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
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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”
Lyme, Old Lyme Churches Hold Variety of Easter Services
LYME/OLD LYME -- We have gathered together details of all the services and events planned for Holy Week in Lyme and Old Lyme. A full listing is given below. Please let us know any additions or corrections as soon as possible. Thank you! Thursday, March 28, Maundy Thursday South Lyme Union Chapel hosts a Lenten Soup Meal from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. All are welcome and the meal … [Read more...] about Lyme, Old Lyme Churches Hold Variety of Easter Services
April is National Alcohol Awareness Month: A Timely Message From Lyme-Old Lyme Prevention Coalition
Don't Let Your Child Become a Statistic! LYME-OLD LYME -- Did you know that roughly one third of of alcohol-related traffic fatalities happen during Prom/Graduation/Summer season? Approximately 1,000 young people under 21 will die from preventable tragedy in the coming months according to the National Highway and Safety Administration. This season the Lyme-Old Lyme … [Read more...] about April is National Alcohol Awareness Month: A Timely Message From Lyme-Old Lyme Prevention Coalition
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Receive Over $12 Million in State Grants to Upgrade Air Filtration in Middle, Center, Lyme Schools
"We are so excited by this news. This will provide significant relief to our communities in helping to defray the costs of the approved updates to our PK-8 schools." (LOL Schools Superintendent Neviaser) LYME/OLD LYME -- On Wednesday, April 5, Governor Ned Lamont announced recipients of grants totaling $56 million under the the HVAC Indoor Air Quality Grants Program for … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Receive Over $12 Million in State Grants to Upgrade Air Filtration in Middle, Center, Lyme Schools
Exhibition by Old Lyme Artist Nancy Gladwell on View at Middlesex Community College
MIDDLETOWN/OLD LYME -- An exhibition by local artist Nancy Peel Gladwell titled “Remains of the Day” is on view through May 10, in the Pegasus Gallery and the Niche at Middlesex Community College (MxCC). Gladwell’s paintings employ traditional modes of representation while contemplating contemporary issues of material consumption, digital and metaphysical … [Read more...] about Exhibition by Old Lyme Artist Nancy Gladwell on View at Middlesex Community College
Letter to the Editor: Old Lyme RTC Seems to be Using Same Rhetoric as DeSantis, Extreme Republicans
To the Editor: I received the Republican Town Committee’s (RTC) letter sent in mid-March and was immediately alarmed by rhetoric outlining their platform for the upcoming municipal election. Then I saw Mr. Nixon’s letter published in the CT Examiner on March 31st in response to a sermon delivered at the First Congregational Church. First, Mr. Nixon’s letter sounded like … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Old Lyme RTC Seems to be Using Same Rhetoric as DeSantis, Extreme Republicans
Letter to the Editor: “Greatly Troubling” That Old Lyme RTC Has Endorsed ‘Parental Rights’ Agenda for LOL Schools, Something to Remember When Voting in November
To the Editor: In March I received the Old Lyme Republican Town Committee’s (RTC) “request for support” letter. I am an unaffiliated voter, and as such I appreciate understanding what the local political parties are offering in terms of policy. At first, the letter seemed innocuous, opening by noting that among the key values and priorities they would support is … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: “Greatly Troubling” That Old Lyme RTC Has Endorsed ‘Parental Rights’ Agenda for LOL Schools, Something to Remember When Voting in November
Op-Ed: Old Lyme Zoning Commission’s Vote Against Halls Road Overlay District Proposal is Potentially a Vote “for Decay”
"We owe it to ourselves and to those who come after us to ... meet the challenges of our own time. If we do not, we will have voted for decay" On March 27, the Old Lyme Zoning Commission voted 3-2 in favor of the Halls Road Overlay District (HROD) proposal, with two alternate members casting the negative votes. Because the Planning Commission had previously given the … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: Old Lyme Zoning Commission’s Vote Against Halls Road Overlay District Proposal is Potentially a Vote “for Decay”
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Start Fundraising Campaign to Send Winning State Championship Mock Trial Team to National Contest
LYME/OLD LYME -- On Thursday, March 23, the Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) Mock Trial Team competed and won the state championship at the Connecticut State Supreme Court. Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Superintendent Ian Neviaser commented, “[It] was a great accomplishment for this program, which only restarted at the high school about five years ago after a brief hiatus,” … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Start Fundraising Campaign to Send Winning State Championship Mock Trial Team to National Contest
Gardening Tips for March from ‘The English Lady’
‘Those March winds shall blow, and we shall have snow and what will the Robin do then, poor thing? He’ll hide in the barn and keep himself warm and hide his head under his wing’. March is a month of ‘wait and see’ as we anticipate walking around our gardens. This morning I walked outside, into a westerly breeze and a gentle sun. I took a deep breath and as … [Read more...] about Gardening Tips for March from ‘The English Lady’
A View from My Porch: Connecticut Adopts FDA Food Code — A Primer for the Curious
The Connecticut (CT) General Assembly passed the adoption of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food Code into law in 2018; and it finally went into full effect on the 17th of February. The law requires some changes for both the food service establishments (FSEs) operating in the state, and for the inspection and permitting processes conducted by the local health … [Read more...] about A View from My Porch: Connecticut Adopts FDA Food Code — A Primer for the Curious