OLD LYME — Old Lyme is participating in a national recognition called Two Lights for Tomorrow. State and municipal buildings, businesses, organizations, and homes across the US will be shining two lights in their evening windows as a nod to “One if by Land, Two if by Sea.” The commemoration also signifies a unifying call to action for our citizens to celebrate and … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Residents Invited to Join ‘Two Lights for Tomorrow’ by Shining Two Lights in Their Window, Tomorrow
Town Hall
Old Lyme Zoning Commission Resoundingly Rejects Overlay Proposal, Calls for Cooperation in Determining Future of Halls Road
Controlling Destiny ... and Density OLD LYME – Change is going to come to Halls Road, but the Zoning Commission on Monday said now is not the time. In front of an audience of around 80, the commission voted 4-1 to deny a proposal created by the Halls Road Improvements Committee (HRIC) for an Overlay District to allow apartments and condominiums to be built above, or … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Zoning Commission Resoundingly Rejects Overlay Proposal, Calls for Cooperation in Determining Future of Halls Road
News in Brief: Old Lyme Zoning Commission Rejects Controversial Overlay Proposal
OLD LYME – The Zoning Commission on Monday evening voted decisively to quash a proposal intended by its proponents to transform Halls Road over time into a livable, walkable, 'shoppable' town center. Members of the commission credited vocal opposition evident in the “No Way Overlay” movement and called for engagement from local land use officials and residents in … [Read more...] about News in Brief: Old Lyme Zoning Commission Rejects Controversial Overlay Proposal
Letter to the Editor: Are Old Lyme Residents Being Overtaxed? Demand Answers to Why Town Surplus Fund is so High, How it Impacts Tax Rates
To the Editor:Are the residents of Old Lyme being overtaxed? I would bet that most residents probably believe that our property taxes are relatively reasonable compared to other CT towns, but is that really correct? To try and find an answer to that question I Took a look at the town budget.Reviewing the budget, the first thing that jumps out is that our “Unassigned Surplus … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Are Old Lyme Residents Being Overtaxed? Demand Answers to Why Town Surplus Fund is so High, How it Impacts Tax Rates
Letter to the Editor: First Selectwoman Not Withdrawing Halls Rd. Overlay District Application, Review Process to Continue Per State Regulations at Zoning Meeting Tonight
To the Editor: An Open Letter to the Residents and Taxpayers of Old Lyme: During the past few weeks, hundreds of residents have expressed their opinions, both positive and negative, to the Board of Selectmen, the Planning Commission and the Zoning Commission regarding the Halls Road Overlay District (HROD) application. As interest in the application has grown, so … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: First Selectwoman Not Withdrawing Halls Rd. Overlay District Application, Review Process to Continue Per State Regulations at Zoning Meeting Tonight
Letter to the Editor: Old Lyme Selectman Recommends Transferring $1.3M from Town’s Surplus to Reduce Residents’ Tax Burden
To the Editor:An Open Letter to the Residents of Old Lyme On Tuesday, the Board of Finance will meet to set the mill rate which will determine Old Lyme residents’ property tax burden. Over the past two years, the Board of Selectmen has worked cooperatively with the Board of Finance to craft fiscally-prudent budgets that have resulted in hefty surpluses. Indeed, this year … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Old Lyme Selectman Recommends Transferring $1.3M from Town’s Surplus to Reduce Residents’ Tax Burden
Halls Rd. Overlay District Proposal Faces Uncertain Future in Old Lyme, Overflow Crowd Overwhelmingly Opposes Project
OLD LYME—About 550 people converged in the Lyme-Old Lyme High School auditorium Wednesday evening, many of them armed with “Vote No” signs and deeply-held ideals about preserving their small town’s character, as they fought a plan to bring apartments and condominiums to Halls Road. The Old Lyme Zoning Commission voted unanimously to close the public hearing on the … [Read more...] about Halls Rd. Overlay District Proposal Faces Uncertain Future in Old Lyme, Overflow Crowd Overwhelmingly Opposes Project
Old Lyme Zoning Commission Closes Public Hearing on Controversial Overlay Proposal in Front of Fervent Opposition
OLD LYME -- With the Lyme-Old Lyme High School auditorium filled to capacity with 550 people intent on hearing and being heard, the Old Lyme Zoning Commission on Wednesday held its final open forum on a controversial proposal to reenvision Halls Road as a mixed-use town center where people can live, walk, work and shop. The commission closed the public hearing after more … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Zoning Commission Closes Public Hearing on Controversial Overlay Proposal in Front of Fervent Opposition
Controversial Overlay Proposal Comes to a Crossroads at Public Hearing in Old Lyme Wednesday
OLD LYME – A long-awaited hearing is scheduled for Wednesday as residents remain enmeshed in a fractious debate over the meaning of progress on a short span of road stuck between two interchanges of the state’s busiest highway. The Old Lyme Zoning Commission on Wednesday is slated to invite public opinion on a controversial proposal to reenvision Halls Road as a … [Read more...] about Controversial Overlay Proposal Comes to a Crossroads at Public Hearing in Old Lyme Wednesday
Letter to the Editor: Sign Removal Issues in Old Lyme Should be Referred to Ethics Commission
To the Editor: We now know that Old Lyme’s First Select-Person, Martha Shoemaker, directed the town’s Public Works Director to remove NOWAY OVERLAY (stet) signs from various locations around town. Prior to the removal of the signs there was no attempt, by any town official, to work with either the property owner or the group responsible for installing the signs to work out … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Sign Removal Issues in Old Lyme Should be Referred to Ethics Commission
Letter to the Editor: Gravel Pit Situation on Mile Creek Rd. is a ‘Travesty’, ‘Cannot be Allowed to Continue’
To the Editor: This letter is in response to the letter sent to the Old Lyme Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission (IWWC) from Old Lyme resident Olaf Bertram-Nothnagel, signed by 52 others, and published on LymeLine.com at this link. The letter is an excellent summation of the travesty taking place at 304 & 308-1 Mile Creek Road. This situation cannot be … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Gravel Pit Situation on Mile Creek Rd. is a ‘Travesty’, ‘Cannot be Allowed to Continue’
Letter to the Editor: Support Old Lyme Zoning Against Lawsuit Brought by Smith Neck Rd. Owners After Their Construction Application Denied
To the Editor: We are writing to express our strong support for the Old Lyme Zoning Commission in its defense against a lawsuit brought by the Merriam family against the Town of Old Lyme for rejecting their application for a "Special Permit" for new construction at 43 Smiths Neck Road. It is unfortunate that given all the advantages that money can bring, the Merriams … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Support Old Lyme Zoning Against Lawsuit Brought by Smith Neck Rd. Owners After Their Construction Application Denied
Town of Old Lyme Proclaims March 15 as ‘David Ruggles Day’
OLD LYME—At its meeting on Monday, March 3, the Old Lyme Board of Selectmen voted to proclaim tomorrow, March 15, as 'David Ruggles Day.' Visit this link to see the Town's Proclamation. Born in Old Lyme on March 15, 1810, Ruggles was a champion of both Abolitionism and Civil Rights. Old Lyme Selectman Jim Lampos wrote the following biography of Ruggles, which has been … [Read more...] about Town of Old Lyme Proclaims March 15 as ‘David Ruggles Day’
Op-Ed: Act Now to Stop Halls Rd. Overlay District
Editor's Note: We received this op-ed from Old Lyme resident Hiram E. Manville IV, who states he was, "Born and raised in Old Lyme (1972)" and is a, "Concerned parent, raising our two- and five-year-olds here in Old Lyme." The proposed Halls Road Overlay District (HROD) threatens to permanently alter Old Lyme, overwhelming our infrastructure, endangering the environment, and … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: Act Now to Stop Halls Rd. Overlay District
Op-Ed: HROD Benefits Community, Promotes Sustainable Future for Old Lyme—Helps Prevent Real Threats to OL’s Character, Future
Editor's Note: This op-ed was sent to us by Old Lyme resident Elaine Stiles. As an Old Lyme resident who cares deeply about sustainable growth and housing access, I am writing to express strong support for the proposed Halls Road Overlay District (HROD) and the development and planning principles that inform it. Old Lyme is a small town, but it is located near two … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: HROD Benefits Community, Promotes Sustainable Future for Old Lyme—Helps Prevent Real Threats to OL’s Character, Future