The Old Lyme Republicans have much to celebrate tonight. They won every single contested seat in a bitterly fought election. The full results, with the winners in bold and marked with an asterisk, were as follows: FIRST SELECTMAN: Bonnie Reemsnyder (D): 1,403 *Tim Griswold (R): 1,774 SELECTMAN: *Mary Jo Nosal (D): 1,495 *Chris Kerr (R): … [Read more...] about Republicans Sweep All Seats in Old Lyme, Including Board of Education
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Griswold Wins in Old Lyme, Reemsnyder Voted off Board of Selectmen
At the end of a bitter election campaign, Republican Tim Griswold has regained his position as First Selectman of Old Lyme. The results were: Tim Griswold (R): 1,774 Bonnie Reemsnyder (D): 1,403 Mary Jo Nosal (D): 1,495 Chris Kerr (R): 1,676 The board of selectmen will comprise Griswold and his running mate Chris Kerr, who will be joined by Democrat Mary Jo … [Read more...] about Griswold Wins in Old Lyme, Reemsnyder Voted off Board of Selectmen
Democrats Win All Contested Races in Lyme, Uncontested Board of Selectmen Re-elected for Another Term
LYME -- Lyme voters today elected the incumbent board of selectmen of Democrats Steve Mattson and John Kiker along with Republican Parker Lord for another two-year term. Mattson will continue as Lyme First Selectman with Kiker and Lord both serving as selectmen. Across other positions, the Democrats were successful in all contested races. Upon learning the results of … [Read more...] about Democrats Win All Contested Races in Lyme, Uncontested Board of Selectmen Re-elected for Another Term
“Indispensable, Advocate for All” Cathy Frank Says Fond Farewell to “Perfect Job at the Perfect Place”
OLD LYME -- It was a day filled with joyful memories and deep emotions as colleagues and friends -- some who had traveled from far afield -- gathered at Old Lyme's Memorial Town Hall to say farewell to Cathy Frank at the conclusion of her more than 22 years service as Executive Assistant to the First Selectman/woman. More than 60 people assembled in the Town Hall Meeting … [Read more...] about “Indispensable, Advocate for All” Cathy Frank Says Fond Farewell to “Perfect Job at the Perfect Place”
Another Update on EEE From Old Lyme First Selectwoman Reemsnyder
This update was posted by the Old Lyme First Selectwoman's office on Oct. 3 at 6 p.m. As was announced on Friday by Ledge Light Health District, the Dept. of Agriculture trapped mosquitoes in Lyme and Old Lyme which ultimately tested positive for the Triple E virus. Many of the mosquitoes were the bird-biting mosquitoes, but some were mammalian-biting mosquitoes … [Read more...] about Another Update on EEE From Old Lyme First Selectwoman Reemsnyder
Deadline to Complete Survey on Economic Status, Future of Old Lyme, Sept. 27; Open to all Residents, Business Owners/Operators in Town
OLD LYME —The Old Lyme Economic Development Commission (EDC) reminds all residents of the town and anyone who operates a business here to complete their online survey regarding the current economic condition of our town. The deadline for submitting responses is Friday, Sept. 27. The survey is available by scanning the QR code at left or visiting: … [Read more...] about Deadline to Complete Survey on Economic Status, Future of Old Lyme, Sept. 27; Open to all Residents, Business Owners/Operators in Town
Letter to the Editor: Failure to Undertake Full Financial Review of Old Lyme’s Sewer Project Will Result in Unexpected Costs
To the Editor: To understand the negative impact the proposed sewer project will have on future cost to Old Lyme property owners, one must first understand the future development plans of the towns that will share the system. Old Lyme’s future development plans do not include any major expansion of residential or commercial projects. The chairman of Old Lyme’s Water … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Failure to Undertake Full Financial Review of Old Lyme’s Sewer Project Will Result in Unexpected Costs
Update From Old Lyme Town Hall Regarding Eastern Equine Encephalitis
OLD LYME -- The following e-mail was sent out from Old Lyme Town Hall at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday evening. A message from First Selectwoman Bonnie Reemsnyder: Today we learned that a resident of Old Lyme has become the second victim of the mosquito-borne illness, Eastern Equine Encephalitis, or the Triple-E virus. The Town of Old Lyme sends heartfelt condolences to the family of … [Read more...] about Update From Old Lyme Town Hall Regarding Eastern Equine Encephalitis
Old Lyme EDC Hosts SWOT Workshop: All Town Residents, Business Owners, Employees Welcome to Participate
OLD LYME -- If you live, work or own a business in Old Lyme, then you're invited to a SWOT Analysis Workshop tomorrow (Saturday, Sept. 21) morning at the Town Hall from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. SWOT is an acronym for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats and represents a technique frequently used in strategic business planning. The Old Lyme Economic Development … [Read more...] about Old Lyme EDC Hosts SWOT Workshop: All Town Residents, Business Owners, Employees Welcome to Participate
Old Lyme BOF Allocates $6,250 to Lyme Academy to Assist “Reinvention” Process
OLD LYME— Deemed an economic development driver for the town, the Lyme Academy of Fine Arts this week was allocated $6,250 by the Board of Finance to help fund a “strategic plan” to reinvent itself as it moves forward without an affiliate. The school had asked for $15,000. Finance board Chairman Andy Russell said the allocation, approved in a unanimous vote, was only … [Read more...] about Old Lyme BOF Allocates $6,250 to Lyme Academy to Assist “Reinvention” Process
Old Lyme Closes on Land Purchase From McCulloch Family: 300 Acres Designated as Open Space, Six Acres as Affordable Housing
OLD LYME -- (Press release from the Town of Old Lyme) The Town of Old Lyme has closed on the purchase of approximately 300 acres from David McCulloch/the Jean A. McCulloch Farm LLC effective Tuesday, Sept. 3. The sale involved two parts – the purchase of land that is an addition to Town Open Space and the set-aside of two smaller areas to be reserved for potential affordable … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Closes on Land Purchase From McCulloch Family: 300 Acres Designated as Open Space, Six Acres as Affordable Housing
Breaking News: HOPE, Women’s Institute Withdraw Controversial Old Lyme Affordable Housing Application
OLD LYME -- The developers who proposed a contentious 37-unit housing development on Neck Road near Interstate 95 said Wednesday they are withdrawing their application with the town’s zoning commission in an effort to relocate the project elsewhere in town and to avoid a potentially costly court battle. In a letter addressed to Zoning Commission Chairwoman Jane Cable, ... … [Read more...] about Breaking News: HOPE, Women’s Institute Withdraw Controversial Old Lyme Affordable Housing Application
Old Lyme Officer Recognized by Board of Selectmen for Quick Response
OLD LYME -- Officer Jay Rankin received a Certificate of Recognition from the Old Lyme Board of Selectmen at their Aug. 19 meeting for his quick thinking, which resulted in the apprehension of four individuals, who had stolen a car from Massachusetts. The suspects then drove to Old Lyme and stole a purse from a woman loading groceries into her car at Big Y on Halls Rd. … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Officer Recognized by Board of Selectmen for Quick Response
Reemsnyder Firmly Denies Wrongdoing at CT Port Authority, Explains Absence at Transportation Hearing
OLD LYME -- As has been widely reported, Old Lyme First Selectwoman Bonnie Reemsnyder did not appear in person at the state Transportation Committee's hearing regarding the Connecticut Port Authority (CPA) on Tuesday. She did, however, submit written testimony (published in full at the link below) in which she stated categorically in reference to the purchase by the CPA of … [Read more...] about Reemsnyder Firmly Denies Wrongdoing at CT Port Authority, Explains Absence at Transportation Hearing
Sound View Sewer Vote in Old Lyme Passes by Over 300 Votes, Pappalardo Says Schism Created: Sound View vs the Town
OLD LYME -- The Sound View Sewer Project in Old Lyme passed comfortably by 883 votes to 565, after all votes were double-counted in Tuesday's referendum. The proposal therefore secured a margin of 318 votes with 61 percent voting in favor of bonding $9.44 million to fund the proposed sewer project and 39 percent voting against. A total of 1448 residents and/or property owners … [Read more...] about Sound View Sewer Vote in Old Lyme Passes by Over 300 Votes, Pappalardo Says Schism Created: Sound View vs the Town