LYME, CT—On Saturday, May 25, The Farmer's Market at Tiffany Farms in Lyme opens for the 2024 season from 9 a.m. through 12:30 p.m. Asked by LymeLine.com for her thoughts as to why the market has become such a success, co-founder Jennifer Tiffany responded by email saying, “The Farmers Market at Tiffany farms is the perfect opportunity to embrace Lyme's appreciation for … [Read more...] about ‘The Farmers Market’ at Tiffany Farms in Lyme Opens Saturdays for the Season
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Democrats Nominate Wisialowski to Challenge Five-Term Incumbent State Rep. Carney in 23rd District, Includes Lyme, Old Lyme—UPDATED
OLD SAYBROOK/OLD LYME/LYME/WESTBROOK—On Wednesday, May 15, delegates representing the 23rd House District towns of Lyme, Old Lyme, Old Saybrook and part of Westbrook nominated Jane Wisialowski as the Democratic candidate for their State Representative. A resident of Old Saybrook (OS) for 25 years, Wisialowski is a member of the OS Board of Education and an OS Parks … [Read more...] about Democrats Nominate Wisialowski to Challenge Five-Term Incumbent State Rep. Carney in 23rd District, Includes Lyme, Old Lyme—UPDATED
Republicans Nominate State Rep. Devin Carney for Re-Election in 23rd District; Includes Lyme, Old Lyme
OLD SAYBROOK/OLD LYME/LYME/WESTBROOK—On Thursday, May 16, State Rep. Devin Carney (R-23rd) announced his unanimous endorsement from 23rd District Republicans. In a convention held at the Vicki Duffy Pavilion in Old Saybrook, Carney received the nod from delegates from the district’s four communities: Lyme, Old Lyme, Old Saybrook, and Westbrook. Rep. Carney was … [Read more...] about Republicans Nominate State Rep. Devin Carney for Re-Election in 23rd District; Includes Lyme, Old Lyme
Mastroianni Nominated by Republicans to Challenge State Sen. Martha Marx in 20th District, Includes Old Lyme
OLD LYME — Shaun Mastroianni has accepted the Republican nomination for the 20th State Senate District, which includes Old Lyme, along with Bozrah, East Lyme, New London, Salem, Waterford and parts of Montville and Old Saybrook. He will challenge incumbent State Sen. Martha Marx (D-New London), who has served one term.. In a news release, Mastroianni says, "As a parent, I … [Read more...] about Mastroianni Nominated by Republicans to Challenge State Sen. Martha Marx in 20th District, Includes Old Lyme
Student/Faculty ‘Beyond the Figure’ Exhibition on View at Lyme Academy Through Sept. 1
OLD LYME - The Lyme Academy of Fine Arts announces the opening on May 19 of Beyond the Figure: A Student and Faculty Exhibition. The exhibition will be on view to the public until Sept. 1, 2024. In 2021, with fresh leadership at its helm, the Lyme Academy of Fine Arts reopened its doors to students and welcomed a new generation of artists to its Core Programs. Beyond … [Read more...] about Student/Faculty ‘Beyond the Figure’ Exhibition on View at Lyme Academy Through Sept. 1
William Pitt-Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s Closes Highest-Ever Home Sale in Old Lyme
OLD LYME — On Tuesday, May 14, William Pitt-Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty announced today the closing of the highest-ever residential real estate sale in Old Lyme, Conn. The Connecticut River-front estate located at 5-1 Pilgrim Landing Rd, listed with Colette Harron and Beth Cote, sold for $4,019,500. “We are honored to have the highest sale in Old Lyme with … [Read more...] about William Pitt-Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s Closes Highest-Ever Home Sale in Old Lyme
Donations Sought to Fund Renovation of LOLMS Greenhouse by Lyme-OL Food Share Garden, LOL Schools
Joint Project Will Reduce Local Food Insecurity, Advance Student Engagement LYME/OLD LYME—The Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden (LOLFSG) is partnering with the Region 18 School District to renovate the Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School greenhouse. The project will advance the garden’s mission to reduce local food insecurity while serving as a site to foster student curiosity and … [Read more...] about Donations Sought to Fund Renovation of LOLMS Greenhouse by Lyme-OL Food Share Garden, LOL Schools
Hurtle’s ‘Lyme Home Watch’ Earns Accreditation From National Organization for Second Year
LYME, CT—Lyme Home Watch has earned accreditation from the National Home Watch Association (NWHA) for the second year The NHWA was formed in 2009 in order to establish and maintain the highest industry standards for Home Watch and absentee homeowner services throughout the United States and Canada. Home Watch is a visual inspection of a home or property, looking for obvious … [Read more...] about Hurtle’s ‘Lyme Home Watch’ Earns Accreditation From National Organization for Second Year
Who Are MCCD? What is Their Mission? Find Out at Lyme Library Presentation
LYME—On Tuesday, May 14, at Lyme Public Library at 5:30 p.m., the Mentoring Corps for Community Development (MCCD) will present the group’s methodology of how they deliver on their motto of “Helping Others Succeed”. Founded in 2012, MCCD comprises a 12-member board of retired professionals offering consultation services based on their accumulated skills. These skills … [Read more...] about Who Are MCCD? What is Their Mission? Find Out at Lyme Library Presentation
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools $36.9M Budget Passes Easily in Both Towns-UPDATED
LYME/OLD LYME—UPDATED 5/8 with comment from LOL School Superintendent: Yesterday, the Lyme-Old Lyme Schools budget passed easily in both towns with a total across both towns of 356 Yes votes and 95 No votes. Asked his reaction to the result, Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Superintendent Ian Neviaser responded via text, "We are pleased that the community continues to support our … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools $36.9M Budget Passes Easily in Both Towns-UPDATED
Lymes’ Senior Center Bonding Referendum Passes Comfortably in Old Lyme, Funding Already Approved in Lyme
OLD LYME— In an extremely low turnout, the question of whether to approve bonding to fund the renovation and expansion of the Lymes’ Senior Center passed yesterday in Old Lyme by 285 Yes votes to 83 No votes. Funding for the Center in the Town of Lyme had previously been approved. The question on the ballot to which voters responded Yes or No was: "Shall the Town of Old Lyme … [Read more...] about Lymes’ Senior Center Bonding Referendum Passes Comfortably in Old Lyme, Funding Already Approved in Lyme
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Announce Quarter 3 Honor Rolls—UPDATED
LYME-OLD LYME HIGH SCHOOL HONOR ROLLQuarter 3 2023-24 HIGH HONORS Grade 12: Alexis Antonellis, Emma Bayor, Oliver Berry, Alis Bicic, Drew Brackley, Natalie Buckley, Jackson Bullock, Sarah Colangelo, Emma Cook, William Coppola, Ava Cummins, Ella Curtiss-Reardon, Eric Dagher, Sydney Doboe, Marcia Geronimo, Calla Gilson, Sydney Goulding, Alexis Grasdock, … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Announce Quarter 3 Honor Rolls—UPDATED
Tantummaheag: What Happened? Where Do We Go From Here?
OLD LYME—At the March 29 Special Meeting in the Old Lyme Town Hall, the Old Lyme (OL) Board of Selectmen gave the public an opportunity to comment on the proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Draft between the Town of Old Lyme and the owners of 12 and 19 Tantummaheag Rd., George Frampton and Carla Darista Frampton. A press release issued April 15, by the Old Lyme First … [Read more...] about Tantummaheag: What Happened? Where Do We Go From Here?
Letter to the Editor: Clarification of Some May 7 Lymes’ Senior Center Referendum Issues for Old Lyme Voters
To the Editor: Christina and I attended the April 30 town meeting at which the Resolution “authorizing the issuance of bonds and notes to finance an existing appropriation* for the planning, design, and construction of an expanded joint Old Lyme/Lyme Senior Center was discussed by First Selectwoman Martha Shoemaker and the Board of Finance (BOF) Chair, Bennett J. Bernblum.I … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Clarification of Some May 7 Lymes’ Senior Center Referendum Issues for Old Lyme Voters
Lyme Grange Hosts Plant Sale
LYME, CT—Blooms and buds, shining bulbs and tasty tubers will come to springtime life at the annual plant sale of the Lyme Grange on Hamburg Road on Saturday, May 11—the day before Mother’s Day. The sale is open to the public without charge and will be held at the historic Lyme Grange building on Rte. 156 from 9 a.m. through 12 noon. The century-old building is familiar to … [Read more...] about Lyme Grange Hosts Plant Sale