Lymes' Youth Services Bureau (LYSB) and the Lyme-Old Lyme Chamber of Commerce are co-sponsoring a "Meet the Candidates for the Board of Education Night" on Wednesday, Oct. 23. The debate will be held in the Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School auditorium starting at 7 p.m. The Moderator will be the publisher and editor of LymeLine.com, Olwen Logan. There are 11 candidates in total … [Read more...] about Chamber, LYSB Host Board of Education Candidate’s Debate Tonight
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Voter Registration Session Set at Old Lyme Registrar’s Office, Oct. 29
The office of the Old Lyme Registrar of Voters will be open on the following dates for voter registration for the upcoming municipal election on Nov. 5: Tuesday, Oct. 29: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. A limited registration session will be held Monday, Nov. 4, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for members of the armed forces or persons whose qualification as to age, citizenship or residence was … [Read more...] about Voter Registration Session Set at Old Lyme Registrar’s Office, Oct. 29
Sauer to Moderate Topical Debate on Personal Privacy, National Security Issues
Former State Representative and Lyme resident Claire Sauer will moderate a forum on Wednesday, Oct. 16, at Waterford Public Library from 7 to 8:30 p.m. titled, 'Privacy v. Security: Our Right to Know?' The forum will explore the balance between personal privacy and national security. The distinguished panelists are former Congressman Rob Simmons, ACLU of Connecticut Legal … [Read more...] about Sauer to Moderate Topical Debate on Personal Privacy, National Security Issues
SLDW Hosts Program on ‘Women, Equality & Power’
The Shoreline League of Democratic Women (SLDW) will host a program titled "Women, Equality & Power" with guest speaker Theresa Younger -- the executive director of the Permanent Commission on the Status of Women -- on Thursday, Oct. 3, at 7 p.m. at the Henry Carter Hull Library in Clinton, CT. There is no admission fee. Younger will discuss the State of the State for … [Read more...] about SLDW Hosts Program on ‘Women, Equality & Power’
Sulmasy Speaks on National Security Tonight
Capt. Glenn Sulmasy, national security law expert and popular media commentator, will speak in Old Lyme this evening on the issues created by NSA surveillance. Sulmasy's talk will be held in the Fellowship Hall at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. and the talk beginning at 6 p.m. Since 9/11, there has been a seismic shift in how … [Read more...] about Sulmasy Speaks on National Security Tonight
Op-Ed: Leadership – Focusing on What Connecticut Needs Now
This op-ed is by Toni Boucher, who is a State Senator (R) representing the 26th District. She has formed an exploratory committee for the opportunity to run for Governor. Several weeks ago, I announced that I was exploring the opportunity to run for Governor of Connecticut. Since then, I have spent the better part of every day listening to the residents of our state. They … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: Leadership – Focusing on What Connecticut Needs Now
Shoreline Democratic Women Host Season Kick-Off Event at Saybrook Pavilion
The Shoreline League of Democratic Women (SLDW) hosts its 2013-14 Season Kick-off event on Friday, Sept. 6, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Pavilion at Saybrook Point, 150 College Street in Old Saybrook. Special guest speaker will be CT State Representative Diana Urban, 43rd District. All shoreline Democratic women are welcome to attend this free networking event. To RSVP, … [Read more...] about Shoreline Democratic Women Host Season Kick-Off Event at Saybrook Pavilion
Gomes Petitions to Run for Two-Year Term on Board of Education, Not Endorsed by Either Party
Russ Gomes, who has served four consecutive terms on the Region 18 Board of Education and is currently both its Secretary and chairman of the Building Committee, filed today as a petitioning candidate for the two-year term on the board in the upcoming November election. He was endorsed by the Old Lyme (OL) Republicans for all four of his previous terms, but neither the … [Read more...] about Gomes Petitions to Run for Two-Year Term on Board of Education, Not Endorsed by Either Party
Lyme Joins Old Lyme With No Contest for Board of Selectmen
First Selectman Ralph F. Eno Jr. (R) and Selectmen Parker H. Lord (R) and Steven E. Mattson (D) all have won endorsements from their respective parties for another term. Eno has served consecutive two-year terms as first selectman since 2007, as well as between 1991 and 2001. Read the full story by Kimberly Drelich and published in TheDay.com on July 29 … [Read more...] about Lyme Joins Old Lyme With No Contest for Board of Selectmen
Democrats Endorse Incumbents Reemsnyder, Nosal for Board of Selectmen
The Old Lyme Democratic Town Committee (DTC) met Monday night at Memorial Town Hall and unanimously endorsed incumbent First Selectwoman Bonnie Reemsnyder and Selectwoman Mary Jo Nosal to run for a second term in the November 2013 election. The following additional candidates were also endorsed to run for municipal office in the November elections: Zoning Commission: J. … [Read more...] about Democrats Endorse Incumbents Reemsnyder, Nosal for Board of Selectmen
No Contest for Old Lyme Board of Selectmen in November After Republicans Announce Endorsements for November Election
The Old Lyme Republican Town Committee (RTC) finalized its endorsements for municipal office for the November 2013 elections at a special meeting of the RTC held Tuesday, July 23. Arthur "Skip" Sibley was re-nominated to run as Selectman but no one was endorsed to run with him as First Selectman. At this point, this leaves an uncontested slate for the board of selectmen … [Read more...] about No Contest for Old Lyme Board of Selectmen in November After Republicans Announce Endorsements for November Election
Death of Gary Reynolds Announced, President of Reynolds Garage & Marine in Lyme
A post made yesterday evening on the Reynolds Subaru (of Lyme) Facebook page says: "It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Gary H. Reynolds." According to the obituary published by the Fulton Theroux Funeral Service, "Gary lived an incredibly full life in his short 69 years, dedicating the majority of his time and talent to the community of Lyme and … [Read more...] about Death of Gary Reynolds Announced, President of Reynolds Garage & Marine in Lyme
Electors with Permanent Disabilities Now Eligible for Ongoing Absentee Ballot Status
Sylvia Peterson (D) and Donald F. Tapper (R), Registrars of Voters in Old Lyme, have announced that, effective Jan. 1, 2013, electors with permanent disabilities became eligible for permanent absentee ballot status. This status enables the elector to receive an absentee ballot for each election, primary, and referendum in the municipality in which they are eligible to vote. … [Read more...] about Electors with Permanent Disabilities Now Eligible for Ongoing Absentee Ballot Status
Area Legislators Announce Major Investment in Middlesex Community College
State Representative Matthew Lesser (D – Middletown) joined colleagues to announce Wednesday that for the state legislature has authorized $44 million for design and construction of a new academic building at Middlesex Community College (MXCC). It will need to be approved by the state Bonding Commission prior to release. “I promised my constituents at the beginning of this … [Read more...] about Area Legislators Announce Major Investment in Middlesex Community College
Letter to the Editor: Linares, Gun Control and the NRA — More Transparency Needed on ‘No’ Vote
To the Editor: The LymeLine (May 4) quotes Senator Linares at length in remarks before a recent seniors’ luncheon of the Estuary Council explaining why he voted against the Newtown gun control law. In my opinion, Mr. Linares’s remarks are unconvincing. They set a standard of glib analysis that hopefully will not characterize his future votes in office. Equally important, … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Linares, Gun Control and the NRA — More Transparency Needed on ‘No’ Vote