OLD LYME — On Saturday, May 31, a Grand Re-Opening Ceremony for the newly renovated and expanded Lymes' Senior Center will be held at 1 p.m. All are welcome to join the festivities. State, District and local dignitaries are expected to be on hand to assist with the celebrations. Visit this link to view photos and more of the soft opening held May 5. … [Read more...] about Grand Re-Opening Ceremony for Renovated, Expanded Lyme’s’ Senior Center to be Held Today, 1pm
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2025 ‘Tour de Lyme’ Benefiting Lyme Land Trust Takes Place Sunday, Onsite Registration Open at Event
In-Person Registration Open Onsite on June 1 LYME, CT -- The 12th annual Tour de Lyme is happening on Sunday, June 1. 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 … [Read more...] about 2025 ‘Tour de Lyme’ Benefiting Lyme Land Trust Takes Place Sunday, Onsite Registration Open at Event
‘Luxury on the Move’ Supercars Event Hosted in Old Lyme by Nautilus Architects, All-Pro Automotive, Open to All Sunday
OLD LYME–Luxury and customized automobiles will converge at the 9 Halls Rd. shopping plaza in Old Lyme (where both Nautilus Architects and The Hangry Goose are located) on Sunday, June 1, from 2 to 5 p.m. The inaugural Luxury on the Move event from Nautilus Architects and All-Pro Automotive is intended to showcase the similarities between luxury homes and luxury cars, … [Read more...] about ‘Luxury on the Move’ Supercars Event Hosted in Old Lyme by Nautilus Architects, All-Pro Automotive, Open to All Sunday
Lyme Voters Approve $11.37 Million Budget; Finance Board Keeps Tax Rate Flat
LYME–About 55 people came out Thursday evening to approve the $11.37 million 2025-26 budget and raise the cap on a tax break for elderly and disabled residents. Members of the Board of Finance gathered immediately following the 25-minute Town Meeting to set the tax rate at 14.5 mills. The move left the rate unchanged from the current year. The newly-approved … [Read more...] about Lyme Voters Approve $11.37 Million Budget; Finance Board Keeps Tax Rate Flat
Lyme Town Meeting to Include Votes on Budget, Elderly Tax Break
LYME—The $11.37 million proposed 2025-26 budget will be among the items up for a vote at the Town Meeting on Thursday, May 22, at 6:30 p.m., in the Lyme Town Hall, 480 Hamburg Rd. If the proposed budget is approved, members of the Board of Finance have said the tax rate will remain unchanged. They plan to set the tax rate at the current 14.5 mills at their meeting … [Read more...] about Lyme Town Meeting to Include Votes on Budget, Elderly Tax Break
High Hopes Hosts its Fundraising ‘Summer Soirée’ in Old Lyme, June 7
OLD LYME — High Hopes Therapeutic Riding will celebrate its next 50 years with its annual gala on June 7. The equine-assisted therapy program is seeking sponsors for the Summer Soirée, which will give community leaders and changemakers the opportunity to mingle, dine and dance to the sounds of the New England-based party band Sugar. One of Eastern Connecticut’s … [Read more...] about High Hopes Hosts its Fundraising ‘Summer Soirée’ in Old Lyme, June 7
Enjoy a Family-Friendly, Farm Feast with Jazz & Za at Long Table Farm, June 8
Proceeds Benefit Share Scholarship Program LYME, CT—On June 8, join a family-friendly farm feast from 3 to 5 p.m. at Long Table Farm in Lyme! Long Table Farm will share the fruits of its labors, interpreted by Max and Frank Andrew’s Mobile Kitchen. Max and Frank will inspire your palate with what they learned on a recent three-day intensive, wood-fired cookery class in … [Read more...] about Enjoy a Family-Friendly, Farm Feast with Jazz & Za at Long Table Farm, June 8
Old Lyme Historical Society Hosts 20th Annual Meeting & OL History Trivia Night, June 9
OLD LYME —On Monday, June 9, the Old Lyme Historical Society hosts its 20th Annual Meeting & Old Lyme History Trivia Night in its building at 55 Lyme St., Old Lyme. The schedule for the evening is:5:30 p.m. - Deep River Junior Ancients6 p.m. - Meeting and Scholarship Awards6:30 p.m. - Refreshments7 p.m. - Trivia Contest and prizes All are welcome. All are … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Historical Society Hosts 20th Annual Meeting & OL History Trivia Night, June 9
Old Lyme Town Meeting Postponed After ‘Larger than Expected’ Crowd Exceeds Capacity of Meeting Room, Delays Budget Vote
OLD LYME–With the crowd spilling out of Memorial Town Hall onto Lyme Street Monday evening, the Annual Town Budget Meeting was postponed as town officials put out the call for a venue large enough to accommodate the response to a sharp budget increase amid rising property values. Fire Marshal Dave Roberge immediately put a halt to the 7:30 p.m. town meeting with his … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Town Meeting Postponed After ‘Larger than Expected’ Crowd Exceeds Capacity of Meeting Room, Delays Budget Vote
Lyme-Old Lyme HS Seniors Celebrate Upcoming Graduation with Car Parade, June 11
OLD LYME — Continuing the highly successful tradition started in 2020 when a full graduation ceremony could not be held at Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) due to COVID-19 restrictions, a car parade will be held Wednesday, June 11, through Old Lyme to celebrate the graduating LOLHS Class of 2025. The graduation ceremony itself will be held the following day, Thursday, June … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Seniors Celebrate Upcoming Graduation with Car Parade, June 11
All About Invasives—Learn How to Nip Aquatic Weeds in the Bud … and More, June 11
OLD LYME—All—especially swimmers, boaters and outdoor enthusiasts—are invited to a presentation and interactive session on the invasive aquatic weeds threatening Rogers Lake and other waters in the state. The free program sponsored by the Rogers Lake Authority will be held in the Rogers Lake West Shores Association Club House at 75 Rogers Lake Trail on Wednesday, June 11, … [Read more...] about All About Invasives—Learn How to Nip Aquatic Weeds in the Bud … and More, June 11
Household Hazardous Waste Collection to be Held in Old Lyme, June 7
OLD LYME—On Saturday, June 7, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m, at the Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School parking lot, the Lower Connecticut River Valley Council of Governments (RiverCOG) will hold a Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection event for Lyme, Old Lyme and the surrounding area. Household Hazardous Waste collection sites are located in Clinton, East Hampton, Old Lyme, … [Read more...] about Household Hazardous Waste Collection to be Held in Old Lyme, June 7
Old Lyme Land Trust Hosts Bench Building Workshop, June 14; Free, Open to All Ages
OLD LYME — On Saturday, June 14, the Old Lyme Land Trust will host a 'Bench Building Workshop' from 1 to 3 p.m.This free, fun event is open to all ages and its objective is to build four benches to be sited on OLLT open space properties for public use. Materials are precut and ready to assemble. Bring power drill and driver sets. Light refreshments will be … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Land Trust Hosts Bench Building Workshop, June 14; Free, Open to All Ages
SECWAC Hosts Talk on ‘How Supporting Afghan Women Makes America Safer, Stronger, More Prosperous,’ June 18
OLD LYME–The Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council (SECWAC) next month hosts entrepreneur and women’s rights advocate Manizha Wafeq at the Old Lyme Country Club for a talk titled “How Supporting Afghan Women Makes America Safer, Stronger, and More Prosperous.” The event will be held Wednesday, June 18, at 6 p.m. The council in an event notice said Wafeq will give … [Read more...] about SECWAC Hosts Talk on ‘How Supporting Afghan Women Makes America Safer, Stronger, More Prosperous,’ June 18
Lyme-Old Lyme Crew Victorious at State Championship Once Again
National Learn To Row Day to be Held at Rogers Lake Boathouse on Saturday, June 7, 10-2, Free, All Welcome OLD LYME–The Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) crew team on Sunday continued their dominance of the Varsity Four category at the Connecticut Public School State Championships. The Old Lyme Rowing Association (OLRA) in a press release heralded the team's … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Crew Victorious at State Championship Once Again