“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 was a month of “wait and see” as we anticipated walking around our gardens. This morning, I walked outside, into a westerly breeze and a gentle sun. I took a deep breath and as I did, I … [Read more...] about Gardening Tips for Early Spring from ‘The English Lady’
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Lyme-Old Lyme HS Weekend Sports Round-Up: Baseball Victorious in Thrilling Game
Girls' Tennis, Boys' Lacrosse Win Convincingly; Golf Lose in Nail-biter, Boys' Tennis Defeated BASEBALL Lyme-Old Lyme Varsity Wildcats Defeats Old Saybrook Varsity Rams On Back Of Clutch Display From Rowen Meisner (2-3, 5 RBI, 1 R, 1 HR)Lyme-Old Lyme-14 Old Saybrook-13 On Friday, April 11, Rowen Meisner drove in five runs on two hits to lead Lyme-Old Lyme past Old … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Weekend Sports Round-Up: Baseball Victorious in Thrilling Game
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools BOE Reinstates Sixth Music Teacher to Proposed Budget with No Increase to Bottom Line
OLD LYME – The Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Board of Education on Thursday voted unanimously to reinstate an elementary school music position to the district’s $39.7 million 2025-26 proposed budget while calling for harmony between the music department and district administration. The district school board called for the special meeting amid vocal opposition from some … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools BOE Reinstates Sixth Music Teacher to Proposed Budget with No Increase to Bottom Line
Halls Rd. Overlay District Proposal Faces Uncertain Future in Old Lyme, Overflow Crowd Overwhelmingly Opposes Project
OLD LYME—About 550 people converged in the Lyme-Old Lyme High School auditorium Wednesday evening, many of them armed with “Vote No” signs and deeply-held ideals about preserving their small town’s character, as they fought a plan to bring apartments and condominiums to Halls Road. The Old Lyme Zoning Commission voted unanimously to close the public hearing on the … [Read more...] about Halls Rd. Overlay District Proposal Faces Uncertain Future in Old Lyme, Overflow Crowd Overwhelmingly Opposes Project
Tom Bushnell of Old Lyme Named Assistant Principal at LOL High School
OLD LYME – On April 3, Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Schools announced that Tom Bushnell of Old Lyme will replace Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) Assistant Principal Jeanne Manfredi upon her retirement at the end of the current school year. The district in a press release said Bushnell, who currently serves as an assistant principal at North Haven High School, will begin his new … [Read more...] about Tom Bushnell of Old Lyme Named Assistant Principal at LOL High School
Old Lyme Zoning Commission Closes Public Hearing on Controversial Overlay Proposal in Front of Fervent Opposition
OLD LYME -- With the Lyme-Old Lyme High School auditorium filled to capacity with 550 people intent on hearing and being heard, the Old Lyme Zoning Commission on Wednesday held its final open forum on a controversial proposal to reenvision Halls Road as a mixed-use town center where people can live, walk, work and shop. The commission closed the public hearing after more … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Zoning Commission Closes Public Hearing on Controversial Overlay Proposal in Front of Fervent Opposition
Lyme-Old Lyme HS Wednesday Sports Round-Up: Baseball, Golf, Girls’ & Boys’ Tennis, All Win
Baseball In a thrilling game, played at Portland, Old Lyme was ultimately defeated 12-11 by Portland. Old Lyme opened the scoring in the top of the first thanks to two singles. Rowen Meisner (2-4, 1 RBI, 2 R) singled, scoring one run. The Wildcats added to their early lead in the top of the third inning when Cal Lacourciere (1-4, 2 RBI, 1 R, 1 BB) singled, scoring two … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Wednesday Sports Round-Up: Baseball, Golf, Girls’ & Boys’ Tennis, All Win
Lyme-Old Lyme School Board to Hear from Music Department Amid Outcry About Threatened Cut to Elementary School Position
OLD LYME—After backlash to a proposed budget cut that would eliminate an elementary school music position from the proposed 2025-26 Region 18 schools' budget, the district Board of Education has invited members of the music department for a conversation about how to maintain a vibrant and appropriately-staffed music department amid declining enrollment. The proposed cut … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme School Board to Hear from Music Department Amid Outcry About Threatened Cut to Elementary School Position
Region 18 Schools’ Spending Plan Goes to Voters with $2.7 Million Increase Over Current Budget
OLD LYME – Voters in Lyme and Old Lyme will be asked to weigh the implications of a relatively steep increase in education spending now that the Region 18 Board of Education’s proposed $39.7 million budget is on its way to voters. The district school board on Monday voted unanimously to set a May 5 district budget meeting prior to the May 6 referendum. The vote … [Read more...] about Region 18 Schools’ Spending Plan Goes to Voters with $2.7 Million Increase Over Current Budget
Essex Winter Series Presents Free, Family-Friendly ‘Carnival of the Animals,’ April 27
ESSEX – The Essex Winter Series welcomes Orchestra New England on Sunday, April 27, for a performance of “The Carnival of Animals.” The 2 p.m. performance will be held in the Valley Regional High School auditorium, 256 Kelsey Hill Road, Deep River. Outer doors open at 1:30 pm; Auditorium doors open at 1:45 pm. The organization in a press release described the … [Read more...] about Essex Winter Series Presents Free, Family-Friendly ‘Carnival of the Animals,’ April 27
Lyme Land Trust Hosts Native Plant Sale
LYME— April is Native Plant Month! On Saturday, April 19, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, the Lyme Land Trust will be selling more than 30 different species of native plants, including flowering pollinator plants and grasses grown at Judges Farm in Old Lyme. Mike Baczewski, from New England Pollinator Gardens, will be on hand to answer questions and offer tips on how to best … [Read more...] about Lyme Land Trust Hosts Native Plant Sale
Controversial Overlay Proposal Comes to a Crossroads at Public Hearing in Old Lyme Wednesday
OLD LYME – A long-awaited hearing is scheduled for Wednesday as residents remain enmeshed in a fractious debate over the meaning of progress on a short span of road stuck between two interchanges of the state’s busiest highway. The Old Lyme Zoning Commission on Wednesday is slated to invite public opinion on a controversial proposal to reenvision Halls Road as a … [Read more...] about Controversial Overlay Proposal Comes to a Crossroads at Public Hearing in Old Lyme Wednesday
Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center in Old Lyme Hosts Family Day, April 26
OLD LYME – The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center will host an afternoon of fun and discovery at its annual Family Day on Saturday, April 26. The event will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. at the center, 100 Lyme St. Activities include science experiments, nature building, games, crafts, and plein-air painting along the Lieutenant River. Local band Sunny Train will … [Read more...] about Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center in Old Lyme Hosts Family Day, April 26
Old Lyme Residents Invited to Join ‘Two Lights for Tomorrow’ by Shining Two Lights in Their Window, April 19
OLD LYME — Old Lyme is participating in a national recognition called Two Lights for Tomorrow. State and municipal buildings, businesses, organizations, and homes across the US will be shining two lights in their evening windows as a nod to “One if by Land, Two if by Sea.” The commemoration also signifies a unifying call to action for our citizens to celebrate and … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Residents Invited to Join ‘Two Lights for Tomorrow’ by Shining Two Lights in Their Window, April 19
Lyme-Old Lyme HS Tuesday Sports Round-Up
Girls' Lacrosse On Tuesday, April 8, Lyme-Old Lyme High School Girls Lacrosse opened the season against Morgan at home. Old Lyme won 13-5 and is 1-0 on the season. Goal-scorers for Old Lyme were Sadie Lukasiewski with four goals, Anna Bussman with three goals, and Elise Marchant with two. Goal-scorers with assists were Anne-Marie Hinckley with one goal and one assist, … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Tuesday Sports Round-Up