LYME -- Some 225 residents turned out Wednesday wearing masks and carrying their folding chairs to attend the Lyme Annual Budget Meeting, which was held outdoors starting at 5 p.m. on the Lyme Consolidated School playing field. Don Gerber moderated the meeting. All six items on the agenda were subsequently approved, most unanimously. The agenda item, which had … [Read more...] about Large Crowd Approves All Items at Lyme Budget Meeting, Including Restoration of Open Space Funding to $1 Million
Town Hall
Op-Ed: Since Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Have Been Open All Year, Why Has OL Park & Rec. Summer Camp Been Cancelled?
Editor’s Note: This op-ed was submitted by Melissa Chapps of Old Lyme. It was updated May 10, at 1:40 p.m. Being the only school district in the region to offer full-time, in-person learning, from the start of the school year, Old Lyme chose to be “all in”. In doing so, we have been the leader in how it is possible to safely reopen. We have been the model, not only to our … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: Since Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Have Been Open All Year, Why Has OL Park & Rec. Summer Camp Been Cancelled?
Old Lyme EDC Recommends Declaration of Zoning Approval Moratorium on Halls Rd. Projects
OLD LYME -- The following resolution was approved by seven members present at the Old Lyme Economic Development Commission's regular monthly meeting held Wednesday, May 5. One member, Margaret Jane DeRisio, abstained citing a possible conflict of interest. The Old Lyme Economic Development Commission (EDC) is tasked with supporting and encouraging a vibrant and sustainable … [Read more...] about Old Lyme EDC Recommends Declaration of Zoning Approval Moratorium on Halls Rd. Projects
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Proposed Budget Passes Easily in Both Towns
LYME/OLD LYME -- UPDATED 5/7: The Lyme-Old Lyme Schools proposed $34.87 million budget for 2021-22 was approved by a wide margin of 273 votes Tuesday, with a combined total of 328 Lyme and Old Lyme residents voting for the budgets and only a total of 55 across both towns voting against it. The percentage of total voters supporting the budget was 85.6 and the number rejecting … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Proposed Budget Passes Easily in Both Towns
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Hold Budget Referendum Today, Polls Open12-8pm; Griswold Urged BOE to ‘Skip Referendum’
LYME/OLD LYME -- The Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Schools Board of Education (BOE) are holding a referendum today, Tuesday, May 4, on their proposed budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year. Voting will take place from 12 noon to 8 p.m. at Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School for Old Lyme residents and Lyme Town Hall for Lyme residents. Information on absentee ballot and voter information is … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Hold Budget Referendum Today, Polls Open12-8pm; Griswold Urged BOE to ‘Skip Referendum’
Halls Rd. Gas Station/Convenience Store Proposal Continued to Old Lyme Inland Wetlands May Meeting
OLD LYME -- Tonight's scheduled Old Lyme Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission (IWWC) meeting scheduled for 6 p.m. is going ahead as planned via Webex. The anticipated continuation of the Public Hearing related to the construction of a new convenience mart and gas station at the junction of 99 Halls Rd. and 25 Neck Rd. will not, however, now take place. According to a … [Read more...] about Halls Rd. Gas Station/Convenience Store Proposal Continued to Old Lyme Inland Wetlands May Meeting
Lyme Board of Finance Hosts Virtual Public Hearing Tonight on Proposed 2021-22 Budget, Concerns Raised About Open Space Fund Goal
LYME -- The Lyme Board of Finance hosts a virtual Public Hearing this evening at 6:30 p.m. on their proposed budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year. Requests for the Zoom link to access the meeting must be made before 4 p.m. this afternoon. The proposed budget can be viewed at this link. Concerns have been raised both directly with LymeLine.com and on social media regarding … [Read more...] about Lyme Board of Finance Hosts Virtual Public Hearing Tonight on Proposed 2021-22 Budget, Concerns Raised About Open Space Fund Goal
Halls Rd. Improvements Committee Hosts Ceremony to Celebrate Installation of New Benches, All Welcome
OLD LYME -- The Halls Road Improvements Committee (HRIC) hosts a ceremony this afternoon, Saturday, April 24, at 1 p.m. to celebrate the installation of two, new park benches, which have been donated to the town for Halls Rd. The ceremony will be held on the west bridge abutment of the old bridge road off Halls Rd. The rain date is Saturday, May 1. All are welcome -- … [Read more...] about Halls Rd. Improvements Committee Hosts Ceremony to Celebrate Installation of New Benches, All Welcome
Griswold Says Old Lyme’s Memorial Day Parade is “a Go” — No Parking on Street; Cemetery Ceremony Now Confirmed
OLD LYME -- UPDATED 4/21: At Monday's Old Lyme Board of Selectmen's meeting, First Selectman Timothy Griswold confirmed enthusiastically that the town's annual Memorial Day parade would be held this year. He had titled the agenda item regarding the parade, "It is a Go!" Griswold said no parking would be permitted on Lyme St. or McCurdy Rd. to allow the bands and marchers … [Read more...] about Griswold Says Old Lyme’s Memorial Day Parade is “a Go” — No Parking on Street; Cemetery Ceremony Now Confirmed
Old Lyme Holds Public Hearing on Proposed Town Budget for 2021-22
OLD LYME -- The Old Lyme Board of Finance will hold a Public Hearing on the Proposed Town Budget for the 2021/22 financial year this evening, Monday, April 19, at 7:30 p.m. in the Meeting Hall of the Old Lyme Memorial Town Hall, 52 Lyme Street, Old Lyme. The meeting can also be accessed by phone. Dial +1-408-418-9388 and enter access code 247 358 82. The proposed date … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Holds Public Hearing on Proposed Town Budget for 2021-22
Resolution on Racism Raised Again in Old Lyme BOS; No Progress Made, ‘Nothing to Discuss’ (Selectman Kerr)
***COMMENTING ON THIS ARTICLE IS CLOSED***Our apologies to those who submitted comments after they were closed. We had not set the 'Comments Closed' option correctly -- that has now been resolved. OLD LYME -- The subject of the Resolution Declaring Racism a Public Health Crisis was again raised at the Old Lyme Board of Selectmen’s (BOS) meeting held this past Monday, April … [Read more...] about Resolution on Racism Raised Again in Old Lyme BOS; No Progress Made, ‘Nothing to Discuss’ (Selectman Kerr)
Old Lyme BOS Say Yes (Hopefully) to Memorial Day Parade, No to Midsummer Fireworks
OLD LYME -- The Old Lyme Board of Selectmen engaged in a lively discussion at their regular meeting yesterday regarding whether the town's traditional Memorial Day parade should proceed this year. It was cancelled last year due to COVID-19 pandemic. First Selectman Timothy Griswold noted the Governor's current Emergency Order regarding the number of people that can gather at … [Read more...] about Old Lyme BOS Say Yes (Hopefully) to Memorial Day Parade, No to Midsummer Fireworks
USPS Carrier, Old Lyme Resident Parrack Receives OL Kindness Committee’s March Award
OLD LYME -- Based on an anonymous submission, the Town of Old Lyme Kindness Committee has selected Heather Parrack, an Old Lyme resident, for their March 2021 Kindness Award. Heather is a USPS mail carrier with a route through Old Lyme. She makes special trips to the doors of elderly residents who are unable to walk to their mailboxes. She stops and picks up the newspaper … [Read more...] about USPS Carrier, Old Lyme Resident Parrack Receives OL Kindness Committee’s March Award
Old Lyme’s Inland Wetlands Commission Continues Public Hearing on Big Y’s Controversial Gas Station/Convenience Store Proposal to Next Month
OLD LYME -- Around 50 people joined Tuesday's Public Hearing for the proposal presented by Big Y Foods for a gas station/convenience store at 99 Halls Rd. and 25 Neck Rd., which was hosted Tuesday via Webex by the Old Lyme Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission (IWWC). According to the application submitted to the IWWC, the proposal is for a 2,100 sq. ft. convenience … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Inland Wetlands Commission Continues Public Hearing on Big Y’s Controversial Gas Station/Convenience Store Proposal to Next Month
Old Lyme Planning Commission Opposes CT Bills on Affordable Housing Currently Being Considered by Legislature
OLD LYME -- The following is the text of a letter being sent to various Connecticut House Representatives and State Senators by the Old Lyme Planning Commission. These include State Rep. Devin Carney (R-23rd) and State Senator Paul Formica (R-30th), both of whose Districts include Old Lyme. Dear Legislator: The Old Lyme Planning Commission supports the development of … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Planning Commission Opposes CT Bills on Affordable Housing Currently Being Considered by Legislature