OLD LYME -- Join the Roger Tory Peterson (RTP) Estuary Center and spend the summer where science, nature and art combine with fun. While each session has a natural science focus, children will be busy discovering animals and plants, conducting hands-on experiments, making new friends and enjoying outdoor activities. Each week-long session will focus on a project relevant to … [Read more...] about Registration Opens for RTP Estuary Center Summer Camp, Limited Number of Spaces
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Death Announced of Andy Baxter of Lyme; Longtime Lyme Land Trust Supporter, ‘a Man for All Seasons with a Heart as Big as the Outdoors’
LYME -- It is with great sadness that we have been informed of the death of Andy Baxter of Lyme. He was a member of the board of the Lyme Land Trust for 13 years, serving as both its treasurer and later, vice-president. He was also involved in and supported numerous other charitable causes. The Lyme Land Trust has shared the following tribute to Mr. Baxter with us: We … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Andy Baxter of Lyme; Longtime Lyme Land Trust Supporter, ‘a Man for All Seasons with a Heart as Big as the Outdoors’
Old Lyme Honors Its First Responders on ‘Random Acts of Kindness Day,’ Selectwoman Shoemaker Delivers Sweet Treats to All Essential Worker Departments in Town
OLD LYME -- On Thursday, Feb. 17, the Old Lyme Democratic Town Committee (DTC) took the opportunity to recognize the Town's First Responders, who give outstanding service at all times but especially have done so throughout the pandemic Trays of cookies, sweets and notes of appreciation were hand-delivered by Selectwoman Martha Shoemaker (D) to the Old Lyme Fire Department, … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Honors Its First Responders on ‘Random Acts of Kindness Day,’ Selectwoman Shoemaker Delivers Sweet Treats to All Essential Worker Departments in Town
Death Announced of Jennie A. Rubera; Beloved Teacher in Old Lyme Schools for 37 Years
OLD LYME -- Jennie A. Rubera, of Old Lyme, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at her residence on February 12, 2022. She was born in Waterbury, the daughter of Angelo and Rose Petraroia and was the wife of the late Joseph A. Rubera. Mrs. Rubera lived a life of serving others as a nurse and business owner before embarking on a 37-year career as a teacher in … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Jennie A. Rubera; Beloved Teacher in Old Lyme Schools for 37 Years
COVID-19 Tests Available for Elderly, Those with Disabilities and/or Unable to Pickup Tests Alone
OLD LYME -- The Town of Old Lyme now has an additional quantity of COVID-19 test-kits available for: > seniors and persons, who might be at risk due to living in congregate housing, > persons who have a physical, mental, intellectual or other developmental disability, or for > those unable to seek out testing kits on their own. If you are or someone you know is … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Tests Available for Elderly, Those with Disabilities and/or Unable to Pickup Tests Alone
Old Lyme’s 2021 Citizen of the Year Honored by ‘Sustainable OL’ Members at ‘Galentine Tea’
OLD LYME -- Cheryl Poirier was recently named Old Lyme's 2021 Citizen of the Year, and members of the Sustainable Old Lyme group wanted to find a way to honor her achievement, and celebrate her hard work, which brought Old Lyme to the Silver Level of SustainableCT's program. Old Lyme is one of only 12 towns in the state and the only town in New London County to have … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s 2021 Citizen of the Year Honored by ‘Sustainable OL’ Members at ‘Galentine Tea’
Gov. Lamont Ends Statewide Mask Mandate, Feb. 28, Delegates Future Policy to Local Authorities; LOL Schools Deciding Next Steps
LYME/OLD LYME -- After Gov. Lamont directed that he was gong to lift the statewide mask mandate and transfer decisions regarding masking to local municipalities, Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Schools Superintendent Ian Neviaser sent out the following letter yesterday (Feb. 10) to the LOL school community indicating no decision has yet been taken on mask-wearing in schools after Feb. … [Read more...] about Gov. Lamont Ends Statewide Mask Mandate, Feb. 28, Delegates Future Policy to Local Authorities; LOL Schools Deciding Next Steps
Lyme Library Hosts Author Presentation on ‘Sweethearts at Sea,’ Tonight
LYME -- On Wednesday, Feb. 9 at 7 p.m., Lyme Public Library presents Sweethearts at Sea: A Love Story in the Age of Whaling. Historian Amanda Goodheart Parks, PhD, will present the story of whaling captain John Marble and his wife Elizabeth from Fall River, Mass., who defied 19th-century social customs by sailing together aboard whaleships. This event is sponsored by … [Read more...] about Lyme Library Hosts Author Presentation on ‘Sweethearts at Sea,’ Tonight
Lyme-Old Lyme Prevention Coalition Honored at CADCA’S National Leadership Forum
LYME/OLD LYME -- On Monday, Jan. 31, the Lyme-Old Lyme Prevention Coalition (LOLPC) was one of 178 community coalitions honored during a graduation ceremony at the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA)'s 32nd Annual National Leadership Forum. The event was held just outside Washington, D.C. The coalitions received a graduation certificate for completing CADCA’s … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Prevention Coalition Honored at CADCA’S National Leadership Forum
American Rescue Plan Committee Presents Initial Findings From Survey to Old Lyme BOS
OLD LYME -- On Tuesday, Jan. 18, towards the end of a very lengthy Old Lyme (OL) Board of Selectmen (BOS)'s meeting, the agenda item of a 'Project Update from the OL American Rescue Plan (ARP) Committee' was finally reached. In view of the time -- the meeting had already been running three hours -- and the fact another meeting was waiting to convene in the Meeting Room, … [Read more...] about American Rescue Plan Committee Presents Initial Findings From Survey to Old Lyme BOS
Letter to the Editor: Lyme-Old Lyme Prevention Coalition Responds to Hartford Fentanyl Tragedy, Encourages Community Approach to Substance Abuse Issues Locally
To the Editor: An Open Letter to the Lyme-Old Lyme Community I’m sure many of you have heard the tragic news about two recent drug exposure incidents in two Connecticut middle schools. Tragically, a young 13-year-old boy died after being exposed to fentanyl at his middle school in Hartford. The following day, five students were hospitalized after ingesting THC … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Lyme-Old Lyme Prevention Coalition Responds to Hartford Fentanyl Tragedy, Encourages Community Approach to Substance Abuse Issues Locally
Old Lyme’s 2021 Citizen of the Year is Cheryl Poirier!
OLD LYME -- UPDATED 1/26 -- new photo added: At Monday evening's Annual Town Meeting, Old Lyme First Selectman Timothy Griswold announced the closely-guarded secret that Cheryl Poirier had been selected by the board of selectmen as the 2021 Old Lyme Citizen of the Year. Here is the full text of the Proclamation, which Griswold read aloud to announce the honor: "We are … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s 2021 Citizen of the Year is Cheryl Poirier!
Latest Delivery from State of COVID-19 Test Kits is Designated for ‘Vulnerable Populations’
OLD LYME -- Old Lyme Emergency Services Director David Roberge informed us this afternoon (Friday, Jan. 21) that earlier today, the Town of Old Lyme received an additional quantity of COVID-19 self-test kits from the Connecticut Department of Health (CT DPH.) He explains that the CT DPH has, "Required this delivery be designated for vulnerable populations ... persons living … [Read more...] about Latest Delivery from State of COVID-19 Test Kits is Designated for ‘Vulnerable Populations’
Old Lyme Open Space Commission Co-Chair Explains Why ‘Ames Property’ Acquisition Efforts Ended
OLD LYME -- Several readers raised questions regarding the reasons why the efforts to acquire the two parcels of 'Ames Property' donated to the Old Lyme Open Space Commission have concluded. We contacted the commission and were told that its co-chair Evan Griswold was speaking on behalf of the agency. Griswold kindly returned our phone call earlier today and explained … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Open Space Commission Co-Chair Explains Why ‘Ames Property’ Acquisition Efforts Ended
Inaugural PARJE Mural Promoting Racial Justice Through Public Art Unveiled in Norwich, Time-lapse Video Shows How it was Created
NORWICH, CT/OLD LYME: 1/18 UPDATE: Despite freezing temperatures, the mural discussed below was duly "unveiled" yesterday. Visit this link to read a report of the event by Claire Bessette and published Jan. 18 in 'The Day.' On Martin Luther King Day, Monday, Jan. 17, at 12:30 p.m., Public Art for Racial Justice Education (PARJE) will unveil its first mural, which has been … [Read more...] about Inaugural PARJE Mural Promoting Racial Justice Through Public Art Unveiled in Norwich, Time-lapse Video Shows How it was Created