LYME – The Lyme Democratic Town Committee (DTC) today, May 25, issued the following statement: “The Lyme Democratic Town Committee today urgently called on Connecticut Senators Chris Murphy and Richard Blumenthal, as well as Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer, to bring forward federal gun legislation in the U.S. Senate that would help stop the ongoing plague of gun … [Read more...] about Lyme DTC Urgently Calls for US Senators to Take Action on Guns
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Needleman Unanimously Endorsed to Run for Third Term Representing State Senate 33rd District, Includes Lyme
ESSEX/LYME -- State Senator Norm Needleman this week received unanimous support for re-election to a third term in the Connecticut State Senate, representing the 33rd District, which includes Lyme, Conn. Sen. Needleman was originally elected to the State Senate in 2018 and won re-election in 2020. As Chair of the Energy & Technology Committee, Sen. Needleman led the “Take … [Read more...] about Needleman Unanimously Endorsed to Run for Third Term Representing State Senate 33rd District, Includes Lyme
Anti-Lamont PAC Launched with $500K Donation From Former RTC Chair Kelsey of Old Lyme Reports Spending $300K, Second Donor Also Gave $500K
OLD LYME -- CT Truth PAC, the independent-expenditure group supporting Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob Stefanowski with television and web ads attacking Gov. Ned Lamont, reported Sunday it has spent about $300,000 of the $1 million provided by two wealthy businessmen. Formed in February with an initial contribution of $500,000 from David Kelsey of Old Lyme, the … [Read more...] about Anti-Lamont PAC Launched with $500K Donation From Former RTC Chair Kelsey of Old Lyme Reports Spending $300K, Second Donor Also Gave $500K
State Rep. Carney Announces Re-Election Bid for 23rd District That Includes Lyme, Old Lyme
LYME/OLD LYME -- State Representative Devin Carney (R-23rd) has announced that he is running for re-election as State Representative for the 23rd District, which includes Lyme, Old Lyme, Old Saybrook, and Westbrook. This is his fourth re-election bid, and if elected, it will be his fifth consecutive term in office. Rep. Carney was first elected in 2014 and currently serves … [Read more...] about State Rep. Carney Announces Re-Election Bid for 23rd District That Includes Lyme, Old Lyme
State Rep. Carney Joins CT Senate, House Republicans Call to Suspend State Gas Tax
LYME/OLD LYME/HARTFORD – COMMENTING ON THIS ARTICLE IS NOW CLOSED On Thursday, March 10, State Rep. Devin Carney (R-23rd), whose district includes both Lyme and Old Lyme, stood with Connecticut Senate and House Republicans to call on state lawmakers to temporarily suspend the state gross receipts tax on gasoline. The group urged Connecticut's federal Congressional … [Read more...] about State Rep. Carney Joins CT Senate, House Republicans Call to Suspend State Gas Tax
Old Lyme RTC Chair Kelsey Donates $500,000 to Launch New PAC
A new independent expenditure group, CT Truth PAC Inc., came to life over the weekend with a $500,000 contribution by David Kelsey, the GOP town chair of Old Lyme and a longtime donor to Republicans. Organization papers filed with the State Elections Enforcement Commission confine the PAC to independent spending on races for governor and the five other statewide … [Read more...] about Old Lyme RTC Chair Kelsey Donates $500,000 to Launch New PAC
Letter to the Editor: State Sen. Formica Announces Decision Not to Seek Reelection in Nov. 2022
To the Editor: A New Season As I have grown older, I’ve come to believe that there are seasons in a person’s life. There are experiences, opportunities, relationships and a number of other circumstances, some wonderful; some tragic, that can define these seasons, but they come and go all the same. In recent months I have been sensing a pull toward a new season. It … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: State Sen. Formica Announces Decision Not to Seek Reelection in Nov. 2022
State Rep. Carney Honored as 2021 National ‘Rising Star’ by Millennial Action Project
Award Recognizes Two Lawmakers -- One R, One D -- For Transcending Political Polarization Through Public Service WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last Thursday, Dec. 9, in Washington, D.C., the Millennial Action Project (MAP), the largest nonpartisan organization of Millennial elected officials in the U.S., presented the 2021 Rising Star Award to Connecticut State Rep. Devin Carney (R-23rd) … [Read more...] about State Rep. Carney Honored as 2021 National ‘Rising Star’ by Millennial Action Project
Nosal Wins Seat on Zoning by Six Votes in Monday Night’s Recount
OLD LYME — UPDATED NOV. 11 at 1pm with a comment from Selectwoman Nosal. The final result in Monday evening’s lengthy recount of the votes cast last Tuesday for a five-year term starting 2022 on the Old Lyme Zoning Commission was as follows: Mary Jo Nosal (D): 1,600 Sloan Danenhower (R): 1,594 This result confirmed Nosal, who currently serves as Old Lyme Selectwoman but … [Read more...] about Nosal Wins Seat on Zoning by Six Votes in Monday Night’s Recount
No Vote Recount for Old Lyme’s Fourth Seat on BOE Planned, Recount for OL 5-Year Zoning Seat to be Held This Evening
OLD LYME -- UPDATED NOV. 8 at 2:40pm -- Old Lyme Republican Registrar Cathy Carter has confirmed to LymeLine by email this morning that there will only be one recount this evening for Old Lyme Zoning Commission position with a five-year term beginning 2022. She explained that the results for the fourth position on the Region 18 Board of Education (BOE) were "... read … [Read more...] about No Vote Recount for Old Lyme’s Fourth Seat on BOE Planned, Recount for OL 5-Year Zoning Seat to be Held This Evening
BREAKING NEWS: Griswold Withdraws Proposal Prior to Meeting: Letter to the Editor: HRIC Chairman Invites Questions, Comments From Public on Halls Rd. Village District Application; Old Lyme Zoning Hearing Monday
UPDATED: 3:45PM We have just heard that Old Lyme First Selectman Timothy Griswold has withdrawn the application for the Halls Road Village District so it will no longer be on the agenda at the Zoning Commission this evening. To the Editor: Creating a Village District is a complex process that involves multiple stakeholders and professionals. It is intended to address … [Read more...] about BREAKING NEWS: Griswold Withdraws Proposal Prior to Meeting: Letter to the Editor: HRIC Chairman Invites Questions, Comments From Public on Halls Rd. Village District Application; Old Lyme Zoning Hearing Monday
Election Reaction From Both Parties in Old Lyme
OLD LYME -- UPDATED 11/5 with the Old Lyme Democratic Campaign Manager's comments: Asked her reaction to Tuesday's results, Anna Reiter, who served as the Old Lyme Democratic Campaign Manager, responded to our question by email saying, "I am thrilled that voters elected 10 very qualified and dedicated democrats Tuesday. We are of course disappointed that we didn’t win a few … [Read more...] about Election Reaction From Both Parties in Old Lyme
Republicans Griswold, Ward Win in Old Lyme; Shoemaker (D) Takes Third Spot on BOS; Early Results Show Nosal Secures Seat on Zoning, But Recounts Needed in Several Contests; Full Unofficial Results
Editor's Note: COMMENTING IS NOW CLOSED ON THIS ARTICLE. OLD LYME -- UPDATED 11/3 WITH MORE DETAILS ON VOTE COUNTS: These are the preliminary UNOFFICIAL results from Tuesday's election with those elected in bold. Several of the races appear to require a recount. Republican Tim Griswold retained his position for a second consecutive term as Old Lyme First Selectman by … [Read more...] about Republicans Griswold, Ward Win in Old Lyme; Shoemaker (D) Takes Third Spot on BOS; Early Results Show Nosal Secures Seat on Zoning, But Recounts Needed in Several Contests; Full Unofficial Results
Democrats Retain Top Spot in Lyme Uncontested, Make Other Gains Notably on Board of Finance
LYME – The only real race in Lyme saw Democrats Bob House and Alan Sheiness edge out Republican Bruce Anderson for seats on the board of finance. All other races in Lyme were uncontested so Democrat Steve Mattson remains as First Selectman with fellow Democrat John Kiker as Second Selectman. David Lahm joins the board as the minority Republican. On learning the results of … [Read more...] about Democrats Retain Top Spot in Lyme Uncontested, Make Other Gains Notably on Board of Finance
Unofficial Election Results From Lyme
FIRST SELECTMAN: (Vote for one) Steven Mattson (D): 420 Steven Mattson (Endorsed by Republicans): 157 SELECTMAN: (Vote for one) John Kiker (D): 412 David Lahm (R): 249 BOARD OF FINANCE: (Vote for up to two) Bob House (D): 431 Alan Sheiness (D): 413 Bruce Anderson (R): 260 BOARD OF FINANCE ALTERNATE: (Vote for one) Jim Miller (D): 414 Tom St. … [Read more...] about Unofficial Election Results From Lyme