HARTFORD/LYME/OLD LYME — This holiday season, the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is joining State and local law enforcement to share the message about the dangers of impaired driving. Motorists will see increased law enforcement presence on Connecticut roadways beginning tonight until January 1, 2024, to take impaired drivers off the roads. According to … [Read more...] about CT DOT Reminds Public: ‘Tis the Season to Drive Sober’
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Lyme-Old Lyme Jewish Community Celebrates Hanukkah, Welcomes New Members
LYME/OLD LYME — On Friday, Dec. 9, Jewish community members from Lyme and Old Lyme gathered again, marking their19th annual community Hanukkah celebration. The gathering was held at a private home, and more than 70 people attended. All contributed food to the pot luck meal, which included traditional Hanukkah potato latkes, a menorah candle lighting, and an impromptu … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Jewish Community Celebrates Hanukkah, Welcomes New Members
Letter to the Editor: New Refugee Family Arrives in Old Lyme, Babysitters & Drivers Needed—Can You Help?
Editor's Note: This refugee family arrived safely in Old Lyme Thursday night. To the Editor: Our community has time and again displayed its generosity in time, funds and even housing as we continue our mission to help families, who have escaped danger, find safety in Connecticut. The Lyme-Old Lyme Refugee Resettlement Committee once again needs your help as it welcomes … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: New Refugee Family Arrives in Old Lyme, Babysitters & Drivers Needed—Can You Help?
G. Fox & Co.—A Trip Down Memory Lane
Editor's Note: We are delighted to welcome back Linda Ahnert of Old Lyme, who writes an occasional column for LymeLine. She says in the covering note she sent with the article, "It's that time of year when we start dreaming of Christmases like the ones we used to know. For those of us who grew up in the greater Hartford area, our memories include visions of G. Fox & … [Read more...] about G. Fox & Co.—A Trip Down Memory Lane
Lyme-Old Lyme Boy Scout Troop 26 Honors Four Eagle Scouts at Court of Honor in OL
OLD LYME — On Saturday, Dec. 2, Lyme-Old Lyme Boy Scout Troop 26 will celebrate four Eagle Scouts, who earned their Eagle rank during the 2022-2023 year. The Eagle Scout recipients are Jedidiah Arico, John Eichholz, Zachary Eichholz, and Braden Miller. Local attorney Vicki Lanier is the mom of twins John and Zachary Eicholz. The scouts will be celebrated this coming … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Boy Scout Troop 26 Honors Four Eagle Scouts at Court of Honor in OL
Town Nurse Relocates During Senior Center Remodeling, Office Hours Added
LYME/OLD LYME -- The Lymes’ Senior Center is closed for remodeling, but many of its offerings will be available at new locations, and Town Nurse services are no exception. As of Monday, Oct. 2, Town Nurse Denise Piersa will hold office hours on Mondays in the Old Lyme Town Hall lobby at 52 Lyme St. in Old Lyme and Fridays at the Lyme Public Library at 482 Hamburg Rd. in … [Read more...] about Town Nurse Relocates During Senior Center Remodeling, Office Hours Added
All Change at Old Lyme Town Hall; Griswold’s 18 Years of Service Honored at Various Ceremonies
OLD LYME -- Multiple farewells to retiring Old Lyme First Selectman Timothy Griswold were held during the past two weeks. Griswold served a total of 18 years in the Town's top spot with 14 years as First Selectman from 1997 through 2011 and then again for another four years from 2019 through 2023. He did not run for re-election this year. An event was held at … [Read more...] about All Change at Old Lyme Town Hall; Griswold’s 18 Years of Service Honored at Various Ceremonies
Lyme Veterans Committee Holds Poignant Veterans Day Ceremony
LYME -- On Saturday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. — the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of the year, which in 1918 marked the cessation of hostilities on the Western Front of World War I – the Lyme Veterans Committee held a Veterans Day Ceremony. The ceremony took place at the Lyme Veterans Memorial next to Town Hall. The speaker was Trever … [Read more...] about Lyme Veterans Committee Holds Poignant Veterans Day Ceremony
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Celebrate Veterans Day with Words and Music, Flags and Food
OLD LYME -- Lyme-Old Lyme Schools commemorated Veterans Day with a breakfast for local veterans followed by ceremonies in each school incorporating speeches, music and singing to honor all veterans. Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Superintendent Ian Neviaser told LymeLine exclusively by text, "We held ceremonies first at the middle school and then at the high school. Both were well … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Celebrate Veterans Day with Words and Music, Flags and Food
Open House Voters Choose Glulam Option for Bridge Over Lieutenant River, Halls Rd. Improvement Committee Presents Survey Results
OLD LYME -- On Sept. 30 and Oct. 5, the Halls Rd. Improvement Committee hosted Open Houses to present two options for the Lieutenant River Trails and Bridge. Ninety-two people viewed the presentation and 64 voted with some voting for some elements but not others. The overall results of the voting were as follows: Two important questions cropped up frequently. The first … [Read more...] about Open House Voters Choose Glulam Option for Bridge Over Lieutenant River, Halls Rd. Improvement Committee Presents Survey Results
Full, Unofficial Results of Nov. 7 Election for Old Lyme
OLD LYME: A total of 3,535 Old Lyme electors cast their votes in yesterday's municipal election. This total includes absentee ballots and people who both registered to vote yesterday and voted the same day. The candidates who have been elected are in bold in the listing below. A recount is predicted for the third seat on the Region 18 Board of Education between Alexander … [Read more...] about Full, Unofficial Results of Nov. 7 Election for Old Lyme
Boro Recognized for his Decades-Long, Major Contributions to the Arts, Both Locally, Nationally, at Recent Reception
OLD LYME -- In the early evening of Saturday's brilliant weather, friends and family gathered at Studio 80 + Sculpture Grounds for the 2023 Summer Sculpture Showcase Closing Reception and to celebrate the artistic legacy that founder and artist Gilbert Boro brought to the Old Lyme location. Throughout the evening Boro was surrounded by well-wishers on his upcoming retirement … [Read more...] about Boro Recognized for his Decades-Long, Major Contributions to the Arts, Both Locally, Nationally, at Recent Reception
Letter to the Editor: Conclusions Being Reached on Halls Rd. Project Without Understanding Facts
To the Editor: It is very frustrating to see people reaching conclusions about Halls Road without obtaining the facts. The town is not hiring a developer!. Property owners can choose to keep their buildings right where they are and not move them.The overlay is an option that they take advantage of or not. If they do choose it, they pick a contractor not the town. The … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Conclusions Being Reached on Halls Rd. Project Without Understanding Facts
Letter to the Editor: ‘Critical Decisions to be Made in Next Two Years’ for Old Lyme; Shoemaker, Lampos Unquestionably Represent Best Option to Lead Town Through Them
To the Editor: Normally, politics are not my thing. I am much too pre-occupied living. But this year, in Old Lyme, I am paying attention. I am paying attention because there are so many critical decisions that must be made in the next two years, that could change our little town forever. Let’s get it right. Our local media has done a great job … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: ‘Critical Decisions to be Made in Next Two Years’ for Old Lyme; Shoemaker, Lampos Unquestionably Represent Best Option to Lead Town Through Them
Happiest of Halloweens on Lyme Street (Updated)
OLD LYME -- It was another 'Happy Halloween' on Lyme Street last night and a welcome break from the rancors of the current election. The overall impression that people seemed are reporting is that the Trick or Treaters were well-behaved and overwhelmingly polite and respectful. Kudos to the parents or care-givers that raised them and ... well done, kids! There were … [Read more...] about Happiest of Halloweens on Lyme Street (Updated)