LymeLine.com

Community News for Lyme and Old Lyme, CT

Departments

Con Brio Founding Music Director Dr. Stephen Bruce Announces Retirement at End of Upcoming Season

by

Dr. Chris Shepard Appointed to Replace Bruce, Associate Music Director Susan Saltus Also Retiring After 28 years as the Founding Music Director of Con Brio Choral Society, Dr. Stephen Bruce of Groton has announced his retirement, commencing in July 2025.  Dr. Bruce has directed the group since the organization’s founding in 1997. Under his baton, Con Brio has grown … [Read more...] about Con Brio Founding Music Director Dr. Stephen Bruce Announces Retirement at End of Upcoming Season

How Do They Do It? With Thanks from a Volunteer, a Look Behind-the-Scenes at ‘White Elephant’ Sorting

by

Editor's Note: The First Congregational Church of Old Lyme's 86th Annual White Elephant Sale is over. The results have not yet been finalized but we are hearing it was perhaps yet another record-breaking success. But how do the organizers pull it off year after year? We received this delightful series of cartoons from Edie Twining illustrating how the remarkably efficient … [Read more...] about How Do They Do It? With Thanks from a Volunteer, a Look Behind-the-Scenes at ‘White Elephant’ Sorting

Looking Back at the Always Extraordinary ‘White Elephant Sale’, 10 Facts You May Not Know About It

by

OLD LYME—It may have been a little damp but the eagerly-anticipated White Elephant Sale hosted by the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme duly opened yesterday on the first strike of the church clock at 9 a.m. It was open again Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 noon, when most items were half-price.  Organized by the LBS (Ladies Benevolent Society) of the church, the sale has … [Read more...] about Looking Back at the Always Extraordinary ‘White Elephant Sale’, 10 Facts You May Not Know About It

Letter to the Editor: Management of Major Projects in Old Lyme is Problematic

by

To the Editor: With reference to Howard Margules recent Op-Ed published in LymeLine.com, ineffective leadership by Old Lyme’s First Selectperson has been the root cause for ongoing issues with the Lymes' Senior Center renovation and the going-nowhere Halls Road Improvement Project. The failure to appoint competent individuals to manage these projects is a major factor in … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Management of Major Projects in Old Lyme is Problematic

Op-Ed: Old Lyme Needs to Do Better on Major Projects

by

Editor’s Note: This op-ed was submitted by Howard Margules of Old Lyme.  Our town’s major projects—Halls Road, Lymes’ Senior Center, Sewers, Shoreline Gateway, and Affordable Housing—are all vital to our town’s future economic viability.  They also share something else in common: they have been “works in process” for quite a while, and all remain unfinished. It … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: Old Lyme Needs to Do Better on Major Projects

Weather Cancels Sound View Parade … But It Happens Anyway … on Much Smaller Scale!

by

"This sense of community - of caring - is what makes Sound View special" (Mary Daley) OLD LYME— Rain may have canceled Sound View's traditional parade but Joann Lishing, who assists with organizing the parade, tells LymeLine, "Decorated people, golf carts, and so forth, showed up and had their own parade!" Sound View resident and LymeLine reader Mary Daley adds, "The … [Read more...] about Weather Cancels Sound View Parade … But It Happens Anyway … on Much Smaller Scale!

Independence Day Boat Parade Sails to Success on Rogers Lake

by

OLD LYME — Friends and neighbors joined with residents of Rogers Lake West Shores Association (RLWSA) for a (now) traditional Independence Day Boat Parade on Rogers Lake.  The winners of the trophy for the "Most Enthusiastic, Patriotic, and Best Decorated Boat" were the King family, who are residents of the RLWSA.  Seen awarding the trophy to the … [Read more...] about Independence Day Boat Parade Sails to Success on Rogers Lake

Community Foundation Grants of Almost $2.6 Million Address Inequities in Eastern CT, Grantmaking in Lyme/Old Lyme Totals Over $67K

by

NEW LONDON—The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut has announced recent grant awards of nearly $2.6 million to advance equity through its six focus areas as follows: Between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024, the Community Foundation's Total grantmaking to organizations based in Lyme or Old Lyme was $67,617. The recipients were: Connecticut Audubon Society … [Read more...] about Community Foundation Grants of Almost $2.6 Million Address Inequities in Eastern CT, Grantmaking in Lyme/Old Lyme Totals Over $67K

‘The Estuary’ Celebrates 50 Years of Service with Fundraising Gala in September

by

OLD SAYBROOK/LYME/OLD LYME—In celebration of 50 years of dedicated service to the community, The Estuary is thrilled to announce a fundraising gala to be held on Sept. 28, 2024. The event will take place at the historic Essex Steam Train Station, located at 1 Railroad Ave. in Essex, from 6 to 10 p.m. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Meals on Wheels program. The … [Read more...] about ‘The Estuary’ Celebrates 50 Years of Service with Fundraising Gala in September

Letter to the Editor: Old Lyme Historical Society Gives Thanks to All Who Made Hydrangea Sale a Success

by

To the Editor: The Old Lyme Historical Society Inc. (OLHSI) would like to thank all the OLHSI volunteers, who assisted with their Hydrangeas Galore Plant Sale last weekend, and everyone who visited the Sale. All the plants were generously donated by the Comstock Family Nursery in Old Lyme, and 100 percent of the proceeds will benefit the Society's Carol Noyes Winters … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Old Lyme Historical Society Gives Thanks to All Who Made Hydrangea Sale a Success

Inaugural ‘StoryWalk ®’ Opens at Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center

by

OLD LYME—On Friday, June 28, representatives of Old Lyme's Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library celebrated the opening of the new StoryWalk® in memory of the late Agnes O’Connor at the Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center (RTPEC)'s Sunken Garden. The RTPEC is located on the site of the former Bee & Thistle Inn. After a brief dedication, participants were invited to enjoy … [Read more...] about Inaugural ‘StoryWalk ®’ Opens at Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center

Juneteenth Joyfully Celebrated at FloGris Museum with Jazz & Poetry

by

OLD LYME—On Saturday, June 22, Witness Stones Old Lyme presented a celebratory event filled with jazz and poetry on the lawn of the Florence Griswold Museum. This event honored Juneteenth, a federal holiday celebrating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans, and offered a vibrant fusion of music and spoken word. Over 150 attendees experienced a powerful, moving, and … [Read more...] about Juneteenth Joyfully Celebrated at FloGris Museum with Jazz & Poetry

Local Vets Complete Training as Veterans Representatives for Towns of Lyme, Old Lyme, Killingworth

by

ROCKY HILL, CT/LYME/OLD LYME—On June 14, the Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) conducted an annual training program for the Veterans  Representatives of each Connecticut municipality.    The event was held at the main VA campus at Rocky Hill, Conn.  Completed training certificates were handed out by Ronald P. Welch, Commissioner, Connecticut Department of … [Read more...] about Local Vets Complete Training as Veterans Representatives for Towns of Lyme, Old Lyme, Killingworth

Clarifications on Project Status Update From Halls Rd. Improvement Committee

by

OLD LYME —LymeLine reader William Folland raised the need for some clarifications on the project status update we posted Saturday from the Halls Rd. Improvement Committee (HRIC). Halls Rd. Improvement Committee Chair Edie Twining has now responded to Folland's requests for clarification. We felt it would be helpful to our readers to post both comments 'side by side,' … [Read more...] about Clarifications on Project Status Update From Halls Rd. Improvement Committee