To the Editor: Regarding the application by Lyme Art Academy for a new planning overlay zone, the loss will come if the art academy is not allowed to make the necessary changes now before the zoning commission. If these changes are not granted and the academy is forced not to exist, then the character of the town will change. This change will result when the property is … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Support the Academy, Approve the New Overlay Zone, Reject the Hysteria
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Brrr … it’s Cold Out There, “Anyone in Need is Urged to Call 2-1-1” (Old Lyme First Selectman Tim Griswold)
LYME/OLD LYME -- The state’s severe cold weather protocol announced Monday by Gov. Ned Lamont is currently operational and will remain in effect until 12 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 5. Noting Connecticut will experience extremely cold air and strong winds," Gov. Lamont added, “With the kind of severe cold weather that is headed our way, frostbite can develop on exposed skin in … [Read more...] about Brrr … it’s Cold Out There, “Anyone in Need is Urged to Call 2-1-1” (Old Lyme First Selectman Tim Griswold)
Twining Responds to Receiving Old Lyme’s 2022 ‘Citizen of the Year’ Honor
OLD LYME -- On Monday evening at the Annual Town Meeting, Edie Twining was named Old Lyme's 2022 'Citizen of the Year.' We asked her how she felt about receiving the honor and she sent us this response: "I was quite surprised to be given this award and I appreciate the recognition. Like many others in the town I am involved in several volunteer positions. If I join an … [Read more...] about Twining Responds to Receiving Old Lyme’s 2022 ‘Citizen of the Year’ Honor
Edie Twining is Old Lyme’s 2022 Citizen of the Year!
Editor's Note: LymeLine Exclusive: read Twining's subsequent response to receiving the award in this article. OLD LYME -- At Monday night's Annual Town Meeting held in Old Lyme's Memorial Town Hall, Old Lyme First Selectman Tim Griswold enthusiastically declared, "We are excited to announce that Old Lyme’s Citizen of the Year for 2022 is the very talented Edie Twining. Edie … [Read more...] about Edie Twining is Old Lyme’s 2022 Citizen of the Year!
Michele Dickey Retires After Editing Old Lyme’s Town Report for 30 Years: UPDATED
OLD LYME -- The Old Lyme Town Report has been edited by the same person for 30 years, but the report approved by residents at Monday night's Annual Town Meeting was her final one. Michele Dickey -- a lifelong resident of the town, whose family has lived in Old Lyme for generations -- retired from her editor's role and on Monday night, the town honored her extended service … [Read more...] about Michele Dickey Retires After Editing Old Lyme’s Town Report for 30 Years: UPDATED
Our Top 15 — The Most-Read Articles on LymeLine in 2022
LYME/OLD LYME -- It is always interesting in early January of one year to crunch the numbers and see which stories drew the highest number of readers in the previous year. This year was no exception -- there were some predictable winners like the announcement of the Old Lyme 2021 Citizen of the Year and the unexpected (and unsuccessful, as far as we know) auction of the Old … [Read more...] about Our Top 15 — The Most-Read Articles on LymeLine in 2022
Halls Rd. Improvements Cttee. Submits Response to Old Lyme Planning Commission’s Concerns Regarding Halls Rd. Overlay District (HROD)
Old Lyme Zoning Commission to Open Public Hearing on HROD Proposal at its Upcoming Monday Meeting OLD LYME -- The Halls Road Improvements Committee (HRIC) has shared with us a letter that the chair of the committee, Edie Twining, recently submitted to the Old Lyme (OL) Planning Commission. Her letter was in response to concerns raised by the Planning Commission in the … [Read more...] about Halls Rd. Improvements Cttee. Submits Response to Old Lyme Planning Commission’s Concerns Regarding Halls Rd. Overlay District (HROD)
Letter to the Editor: Halls Rd. Improvements Cttee. Urges Community to Support Their Proposals for an Overlay District at Monday’s Zoning Meeting
To the Editor: An Open Letter to the Residents of Old Lyme On Monday, January 9th at 6:30 p.m. the Halls Road Improvements Committee (HRIC) will be presenting the Halls Road Overlay District application to the public and the Zoning Commission. We are the third item on the agenda. Please join us to show your support for this important step in the Halls Road … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Halls Rd. Improvements Cttee. Urges Community to Support Their Proposals for an Overlay District at Monday’s Zoning Meeting
Datum Sworn In as Old Lyme Democratic Registrar of Voters
OLD LYME -- On Tuesday, Jan. 3, Jennifer Datum was sworn in as the new Old Lyme Democratic Registrar of Voters. The ceremony was officiated by Old Lyme Town Clerk Vicki Urbowicz in the town hall vault and others in attendance included outgoing registrar Marylin Clarke, former Old Lyme Selectwoman Mary Jo Nosal, and Katie Balocca, the new Executive Assistant to the Old Lyme … [Read more...] about Datum Sworn In as Old Lyme Democratic Registrar of Voters
Letter to the Editor: ‘Halls Rd. Overlay District’ Proposal is ‘Excellent,’ Merits Community Support at Monday’s OL Zoning Meeting
To the Editor: The Old Lyme Zoning Commission is scheduled to meet on January 9 to finally vote on the Halls Road Overlay District plan. As a citizen of Old Lyme for nearly two decades, and a former member of the Economic Development Commission, I would like to voice my support for the excellent proposal from the Halls Road Improvement Committee. Enhancement of … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: ‘Halls Rd. Overlay District’ Proposal is ‘Excellent,’ Merits Community Support at Monday’s OL Zoning Meeting
Marylin Clarke Retires After 42 Years Practicing Law, 31 as Old Lyme Town Counsel
OLD LYME -- On Thursday, a group of town employees, colleagues and friends gathered in Old Lyme's Memorial Town Hall to celebrate Attorney Marylin Clarke. She was being honored by the Town of Old Lyme on the occasion of her retirement after 42 years in the practice of law, 31 of which she served as Town Counsel for the Town of Old Lyme. She was appointed to consecutive … [Read more...] about Marylin Clarke Retires After 42 Years Practicing Law, 31 as Old Lyme Town Counsel
Old Lyme Police Add New (Young) Officer to Their Ranks
OLD LYME -- On Thursday, Ethan Kula was sworn in by Old Lyme First Selectman Tim Griswold to the Old Lyme Police Department (OLPD) as its newest officer. Kula will attend the Police Academy for the first six months of his service prior to starting work in Old Lyme. Visit this link to read a full account of the ceremony, and the change it brings to the OLPD, New Old … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Police Add New (Young) Officer to Their Ranks
Halls Rd. Improvement Committee Requests Postponement of Public Hearing with Old Lyme Zoning
OLD LYME -- On Dec. 8, Edie Twining, Chair of the Halls Rd. Improvement Committee (HRIC), sent an email to 'interested parties 'Friends of the HRIC' explaining, "We have asked that the public hearing of the Halls Road Overlay District (HROD) be postponed from Monday, December 12, 2022 to the next meeting of the Old Lyme Zoning Commission on Monday, January 9, 2023." She … [Read more...] about Halls Rd. Improvement Committee Requests Postponement of Public Hearing with Old Lyme Zoning
Old Lyme Celebrates New Sound View Gateway Transit Hub, Offers Pocket Park for Community, Safe Bus Access
OLD LYME -- Monday's cold and blustery weather did not deter a hardy group of distinguished guests and local residents from turning out to celebrate the completion of the Town of Old Lyme (OL) and the Connecticut (CT) Department of Transportation (DOT) Community Connectivity Grant project. Gathered at the new bus shelter in front of the Old Lyme Police Station on Rte.156, … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Celebrates New Sound View Gateway Transit Hub, Offers Pocket Park for Community, Safe Bus Access
Old Lyme’s Halls Rd. Improvement Committee (HRIC) Postpones Application for Overlay District to Dec. 12 Zoning Commission Meeting
HRIC Chair Commits to Resolve Planning, Zoning Issues Prior to Meeting OLD LYME -- The Halls Road Improvements Committee (HRIC) was planning to present its application to create a Halls Rd. Overlay District (HROD) to the Old Lyme (OL) Zoning Commission Monday evening, Nov. 14. The agenda included a presentation by the HRIC to support the application, which was being made … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Halls Rd. Improvement Committee (HRIC) Postpones Application for Overlay District to Dec. 12 Zoning Commission Meeting