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Lyme Dedicates New Buldings, Passes Town Budget

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The sun broke through the clouds Tuesday evening as the residents of Lyme gathered in front of the Lyme Public Library to dedicate the new library building and the renovated town hall.  First Selectman, Ralph Eno thanked the donors, the building committee, and all those who supported the project. Dan Hagan, Building Committee chair, echoed his message and specifically … [Read more...] about Lyme Dedicates New Buldings, Passes Town Budget

Use of $600K From Surplus Account Keeps Old Lyme’s Mill Rate Increase to Less Than 5 Percent

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Last Monday evening, April 20, some 15 residents turned out to hear the Old Lyme Board of Finance present their proposed town budget for the 2015-16 financial year.  Board of Finance Chairman Andrew Russell opened by explaining that the budget process had begun back in December and continued through to the present with meetings between members of the board and department heads, … [Read more...] about Use of $600K From Surplus Account Keeps Old Lyme’s Mill Rate Increase to Less Than 5 Percent

Tree Trimming in Old Lyme This Week

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Eversource, formally CL&P, has contracted with Lucas Tree to perform tree trimming within several sections of Old Lyme this spring.  According to Eversource, the tree trimming is vital to reducing the number of tree-related power outages, and will improve electrical service reliability. Trimming is scheduled to take place the week of April 27 on the following streets in … [Read more...] about Tree Trimming in Old Lyme This Week

Lynn Fairfield-Sonn Named Old Lyme’s 2014 Citizen of the Year

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Despite bitterly cold temperatures last night, more than 75 people packed into Old Lyme's Meeting Room at the Town Hall to hear who would be named the 2014 Citizen of the Year. The Board of Selectmen always keeps the name of the recipient a closely-guarded secret until the announcement is made, but this year that practice was made especially challenging with the cancellation of … [Read more...] about Lynn Fairfield-Sonn Named Old Lyme’s 2014 Citizen of the Year

Old Lyme Board of Selectmen Approves Appointments to Boards, Commissions

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At Monday evening's Old Lyme Board of Selectmen's meeting, First Selectwoman Bonnie Reemsnyder introduced the agenda item on Appointments by saying that, although the board was about to confirm many appointments to town boards and commissions, "Lots of vacancies," remain.  She noted, "Small towns like Old Lyme depend on volunteerism," and then commended all those who have … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Board of Selectmen Approves Appointments to Boards, Commissions

Five Towns, Including Old Lyme, Proclaim Feb. 15, 2015, as ‘Loving Parting’ Day

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Mark Lander, Co-Chairman of the Old Lyme Historical Society (OLHS), came to Monday night's Old Lyme Board of Selectmen's meeting seeking First Selectwoman Bonnie Reemsnyder's signature on a proclamation announcing Feb. 13, 2015 as 'Loving Parting Day.'  Reemsnyder duly signed the proclamation following on from Lyme First Selectman Ralph Eno, who had signed earlier in the … [Read more...] about Five Towns, Including Old Lyme, Proclaim Feb. 15, 2015, as ‘Loving Parting’ Day

Reemsnyder Clarifies Two Old Lyme Beach Associations, Not Town, to Receive $300K From State for Storm Sandy Restoration Project

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01/07/15 Update:  At last night's Old Lyme Board of Selectmen's meeting, First Selectwoman Bonnie Reemsnyder clarified that the $300,000 grant announced by the state as apparently payable to the Town of Old Lyme is, in fact, funds payable to two private beach associations, Old Lyme Shores and Old Lyme Colony Beach.  Reemsnyder reported at the meeting that the associations had, … [Read more...] about Reemsnyder Clarifies Two Old Lyme Beach Associations, Not Town, to Receive $300K From State for Storm Sandy Restoration Project

Old Lyme Hosts Solar Program Kick-off Workshop Tonight, All Welcome

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The Town of Old Lyme has been selected to participate in a cutting-edge solar program that makes going solar easy and affordable.   'Solarize Old Lyme' is part of the ground breaking residential solar program administered by the Connecticut Green Bank (formerly known as the Clean Energy Finance and Investment Authority) through a partnership with SmartPower. In addition to a … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Hosts Solar Program Kick-off Workshop Tonight, All Welcome

Town of Old Lyme Seeks Volunteers to Serve on Boards, Commissions

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A number of vacancies for volunteers exist on the Town of Old Lyme's Boards and Commissions. If you are interested in serving, complete a Request for Appointment form and return it to the Selectman's Office ([email protected]) by the end of this month. The Town’s Boards and Commissions are established and regulated by State Statute and/or Town Ordinance.  In … [Read more...] about Town of Old Lyme Seeks Volunteers to Serve on Boards, Commissions

Changes Required to Boathouse Plans, Old Lyme Selectmen Discuss How to Move Forward

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At Monday night’s Old Lyme Board of Selectmen’s meeting, First Selectwoman Bonnie Reemsnyder introduced the agenda item of an update on the Hains Park Boathouse project by describing it as a “pretty big week.”  It transpired that the plans for the new boathouse went out to bid at the start of the week, but by the end of the week had been withdrawn. Selectman Arthur “Skip” … [Read more...] about Changes Required to Boathouse Plans, Old Lyme Selectmen Discuss How to Move Forward

Op-Ed: The Road to Disaster is Paved with Good Intentions — Thoughts on The Boathouse Issue

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In 2013 the Old Lyme community was excited to learn that it had been granted a $478,000 Connecticut Small Town Economic Assistance Program (CT STEAP) grant to expand the Boathouse and improve Hains Park.  This grant was made possible by hard-working individuals involved with the District 18 rowing teams and the local Old Lyme Rowing Club (OLRA), which includes rowers from … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: The Road to Disaster is Paved with Good Intentions — Thoughts on The Boathouse Issue

Questions Brew About Hains Park Boathouse Design

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At a Special Town Meeting on Oct. 6, Old Lyme residents approved by a scant 27 votes the expenditure of an additional $405,000 from the town’s surplus account to be used to supplement the $478,000 Small Town's Economic Assistance Program (STEAP) grant awarded in 2013 to fund the construction of a new boathouse and other improvements at Hains Park.  The current cost estimate of … [Read more...] about Questions Brew About Hains Park Boathouse Design