OLD LYME -- Old Lyme's Inland Wetlands Commission is holding a Public Hearing on this controversial proposal as part of its regular monthly meeting this evening starting at 6 p.m. The hearing is scheduled after New Business and you can join the meeting via your computer or phone. No in-person attendance is permitted at this meeting. To join via your computer: Visit … [Read more...] about TONIGHT: Old Lyme’s Inland Wetlands Hold Public Hearing on Halls Rd. Gas Station/Convenience Store Proposal
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Lyme’s AHC Publishes Online Quiz to Engage Residents on Needs, Benefits of Affordable Housing
AHC Seeks to Increase Awareness, Understanding of Affordable Housing as Part of its Efforts to Develop a State-Mandated Affordable Housing Plan in Lyme LYME – As part of its efforts to develop an Affordable Housing Plan for the Town of Lyme by early next year, the Town of Lyme’s Affordable Housing Commission (AHC) has published an online quiz aimed at engaging residents in a … [Read more...] about Lyme’s AHC Publishes Online Quiz to Engage Residents on Needs, Benefits of Affordable Housing
Letter to the Editor: Proposed Gas Station/Convenience Market on Halls Rd. Raises Many Concerns
To the Editor: Re: Proposed Service Station Complex on Halls Rd. We recently learned that Big Y Foods, Inc. is planning to develop the open parcel of land that lies between Treasures and the Essex Savings Bank on Halls Road into a large gas station and convenience market complex. The open parcel, which is owned by the bank, is contiguous with another bank-owned parcel that … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Proposed Gas Station/Convenience Market on Halls Rd. Raises Many Concerns
Commenting CLOSED on This Article: Nosal Again Urges Old Lyme Board of Selectmen to Sign Resolution on Racism, No Response Received
OLD LYME -- NOTE: 1/27, The comments on this article are now closed. At the Old Board of Selectmen's (BOS) meeting held this past Tuesday, Jan. 19, Selectwoman Mary Jo Nosal again urged her fellow members on the board, First Selectman Timothy Griswold (R) and Selectman Christopher Kerr (R) to sign the Resolution Declaring Racism a Public Health Crisis, a draft of which is … [Read more...] about Commenting CLOSED on This Article: Nosal Again Urges Old Lyme Board of Selectmen to Sign Resolution on Racism, No Response Received
Public Hearing for Old Lyme’s Planning Commission’s Conservation, Development Plan Draws Most Comments on Town’s Housing Needs
OLD LYME -- Old Lyme Planning Commission Chairman Harold Thompson opened Thursday evening's Public Hearing for the ‘Adoption of the 2020 Plan of Conservation & Development (POCD)’ by noting, "This has been a long road with some difficult times." Adding that the Commission had held 15 workshops to discuss the document, which is published on the Town of Old Lyme website, he … [Read more...] about Public Hearing for Old Lyme’s Planning Commission’s Conservation, Development Plan Draws Most Comments on Town’s Housing Needs
Jan 15 COVID-19 Update: Cumulative Cases in Old Lyme Reach 211; Griswold Urges, ‘We Can’t Let Our Guard Down Now’
LYME/OLD LYME -- Old Lyme’s COVID-19 case numbers increased by five in the report issued Friday afternoon (Jan. 15) by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) taking the cumulative total for the town since the pandemic began to 211. On Friday, Jan. 8, the report issued by CT DPH that day gave Old Lyme's cumulative total as 173, meaning that in the following week … [Read more...] about Jan 15 COVID-19 Update: Cumulative Cases in Old Lyme Reach 211; Griswold Urges, ‘We Can’t Let Our Guard Down Now’
Lyme Town Hall, Library Shift to By-Appointment Basis Only
LYME -- The Lyme Board of Selectmen announced Dec. 22 that since the number of COVID-19 cases in Lyme (then standing at 38 cases) continues to grow and neighboring towns are experiencing an accelerating rate of infection, the Lyme Town Hall and Library operations will move to a “by-appointment” basis only, starting Monday, Dec. 28. In their announcement, the selectmen say … [Read more...] about Lyme Town Hall, Library Shift to By-Appointment Basis Only
Old Lyme Zoning Approves Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Proposal for Turf Field — With Conditions
OLD LYME -- At their regular monthly meeting held virtually last Monday, Dec. 14, Old Lyme's Zoning Commission members unanimously approved Lyme-Old Lyme School's Special Permit Application to "modify the playing geometry " of the athletic field behind Lyme-Old Lyme High School and change the "playing surface from manicured lawn to synthetic turf." The motion to approve the … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Zoning Approves Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Proposal for Turf Field — With Conditions
Nosal Again Raises Resolution Against Racism at Old Lyme BOS Meeting, Griswold Agrees to Further Review But With No Agreement to Sign
OLD LYME -- At the Old Lyme Board of Selectmen's (OL BOS) meeting, Monday, Dec. 7, Selectwoman Mary Jo Nosal again raised the issue of the board signing a Resolution stating Racism is a Public Health Crisis (see draft at the end of this article.) She ultimately received a commitment from First Selectman Timothy Griswold that he would look at the wording of the Resolution again, … [Read more...] about Nosal Again Raises Resolution Against Racism at Old Lyme BOS Meeting, Griswold Agrees to Further Review But With No Agreement to Sign
Old Lyme’s Kindness Committee Launches Holiday Decorating Contest for Home Exteriors
OLD LYME -- In an innovative response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Old Lyme Kindness Committee is hosting a holiday decorating contest to spread cheer and joy in a socially-distanced manner throughout the town. Old Lyme residents are invited to participate by decorating the outside of their homes, following the directions below. A list of all participating homes will be … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Kindness Committee Launches Holiday Decorating Contest for Home Exteriors
With Increase in COVID Cases, Old Lyme Town Hall Now Open for Business by Appointment Only
OLD LYME -- 2:25pm UPDATE: Since we published this report, we have learned that Old Lyme Town Hall has moved to an appointment-only system -- no walk-ins will be allowed. At Monday night's board of selectmen meeting, First Selectman Timothy Griswold informed his fellow board members that in light of the rapidly increasing number of COVID-19 cases in town, a greeter would be … [Read more...] about With Increase in COVID Cases, Old Lyme Town Hall Now Open for Business by Appointment Only
Voter Participation Extremely High in Presidential Election in Both Lyme (88%), Old Lyme (91%)
LYME/OLD LYME -- At the Old Lyme Board of Selectmen's meeting held Monday, Nov.16, Old Lyme First Selectman Timothy Griswold reported that there are 5,933 registered voters in Old Lyme and 5,408 voters cast ballots for the President/Vice President, which equates to a participation rate of 91 percent. As a comparison, Griswold noted 5,364 votes were cast for Joe Courtney in … [Read more...] about Voter Participation Extremely High in Presidential Election in Both Lyme (88%), Old Lyme (91%)
Cable Leaves Old Lyme Zoning Commission After 15-Year Tenure, 10 as Chairman
OLD LYME -- At the end of a lengthy and somewhat exasperating (due to some Zoom issues) Old Lyme Zoning Commission meeting held virtually on Monday, Nov. 9, Chairman Paul Orzel asked if members had anything additional they wished to say before the meeting adjourned. Orzel then said he, in fact, had something to say since he wanted to take a moment to highlight that it was … [Read more...] about Cable Leaves Old Lyme Zoning Commission After 15-Year Tenure, 10 as Chairman
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Board of Education Meets Twice Wednesday Evening
OLD LYME -- The Region 18 Board of Education meets tomorrow (Wednesday, Nov. 4) evening at 7 p.m. in the Board of Education Conference Room at Center School in Old Lyme for its regular monthly meeting. The meeting will be live-streamed at this link. The agenda for the meeting is at this link. This meeting will be preceded by a Special Meeting in the Lyme-Old Lyme Middle … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Board of Education Meets Twice Wednesday Evening
Old Lyme Kindness Committee Names Christina Denison as its October Awardee
OLD LYME -- The Town of Old Lyme Kindness committee has announced their October 2020 Kindness Awardee. This month the committee selected a community member, who has been going out of her way to spread smiles in town: Christina Denison. Denison, a resident who lives on Lyme Street, has a letter-sized plexiglass frame on the stonewall in front of her house which she uses every … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Kindness Committee Names Christina Denison as its October Awardee