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Swearing-In Ceremony Planned for all Newly Elected Officials in Old Lyme, Nov. 16

The public is invited to the swearing-in ceremony at the Old Lyme Town Hall Meeting Room for all newly elected officials.

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TOP STORY: Old Lyme First Selectwoman Martha Shoemaker Retains Seat in 2023 Repeat

Incumbent First Selectwoman Martha Shoemaker, D, held onto her seat in a repeat of her 2023 run against Republican John Mesham despite a changed voting landscape that stretched out through two weeks of early voting.

Tom St. Louis Loses to Zelek in Lyme First Selectperson Race, But Wins Spot on Board; Kiker Retains Position as Selectman

In unconfirmed results, unaffiliated candidate Kristy Zelek, who was endorsed by the Democrats, swept to victory in Lyme with 675 votes, defeating her Republican challenger Tom St. Louis, who polled 451 votes.

Shoemaker Wins Top Spot in Old Lyme, Lampos and Mesham Join Her on Board of Selectmen

In unconfirmed results, incumbent Democrat Martha Shoemaker held her first selectwoman seat, fighting off a strong campaign by Republican challenger John Mesham.

Lyme-Old Lyme’s Chase Gilbert Races to Victory at State Opens

Gilbert’s time of 17:50.08 made her the fastest female runner among high schools of any size at the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference event.

TOP STORY: Election Day Turnout Steady in Lyme, Old Lyme as Poll Workers Roll Out New Voting Tabulators

Voting officials in Lyme and Old Lyme on Election Day reported happy voters despite a glitch with one of the new tabulators in Lyme.

UPDATED: Early Voters In CT Top 170,000, With Just Over 2,000 from Lyme and Old Lyme

Before polls opened this morning for Election Day, more than 170,000 Connecticut residents had already cast a ballot. That includes 1,553 early voters in Old Lyme and 530 in Lyme, according to local voting officials.

Still Deciding? Here Are All Our Lyme/Old Lyme-Related Election Articles, Candidate Q & A’s, and Letters to Help

We’ve compiled all our election coverage in one place to help you make an informed decision.

First Congregational Church of Old Lyme Hosts New Member Orientation, Reception: Nov. 16

The First Congregational Church of Old Lyme has announced a small gathering after the 10 a.m. service for those interested in exploring membership.

Old Lyme Land Trust Seeks Volunteers to Help Build a Bridge, Nov, 15

The Old Lyme Land Trust has put out an “all hands on deck” call for workers to help build a boardwalk at Boggy Hole Preserve.