OLD LYME -- UPDATED 5/3 with Superintendent's comment: On Tuesday, May 1, voters overwhelmingly passed the Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Schools' $35,844,345 proposed budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year by a more than 2.5 to 1 margin. The combined final vote total from both Lyme and Old Lyme was 373 in support of the budget and 108 against. Asked his reaction to the result, LOL … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools’ Proposed $35.8M Budget Passes Easily in Both Towns
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Old Lyme PGN Library Offers Two-Part Event on Light Pollution, Part 2 to be Held May 17
OLD LYME -- The Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library hosts a two-part series on Light Pollution in the Connecticut River Valley presented by Misha Semenov-Leiva and Alan Sheiness. Learn the effects of a brightened night sky, as well as natural cycles in aquatic and terrestrial life. Semenov-Leiva will share simple site lighting design changes that can reduce impacts while promoting … [Read more...] about Old Lyme PGN Library Offers Two-Part Event on Light Pollution, Part 2 to be Held May 17
Lyme-Old Lyme Prevention Coalition Announces 100% Success of Recent Alcohol Sale Compliance Checks in OL
OLD LYME -- On April 24, the Lyme-Old Lyme Prevention Coalition (LOLPC) partnered with the Old Lyme Police Department to conduct compliance checks at local alcohol retail establishments in Old Lyme. Both organizations are proud to inform the community that all the establishments checked successfully refused the sale of alcohol to a minor. Alcohol compliance checks are a … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Prevention Coalition Announces 100% Success of Recent Alcohol Sale Compliance Checks in OL
Old Lyme Tree Commission Celebrates Arbor Day with ‘Spring Seedling Giveaway’
OLD LYME -- The Old Lyme (OL) Tree Commission welcomes all town residents to come and pick up native tree seedlings to plant in their yards. The Commission’s first 'Tree Seedling Giveaway' will be held Saturday, April 29, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Old Lyme's Memorial Town Hall. Residents can select up to three trees – a choice of either White Dogwood or Eastern Redbud for a … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Tree Commission Celebrates Arbor Day with ‘Spring Seedling Giveaway’
Lyme-Old Lyme, Old Saybrook Chambers Celebrate Successful Merger at ‘Bridging Businesses’ Event
OLD LYME -- On Wednesday evening, a well-attended 'Bridging Businesses' reception was held at Essex Savings Bank & Sotheby’s International Realty on Halls Rd. in Old Lyme to celebrate the official merger of the Lyme-Old Lyme Chamber of Commerce (LOLCC) with the Old Saybrook Chamber. After 90 years operating as an independent Chamber, the LOLCC is joining forces with … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme, Old Saybrook Chambers Celebrate Successful Merger at ‘Bridging Businesses’ Event
Recommendations for Management, Use of 36-1 Buttonball Property Accepted by Old Lyme Board of Selectmen
Editor's Note: The following statement has been agreed by the members of the 36-1 Buttonball Rd. Property Committee in order to let the Old Lyme community know the positive outcomes from the committee's efforts. The committee itself has now been dissolved. OLD LYME -- At the April 3 Old Lyme Board of Selectmen's meeting, the board voted unanimously to accept the 36-1 … [Read more...] about Recommendations for Management, Use of 36-1 Buttonball Property Accepted by Old Lyme Board of Selectmen
Old Lyme Tennis Girls Win Shoreline Championship for Third Year in Succession
OLD LYME -- The Old Lyme girls varsity tennis team continued its extraordinary run of unbeaten games Monday with a 7-0 victory over previously unbeaten Valley Regional High School. Not only did this win extend the team's record to 52-0, but also secured the team its third Shoreline Conference in a row. Old Lyme then continued their undefeated run with a 7-0 victory over … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Tennis Girls Win Shoreline Championship for Third Year in Succession
Seeking Critical Support for Afghan Family Living in Old Lyme: Statement From LOL Refugee & Resettlement Committee
Editor's Note: We are pleased to support the efforts of the Lyme-Old Lyme Refugee and Resettlement Committee (LOLRRC) by publishing this statement from the LOLRRC seeking critical support in different ways for an Afghan family living in Old Lyme.The family need help in order to be able to stay in our wonderful community. OLD LYME -- If you have been watching the news during … [Read more...] about Seeking Critical Support for Afghan Family Living in Old Lyme: Statement From LOL Refugee & Resettlement Committee
Old Lyme Girls’ Varsity Tennis Team Celebrates 50 Successive Wins!
OLD LYME -- The Old Lyme Girls' Varsity Tennis team celebrated their 50th consecutive win yesterday with a 7-0 victory over Portland ... and cupcakes! The results were as follows: 1st Singles:Sam Tan vs Morganne Diheda 6-0, 6-02nd Singles:Elaina Morosky vs Maddy Varano 6-0, 6-03rd Singles:Callie Bass vs Cassidy Maruschock 6-0, 6-04th Singles:Katherine Zhang vs forfeit OL … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Girls’ Varsity Tennis Team Celebrates 50 Successive Wins!
State Senators Join Lt. Gov. Bysiewicz in Old Lyme to Celebrate Receipt of Over $12 Million in Grants to Improve School Air Quality
OLD LYME -- On Tuesday morning, April 18, State Senator Martha Marx (D-New London), whose district includes Old Lyme, and State Senator Norm Needleman (D-Essex), whose district includes Lyme, joined Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz, Region 18 Schools Superintendent Ian Neviaser, and Lyme and Old Lyme local leaders at Center School in Old Lyme to celebrate the state's approved release … [Read more...] about State Senators Join Lt. Gov. Bysiewicz in Old Lyme to Celebrate Receipt of Over $12 Million in Grants to Improve School Air Quality
Miami Beach Fence in Old Lyme Comes Down After Court Ruling
OLD LYME -- A Miami Beach fence that divided beach-goers and homeowners, both literally and figuratively, came down Thursday morning, a week after the state Supreme Court refused to review a lower court decision ordering a private beach association to stop impeding access to public property. “Break out the champagne, baby,” said Kathleen Tracy, lead plaintiff in the case … [Read more...] about Miami Beach Fence in Old Lyme Comes Down After Court Ruling
Dignitaries Celebrate the ‘First (Chester-Hadlyme) Ferry’ of 2023 with Ribbon-Cutting
HADLYME -- During an April 2 celebration of the Chester-Hadlyme Ferry’s 253-year legacy of service on the Connecticut River, Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto cut a ribbon before welcoming new passengers aboard. Attending the event were State Rep. Devin Carney, R-23rd, whose district includes Lyme and Old Lyme; State Rep. … [Read more...] about Dignitaries Celebrate the ‘First (Chester-Hadlyme) Ferry’ of 2023 with Ribbon-Cutting
Letter to the Editor: ‘Heartsick’ Over Defeat of Halls Rd. Overlay Proposal; Need Officials, ‘Who Look at Big Picture with Creativity Instead of Negativity’
To the Editor: We were both heartsick that the proposal by the Halls Road Improvement Committee was defeated and that two members of the committee failed to vote. Our wonderful village needs both more local shops and restaurants so that we don’t have to go across the bridge to Saybrook. We would welcome a bakery and other shops. Apartments … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: ‘Heartsick’ Over Defeat of Halls Rd. Overlay Proposal; Need Officials, ‘Who Look at Big Picture with Creativity Instead of Negativity’
Baseball: Old Lyme Defeat Stonington 14-13 in Thrilling Game
OLD LYME -- Something closely resembling a football game was played Monday at the Gloria Maddox Field in Old Lyme! Ultimately, a walk-off double from David Evers (3-5, 2 RBI, 1 BB, 3 R) led Lyme-Old Lyme past Stonington 14-13. Lyme-Old Lyme overcame a six-run deficit after the first inning and a five-run deficit in the last inning, which led to the walk-off. The score … [Read more...] about Baseball: Old Lyme Defeat Stonington 14-13 in Thrilling Game
Op-Ed: “Parental Rights Do Not Negate Teachers Being Free To Teach in Their Own Style”
Editor's Note:This op-ed was submitted by Steven Wilson, who serves as chairman of the Region 18 Board of Education. The opinion he expresses here is entirely his own and not related in any way to the board of education."Children Should be Taught to Think - Not What to Think"I have read several letters to editors regarding a recent [Old Lyme] RTC [Republican Town Committee] … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: “Parental Rights Do Not Negate Teachers Being Free To Teach in Their Own Style”