OLD LYME -- High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, Inc. has appointed Liz Burton as their new Chief Development Officer in January 2022. Burton has over 20 years of experience in diverse professional environments, nonprofit leadership and strategic relationship engagement. Burton’s experience in corporate relationships will be instrumental in supporting existing and fostering new … [Read more...] about High Hopes Appoints New Chief Development Officer
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Old Lyme Historical Society Receives CT Cultural Fund Operating Support Grant from CT Humanities
OLD LYME — Connecticut Humanities, the statewide, nonprofit affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), has awarded the Old Lyme Historical Society, Inc. (OLHSI) a $ 7,200 CT Cultural Fund Operating Support Grant (CTCFOSG). The CTCFOSG will be used to support the Society’s mission to collect, preserve, interpret and promote the rich history of Old Lyme … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Historical Society Receives CT Cultural Fund Operating Support Grant from CT Humanities
Hamburg Fair is Happening in 2022!
LYME -- The Hamburg Fair Committee has announced that the Hamburg Fair will take place this year on Aug. 19, 20 and 21. This is great news after the disappointment of last year's fair having to be canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Much more information will follow but we wanted to share this good news right away, so mark your calendars now for this beloved event! … [Read more...] about Hamburg Fair is Happening in 2022!
Lyme/Old Lyme Refugee Committee Seeks Assistance for Afghan Family Resettled in Old Lyme
LYME/OLD LYME — The mission of the Refugee Resettlement Committee of Lyme/Old Lyme is to provide shelter and sustenance to families who need support due to a traumatic/catastrophic event that has forced them from their homes. The committee was established in 2016 in response to the world-wide refugee crisis and co–sponsors with IRIS (Integrated Refugee and Immigrant … [Read more...] about Lyme/Old Lyme Refugee Committee Seeks Assistance for Afghan Family Resettled in Old Lyme
Update on Those State-Funded COVID-19 Self-Tests
OLD LYME -- Asked when Old Lyme residents might expect distribution of the COVID-19 tests promised at the start of the week by Connecticut Gov. Lamont and anticipated to be in resident's hands by today, Old Lyme Emergency Department Director David Roberge gave LymeLine.com an update in a phone call earlier today [Friday, Dec. 31.] He said, "[Following Gov. Lamont's … [Read more...] about Update on Those State-Funded COVID-19 Self-Tests
Old Lyme’s Hall’s Rd. Improvements Committee Presents an Update for the Community, Offers New ‘Overlay Zone’ to Ease Property Owner Concerns
OLD LYME -- The Halls Road Improvements Committee (HRIC) is currently working on three key areas of the Halls Road Master Plan, as follows: rezoning the commercial district for future private development grant applications for public improvement signage along Halls Road. Grants and re-zoning will require some additional funding to pay for outside technical … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Hall’s Rd. Improvements Committee Presents an Update for the Community, Offers New ‘Overlay Zone’ to Ease Property Owner Concerns
Letter to the Editor: Update on Old Lyme American Rescue Plan Committee’s Community Survey
To the Editor: Thank you very much for supporting these efforts. There has been considerable activity on the community survey since your recent coverage (published December 13th.) By yesterday morning, December 15, we had already received 270 online surveys completed by residents, businesses, and/or organizations. We have not yet had any submissions of the paper survey that is … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Update on Old Lyme American Rescue Plan Committee’s Community Survey
Lyme Academy Welcomes Community to Enchanted Afternoon of Seasonal Celebrations
OLD LYME -- There were smiles everywhere on Saturday afternoon when Lyme Academy of Fine Arts opened its doors and grounds to the community to celebrate the season. Asked after the event how she felt this inaugural event had worked out, Mora Rowe, Executive Director of Lyme Academy told LymeLine, "Our first annual tree lighting was the picture of holiday cheer, with … [Read more...] about Lyme Academy Welcomes Community to Enchanted Afternoon of Seasonal Celebrations
‘The Bowerbird’ Announces Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden as Recipient for 2022 Gift Wrap Donation Program, Presents $3K Check to 2021 Recipient, ‘Safe Futures’
OLD LYME -- The Bowerbird of Old Lyme has selected as the recipient of the proceeds from their 2022 gift-wrap program Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden (LOLFSG). The LOLFSG is a non-profit volunteer organization with a goal of providing fresh produce to reduce food insecurity and support healthy nutrition to local families in Lyme, Old Lyme and surrounding communities. The … [Read more...] about ‘The Bowerbird’ Announces Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden as Recipient for 2022 Gift Wrap Donation Program, Presents $3K Check to 2021 Recipient, ‘Safe Futures’
RTP Estuary Center Hosts Virtual Presentation on ‘The State of the Estuary’ by CT Audubon Director, Tonight; All Welcome
OLD LYME/VIRTUAL -- Join the Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center on Tuesday, Dec. 7, at 6 p.m. when it presents a virtual, interactive program titled, "The State of the Estuary," with Patrick Comins, Executive Director of Connecticut Audubon. Topics will include the state of birds and wildlife in the estuary, conditions in the Connecticut River watershed, advocacy efforts at … [Read more...] about RTP Estuary Center Hosts Virtual Presentation on ‘The State of the Estuary’ by CT Audubon Director, Tonight; All Welcome
Old Lyme Receives Sustainable CT Silver Award at Conference of Municipalities, One of Only 12 Towns in State to Receive Award
OLD LYME -- On Tuesday, Nov. 30, Old Lyme First Selectman Timothy Griswold and Cheryl Poirier, who serves as chairperson of the Sustainable Old Lyme team, were honored at the annual Convention of CT Conference of Municipalities held at Mohegan Sun when they accepted the prestigious Sustainable CT Silver Level Certification Award on behalf of the Town of Old Lyme. Old Lyme … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Receives Sustainable CT Silver Award at Conference of Municipalities, One of Only 12 Towns in State to Receive Award
Lyme Ambulance Association Seeks P/T Admin Assistance, Flexible Hours
LYME -- Lyme Ambulance Association, an all-volunteer EMS organization, is looking for someone to assist with administrative work, mostly by computer, and working from home. The job can be as big or small as the appointee can handle -- even just one hour a week would be helpful. Word and/or Excel experience is preferable. Contact [email protected] for more … [Read more...] about Lyme Ambulance Association Seeks P/T Admin Assistance, Flexible Hours
Old Lyme Cub Scouts Put ‘Amazing Effort’ Into Supporting Local Thanksgiving Food Drive
OLD LYME -- The Old Lyme Cub Scouts recently participated in the Thanksgiving Food Drive and Holiday Giving Program. The Food Drive is a collaboration between Lymes' Youth Service Bureau and the Old Lyme Police Union. The Cub Scouts left bags for collection on their neighbor's doors and then returned a week later to collect nonperishable donated food items. The … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Cub Scouts Put ‘Amazing Effort’ Into Supporting Local Thanksgiving Food Drive
Three Shows On View at Lyme Art Association; ‘Deck the Walls’, “Hands on the Land,’ ‘Polly Seip Solo Show’
OLD LYME -- There are currently three shows on view at Lyme Art Association (LAA.) The signature show is the LAA's perennially popular holiday art exhibition and sale, Deck the Walls, which is on view through Jan. 2, 2022. More than 200 original works of art by member artists will be on display and priced to sell as holiday gifts. Deck the Walls features a wide variety of … [Read more...] about Three Shows On View at Lyme Art Association; ‘Deck the Walls’, “Hands on the Land,’ ‘Polly Seip Solo Show’
Phoebe’s BookCellar Hosts Holiday Book Sale Today
OLD LYME — Phoebe's BookCellar at the Old Lyme-Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library hosts its annual Holiday Book Sale Saturday, Nov. 20, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Kick off this year’s holiday season by choosing books as gifts and supporting your local library at the same time! There will be gift quality books and puzzles on sale in the library's 1898 Reading Room. Meanwhile, all … [Read more...] about Phoebe’s BookCellar Hosts Holiday Book Sale Today