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BREAKING NEWS: Griswold Withdraws Proposal Prior to Meeting: Letter to the Editor: HRIC Chairman Invites Questions, Comments From Public on Halls Rd. Village District Application; Old Lyme Zoning Hearing Monday

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UPDATED: 3:45PM We have just heard that Old Lyme First Selectman Timothy Griswold has withdrawn the application for the Halls Road Village District so it will no longer be on the agenda at the Zoning Commission this evening.  To the Editor: Creating a Village District is a complex process that involves multiple stakeholders and professionals. It is intended to address … [Read more...] about BREAKING NEWS: Griswold Withdraws Proposal Prior to Meeting: Letter to the Editor: HRIC Chairman Invites Questions, Comments From Public on Halls Rd. Village District Application; Old Lyme Zoning Hearing Monday

A View From My Porch: A Primer on the American Rescue Plan, What’s Happening to the Money in Old Lyme

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Over the past several months, the regional media have covered American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding decisions made in several Southeast Connecticut communities. On July 26, the New London Day carried the headline, “American Rescue Plan Funding Floods Southeastern Connecticut.” Even before that, on June 15, Old Lyme’s First Selectman Timothy Griswold reported, “The American … [Read more...] about A View From My Porch: A Primer on the American Rescue Plan, What’s Happening to the Money in Old Lyme

Death Announced of Henry ‘Hank’ Thomas Golet of Old Lyme; Acclaimed Nature Photographer, Tireless OL Land Trust Volunteer, Father of Nikki Berry of Lyme

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OLD LYME -- Henry Thomas Golet, of Old Lyme, Connecticut, passed away on October 15, 2021 at the age of 84. Henry, or “Hank” as he was known to many, died peacefully at home with the sounds of birds and his water garden outside his open door. Born in Middletown, Connecticut, Hank was the son of the late Walter “Jack” and Louise (Ryczek) Golet, and grew up in Moodus. His … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Henry ‘Hank’ Thomas Golet of Old Lyme; Acclaimed Nature Photographer, Tireless OL Land Trust Volunteer, Father of Nikki Berry of Lyme

Letter to the Editor: ‘Driving Doughnuts’ on Phoebe’s Front Lawn is Appalling Act of Vandalism, We Don’t Need ‘Anti-Booksters’ in Old Lyme

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To the Editor:  Have you visited the newly renovated Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library? Mostly completed by springtime, with hours and access slightly impacted by COVID; I’ll relate the reaction of my four-and-two-thirds-years-old grandson, Hunter (he’s very precise), who has been a regular, occasional visiting patron of the library for nearly two years. “Wow! This is … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: ‘Driving Doughnuts’ on Phoebe’s Front Lawn is Appalling Act of Vandalism, We Don’t Need ‘Anti-Booksters’ in Old Lyme

Memories of Another Happy Halloween on Lyme Street

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It happened again ... Halloween on Lyme Street, that is! It was another wonderful night and here are a few photos of a memorable night in Old Lyme. There were pumpkins and skeletons galore all along Lyme Street ... There were spiders and webs ... and bumble bees too! As always, the Mergy's, who own the former Christ the King Church, put on a grand display. … [Read more...] about Memories of Another Happy Halloween on Lyme Street

Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden Seeks Businesses/Individuals to ‘Sponsor a Row’

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OLD LYME -- The Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden (LOLFSG) has recently initiated a Sponsor a Row campaign. For a $250 donation, a Row Sponsor will have a sign designated with their name or business name posted in the garden for the growing season. Approximately $250 is required to plant and maintain a row every year.  This includes the plants/seeds and fertilizer in … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden Seeks Businesses/Individuals to ‘Sponsor a Row’

Lyme Academy Returns to its Roots with New Programs for Serious Art Students; Exhibitions, Classes for Community

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OLD LYME -- The Lyme Academy of Fine Arts has officially reopened with a renewed dedication to the mission first articulated by its Founder, sculptor Elisabeth Gordon Chandler. The Academy was created in 1976 as an institution dedicated to the traditional, skills-based art education first taught in the Renaissance academies of Europe and later at Paris’s École des … [Read more...] about Lyme Academy Returns to its Roots with New Programs for Serious Art Students; Exhibitions, Classes for Community

Desperately Seeking Drivers: National Shortage of School Bus Drivers Impacting Lyme-Old Lyme Schools

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LYME/OLD LYME -- Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Superintendent Ian Neviaser sent out an email Sept. 22, to the school community in which he stated, "There is a national shortage of bus drivers." He went on to urge, "... individuals who would like to drive for our [the company which runs the school buses for LOL Schools] bus company, M&J Bus, Inc.," to consider applying for a … [Read more...] about Desperately Seeking Drivers: National Shortage of School Bus Drivers Impacting Lyme-Old Lyme Schools

Letter to the Editor: Multiple Reasons to Support Halls Rd. Master Plan, Improvement Committee Commended for its ‘Thoroughness’, ‘Clarity’

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To the Editor: We are writing to express our interest and support for bringing the Halls Road Master Plan to fruition. We reviewed the Plan and had attended one of the recent information sessions. We want to acknowledge the thoroughness of the analysis completed by the Halls Road Improvement Committee [HRIC]; and the clarity of both the recommendations and the thoughtful … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Multiple Reasons to Support Halls Rd. Master Plan, Improvement Committee Commended for its ‘Thoroughness’, ‘Clarity’

Lyme-Old Lyme Junior Women’s Club Welcomes New, Current Members at Meeting Tonight

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LYME/OLD LYME --The Lyme-Old Lyme Junior Women's Club (LOLJWC), which has a pending name change to Valley Shore Women’s Club, has been meeting to schedule both fundraising and community service activities. This Thursday, Sept. 23, the club is holding a General Meeting at High Nine Brewing in Deep River. All members and potential members are welcome. Founded as a 501(c)3 … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Junior Women’s Club Welcomes New, Current Members at Meeting Tonight

Melissa Fournier Named Director at Lyme Public Library

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LYME -- The board of the Lyme Public Library has announced that Melissa Fournier has been named as its new Library Director. According to a press release issued by the library, Fournier, who will take up her new position in early October, will lead the way in helping the library accomplish its goals of providing innovative programming, services, and collection … [Read more...] about Melissa Fournier Named Director at Lyme Public Library

Halls Road Improvement Committee Seeks Letters of Support for Project to Use in Village District Rezoning Application

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OLD LYME -- The Halls Road Improvement Committee (HRIC) is asking local residents and interested parties, who support the Halls Road Master Plan Report compiled by the BSC Group, to indicate their support by submitting a letter to Town Hall. Edie Twining, HRIC Chair, explains that the committee is hoping that a substantial show of support will be generated in this way. She … [Read more...] about Halls Road Improvement Committee Seeks Letters of Support for Project to Use in Village District Rezoning Application

Dadonna Wins Old Lyme Country Club WGA’s 9-Hole Championship, Kurlansky of Lyme is Runner-Up

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OLD LYME -- The Old Lyme Country Club Women's Golf Association (WGA) held its 18- and 9-hole Club Championship play-offs, Aug. 26.  The 18-hole finalists were Hollis Barry of Essex and Kacey Constable of Old Saybrook.  The 9-hole finalists were Carolyn Daddona of Westbrook and Patty Kurlansky of Lyme.  Following tradition, the WGA members followed the players … [Read more...] about Dadonna Wins Old Lyme Country Club WGA’s 9-Hole Championship, Kurlansky of Lyme is Runner-Up

Remembering Sept. 11, 2001 …

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OLD LYME -- UPDATED 9/13 with additional photos. The Old Lyme Fire Department commemorated the 20th anniversary of the attacks on the United States of America that took place on Sept. 11, 2001, by flying the Stars and Stripes prominently on a fire truck parked in front of  their building on Lyme Street. Meanwhile, down at the Old Lyme Police Department building on Shore … [Read more...] about Remembering Sept. 11, 2001 …