UPDATED 8/2, 07:08am : Tim Griswold has now confirmed to us that he is petitioning to be on the ballot in November. Petitions are available for signature at various locations around town. More to follow later this afternoon. Old Lyme Republican Town Committee Chairman David Kelsey has confirmed to LymeLine.com that it is his understanding that former Old Lyme First … [Read more...] about Tim Griswold Petitioning to Run as First Selectman in November, Signatures Required by Wednesday
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Old Lyme DTC Stands by Endorsement of Reemsnyder for First Selectman; “We Believe it is Important That She Should Continue Her Leadership,” Gianquinto
OLD LYME -- We received the following response this afternoon from the Old Lyme Democratic Town Committee (DTC) Chairman Christine Gianquinto. We had asked yesterday for a comment on how the Old Lyme DTC feels about their endorsed candidate for Old Lyme First Selectman resigning yesterday from her position as chair of the Connecticut Port Authority at the Governor’s request … [Read more...] about Old Lyme DTC Stands by Endorsement of Reemsnyder for First Selectman; “We Believe it is Important That She Should Continue Her Leadership,” Gianquinto
Old Lyme DTC Endorse Reemsnyder for First Selectman Despite Her Forced Resignation Yesterday From CT Port Authority; Full Slate of Candidates Announced
OLD LYME – In a special meeting advertised to endorse a slate of electors for the 2019 Municipal Election, the Old Lyme Democratic Town Committee (DTC) unanimously endorsed a slate of 17 residents for election on Nov. 5. The endorsed slate is as follows: First Selectman – Bonnie A. Reemsnyder Board of Selectman - Mary Jo Nosal Town Treasurer - Michael Reiter … [Read more...] about Old Lyme DTC Endorse Reemsnyder for First Selectman Despite Her Forced Resignation Yesterday From CT Port Authority; Full Slate of Candidates Announced
Mattson, Kiker to Run for Reelection in Lyme; Lyme DTC Announces Full Slate of Candidates for November Election
LYME –- The Lyme Democratic Town Committee (DTC) announced yesterday that a local Democratic caucus last night nominated and approved a slate of Democratic candidates to run in the November 5 municipal elections. Lyme First Selectman Steven Mattson and Selectman John Kiker received the unanimous endorsement of the caucus for reelection. Caucus participant and former State … [Read more...] about Mattson, Kiker to Run for Reelection in Lyme; Lyme DTC Announces Full Slate of Candidates for November Election
A Clarification on the Sewer Payment Issue
We have received numerous inquiries this morning regarding who is responsible for paying what in regard to the sewers. To clarify the situation in advance of tonight's meeting, we followed up with First Selectwoman Bonnie Reemsnyder, who said categorically, "The Town [of Old Lyme] has to borrow the money, but the repayment will be based on revenues from the project ... … [Read more...] about A Clarification on the Sewer Payment Issue
Weekly Recycling Starts in Old Lyme, July 1
Starting today, curbside pick-up of residential recycling (green container) in Old Lyme moves to a weekly schedule. Trash (blue container) collection continues on its already existing weekly schedule. Residents should have containers curbside by 6 a.m. on their assigned day. Containers should be three feet away from any other objects, such as mailboxes, cars, other … [Read more...] about Weekly Recycling Starts in Old Lyme, July 1
Opinion: If You Do One Thing Today, Visit Old Lyme Town Hall to Give Your Thoughts on the Halls Rd. Project
Today the Old Lyme Board of Selectmen (BOS) and the Halls Road Improvement Committee (HRIC) are hosting an Open House at Old Lyme's Memorial Town Hall from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. They really do want to hear from the residents of Old Lyme what their current thinking and opinions are regarding the future of Halls Rd. Or maybe you just want to ask questions about how we have reached … [Read more...] about Opinion: If You Do One Thing Today, Visit Old Lyme Town Hall to Give Your Thoughts on the Halls Rd. Project
Bob Doyen Named Old Lyme’s 2018 ‘Citizen of the Year’
After several previous tries, the Old Lyme Board of Selectmen was finally able to name their choice for the 2018 Citizen of the Year at Monday evening's Annual Town Meeting. First Selectwoman Bonnie Reemsnyder made the announcement by reading from a proclamation drawn up in honor of Robert 'Bob' Doyen that began with this question, "What does our 2018 Citizen of the Year have … [Read more...] about Bob Doyen Named Old Lyme’s 2018 ‘Citizen of the Year’
All Proposals Pass at Old Lyme’s Annual Budget Meeting
Around 50 people turned out for last night's Old Lyme Annual Budget Meeting and subsequently approved all the items on the agenda that went to a vote. These included the adoption of the Town Budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020, and the setting of the mill rate at 22.41. A proposal to purchase, using open space acquisition funds, lands owned by Jean A. … [Read more...] about All Proposals Pass at Old Lyme’s Annual Budget Meeting
State Police Host Open House on Becoming a State Trooper in Sound View This Morning
The State Police will host an Open House for anyone interested in applying to the next testing phase to become a Connecticut State Trooper on Friday, May 3, at the Shoreline Community Center in Old Lyme from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. All questions regarding the State Police Academy and general life as a State Trooper will be answered by Old Lyme Resident State Trooper Greg … [Read more...] about State Police Host Open House on Becoming a State Trooper in Sound View This Morning
Legal Notice from the Town of Old Lyme
At a Special Town Meeting of the Town of Old Lyme on April 16, 2019, amendments to Chapter 139 of the Old Lyme Code of Ordinances (Solid Waste Ordinance) were adopted, which shall become effective fifteen (15) days after the date of publication. The amended Solid Waste Ordinance is available at this link or on the Town website under Trash & Recycling at www.oldlyme-ct.gov … [Read more...] about Legal Notice from the Town of Old Lyme
Old Lyme Plans to Purchase 300 Acres of McCulloch Farm for Open Space, Two Smaller Parcels Earmarked for Affordable Housing; Total Cost $600K
The Town of Old Lyme Open Space Commission has announced an agreement to purchase approximately 300 acres of the McCulloch Farm for open space, and two smaller areas of three acres each within the 300 acres, subject to approval, for $600,000. Immediately following the unanimous approval of authorization to sign at a special meeting of the Old Lyme Board of Selectmen on April … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Plans to Purchase 300 Acres of McCulloch Farm for Open Space, Two Smaller Parcels Earmarked for Affordable Housing; Total Cost $600K
Old Lyme Board of Selectmen to Announce 2018 Citizen of the Year Tonight at Special Town Meeting
The Old Lyme Board of Selectmen will hold a Special Town Meeting Tuesday, April 16, to announce the 2018 Citizen of the Year. The announcement, which is normally made at the end of January, had to be postponed from the previously scheduled date this year. The meeting will take place at 7:30 p.m. in the Meeting Hall of Old Lyme's Memorial Town Hall at 52 Lyme St. Also on … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Board of Selectmen to Announce 2018 Citizen of the Year Tonight at Special Town Meeting
Old Lyme BOF to Hold Public Hearing on Next Year’s Town Budget Tonight
The Old Lyme Board of Finance will conduct a Public Hearing on the Proposed Town Budget for Financial Year 2019/2020 this evening at 7:30 p.m. in the Meeting Hall of Memorial Town Hall. The proposed budget can be viewed at this link. It includes a request from Region 18 (Lyme-Old Lyme Schools) for $27,556,679 although this amount has not yet been approved by the voters of … [Read more...] about Old Lyme BOF to Hold Public Hearing on Next Year’s Town Budget Tonight
Lyme Public Hall, Town of Lyme Celebrate Earth Day with Town-wide Clean Up Through April 22
The Lyme Public Hall Association and the Town of Lyme are currently sponsoring a town-wide roadside clean-up through April 22 in celebration of Earth Day. Plastic trash bags are available free to the public at the Hadlyme Country Store at the corner of Ferry Rd. and Rte. 82. Bags can also be obtained at the Reynolds Store at 254 Hamburg Road (Route 156) in Lyme, the Lyme … [Read more...] about Lyme Public Hall, Town of Lyme Celebrate Earth Day with Town-wide Clean Up Through April 22