Tropical Storm Andrea, the first tropical storm of the 2013 season, has formed in the Gulf of Mexico. As the storm is anticipated to track along the eastern coastline, heavy rain is expected in this area late this evening and into Saturday morning. It is anticipated that winds will gust close to 35 mph Friday night and into Saturday. The strongest winds are anticipated to … [Read more...] about Heavy Rain, High Winds Anticipated Locally From Tropical Storm Andrea
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Another Day to Remember in Old Lyme
Despite the dismal, chilly days preceding it, yesterday turned out to be a picture-perfect day for a traditional, New England small-town Memorial Day Parade and Old Lyme stepped up to the plate yet again with another great display of community and patriotism. Bands played, drummers drummed, and bagpipes were blown ... ... while vehicles of all shapes, sizes and … [Read more...] about Another Day to Remember in Old Lyme
Old Lyme Earns Award from Insurer for Risk Management Initiatives
The Connecticut Interlocal Risk Management Agency (CIRMA) awarded the Town of Old Lyme a Risk Management Achievement Award for 2013 for their efforts to make risk management a priority. CIRMA cited First Selectwoman Bonnie A. Reemsnyder’s renewed commitment to risk management. As a newly elected leader, Reemsnyder increased involvement with employees and developed a formal … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Earns Award from Insurer for Risk Management Initiatives
Lyme Town Hall Building Committee Hosts Public Meeting Tonight After Annual Town Meeting
The Lyme Town Hall Building Committee will be holding a public meeting on Monday, May 20. The meeting will begin immediately following the annual town meeting, which is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at the Lyme Consolidated School. Committee chair, Dan Hagan will summarize progress to date and how the construction will affect day-to-day life in Lyme. There will be time for … [Read more...] about Lyme Town Hall Building Committee Hosts Public Meeting Tonight After Annual Town Meeting
Fatal Accident on Gungy Rd. in Lyme Sunday Evening
Updated 11:39 p.m. State Police have confirmed that Ryan Videll, 31, of Bozrah, who was riding a 2003 Harley Davidson wide glide motorcycle was killed Sunday evening when he crossed onto the wrong side of Gungy Rd. in Lyme and into a 2011 Cadillac Escalade driven by Kara Lech, 41, of Lyme. The accident happened between 6:30 and 7 p.m. Videll was pronounced dead at the … [Read more...] about Fatal Accident on Gungy Rd. in Lyme Sunday Evening
Beware of Fraudulent Websites Soliciting Boston Marathon Donations
An Important Message from the Chester Resident State Trooper: Subsequent to the Boston Marathon bombing, more than 100 websites were created to make people believe the site could have a legitimate charitable purpose to help those affected by the bombing. It is believed many of the sites will instead, be used to solicit money fraudulently. Those wishing to help should … [Read more...] about Beware of Fraudulent Websites Soliciting Boston Marathon Donations
‘Spirit of the Doughboy’ is ‘Back Where it Belongs’ at Old Lyme’s Memorial Town Hall
A small group of local dignitaries, residents and Old Lyme Town Hall employees along with the professionals involved in the restoration of The Spirit of the Doughboy -- a large pastel drawing by Albert Herter -- gathered yesterday evening in the town hall lobby to celebrate the return of the restored drawing. The iconic drawing has been hanging over the main stairway in the … [Read more...] about ‘Spirit of the Doughboy’ is ‘Back Where it Belongs’ at Old Lyme’s Memorial Town Hall
Deep River Man Identifed and Charges in April 8 Police Chase and Shooting
AREAWIDE— State police have announced the arrest of the second suspect in the April 8 chase and shootout on Route 153 in Westbrook, Sebastian P. Award, 24, of 257 West Elm St. in Deep River. Another suspect, 24-year-old Jonathan Alvarado of Deep River was shot to death in an exchange of gunfire with police that left Detective Scott Wisner with a shoulder wound. Award and … [Read more...] about Deep River Man Identifed and Charges in April 8 Police Chase and Shooting
Old Lyme Voters Resoundingly Approve Wastewater Feasibility Study; Sound View Parking Changes Also Pass, But Less Convincingly
Updated 04/12. More than 100 residents attended the Special Town Meeting in Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School Tuesday evening to learn about two separate matters, both of which affected the beach area of town. The first was the Old Lyme Board of Selectmen's proposals for a feasibility study to consider all the options for wastewater management in a coastal section of … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Voters Resoundingly Approve Wastewater Feasibility Study; Sound View Parking Changes Also Pass, But Less Convincingly
Local Men, Former Essex Resident State Trooper Involved in Monday’s Crash, Shootout
A Deep River man and a former Essex resident state trooper have been identified as participants in Monday’s police chase, crash, and shooting on Route 153 in Westbrook. The crash and shootout, which occurred Monday around 3:15 p.m., followed an armed robbery of a resident at the Day Inn Motel on Rte. 1 in Old Saybrook. State police have identified the suspect who was shot … [Read more...] about Local Men, Former Essex Resident State Trooper Involved in Monday’s Crash, Shootout
Old Lyme’s Wastewater Management Issues Draw Large Crowd
Close to 60 people turned out in Monday night’s rain to attend a meeting in Old Lyme’s Memorial Town Hall about, coincidentally, water -- not the stuff we drink, however (though that’s involved), but rather wastewater. The problem that the Town of Old Lyme is facing up to is that, although it has adopted a sewer-avoidance policy for more than 30 years, it is becoming … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Wastewater Management Issues Draw Large Crowd
Old Lyme’s First Selectwoman is ‘Conversations’ Guest in Two-Part Special, April and May
The March and April 2013 guest on Conversations, a public access program, is Bonnie Reemsnyder, First Selectwoman in the Town of Old Lyme. Part 1 of the Conversation with Bonnie Reemsnyder aired in late March and will air again on Comcast’s Public Access Channel 14 at 7 p.m. on April 22. Part 2 will air on April 8 and April 29. The First Selectwoman presents a “state of the … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s First Selectwoman is ‘Conversations’ Guest in Two-Part Special, April and May
Old Lyme Zoning Commission to Discuss Plans for Dunkin Donuts on Halls Rd.
The Old Lyme Zoning Commission meets at 7:30 p.m. this evening in Memorial Town Hall. One item on the agenda is likely to draw a larger than usual audience and that is the application to convert the existing convenience store at the gas station on Halls Rd. into a Dunkin' Donuts occupying the current space and extending into the, "... space currently occupied by the … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Zoning Commission to Discuss Plans for Dunkin Donuts on Halls Rd.
Winter Storm Saturn Promises High Winds, Possibly Snow: Old Lyme EOC Activated
We are currently at the start of yet another storm event. While forecast models differ in the type and accumulation of precipitation to expect, it seems certain that Winter Storm Saturn will be a windy one. Loose items in your yard may become airborne and cause damage during this event. Readers are urged to secure loose yard items including garbage cans in their yards and … [Read more...] about Winter Storm Saturn Promises High Winds, Possibly Snow: Old Lyme EOC Activated
A New Newsletter From Old Lyme’s First Selectwoman
We are delighted to publish Old Lyme First Selectwoman Bonnie Reemsnyder's latest newsletter today, which begins with the words, "February may be the shortest month, but it was certainly a busy one." She goes on to mention the Rogers Lake dam repairs, the study on the Community Septic System for densely populated areas, the grant approval for Sound View improvements and, of … [Read more...] about A New Newsletter From Old Lyme’s First Selectwoman