LYME/OLD LYME -- UPDATED 08/17 at 12:30 p.m. The recount in Old Lyme for the 2nd Congressional District will be held at 12:30 p.m. today. We will publish the results as soon as we receive them. 08/16: The Secretary of the State’s Office has announced that there will be a recount in the Republican race for the 2nd Congressional District, which was thrown into chaos at the … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Recount in Republican Race for 2nd Congressional District Being Held Today; Gilmer, Winner by 26 Votes, Arrested Monday, Has Not Officially Withdrawn
Politics
Biden, Trump Win in Old Lyme Primary; Gilmer (Arrested Monday, Now Withdrawn) Defeats Anderson in Congressional 2nd District Race
OLD LYME -- This morning Old Lyme Town Clerk Vicki Urbowicz sent us the preliminary, unconfirmed results of Tuesday's Primary. The numbers were as follows: Republican Presidential Preference Primary Donald Trump: 297 Roque “Rocky” De La Fuente: 41 Uncommitted: 83 Democratic Presidential Preference Primary Joe Biden: 740 Bernie Sanders: 76 Tulsi Gabbard: 3 Uncommitted: … [Read more...] about Biden, Trump Win in Old Lyme Primary; Gilmer (Arrested Monday, Now Withdrawn) Defeats Anderson in Congressional 2nd District Race
Trump, Biden Win in Tuesday’s Lyme Primaries, Anderson Defeats (Now Withdrawn) Gilmer by Three Votes in Congressional 2nd District Contest
LYME -- Lyme Town Clerk Linda Winzer sent us the final, confirmed results of Tuesday's Primary Thursday evening. The numbers were as follows: Republican Presidential Preference Primary Donald Trump: 102 Roque “Rocky” De La Fuente: 14 Uncommitted: 29 Democratic Presidential Preference Primary Joe Biden: 306 Bernie Sanders: 47 Tulsi Gabbard: 2 Uncommitted: 3 Republican … [Read more...] about Trump, Biden Win in Tuesday’s Lyme Primaries, Anderson Defeats (Now Withdrawn) Gilmer by Three Votes in Congressional 2nd District Contest
Detailed Primary Results Delayed Due to Governor’s Order Extending Time to Count Absentee Ballots, Now Expected by Friday
LYME/OLD LYME -- Updated 8/13 at 12:50am: We have been in touch with both the Lyme and Old Lyme Town Clerks in an effort to obtain the detailed Primary results for each town. Linda Winzer at Lyme and Vicki Urbowicz at Old Lyme informed us that they expect the detailed results by Friday morning. We will publish them as soon as we receive them. Since Gov. Ned Lamont (D) … [Read more...] about Detailed Primary Results Delayed Due to Governor’s Order Extending Time to Count Absentee Ballots, Now Expected by Friday
Republican Thomas Gilmer Drops Out of 2nd Congressional District Race After Arrest, But Was Already on Tuesday’s Ballot
Thomas Gilmer, a Republican candidate who appears on Tuesday's primary ballot for the 2nd Congressional District, said he has dropped out of the race after police in Wethersfield arrested him on a warrant late Monday night. Police charged Gilmer with second-degree strangulation and first-degree unlawful restraint. He was arraigned Tuesday in New Britain Superior … [Read more...] about Republican Thomas Gilmer Drops Out of 2nd Congressional District Race After Arrest, But Was Already on Tuesday’s Ballot
It’s Primary Day! In-Person Voting Open 6am-8pm, Absentee Ballots Deposited by 8pm Also Accepted
LYME/OLD LYME -- The polls are open today, Tuesday, Aug. 11, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Lyme Town Hall for Lyme residents to vote in person and Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School for Old Lyme residents to vote in person. If you are voting by Absentee Ballot and have not already mailed your ballot or deposited it in the secure drop box in front of the appropriate town hall, you still … [Read more...] about It’s Primary Day! In-Person Voting Open 6am-8pm, Absentee Ballots Deposited by 8pm Also Accepted
Lyme DTC Calls on All 2020 Candidates to Pledge to Reform Criminal Justice System, Address Police Misconduct
LYME – The Lyme Democratic Town Committee released a statement yesterday requesting all 2020 candidates who seek to represent the residents of Lyme to pledge to support reform of the nation's criminal justice system and to address police misconduct at all levels. The text of the statement is as follows: In the wake of the protests spurred by the tragic and senseless … [Read more...] about Lyme DTC Calls on All 2020 Candidates to Pledge to Reform Criminal Justice System, Address Police Misconduct
Incumbent State Sen. Needleman Nominated Unanimously to Run Again for 33rd Senate District Seat, Includes Lyme
LYME -- (Based on a Press Release released by Sen. Needleman's office) On May 22, State Senator Norm Needleman (D-Essex) was unanimously endorsed for re-election to the 33rd State Senate District by Democratic delegates. First elected to the State Senate seat in 2018, Sen. Needleman represents the towns of Lyme along with Colchester, Chester, Clinton, Essex, Deep River, East … [Read more...] about Incumbent State Sen. Needleman Nominated Unanimously to Run Again for 33rd Senate District Seat, Includes Lyme
Brendan Saunders Endorsed by Republicans to Run Against Incumbent Needleman in November
LYME/AREAWIDE -- At their district convention held Monday, May 18, Republicans confirmed first-time Senate candidate Brendan Saunders will challenge incumbent Democratic Senator Norm Needleman for the 33rd State Senate seat in November. The 33rd Senate District includes Lyme. In his acceptance speech, Saunders said, “Ronald Reagan once said, ‘the greatness of our nation lies … [Read more...] about Brendan Saunders Endorsed by Republicans to Run Against Incumbent Needleman in November
State Rep. Devin Carney Endorsed for Another Term in 23rd District
LYME/OLD LYME -- (press release from Devin Carney) On Tuesday, May 19, Republican delegates from Lyme, Old Lyme, Old Saybrook, and Westbrook unanimously endorsed State Representative Devin Carney for a fourth term as representative for the 23rd District. The delegates held a convention by web conference to endorse Carney, making his campaign for another two-year term as … [Read more...] about State Rep. Devin Carney Endorsed for Another Term in 23rd District
Human Rights Attorney Dave Rubino Nominated to Challenge Carney for 23rd House District Seat
OLD LYME -- (Press release from Rubino 2020) On Monday night, the 23rd House District Democratic Convention in the towns of Lyme, Old Lyme, Old Saybrook and Westbrook nominated Dave Rubino to challenge State Representative Devin Carney for the 23rd District House Seat. Rubino has spent most of his career promoting American democratic values abroad, and his campaign says his … [Read more...] about Human Rights Attorney Dave Rubino Nominated to Challenge Carney for 23rd House District Seat
Gov. Lamont Signs Executive Order Allowing All Eligible CT Residents to Vote Absentee in Aug. 11 Primary Elections
HARTFORD/LYME/OLD LYME – (from a press release issued by the Governor's office) Governor Ned Lamont yesterday announced that because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, he has signed an executive order allowing all registered voters in Connecticut to vote absentee in the Aug. 11, 2020 primary elections. Current state law authorizes the use of an absentee ballot for six … [Read more...] about Gov. Lamont Signs Executive Order Allowing All Eligible CT Residents to Vote Absentee in Aug. 11 Primary Elections
Gov. Lamont Reschedules Presidential Primary … Again, This Time to Aug. 11
HARTFORD/LYME/OLD LYME – Last Thursday, April 17, Gov. Ned Lamont announced in Executive Order 7BB that he is ordering Connecticut’s 2020 presidential primary election to be rescheduled to Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020, due to the ongoing public health crisis caused by COVID-19. He stated this action is being taken in coordination with Secretary of the State Denise Merrill. This is … [Read more...] about Gov. Lamont Reschedules Presidential Primary … Again, This Time to Aug. 11
Non-Essential Businesses Must Close by 8pm Monday, DECD Defines ‘Essential’ Businesses That Can Stay Open
LYME/OLD LYME — State Representative Devin Carney (R-23), whose District includes Lyme and Old Lyme, sent us the detailed information announced yesterday by the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) regarding which businesses are deemed essential in the state pursuant to Executive Order 7H. That order had directed all businesses and nonprofit … [Read more...] about Non-Essential Businesses Must Close by 8pm Monday, DECD Defines ‘Essential’ Businesses That Can Stay Open
Carney Summarizes Lamont’s Latest Executive Order Detailing Business Restrictions Starting Monday; Also, Gives More COVID-19 General Updates
LYME/OLD LYME -- State Representative Devin Carney (R-23), whose District includes Lyme and Old Lyme, issued the following statement earlier this morning, which summarizes Gov. Lamont's most recent Excutive Order and gives other pertinent COVID-19 information. "Governor Lamont today signed his ninth executive order pursuant to his emergency declaration, taking further … [Read more...] about Carney Summarizes Lamont’s Latest Executive Order Detailing Business Restrictions Starting Monday; Also, Gives More COVID-19 General Updates