aims to reduce textile waste and give new life to gently used clothing, as well as keep goods out of landfills and reduce waste from manufacturing, … [Read more...] about Saybrook Point Commemorates Earth Day With Clothing Drive This Weekend, Continues Through Monday
Lyme-Old Lyme Chamber Hosts Dinner Meeting at Stella’s Tonight, MCCD Members are Guest Speakers
The Lyme-Old Lyme Chamber of Commerce holds its next Monthly Business Meeting on Tuesday, April 10, with cocktails and appetizers starting at 6 p.m. at Stella's on Boston Post Rd. in Old Lyme. A three-course meal will begin at 7 p.m It is expected to be a great evening allowing members and friends of the Chamber to network with business friends and colleagues, as well as … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Chamber Hosts Dinner Meeting at Stella’s Tonight, MCCD Members are Guest Speakers
Atty. Kelly of Old Lyme Succeeds in Appeal for US Veteran Denied Benefits
Attorney Kristi D. Kelly, who works for Suisman Shapiro of New London and is an Old Lyme resident, recently prevailed in an appeal on behalf of a client for Veterans Disability Benefits filed with the Department of Veterans Affairs. The veteran applied for service-connected disability benefits in 2014 and was denied service-connection for his claimed ailments at that … [Read more...] about Atty. Kelly of Old Lyme Succeeds in Appeal for US Veteran Denied Benefits
Legal News You Can Use: Divorce and Splitting Retirement Accounts
Suisman Shapiro Sponsored Post — When Connecticut couples divorce, one piece of property they may need to divide is a retirement account. This might be what is known as a qualified plan, including a 401(k), or it might be an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) or another non-qualified plan. There are different regulations for dividing these types of accounts. With a … [Read more...] about Legal News You Can Use: Divorce and Splitting Retirement Accounts
‘Overabove,’ Co-founded by Old Lyme’s Visgilio, Expands with Opening of West Coast Office
ESSEX – Overabove, a strategic marketing and communications firm based in Essex, Conn., has expanded its business footprint and enhanced its offerings with the opening of a Los Angeles office. The firm’s new office is located in Manhattan Beach on the Manhattan Beach Studios’ Media Campus – a facility where media arts, studio production, new technology and ideas … [Read more...] about ‘Overabove,’ Co-founded by Old Lyme’s Visgilio, Expands with Opening of West Coast Office
Threetrees Interiors Celebrates Move to New Premises on Boston Post Rd. in Old Lyme
Yesterday Threetrees Interiors celebrated a Grand Opening in its new space at 149 Boston Post Rd. in Old Lyme (next to All-Pro Automotive.) Threetrees is a full service design firm nestled within a boutique furnishing showroom. Through collaborative efforts between clients, architects and contractors, the company provides design services at any stage of building and … [Read more...] about Threetrees Interiors Celebrates Move to New Premises on Boston Post Rd. in Old Lyme
Collins of Old Lyme Named a ‘Best Lawyer in America’ … Again
John A. Collins, III of Old Lyme has again been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2018. Collins is an attorney specializing in the field of Personal Injury Litigation at Suisman Shapiro Attorneys at Law in New London. Two of Collins’s fellow attorneys at Suisman Shapiro, Matthew E. Auger and Robert B. Keville , were also named in the Best … [Read more...] about Collins of Old Lyme Named a ‘Best Lawyer in America’ … Again
Shoreline Bus Schedule Change Now in Place
9 Town Transit is planning schedule changes to its Rte. 1 bus service between Old Saybrook and Madison. The changes, which reduce the number of daily trips by two, begin today, Monday, Aug. 14. The district began a public comment process in March in response to reductions in subsidies from the Connecticut Department of Transportation. Through the process, 9 Town Transit … [Read more...] about Shoreline Bus Schedule Change Now in Place
CT Trust Warns $1.1 Billion Susquehanna Bridge Project Might Set Unacceptably Low Bar for Environmental Protection in CT
A June 26 announcement by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) that the $1.1 billion Susquehanna Bridge Project on the Northeast Corridor in Maryland poses “no significant impact,” drew sharp comment from Daniel Mackay, Executive Director of the Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation, who warned that such a decision could set an unacceptably low bar for mitigating … [Read more...] about CT Trust Warns $1.1 Billion Susquehanna Bridge Project Might Set Unacceptably Low Bar for Environmental Protection in CT
Simpson Healthcare of Old Lyme Wins “Best Scientific Communications Agency-CT” at 2017 Business Excellence Awards
Simpson Healthcare Executives have announced that they have won "Best Scientific Communications Agency-CT" at the 2017 Business Excellence Awards, presented by Acquisition International Magazine. Simpson Healthcare is a diverse, scientific strategy and communications agency, founded in 1998 by Kelly Simpson-Angelini, CEO+CSO and located in Old Lyme, that challenges all … [Read more...] about Simpson Healthcare of Old Lyme Wins “Best Scientific Communications Agency-CT” at 2017 Business Excellence Awards