Yesterday evening, March 12, the Old Lyme Police Union hosted the Lyme's Youth Service Bureau - Youth Advisory Council to an evening of bowling at Saybrook Lanes. The Old Lyme Police Union had applied for and received a Mini-Grant from the Community Action For Substance Free Youth, which enabled the youth group and police officers to enjoy a fun, substance-free activity. … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Police Host Fun Evening with a Purpose for Youth Advisory Council Members
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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About a ‘Passive House’ … But Nothing to Do with the Kids!
Can you heat a home with a hair dryer? You will find the answer at a free-to-the-public program hosted by the Shoreline League of Democratic Women (SLDW) on Sunday, March 30. Their special guest speaker Douglas Mcdonald of MyCodePlus.com is a Passive House expert and developer, and builds Code Plus homes. The event will be held at 1:30 p.m., at the Guilford Free Library, 67 … [Read more...] about Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About a ‘Passive House’ … But Nothing to Do with the Kids!
Sunshine News: Old Lyme Invited to Join CT Solar Challenge, Install Panels at Reduced Cost
A number of towns in Connecticut have recently adopted a new plan to expand the use of solar panels by homeowners. The new plan calls for neighboring towns to form a large group of citizens, who wish to install solar panels on their properties at a group rate. The program is called CT Solar Challenge. Substantial savings are derived by eliminating the normal marketing and … [Read more...] about Sunshine News: Old Lyme Invited to Join CT Solar Challenge, Install Panels at Reduced Cost
Enjoy a Night in Paris Tonight at OL Library’s “Bookworm Ball”
Taking place this evening at the Old Lyme Country Club, this year’s 16th annual Bookworm Ball with the theme of 'An Evening in Paris,' promises guests a magical night of music and dancing, French food and wine, and live and silent auction excitement, all in support of a beloved community resource - the Old Lyme-Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library. A few tickets are still available -- … [Read more...] about Enjoy a Night in Paris Tonight at OL Library’s “Bookworm Ball”
Be Warned: Calls Soliciting Funds on Old Lyme Police Union’s Behalf Are Fraudulent
Old Lyme Police Officer Martin E. Lane of the Old Lyme Town Police has asked us to clarify to local residents that the Old Lyme Police Union is not involved in any fundraising efforts at this time. In addition, the Union is not involved in any police cadet programs or organizations conducting fundraising efforts on their behalf. Lane stresses that the Old Lyme Police Union … [Read more...] about Be Warned: Calls Soliciting Funds on Old Lyme Police Union’s Behalf Are Fraudulent
Old Lyme’s Historical Society Buys a Little Piece of History
Standing on the stage of the Old Lyme Grange on Lyme Street, Co-Chairman of the Old Lyme Historical Society and former Old Lyme First Selectman Tim Griswold raised high a glass of champagne Friday afternoon and announced to the small crowd gathered before him, “We have done it!” The occasion was a celebration of the official transfer of The Grange to the OLHS, which had … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Historical Society Buys a Little Piece of History
Death Announced of Lyme Library’s Cat, Emma
Lyme Public Library has announced the death of their cat, Emma. A post on the library's Facebook page says, "It is with great sadness that we must announce that our beloved Emma passed away yesterday evening. Our hearts are broken. She brought joy and laughter to our library and our community for 11 years. There was no better library cat in all the world, and she will be … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Lyme Library’s Cat, Emma
Middlesex Hospital on Target to Open New Westbrook Medical Center in April
Middlesex Hospital is on track to open a new emergency and outpatient medical center off Exit 65 of I-95 in Westbrook this coming April. The new 44,000 square foot medical center is located at 250 Flat Rock Road, which is on the road that leads up to the Tanger Outlet Mall. As soon as the new Westbrook Medical Center is completed, Middlesex Hospital will make the transition … [Read more...] about Middlesex Hospital on Target to Open New Westbrook Medical Center in April
Old Lyme ‘Woman’s Exchange’ Donates $1,000 to Shoreline Soup Kitchens
The Woman’s Exchange of Old Lyme presented a donation of $1,000 to The Shoreline Soup Kitchens & Pantries (SSKP) to purchase food for distribution to those in need along the Connecticut shoreline. The donation was presented at SSKP’s Old Lyme Pantry to manager Marie Farrell. This pantry, located at the First Congregational Church in Old Lyme, distributed enough food for … [Read more...] about Old Lyme ‘Woman’s Exchange’ Donates $1,000 to Shoreline Soup Kitchens
Lymes’ Senior Center Re-opens Today, Memory Program Postponed
The Lymes' Senior Center re-opens today, Tuesday, Feb. 18, at 9 a.m. Lunches are available for the first 25 people. Call 860-434-4322 to make a reservation. The free program titled, "25 Ways to Train your Brain for Enhanced Memory and Top Performance," scheduled for today has been postponed due to the weather and will now be held March 28 at 1 p.m." All are welcome to … [Read more...] about Lymes’ Senior Center Re-opens Today, Memory Program Postponed
Winter Storm Niko Closes Town Hall, Schools Today; Stay Off the Roads
9:18am Update: Old Lyme Town Hall will be closed today due to icy conditions. Please stay off the roads as conditions are worsening. Per Shoreline Sanitation trash/recycling pickup will start at 9 a.m., but they will not go onto unsanded private roads. This may change if conditions worsen. 9:42am: Tonight's Board of Education meeting has been postponed until Wednesday, … [Read more...] about Winter Storm Niko Closes Town Hall, Schools Today; Stay Off the Roads
Lyme Library Celebrates Its Centennial Today
The Lyme Public Library is open today, Tuesday, Feb. 3, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Library opening its doors. This event was postponed from yesterday due to Winter Storm Maximus. In October of 1913, the town of Lyme voted to establish a public library, and on Feb. 3, 1914, the Library officially opened its doors to the public for the first time. The Library … [Read more...] about Lyme Library Celebrates Its Centennial Today
Peter Cable, “A Quiet Force,” Named Old Lyme’s 2013 Citizen of the Year
Described as a "quiet force" in the community, Peter Cable, a physicist specializing in underwater acoustics, was named Old Lyme's 2013 Citizen of the Year last night at the annual town meeting held at the Memorial Town Hall. The citation read by Selectman Arthur 'Skip' Sibley describes how Cable is a member of the Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering, an … [Read more...] about Peter Cable, “A Quiet Force,” Named Old Lyme’s 2013 Citizen of the Year
Old Lyme VNA Hosts ‘Healthy Chat’ About Affordable Care Act at Lymes’ Senior Center, Jan. 31
Access Health CT, which is Connecticut’s official health insurance marketplace for obtaining coverage through the Affordable Care Act, will be holding a local “Healthy Chat” information and enrollment session on Friday, Jan. 31, at 6 p.m. at the Lymes’ Senior Center located 26 Town Woods Road, Old Lyme. This event will be hosted by the Old Lyme Visiting Nurse Association, … [Read more...] about Old Lyme VNA Hosts ‘Healthy Chat’ About Affordable Care Act at Lymes’ Senior Center, Jan. 31
Lyme-Old Lyme Education Foundation Hosts Trivia Bee Contest Tonight
The Lyme-Old Lyme Education Foundation’s (LOLEF) second Annual Trivia Bee is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 24, at 7 p.m. at Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School. If last year's contest is anything to go by, a fun evening for contestants and audience members alike is promised. Local businesses, community organizations and neighborhoods are invited to enter teams of four into this … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Education Foundation Hosts Trivia Bee Contest Tonight