Oidhche Bhlas Burns! That's "Happy Burns Night" in Gaelic. If you are Scottish or have Scottish ancestry, you will probably be aware that Jan. 25 is Burns Night -- and that in turn means you will be celebrating with a Burns Supper. We are pretty confident a few of these will be held in Lyme or Old Lyme tonight or in the next few days! In case you are attending one for … [Read more...] about It’s ‘Burns Night’ Tomorrow … But Who Was Robert Burns and Why Do We Celebrate Him?
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SECWAC Hosts Talk in Old Lyme on “U.S.-China Relations: The Storm Ahead?” Jan. 30, Pre-Event Reception at 5:30pm
OLD LYME — On Thursday, Jan. 30, at 6 p.m., the Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council (SECWAC) hosts author and expert on US-China relations William J. Holstein to speak on U.S.-China Relations: The Storm Ahead? The event will be held at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme. It will be preceded by a reception at 5:30 p.m. After years of building tensions, … [Read more...] about SECWAC Hosts Talk in Old Lyme on “U.S.-China Relations: The Storm Ahead?” Jan. 30, Pre-Event Reception at 5:30pm
Join Gospel Night Service Followed by Potluck Supper at Lyme Church, Sunday; All Welcome
LYME, CT—On Sunday, Jan. 26, Lyme Church is hosting a Gospel Night during their 5 p.m. service. Warm up after a cold week with the wonderful jazz and gospel music of the Lyme Gospel Messengers. Musicians include: Phred Mileski, vocals Bob Boska, tenor sax Scott Konrad, keyboard Adam Anderson, bass Rolf Wolfswinkel, drums Afterwards, gather in Fellowship Hall for a potluck … [Read more...] about Join Gospel Night Service Followed by Potluck Supper at Lyme Church, Sunday; All Welcome
Old Lyme is Finalist for USA Today’s ‘Best Small Town Arts Scene’ Contest, Voting Open Now
Readers Can Vote DAILY (Hopefully) For Old Lyme! OLD LYME—Yesterday at noon, the editors of USA Today announced the 20 finalists for “Best Small Town Arts Scene” ... and Old Lyme is included! Voting is now open and runs until Monday, Feb. 17, at noon ET, and moreover, you can vote DAILY. We encourage all our readers to vote for Old Lyme to win this prestigious … [Read more...] about Old Lyme is Finalist for USA Today’s ‘Best Small Town Arts Scene’ Contest, Voting Open Now
Old Lyme Annual Town Meeting, Including Announcement of 2024 Citizen of the Year, to be Held Monday
OLD LYME — The Old Lyme Annual Town Business Meeting will be held Monday, Jan. 27, at 7:30 p.m. in the Meeting Hall at Memorial Town Hall, 52 Lyme St. The meeting will consider and act on the following business items: 1. To accept the Annual Town Report for the fiscal year July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024, as submitted by the Board of Finance. 2. Following a … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Annual Town Meeting, Including Announcement of 2024 Citizen of the Year, to be Held Monday
2025 ‘White Elephant Sale’ Dates of July 11 & 12 Announced; Intake Begins June 26
OLD LYME -- The First Congregational Church of Old Lyme has announced that the extremely popular White Elephant Sale will return again this year on Friday, July 11, and Saturday, July 12. The Sale is run by the church's Ladies' Benevolent Society. The annual Sale was hosted continuously for 83 years prior to 2020, but then was cancelled in both 2020 and 2021 due to the … [Read more...] about 2025 ‘White Elephant Sale’ Dates of July 11 & 12 Announced; Intake Begins June 26
High Hopes in Old Lyme Launches Innovative, Equine-Assisted Services Program for People with Parkinson’s Disease
Program Creates Pathways to Wellness, Relaxation, and Connection OLD LYME—High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, Inc. has announced the continued success and expansion of its pioneering Equine-Assisted Services Program for people with Parkinson’s disease. What began as a pilot program just one year ago has blossomed into a transformative, life-changing initiative, helping … [Read more...] about High Hopes in Old Lyme Launches Innovative, Equine-Assisted Services Program for People with Parkinson’s Disease
Letter to the Editor: Support Old Lyme Zoning Commission in Enforcing Regulations for Smith Neck House Plan, Reminder That a Hill is Still a Hill
To the Editor: Over 100 people attended the OL Zoning Commission hearing on Monday evening. They frequently applauded the many speakers who disapproved of the proposed 11,000 square foot house proposed beside the Smith Neck Boat launch. Speakers described site violations of regulations, excessive water use and un-permitted clearcutting. The CT River Gateway Commission has … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Support Old Lyme Zoning Commission in Enforcing Regulations for Smith Neck House Plan, Reminder That a Hill is Still a Hill
Letter From Paris: Global Delight Greets Reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral After Incredible Renovation
Editor's Note: This article is based on the transcript of a talk on the reopening of Notre Dame de Paris given by Nicole Prévost Logan to the residents of Essex Meadows on Dec.10, 2024. The reopening of Notre Dame has been covered by the world media, including the New York Times, the Financial Times, National Geographic and many other publications. Striking images of the … [Read more...] about Letter From Paris: Global Delight Greets Reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral After Incredible Renovation
Letter to the Editor: Halls Rd. Overlay District on Agenda at Old Lyme Zoning Meeting; Residents Encouraged to Attend, Support Proposal
A Open Letter to the Residents of Old Lyme To the Editor: On Monday, January 13, 2025 at 6:30 pm in Memorial Town Hall, the Halls Road Improvements Committee of the Town of Old Lyme will present the Halls Road Overlay District (HROD) proposal in a public meeting of the Old Lyme Zoning Commission. Attorney William Sweeney will describe the details of this optional Overlay … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Halls Rd. Overlay District on Agenda at Old Lyme Zoning Meeting; Residents Encouraged to Attend, Support Proposal
Letter to the Editor: Neighbors Question if Well Water Supply Sufficient for Proposed 7-Bathroom House on Smith Neck Rd., Old Lyme Zoning to Discuss at Monday Meeting
Editor's Note: This letter was previously submitted to Paul Orzel, Old Lyme Zoning Commission Chair, and members of the Old Lyme Zoning Commission. To the Editor: My husband and I have the good fortune to live on Smith Neck Rd, a beautiful spot many town residents visit throughout the year for recreation and relaxation. Our house is at 39 Smith Neck Rd,, just one property … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Neighbors Question if Well Water Supply Sufficient for Proposed 7-Bathroom House on Smith Neck Rd., Old Lyme Zoning to Discuss at Monday Meeting
Newest Old Lyme PD Recruit Sirigos Graduates from CT Police Academy with Highest GPA in Class
OLD LYME—The Town of Old Lyme has announced that its newest Police Academy recruit, Georgios Sirigos, graduated from the 383rd session at the Connecticut Police Academy on Wednesday, Jan. 8. The ceremony took place at Welte Auditorium at Central Connecticut State University in New Britain, Conn. During the ceremony, Sirigos was presented with the … [Read more...] about Newest Old Lyme PD Recruit Sirigos Graduates from CT Police Academy with Highest GPA in Class
Op-Ed: The Suburban Dilemma
Editor’s Notes: i) This op-ed was submitted by Eric Knapp, who is employed as the Town of Old Lyme’s Land Use Coordinator. He is writing here as a private citizen.ii) This is the opinion of Eric Knapp. Many years ago, in my former life as an attorney, I attended a hearing before a land use agency in Canterbury. Ahead of my matter on the agenda was a proposal for a … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: The Suburban Dilemma
Letter to the Editor: Residents Urged to Attend ‘Crucial’ Zoning Meeting, Jan. 13
Author Says Proposed 11K Sq. Ft. Smiths Neck Home 'Threatens' Old Lyme's 'Environmental Heritage ... Rural Character' To the Editor: Old Lyme residents need to be aware of a concerning development proposal at 43 Smiths Neck Road that threatens our town's environmental heritage and rural character. The proposed 11,000 square-foot residence would … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Residents Urged to Attend ‘Crucial’ Zoning Meeting, Jan. 13
Deadline Extended to Jan. 31 for Completion of Town of Lyme’s Community Survey
Objective to Increase Number of Responses LYME, CT—Some 400 residents have already completed the Town of Lyme’s community survey. The deadline for completing the survey has now been extended to Jan. 31 to encourage even greater participation.In November, the Town mailed postcards to approximately 2,000 households in Lyme inviting them to take a community survey designed to … [Read more...] about Deadline Extended to Jan. 31 for Completion of Town of Lyme’s Community Survey