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Cease and Desist Upheld Against ‘Chocolate Shell’

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After the hours of testimony in two Old Lyme Zoning Board of Appeals meetings and an Old Lyme Zoning Commission meeting, it took less than 30 minutes for the members of the ZBA to determine that there has been a change of use at The Chocolate Shell and to uphold Zoning Enforcement Officer Ann Brown's Cease and Desist order on the café being operated in the store by owner … [Read more...] about Cease and Desist Upheld Against ‘Chocolate Shell’

Old Lyme ZBA to Make ‘Chocolate Shell’ Decision Tonight

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The appeal by Chocolate Shell owner Barbara Crowley against the Cease and Desist order on her business serving coffee is the only item on the agenda in an Open Voting Session at tonight's Old Lyme Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) Special Meeting starting at 7:30 p.m. in the Meeting Room of the Town Hall. The members of the ZBA will vote at the end of the Open Voting Session … [Read more...] about Old Lyme ZBA to Make ‘Chocolate Shell’ Decision Tonight

Special Town Meeting in Old Lyme Tonight

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A Special Town Meeting was held in Old Lyme this evening to consider the following agenda items: To rescind the existing Chapter 187 of the Old Lyme code Design and Construction Standards adopted on 11/15/02 and to adopt new Design and Construction Standards for Public Improvements as recommended by the Board of Selectmen and the Planning Commission and to adopt pursuant … [Read more...] about Special Town Meeting in Old Lyme Tonight

Restaurant or Not? ‘Chocolate Shell’ Decision Deferred to Tuesday

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After three and a half hours of conflicting testimony and with two more items on the agenda still to discuss, the clock in Old Lyme's Memorial Town Hall already stood at close to 11 p.m. Monday night.  The Old Lyme Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) was supposed to have a Open Voting Session following all three agenda items, but having spent so long on the first agenda item, they … [Read more...] about Restaurant or Not? ‘Chocolate Shell’ Decision Deferred to Tuesday

Old Lyme ZBA Takes on Two Controversial Issues Tonight

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The agenda for this evening's Old Lyme's Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) includes two controversial issues, which are likely to draw substantial numbers to the town hall's auditorium for the 7:30 p.m. meeting. The first item relates to the Cease and Desist order placed by Zoning Enforcement Officer Ann Brown on The Chocolate Shell's café and sign.  Brown charged that, … [Read more...] about Old Lyme ZBA Takes on Two Controversial Issues Tonight

Open Letter from Old Lyme First Selectwoman About Wastewater Management

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An Open Letter to Old Lyme Residents: Over the past several years, there has been a lot of talk about wastewater management for the shoreline area of Old Lyme due to the high density of homes with small lot sizes and onsite septic systems.  The purpose of this letter is to inform you about the studies that have been conducted in an effort to determine the best wastewater … [Read more...] about Open Letter from Old Lyme First Selectwoman About Wastewater Management

Old Lyme Police Host Fun Evening with a Purpose for Youth Advisory Council Members

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Yesterday evening, March 12, the Old Lyme Police Union hosted the Lyme's Youth Service Bureau  - Youth Advisory Council to an evening of bowling at Saybrook Lanes.  The Old Lyme Police Union had applied for and received a Mini-Grant from the Community Action For Substance Free Youth, which enabled the youth group and police officers to enjoy a fun, substance-free activity. … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Police Host Fun Evening with a Purpose for Youth Advisory Council Members

Sunshine News: Old Lyme Invited to Join CT Solar Challenge, Install Panels at Reduced Cost

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A number of towns in Connecticut have recently adopted a new plan to expand the use of solar panels by homeowners. The new plan calls for neighboring towns to form a large group of citizens, who wish to install solar panels on their properties at a group rate. The program is called CT Solar Challenge. Substantial savings are derived by eliminating the normal marketing and … [Read more...] about Sunshine News: Old Lyme Invited to Join CT Solar Challenge, Install Panels at Reduced Cost

Old Lyme Zoning Denies Bestway Beer Sales Application

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The Old Lyme Town Hall Meeting Room was packed Monday evening for the monthly Zoning Commission meeting. Asif Choudhry, owner of the Bestway gas station at the corner of Hartford Ave. and Shore Rd. (Rte. 156), had applied for a permit to sell beer at the convenience store located inside the gas station.  The permit was necessary because Old Lyme bans the sale of all alcohol … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Zoning Denies Bestway Beer Sales Application

Chocolate Shell’s Café on Old Lyme Zoning Commission’s Agenda Tonight

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The Old Lyme Zoning Commission tonight has included an agenda item to consider an "E-mail dated February 7, 2014 from Barbara Crowley of the Chocolate Shell, 18 Lyme Street to discuss certain items concerning Lyme Street business." Crowley, the owner of the Chocolate Shell, was served with a Cease and Desist order on the café section of her business because, in an e-mail … [Read more...] about Chocolate Shell’s Café on Old Lyme Zoning Commission’s Agenda Tonight

Town of Old Lyme Hires Firm to Conduct Revaluation

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The Town of Old Lyme has hired Vision Government Solutions (VGS) to conduct a property revaluation for the entire town.  As of Feb. 1, the company has four full-time data collectors working in various parts of town. This winter has obviously created difficult working conditions and consequently VGS is working in currently accessible areas.  Data collectors from VGS will be … [Read more...] about Town of Old Lyme Hires Firm to Conduct Revaluation

Old Lyme Health Department Offers Radon Test Kits to Residents

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The state Department of Public Health (DPH) urges Connecticut residents to test their homes for radon gas, the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers.  Health officials estimate that radon is responsible for about 21,000 lung cancer deaths each year in the United States. Radon test kits can be obtained from the Town of Old Lyme Health Department at no charge, while … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Health Department Offers Radon Test Kits to Residents