Same Team Running for First Selectman, Selectman Positions as in 2021; Shoemaker Contests Top Spot Again Supported by Lampos OLD LYME, CT – The Old Lyme Democratic Town Committee (OLDTC) has announced its field of candidates, who were endorsed for the 2023 municipal election at their Town Committee meeting held July 19. "The Old Lyme Democratic Town Committee … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Democrats Announce Candidates for November Election
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‘Best Year Ever’ for Gross Sales in White Elephant’s 85 Years!
OLD LYME -- Asked how this year's White Elephant Sale went, Bob Davis, who chaired the event held July 14 and 15 at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme, told us that the Sale was the, "Best year ever in gross sales." And in this case, 'ever' means 85 years! The Sale, which falls under the umbrella of the church's Ladies Benevolent Society, faced numerous challenges … [Read more...] about ‘Best Year Ever’ for Gross Sales in White Elephant’s 85 Years!
Old Lyme Republicans Announce Candidates for November Election
Incumbents Tim Griswold (First Selectman), Matt Ward (Selectman) Not Seeking Re-election; Griswold Absent From Slate; Ward Running for Town Treasurer; Suzanne Thompson Endorsed for Tax Collector and Region 18 Board of Education OLD LYME— On Tuesday (July 18) evening, at their Caucus, the Old Lyme Republican Town Committee (RTC) voted-in their slate of candidates for the … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Republicans Announce Candidates for November Election
Old Lyme Republicans Meet Tonight to Select Candidates for Nov. Election; Griswold Not Seeking Re-election in Top Job, Mulling Run in Different Position
OLD LYME -- Members of the Old Lyme (OL) Republican Town Committee (RTC) will gather this evening at 6 p.m. in Old Lyme's Memorial Town Hall to caucus and determine their endorsements for the upcoming November election. Last Friday, John Mesham and Judith Read announced they will be seeking Republican endorsements as OL First Selectman and Second Selectman respectively at … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Republicans Meet Tonight to Select Candidates for Nov. Election; Griswold Not Seeking Re-election in Top Job, Mulling Run in Different Position
Happy 100th Birthday to Old Lyme Fire Department!
OLD LYME -- UPDATED 7/16 @ 11 p.m. "Blessed, honored, humbled, happy." Thus says a Facebook post from the Old Lyme Fire Department succinctly describing how members of the Old Lyme Fire Department (OLFD) felt about Saturday's amazing celebrations of the OLFD's 100th birthday. It was a day of celebration for all ages with entertainment, games, food, vintage cars ... and … [Read more...] about Happy 100th Birthday to Old Lyme Fire Department!
Latest Book by Lyme Photographer Caryn B. Davis Explores Pure Beauty of ‘Connecticut Gardens’
LYME, CT -- Stunning photography by Lyme resident Caryn B. Davis highlights her latest book titled, Connecticut Gardens. This beautiful book takes readers on a visual tour of some of the state's most impressive historic, public, and private gardens. The pure beauty of the gardens on view in the book spans the spectrum from simple cottage gardens through remarkable botanical … [Read more...] about Latest Book by Lyme Photographer Caryn B. Davis Explores Pure Beauty of ‘Connecticut Gardens’
Old Lyme Fire Dept., Police, Emergency Units Escort ‘9/11 Never Forget’ Mobile Exhibit Into Town
OLD LYME -- Yesterday, the Old Lyme Fire Department (OLFD) escorted the 9/11 Never Forget Mobile Exhibit into Old Lyme and residents and visitors cheerfully turned out on Lyme Street to celebrate its arrival. A huge flag was hung across Lyme St. to welcome the exhibit. The 9/11 Never Forget trailer was escorted from the NY/CT state line on I-95 North by cruisers … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Fire Dept., Police, Emergency Units Escort ‘9/11 Never Forget’ Mobile Exhibit Into Town
John Mesham, Judith Read to Seek Republican Nominations for Old Lyme First Selectman, Selectman
OLD LYME – Former Marine, law enforcement officer, and community advocate John Mesham has formally announced his intention to seek the Republican nomination for First Selectman. Mesham, father of three, recently retired from a distinguished 29-year career in law enforcement in which he oversaw the daily operations at two of the largest state police barracks, managed … [Read more...] about John Mesham, Judith Read to Seek Republican Nominations for Old Lyme First Selectman, Selectman
Vote Unanimous on Library Board’s Decision to Retain Two Books in Teen/Tween Collection, Despite Requests to Relocate Them; One Member Resigned in Advance
OLD LYME -- After the Old Lyme-Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library Board of Trustees had issued a statement regarding their decision to retain two controversial books in the Library's Teen/Tween collection, we asked Library Director Katie Huffman some follow-up questions. Our first question was whether the vote had been unanimous. She responded by email saying, "The vote to keep … [Read more...] about Vote Unanimous on Library Board’s Decision to Retain Two Books in Teen/Tween Collection, Despite Requests to Relocate Them; One Member Resigned in Advance
After Group of Residents Requests Removal of Two Titles From Teen/Tween Collection, Old Lyme-PGN Library Board Determines Books Should Stay
OLD LYME -- At their meeting held Tuesday evening, the Old Lyme-Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library Board of Trustees determined that the two books, which have recently been the subject of heated debate in both Lyme and Old Lyme, should be retained in the Library's Teen/Tween collection. The Library had received a request signed by lead organizer Stephen Spooner and 134 additional … [Read more...] about After Group of Residents Requests Removal of Two Titles From Teen/Tween Collection, Old Lyme-PGN Library Board Determines Books Should Stay
Town Officials, Friends, Family Celebrate Ribbon-Cutting at ‘The Salty Monkey’ in Sound View
OLD LYME -- UPDATED 1pm with name corrections. The Salty Monkey in the Sound View Beach community is the latest new business to be celebrated with a ribbon-cutting by the Town of Old Lyme. Yesterday morning, The Salty Monkey owner Kristin Garcia and her staff were joined by members of the Old Lyme Economic Development Commission (EDC) and Board of Selectmen, Sound View … [Read more...] about Town Officials, Friends, Family Celebrate Ribbon-Cutting at ‘The Salty Monkey’ in Sound View
Rogers Lake Boat Parade Celebrates Two Patriotic ‘Winners’; One Boat, One 96-Year-Old WW2 Veteran
LYME/OLD LYME -- The fourth annual Rogers Lake Boat Parade held Tuesday, July 4, was another great success and the cup for the "Most Enthusiastic, Patriotic, and Best Decorated Boat" in the parade was won by the Ensulo family. The winners keep the trophy for 12 months and then return it to be presented to next year’s winner. The Everses conceived the idea of the trophy to … [Read more...] about Rogers Lake Boat Parade Celebrates Two Patriotic ‘Winners’; One Boat, One 96-Year-Old WW2 Veteran
Lyme Celebrates ‘The Fourth’ With a Perfect Parade
LYME -- UPDATED 7/6 WITH MORE PHOTOS AND ADDITIONAL TEXT: Thankfully pouring rain and dark skies at 9 a.m. did not determine the day. By 9:30 a.m., the sun was breaking through as Lyme's perennially-popular hometown parade stepped off at 10:09 a.m. This year's Grand Marshal was Steve Mattson, pictured above left, who led the parade as a passenger in a vintage car driven by … [Read more...] about Lyme Celebrates ‘The Fourth’ With a Perfect Parade
Lyme-Old Lyme High, Middle Schools Announce Q4 Honor Rolls
Lyme-Old Lyme High School Quarter 4 Honor Roll 2022-23 HIGH HONORSGrade 12: Callie Bass, Livie Bass, Jillian Beebe, Jordan Beebe, Cooper Bowman, Gillian Bradley, Sarah Burnham, Hayley Cann, Liam Celic, Luke Celic, Alexander Chrysoulakis, Grace Colwell, William Danes, Anna Davis, Jacob Derynioski, John Eichholz, Zachary Eichholz, Alexis Fenton, Richard Frascarelli, … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme High, Middle Schools Announce Q4 Honor Rolls
Op-ed: Book Banning Is About More Than Book Banning
Editor's Note: This op-ed was submitted to us by Old Lyme resident William Fitzgerald. He has also sent it the members of the Old Lyme Board of Selectmen (BOS) and the Old Lyme Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library Director and Board of Trustees. The Old Lyme BOS meet this evening at 5:30 p.m. in the Old Lyme Town Hall with the item, "Inappropriate Book in the Phoebe Griffin Noyes … [Read more...] about Op-ed: Book Banning Is About More Than Book Banning