OLD LYME -- The Mile Creek Bridge replacement project finally moved forward again this past Monday when the bridge decking over the Black Hall River was installed. A large crane lowered each section into place and Machnik Bros. Construction is now in the process of completing the final installation. Old Lyme First Selectman Tim Griswold told LymeLine.com that at this … [Read more...] about Now Five Weeks Behind Schedule, Griswold Gives Update on Mile Creek Bridge Replacement Project
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Old Lyme Land Use Official Confirms Diebolt Has Discussed 200+ Apartment Proposal Off Hatchetts Hill
OLD LYME -- Old Lyme Land Use Coordinator Dan Bourret confirmed to LymeLine.com by phone Thursday that he has had a, "Very preliminary discussion," with Mark C. Diebolt about the proposal Diebolt is planning to submit for a development of apartments on a substantial piece of land off Hatchetts Hill Rd. towards the eastern perimeter of the Town of Old Lyme. Asked how many … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Land Use Official Confirms Diebolt Has Discussed 200+ Apartment Proposal Off Hatchetts Hill
Lyme Town Clerk Explains Absentee Ballot Procedures for Nov. 3 Election
LYME -- Due to COVID-19, all voters were permitted to vote by absentee ballot rather than appear at the polls for the Aug. 11 Primaries. For the Nov. 3 election, all voters are also permitted to vote by absentee ballot rather than appear at the polls. For the Aug. 11 Primaries, the Secretary of the State (SOTS) contracted with a mail house to send out absentee ballots. … [Read more...] about Lyme Town Clerk Explains Absentee Ballot Procedures for Nov. 3 Election
Old Lyme Town Clerk’s Office Clarifies Absentee Ballot Procedures for November Election
OLD LYME -- In a statement issued yesterday, the Old Lyme Town Clerk clarified that due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, "All voters will be permitted to vote by absentee ballot rather than appear in person," at the Nov. 3, 2020 election. This replicates the situation from the Aug. 11 Primary election, For those who wish to vote in person, the polling place will again be … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Town Clerk’s Office Clarifies Absentee Ballot Procedures for November Election
Recounts for 2nd Congressional District Republican Primary Held in Lyme, Old Lyme Yesterday; No Change in OL, Gilmer Loses Two Votes in Lyme
LYME/OLD LYME -- Yesterday (Monday) morning, the Town Clerks of both Lyme and Old Lyme held recounts of the Republican 2nd Congressional District Primary votes this morning. The recount was ordered by Theodore Bromley, the state's director of elections, because the original vote counts of 9,225 for Gilmer and 9,199 for Justin Anderson showed a difference of less than 0.5 … [Read more...] about Recounts for 2nd Congressional District Republican Primary Held in Lyme, Old Lyme Yesterday; No Change in OL, Gilmer Loses Two Votes in Lyme
Biden, Trump Win in Old Lyme Primary; Gilmer (Arrested Monday, Now Withdrawn) Defeats Anderson in Congressional 2nd District Race
OLD LYME -- This morning Old Lyme Town Clerk Vicki Urbowicz sent us the preliminary, unconfirmed results of Tuesday's Primary. The numbers were as follows: Republican Presidential Preference Primary Donald Trump: 297 Roque “Rocky” De La Fuente: 41 Uncommitted: 83 Democratic Presidential Preference Primary Joe Biden: 740 Bernie Sanders: 76 Tulsi Gabbard: 3 Uncommitted: … [Read more...] about Biden, Trump Win in Old Lyme Primary; Gilmer (Arrested Monday, Now Withdrawn) Defeats Anderson in Congressional 2nd District Race
Trump, Biden Win in Tuesday’s Lyme Primaries, Anderson Defeats (Now Withdrawn) Gilmer by Three Votes in Congressional 2nd District Contest
LYME -- Lyme Town Clerk Linda Winzer sent us the final, confirmed results of Tuesday's Primary Thursday evening. The numbers were as follows: Republican Presidential Preference Primary Donald Trump: 102 Roque “Rocky” De La Fuente: 14 Uncommitted: 29 Democratic Presidential Preference Primary Joe Biden: 306 Bernie Sanders: 47 Tulsi Gabbard: 2 Uncommitted: 3 Republican … [Read more...] about Trump, Biden Win in Tuesday’s Lyme Primaries, Anderson Defeats (Now Withdrawn) Gilmer by Three Votes in Congressional 2nd District Contest
It’s Primary Day! In-Person Voting Open 6am-8pm, Absentee Ballots Deposited by 8pm Also Accepted
LYME/OLD LYME -- The polls are open today, Tuesday, Aug. 11, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Lyme Town Hall for Lyme residents to vote in person and Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School for Old Lyme residents to vote in person. If you are voting by Absentee Ballot and have not already mailed your ballot or deposited it in the secure drop box in front of the appropriate town hall, you still … [Read more...] about It’s Primary Day! In-Person Voting Open 6am-8pm, Absentee Ballots Deposited by 8pm Also Accepted
CT’s Primary is Tuesday; Have You Completed, Sent In Your Absentee Ballot? Do You Know Where, When to Vote in Person?
LYME/OLD LYME -- Connecticut's Primary takes place next Tuesday. Hopefully everyone who requested an Absentee Ballot has now received it For many Lyme and Old Lyme residents, this may be the first time voting by absentee ballot. Based on the information that Town Clerks received from the state, there will be three pieces inside the absentee-ballot packet: the ballot; … [Read more...] about CT’s Primary is Tuesday; Have You Completed, Sent In Your Absentee Ballot? Do You Know Where, When to Vote in Person?
Isaias Moving Faster Than Expected, Impact Anticipated 1-8pm; All Old Lyme Public Beaches Closed Today
OLD LYME -- Old Lyme First Selectman Timothy Griswold announced at yesterday evening's board of selectmen's meeting that, in light of the impending arrival of Tropical Storm Isaias, all public beaches in Old Lyme would be closed today, Tuesday, Aug. 4. This decision was taken during a meeting Monday morning of representatives from the beaches and all the town's emergency … [Read more...] about Isaias Moving Faster Than Expected, Impact Anticipated 1-8pm; All Old Lyme Public Beaches Closed Today
Delay Announced in Mailing Absentee Ballots for Aug. 11 Primary
LYME/OLD LYME – The Town Clerks of both Lyme and Old Lyme published notices Thursday and Friday last week respectively on their town websites regarding the Aug. 11 Primary stating, "The State of Connecticut has informed us there was a delay in the mailing of the absentee ballots from the mail house in Rhode Island." The statement continues, "Town Clerks have been assured … [Read more...] about Delay Announced in Mailing Absentee Ballots for Aug. 11 Primary
Old Lyme’s Confirmed COVID Cases Reduced to 21 Plus Two Fatalities; Lyme Constant at Six
LYME/OLD LYME -- Today, we have received a correction from Old Lyme First Selectman Tim Griswold in consultation with Ledge Light Health District (LLHD) to the Old Lyme data, which we were previously given. The number of cases attributed to Old Lyme has been reduced to 21, while fatalities remain at two. We have adjusted our records accordingly and present the revised … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Confirmed COVID Cases Reduced to 21 Plus Two Fatalities; Lyme Constant at Six
Old Lyme Voters Will Use New Location for Aug. 11 Primary
LYME/OLD LYME –Democratic and Republican Primaries, including Presidential Primaries, will be held Tuesday, Aug. 11. Voting will take place from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School for Old Lyme residents and Lyme Town Hall for Lyme residents. Residents who applied for an Absentee Ballot for this primary should have received it earlier this week. As these … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Voters Will Use New Location for Aug. 11 Primary
Old Lyme Planning Commission Announces Photo Contest for Town Residents
OLD LYME -- The Old Lyme Planning Commission has announced a new photo contest for Old Lyme residents for the upcoming edition of the Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD). The Planning Commission is in the process of rewriting the POCD for 2020, which is revised every 10 years. The 10 most representative photos of the town will be chosen for inclusion in the 2020 … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Planning Commission Announces Photo Contest for Town Residents
Old Lyme Selectmen Vote to Cancel Midsummer Fireworks Slated for July 25
OLD LYME -- At an Old Lyme Board of Selectmen's Special Meeting held Tuesday, July 14, the selectmen voted by a 2-1 majority to cancel the fireworks display, which they had previously approved to be held on Saturday, July 25. Griswold told LymeLine by phone Thursday morning that plans were in progress to hold the fireworks --"the school was on board," and, "we had got the … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Selectmen Vote to Cancel Midsummer Fireworks Slated for July 25