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Project Status Update from Halls Road Improvement Committee

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OLD LYME—On Monday, June 17,, the Halls Road Improvement Committee (HRIC) met with the Old Lyme Board of Selectmen and presented a document summarizing the status of the project. The HRIC Chair Edie Twining asked if we would be willing to publish the document as she felt it would be of interest to our readers. We are happy to oblige and the document is published in its entirety … [Read more...] about Project Status Update from Halls Road Improvement Committee

Variety of Summer ‘Learn to Row’ Programs Offered in Old Lyme for All Ages, Middle School & Above

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OLD LYME—The Old Lyme Rowing Association (OLRA) is hosting the following summer 'Learn to Row' programs. The OLRA is home to the Blood Street Sculls and Lyme-Old Lyme High School Rowing. The following programs are all currently open for enrollment: Adult/HS Learn to Row courses are offered Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 6-8 p.m. on these dates: Middle School Learn to … [Read more...] about Variety of Summer ‘Learn to Row’ Programs Offered in Old Lyme for All Ages, Middle School & Above

Old Lyme BOS Informs Frampton, Darista of Town’s Planned ‘Steps Moving Forward’ Related to Tantummaheag Landing.

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OLD LYME—We received the following 'Press Statement' related to developments regarding the Tantummaheag Landing situation from Old Lyme First Selectwoman Martha Shoemaker late yesterday evening. It is signed by all three members of the Old Lyme Board of Selectmen. We publish it below in full and unedited. This evening, we are instructing our town counsel to send a letter … [Read more...] about Old Lyme BOS Informs Frampton, Darista of Town’s Planned ‘Steps Moving Forward’ Related to Tantummaheag Landing.

Gardening Tips from ‘The English Lady’ for May: ‘The Month of Expectation, Wishes and Hope’

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“The darling buds of May” is such an apt phrase for one of the most enchanting months with bloom on spring bulbs and flowering trees, the Amelanchier, the Dogwood and the Cherry to name a few and the new awakening red foliage of Maples winking in the sun.   By now, you have probably removed most of the winter debris, pruned broken branches and re-edged borders. Do … [Read more...] about Gardening Tips from ‘The English Lady’ for May: ‘The Month of Expectation, Wishes and Hope’

‘Tour de Lyme’ Takes Place Today, Benefits Lyme Land Trust; Registration Open in Person at Event

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LYME -- The 11th annual Tour de Lyme is happening again on Sunday, June 2. For competitive riders, this is a chance to warm up for the cycling season ahead. For others, it provides a wonderful occasion to pedal through Lyme and enjoy the surrounding countryside.  If you are a mountain biker, this is an opportunity to ride through private lands open only for this event. Everyone … [Read more...] about ‘Tour de Lyme’ Takes Place Today, Benefits Lyme Land Trust; Registration Open in Person at Event

Lyme-Old Lyme Crew Wins State Championship

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'Learn to Row Day' Slated for Saturday at Rogers Lake, All Welcome OLD LYME —On May 19, was your quiet Sunday evening interrupted by a cacophonous police escort of two school buses to the Fred Emerson Boathouse? It was the Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) crew celebrating yet another success at the Connecticut Public School State Championships. The Fred Emerson … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Crew Wins State Championship

Letter to the Editor: Gravel Pit Concerns ‘Very Real’, Perhaps ‘Emblematic of Culture of Old Lyme?

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To the Editor: Thank you, Mr Caron [regarding you letter dated May 22, published on LymeLine.com.] These concerns [re the gravel pit along the Three-Mile River located at 308-1 Mile Creek Rd. in Old Lyme] are very real, and the neighbors of this property are suffering economic, environmental and disturbances to the peace on our properties.The 1984 (!) noise ordinance in Old … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Gravel Pit Concerns ‘Very Real’, Perhaps ‘Emblematic of Culture of Old Lyme?

‘The Farmers Market’ at Tiffany Farms in Lyme Opens Saturdays for the Season

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LYME, CT—On Saturday, May 25, The Farmer's Market at Tiffany Farms in Lyme opens for the 2024 season from 9 a.m. through 12:30 p.m. Asked by LymeLine.com for her thoughts as to why the market has become such a success, co-founder Jennifer Tiffany responded by email saying, “The Farmers Market at Tiffany farms is the perfect opportunity to embrace Lyme's appreciation for … [Read more...] about ‘The Farmers Market’ at Tiffany Farms in Lyme Opens Saturdays for the Season

Donations Sought to Fund Renovation of LOLMS Greenhouse by Lyme-OL Food Share Garden, LOL Schools

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Joint Project Will Reduce Local Food Insecurity, Advance Student Engagement LYME/OLD LYME—The Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden (LOLFSG) is partnering with the Region 18 School District to renovate the Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School greenhouse. The project will advance the garden’s mission to reduce local food insecurity while serving as a site to foster student curiosity and … [Read more...] about Donations Sought to Fund Renovation of LOLMS Greenhouse by Lyme-OL Food Share Garden, LOL Schools

Tantummaheag: What Happened? Where Do We Go From Here?

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OLD LYME—At the March 29 Special Meeting in the Old Lyme Town Hall, the Old Lyme (OL) Board of Selectmen gave the public an opportunity to comment on the proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Draft between the Town of Old Lyme and the owners of 12 and 19 Tantummaheag Rd., George Frampton and Carla Darista Frampton. A press release issued April 15, by the Old Lyme First … [Read more...] about Tantummaheag: What Happened? Where Do We Go From Here?

Lyme Grange Hosts Plant Sale

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LYME, CT—Blooms and buds, shining bulbs and tasty tubers will come to springtime life at the annual plant sale of the Lyme Grange on Hamburg Road on Saturday, May 11—the day before Mother’s Day. The sale is open to the public without charge and will be held at the historic Lyme Grange building on Rte. 156 from 9 a.m. through 12 noon. The century-old building is familiar to … [Read more...] about Lyme Grange Hosts Plant Sale

Duck River Plant Sale Takes Place This Weekend

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OLD LYME—The Duck River Garden Club Plant Sale is held every year on Mother’s Day weekend under the big tent at the Old Lyme Shopping Center on Halls Rd. Sale dates this year are Friday, May 10, from 12 to 6 p.m. and Saturday, May 11, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Buy plants for your own garden or as Mother’s Day gifts. There will be hundreds of healthy varieties including hanging … [Read more...] about Duck River Plant Sale Takes Place This Weekend

Old Lyme Board of Selectmen to Hold Special Meeting to Discuss, Take Action on Tantummaheag Access ‘Memo of Understanding’

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OLD LYME — The Old Lyme Board of Selectmen has scheduled a Special Meeting on Monday, April 29, at 5:30 p.m. in the Memorial Town Hall Meeting Room. The agenda is focused exclusively on the draft Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Old Lyme and George Frampton/Carla D’Arista concerning Tantummaheag Landing. Visit this link to read our article by Olwen Logan and … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Board of Selectmen to Hold Special Meeting to Discuss, Take Action on Tantummaheag Access ‘Memo of Understanding’

Old Lyme Tree Commission Celebrates Arbor Day with Tree Seedling Give-Away

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OLD LYME—Celebrate Arbor Day by helping plant a new generation of trees in Old Lyme! Join the Old Lyme (OL) Tree Commission's Second Annual Spring Seedling Event when commission members will give away an assortment of five Native Species of tree seedlings. The event will be held on Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Memorial Town Hall on Lyme St. in Old Lyme. … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Tree Commission Celebrates Arbor Day with Tree Seedling Give-Away