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!
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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
Breaking News: HRIC Application Postponed to Dec. Meeting: Old Lyme Zoning Commission Will Now Consider Only One Overlay Request Tonight
HRIC Hopes for Strong Public Support for its Overlay Proposal at Meeting OLD LYME -- UPDATED Nov. 14, 5pm: 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 … [Read more...] about Breaking News: HRIC Application Postponed to Dec. Meeting: Old Lyme Zoning Commission Will Now Consider Only One Overlay Request Tonight
Letter to the Editor: Local Town Leaders Endorse Carney for State Rep., Citing His Institutional Knowledge, Trustworthiness & Consistent Support for 23rd District
To the Editor As small-town leaders, we depend on our legislature to help us do our jobs. State laws frequently impact our town governments and how we are able to conduct business within our borders. Our towns deserve a champion and, for the past 8 years, that champion has been Devin Carney. Devin Carney has consistently fought for small towns his entire legislative … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Local Town Leaders Endorse Carney for State Rep., Citing His Institutional Knowledge, Trustworthiness & Consistent Support for 23rd District
Key Points on How to Request Absentee Ballots for the State Election, Referendum
LYME/OLD LYME — On Tuesday, Nov. 8, voters in Lyme and Old Lyme will cast their ballots in not only the State Election but also the Lyme-Old Lyme Schools $57.6 million Bond Referendum for renovation and expansion of four school buildings. If you wish to vote by Absentee Ballot, there are some important points to understand about how you obtain your ballot. The key issue is that … [Read more...] about Key Points on How to Request Absentee Ballots for the State Election, Referendum