Information session on amendments under consideration for Solid Waste Ordinance will immediately follow hearing The Old Lyme Board of Selectmen has scheduled a public hearing to be held Tuesday, April 9, at 6 p.m., in the Meeting Hall of Old Lyme's Memorial Town Hall at 52 Lyme St., to receive questions and comments from the public on a proposal for the Town to add 200 s.f. of … [Read more...] about Old Lyme BOS to Hold Public Hearing on Transfer of Town-Owned Land for Antenna Placement on Boughton Rd. Cell Tower
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Old Lyme BOS Schedules Special Meeting to Announce Citizen of the Year; Region 18 BOE Sets Date for Budget Referendum
UPDATED: The date of the referendum was incorrect in our original article. We apologize for the error. At their meeting on April 1, the Old Lyme Board of Selectmen settled on Tuesday, April 16, to hold a Special Town Meeting to announce the 2018 Citizen of the Year. The announcement, which is normally made at the end of January, had to be postponed this year. Also on … [Read more...] about Old Lyme BOS Schedules Special Meeting to Announce Citizen of the Year; Region 18 BOE Sets Date for Budget Referendum
Starting July 1, Trash AND Recycling to be Picked Up Weekly in Old Lyme
Old Lyme First Selectwoman Bonnie Reemsnyder announced today that a contract has been signed with CWPM Waste Removal and Recycling Services to provide collection services for trash and recycling in the Town beginning July 1, 2019. In a press release, she offers special thanks to Old Lyme Selectman Chris Kerr, Old Lyme Board of Finance Member David Kelsey and current … [Read more...] about Starting July 1, Trash AND Recycling to be Picked Up Weekly in Old Lyme
Sen. Needleman Meets With Lyme Selectmen, Issues Statement on School Regionalization
State Senator Norman Needleman (D-33rd), whose district includes Lyme, issued the following statement Monday on school regionalization proposals. "On Monday afternoon, Sen. Needleman met with the Lyme Board of Selectmen and had an extended conversation with them about his work so far in the legislature, the policies he will and won’t support this legislative session, and how … [Read more...] about Sen. Needleman Meets With Lyme Selectmen, Issues Statement on School Regionalization
Work by Lymes’ Senior Center Artists on Display at Old Lyme Town Hall Through April
The Shoreline Artists’ Workshop and the Lymes' Senior Center’s art classes, under the instruction of Sharon Schmiedel, will combine their artistic talents to present an exhibition at the Old Lyme Memorial Town Hall during the months of March and April. Exquisite pieces of work will reflect a variety of visual media and styles. All pieces will be for sale, with a portion of … [Read more...] about Work by Lymes’ Senior Center Artists on Display at Old Lyme Town Hall Through April
Halls Rd. Improvement Committee Offers ‘Frequently Asked Questions’
We received the following Frequently Asked Questions from BJ Bernblum, the Halls Rd. Improvements Committee Chairman. He asked that we publish them since, in his words, "At the Old Lyme public meeting held on Dec. 6, 2018, and in emailed comments received by the Halls Road Improvements Committee afterwards, a number of questions were raised that need to be answered." … [Read more...] about Halls Rd. Improvement Committee Offers ‘Frequently Asked Questions’
Old Lyme Annual Meeting to be Held Tonight; Announcement of 2018 Citizen of the Year Now Postponed
9:18am, 1/28 UPDATE: We have just been informed that the announcement of the 2018 Citizen of the Year has now been postponed due to a "schedule conflict." Old Lyme's Annual Town Business Meeting will be held on Monday, Jan. 28, at 7:30 p.m. in the Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School Auditorium, 53 Lyme St. The agenda is as follows: To accept the Annual Town Report for the … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Annual Meeting to be Held Tonight; Announcement of 2018 Citizen of the Year Now Postponed
Holiday Schedules for Town Hall, Trash, Recycling in Lyme and Old Lyme
Lyme Town Hall and Lyme Transfer Station will be closed Monday, Dec. 24, and Tuesday, Dec. 25, in observance of the Christmas holiday; and again on Monday, Dec. 31, and Tuesday, Jan. 1, in observance of the New Year’s holiday. Old Lyme Town Hall will close at 2 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 24, and also be closed on Christmas Day (Dec. 25) and New Year's Day (Jan. 1, 2019.)Old … [Read more...] about Holiday Schedules for Town Hall, Trash, Recycling in Lyme and Old Lyme
Update on Halls Rd. Improvement Project
We felt an update on the Halls Road Improvements project would be timely since several related things have occurred since our last post on the subject. Firstly, we have received quite a number of thoughtful and constructive comments from readers on the topic, some of which we have already published and others that were sent to directly to us and anonymity requested. We … [Read more...] about Update on Halls Rd. Improvement Project
Residents Hear Initial Ideas on Halls Rd. Improvement from Yale Urban Design Team, Reactions Mixed: What do YOU Think?
"Members of the Halls Road Improvements Committee and the Yale Urban Design Workshop met with the public Thursday evening to discuss the creation of a master development plan envisioning future improvements to Halls Road, the town’s main commercial district. The committee, after holding a similar public discussion earlier this year, has been working ..." These are the opening … [Read more...] about Residents Hear Initial Ideas on Halls Rd. Improvement from Yale Urban Design Team, Reactions Mixed: What do YOU Think?
Public Meeting to Discuss Halls Rd. Improvements Master Plan to be Held This Evening
The Old Lyme Board of Selectmen (BOS) and the Halls Road Improvements Committee (HRIC) will host another Community Meeting titled, 'Halls Road Improvements: Introduction of Design Concepts and Community Workshop' on Thursday, Dec. 6, at 7 p.m. in the Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School cafeteria. 12/3 UPDATE: A regular HRIC meeting scheduled for that night has been … [Read more...] about Public Meeting to Discuss Halls Rd. Improvements Master Plan to be Held This Evening
Old Lyme Registrars Hold Final Voter Special Registration Session, Today
Mid-term elections are just around the corner on Tuesday, Nov. 6. In order to maximize participation, the Old Lyme Registrars of Voters will hold their final special voter registration sessions at their office on the mezzanine level of Old Lyme's Memorial Town Hall on Monday, Nov. 5, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. People can also register to vote Monday through Friday in the Town … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Registrars Hold Final Voter Special Registration Session, Today
Lymes’ Senior Center Artists to Display Their Art in Old Lyme Town Hall; Opening Reception, Nov. 9
Art groups from the Lymes’ Senior Center will hold their third annual holiday exhibit of their work for sale in Old Lyme Memorial Town Hall during November and December. The participating artists have been taking art classes with Sharon Schmiedel. Paintings, drawings, and mixed media pieces will be on display. Additionally, two members of the Center’s community, Janet Cody … [Read more...] about Lymes’ Senior Center Artists to Display Their Art in Old Lyme Town Hall; Opening Reception, Nov. 9
Old Lyme Zoning Approves Controversial HOPE Housing Project on Neck Rd. by 3-2 Vote
By a vote of 3–2, the Old Lyme Zoning Commission Tuesday night approved the Neck Road affordable housing project known as River Oak Commons I and II. Zoning Commission Chairman Jane Cable and commission members Gil Soucie and Alan Todd voted in favor of the proposal while commission members Jane Marsh and Paul Orzel voted against. Citing previous affordable-housing … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Zoning Approves Controversial HOPE Housing Project on Neck Rd. by 3-2 Vote
Old Lyme Zoning Meets Tonight, May Render Decision on HOPE Projects
The Old Lyme Zoning Commission meets this evening at 7:30 p.m. in Old Lyme's Memorial Town Hall. Discussion of the controversial Affordable Housing Applications for 18-1 and 18-2 Neck Road (formerly 16 Neck Road) for 23 and 14 dwelling units respectively and to be known respectively as River Oak Commons I and II is on the agenda for the regular meeting. It is unclear at … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Zoning Meets Tonight, May Render Decision on HOPE Projects