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Political Signs Defaced In Old Lyme

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OLD LYME -- Less than 24 hours after they were put up along a busy street in Old Lyme, two large signs promoting Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob Stefanowski were defaced with red graffiti, according to property owner J. David Kelsey. Kelsey, who co-founded the Old Lyme-based real estate private-equity investment company Hamilton Point Investments LLC, is a Republican … [Read more...] about Political Signs Defaced In Old Lyme

Eastern CT Symphony Hosts ‘Conduct Us’ Event at 12:30 Today in New London

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NEW LONDON — On Sunday, Oct. 2 from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m., members of the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra (ECSO) will be located at Hygienic Arts waiting to perform — all they need is a conductor! The general public will have a chance to conduct In the Hall of the Mountain King, Blue Danube Waltz, Toreador Song from Carmen, Can-Can from Orpheus in the Underworld, … [Read more...] about Eastern CT Symphony Hosts ‘Conduct Us’ Event at 12:30 Today in New London

‘The Country School’ Hosts Open House, Kindergarten Readiness Info Session

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MADISON, CT - On Sunday, Oct. 30, The Country School in Madison, Conn., will host an Open House from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Pre-School through 8th Grade families are invited to tour the campus and speak with faculty, families, and administration to learn why parents have trusted their children's education to The Country School for 68 years. At 1:30 p.m., there will  be a … [Read more...] about ‘The Country School’ Hosts Open House, Kindergarten Readiness Info Session

Old Lyme Planning Commission Approves Nine-Lot, Gated Community at 16 Neck Rd. with 75 ft. Conservation Easement

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OLD LYME -- At its Special Meeting & Public Hearing on Thursday evening, the Old Lyme Planning Commission approved the proposed subdivision at 16 Neck Rd. with the addition of a 75 ft. Conservation Easement proposed by the developer -- Keystone Capital Corporation -- on the Connecticut River side of the property that will be maintained in perpetuity.  Members did not, … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Planning Commission Approves Nine-Lot, Gated Community at 16 Neck Rd. with 75 ft. Conservation Easement

Join a Fireside Chat with NYT Best-Selling Author Luanne Rice in Old Lyme

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OLD LYME -- On Saturday, Oct. 29, join New York Times best-selling author Luanne Rice for a fireside chat. The event will be held in the Old Lyme-Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library’s 1898 Reading Room starting at 3 p.m. Always an engaging speaker, Rice will talk about books, art, writing, inspiration and life in Old Lyme. Tickets are $50 per person and include a delicious … [Read more...] about Join a Fireside Chat with NYT Best-Selling Author Luanne Rice in Old Lyme

Studio 80 + Sculpture Grounds Hosts ‘Halloween Extravaganza’ in Old Lyme, Tonight; All Welcome

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OLD LYME — On Saturday, Oct. 29, from 5 to 7 p.m., Studio 80 + Sculpture Grounds hosts a Closing Reception for its 2022 Summer Sculpture Showcase. All are welcome to attend and enjoy an evening of live music, light refreshments and great company.The event will feature a live performance by Brad Bensko & Kat Parks.Studio 80 + Sculpture Grounds is a vibrant community … [Read more...] about Studio 80 + Sculpture Grounds Hosts ‘Halloween Extravaganza’ in Old Lyme, Tonight; All Welcome

Old Lyme Soccer: Girls Win, Boys Draw with Portland

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OLD LYME -- Both Old Lyme soccer teams played at home Thursday and both ended the day undefeated. The Old Lyme boys tied 1-1 with Liam Celic scoring the only goal for the Wildcats with an assist from David Evers. Cole Bates scored the lone goal for Portland from the penalty spot. Jonah Lathrop had two saves for the 'Cats while Eric Medvecky made eight. The Old Lyme … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Soccer: Girls Win, Boys Draw with Portland

Old Lyme’s Planning Commission Meets Today to Discuss, Possibly Approve Neck Rd. Subdivision; Open Space Issues Raised

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~ Gated Community of Nine Lots Proposed on Same Site as 2018 Controversial Proposal for 37 Affordable Housing Units  REVISED PLAN INCLUDING CONSERVATION EASEMENT NOW SUBMITTED ~ Old Lyme Open Space Commission Asks Planning Commission to Request $105K Fee From Developer due to Absence of Open Space in Plan, Monies to be Used Towards Purchase Of Other Open Space in Town ~ … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Planning Commission Meets Today to Discuss, Possibly Approve Neck Rd. Subdivision; Open Space Issues Raised

Boys Soccer: Wildcats Pull Off 3-1 Win Over Haddam-Killingworth

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OLD LYME -- Playing at home on Friday, Sept. 23, the Old Lyme boys soundly defeated Haddam Killingworth 3-1. Mason Bussman, Aidan Kerrigan and Luke Celic scored for Old Lyme with assists from Anders Silberberg and Lucas Dasilva. Ryan Lususa scored unassisted for H-K. Jonah Lathrop with in the Old Lyme goal and made nine saves while Jack Straka made 12 saves for … [Read more...] about Boys Soccer: Wildcats Pull Off 3-1 Win Over Haddam-Killingworth

Details Finalized for ‘Complicated’ Voting Situation Resulting From State Elections, Lyme-Old Lyme School Building Referendum Being Held on Same Day

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LYME/OLD LYME -- Setting the Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Schools Building Referendum on Tuesday, Nov. 8 — the same day as the state elections — has, in Old Lyme First Selectman Timothy Griswold's words (sent via text), been, " ... very complicated with, I believe, five lawyers working out the details." Those details were required to be filed with the State of Connecticut … [Read more...] about Details Finalized for ‘Complicated’ Voting Situation Resulting From State Elections, Lyme-Old Lyme School Building Referendum Being Held on Same Day

Old Lyme Boys Soccer Roundup: One Big Win Followed by Two Defeats

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Tuesday, Sept. 20 Old Saybrook Puts Three Goals Past Old Lyme Playing away at Old Saybrook, Old Lyme failed to find the net. Old Saybrook's goals were scored by Kevin DeCapua, Bradley Kulmann and Cameron DeAngelo. Jonah Lathrop made 15 saves in goal for Old Lyme. In net for Old Saybrook was London Sweeney with eight saves Old Lyme is now respectively 2-0-2 in the … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Boys Soccer Roundup: One Big Win Followed by Two Defeats

Old Lyme Girls Draw With Shoreline Rivals Old Saybrook

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OLD LYME -- Playing at home Monday and after a scoreless first half against Shoreline rivals Old Saybrook, Old Lyme finally took the lead with a Callie Bass goal in the third minute of the second half. Bass was assisted by Aggie Hunt. But eight minutes later, Old Saybrook equalized with an unassisted goal by Breleigh Cooke. No further goals were scored and the game ended … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Girls Draw With Shoreline Rivals Old Saybrook

Fun, Food, Finds at Christ The King’s ‘Harvest Festival,’ This Morning

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OLD LYME -- Volunteers at Christ the King Church in Old Lyme are gearing up for the return of the annual Harvest Festival, a family-friendly event offering something for everyone. This year’s festival continues on Sunday, Sept. 18, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. What will you find at Christ the King’s Harvest Festival? Bargains and treasures at the huge King’s Rummage … [Read more...] about Fun, Food, Finds at Christ The King’s ‘Harvest Festival,’ This Morning

Old Lyme Town Attorneys Issue Findings on Tantummaheag Dispute, Owners Describe Report as “Filled with Factual, Legal and Historic Errors

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OLD LYME -- The ongoing and protracted dispute about the Town of Old Lyme's rights and legal interest in Tantummaheag Landing took a new turn Tuesday with the release by Old Lyme Town Attorneys Suisman Shapiro of the report they had solicited from Atty. Elton B. Harvey III of the Isaac Law Offices LLC regarding the matter. This report, which was discussed Monday afternoon in … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Town Attorneys Issue Findings on Tantummaheag Dispute, Owners Describe Report as “Filled with Factual, Legal and Historic Errors