The Lyme Board of Selectmen have issued the following updates: Call for Volunteers The coronavirus is the biggest public health challenge Lyme has faced in generations. The board wants to make sure none of our vulnerable residents are facing this challenge alone. In preparation for anticipated needs in days ahead, the Town of Lyme is issuing a call for volunteers who … [Read more...] about Lyme Selectmen Issue Call for Volunteers; Also, Info on Help for Vulnerable Residents, How to Stay Informed
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Important Updates from Old Lyme Board of Selectmen: How to Volunteer, Request Help, Sign up for Text Notifications, & More
OLD LYME -- (From an update to the community from the Old Lyme Board of Selectmen) The Old Lyme Board of Selectmen is providing periodic updates for the Old Lyme community as it navigates and plans for what is and will be a challenging time. Use the links on the Town of Old Lyme website to: Volunteer Request Help Find information on the Status of Town … [Read more...] about Important Updates from Old Lyme Board of Selectmen: How to Volunteer, Request Help, Sign up for Text Notifications, & More
Death Announced of Old Lyme’s 2017 Citizen of the Year, Captain Roderick M. White
OLD LYME -- The death of Captain Roderick M. White on March 11, 2020, has been announced. He was 91. A service for White will be held at the United States Coast Guard Chapel with an inurnment in the Columbarium at the Academy. Services will be scheduled when the Academy re-opens. Captain White was Old Lyme's 2017 Citizen of the Year and the proclamation announcing that read, … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Old Lyme’s 2017 Citizen of the Year, Captain Roderick M. White
Selectmen Declare State of Emergency for Old Lyme
OLD LYME -- Old Lyme First Selectman Timothy Griswold called this morning to let us know that, at their meeting yesterday evening, the Old Lyme Board of Selectmen approved the declaration of a State of Emergency for the Town of Old Lyme. The immediate effect of the declaration is in Griswold's words, "to keep the public at bay" [from town hall] meaning that the public will no … [Read more...] about Selectmen Declare State of Emergency for Old Lyme
All Old Lyme Municipal Buildings to be Closed from Wednesday Onwards
OLD LYME -- The Town of Old Lyme issued the following announcement this evening: Due to the threat of the global COVID-19 pandemic, several measures are taking place to protect public safety and limit the spread of the virus within the town. Town Buildings Closing to the Public The Town will be closing all municipal buildings to the public on Wednesday, March 18, until … [Read more...] about All Old Lyme Municipal Buildings to be Closed from Wednesday Onwards
Lymes’ Senior Center Cancels All Groups, Programs from Monday
LYME/OLD LYME -- All groups, programs, and activities at the Lymes' Senior Center are canceled starting Monday, March 16, until further notice. At this time Meals on Wheels and Congregate meals will be served at the Center unless The Estuary (who provides the meals) cancels their services. In addition, the nurse will hold her regular 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Monday to Friday … [Read more...] about Lymes’ Senior Center Cancels All Groups, Programs from Monday
Griswold Releases Statement on Old Lyme’s Response to COVID-19, Action Plan Going Forward
OLD LYME -- Earlier this evening, Old Lyme First Selectman Timothy Griswold released the following statement to the citizens of Old Lyme. It is also posted on the town's website. The Town of Old Lyme is taking an active role in overseeing the local response to COVID-19. To date we have: Participated in regular conference calls with other municipalities and public health … [Read more...] about Griswold Releases Statement on Old Lyme’s Response to COVID-19, Action Plan Going Forward
There’s Not Just One ‘2019 Old Lyme Citizen of the Year’, But All Five Members of OLHS’s ‘Tuesday Morning Work Crew’!
OLD LYME -- The Annual Town Meeting held Monday evening in Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School concluded with the eagerly anticpated announcement of the 2019 Town of Old Lyme Citizen of the Year. In an unexpected twist, First Selectman Tim Griswold opened the speech in which he would reveal the closely-guarded secret of the awardee chosen by the board of selectmen by saying, "This … [Read more...] about There’s Not Just One ‘2019 Old Lyme Citizen of the Year’, But All Five Members of OLHS’s ‘Tuesday Morning Work Crew’!
Senator Murphy’s Vote Was Not Counted in Old Lyme Election
OLD LYME — It was one of the most hotly-contested local elections in the state, but not everyone’s ballot was counted. U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy voted by absentee ballot in the Nov. 5 election, but his vote was not counted because — unbeknownst to the senator — his name had been moved to the inactive voter list. Shortly after his election to the U.S. Senate ... Read the … [Read more...] about Senator Murphy’s Vote Was Not Counted in Old Lyme Election
17 Republicans, Two Democrats Sworn In To Serve Old Lyme; Terms Start Nov. 19 in Most Cases
OLD LYME -- Seventeen of the Republicans elected or re-elected on Nov. 5 were sworn into office Sunday afternoon by Old Lyme Town Clerk Vicki Urbowicz in the Meeting Hall of Old Lyme's Memorial Town Hall. Pictured in the photo above are, from left to right, (front row, sitting), Steve Dix (Zoning Board of Appeals), Tim Griswold (First Selectman), Tammy Tinnerrello (Zoning), … [Read more...] about 17 Republicans, Two Democrats Sworn In To Serve Old Lyme; Terms Start Nov. 19 in Most Cases
Old Lyme Zoning Commission Continues Public Hearing on Controversial Tidal Setback Change
OLD LYME -- Tonight, in an Old Lyme Zoning Commission meeting scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. in Old Lyme Town Hall, the Commission has an agenda item to continue the Public Hearing for a Petition to amend Section 4.3 Tidal Waters Protection of the Old Lyme Zoning Regulations. The Commission itself is the Petitioner. The proposed new text to Section 4.3 Tidal Waters … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Zoning Commission Continues Public Hearing on Controversial Tidal Setback Change
Griswold (R) Won First Selectman & Town Treasurer in Election, But Cannot Serve in Both Roles; Reiter (D) to be Named Treasurer
OLD LYME --Republican Tim Griswold not only won the position of Old Lyme First Selectman in Tuesday's election, but also that of Town Treasurer, for which he was the incumbent. He was already on the election ballot to run as Town Treasurer prior to nominations closing, but when he subsequently petitioned successfully to run as First Selectman, his name was left on the ballot … [Read more...] about Griswold (R) Won First Selectman & Town Treasurer in Election, But Cannot Serve in Both Roles; Reiter (D) to be Named Treasurer
Republicans Sweep All Seats in Old Lyme, Including Board of Education
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
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