To the Editor: We are reaching out to you in the hopes of gaining support in convincing our town boards and commissions to enforce and amend the regulations regarding the complete disregard of any environmental protections at the gravel pit along the Three-Mile River located at 308-1 Mile Creak Road, Old Lyme. … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Major Environmental Concerns Raised About Old Lyme Gravel Pit
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Munival of Fairfield Set to Start Old Lyme’s State-Mandated Property Revaluation
OLD LYME—The Town of Old Lyme is about to commence the state-mandated revaluation project of 2024 with the assistance of Municipal Valuations Services, LLC (Munival) of Fairfield, Conn. (the revaluation company hired to assist the Town with the revaluation). This revaluation process will take place from February 2024 through Oct. 31, 2024. As part of this process, … [Read more...] about Munival of Fairfield Set to Start Old Lyme’s State-Mandated Property Revaluation
Lymes’ Senior Center Bids Come in $1.2 Million Over Budget, Building Committee “Determined to Reduce” that Number
Cost Reductions to be Made Without "Degrading Integrity or Design of Building" (Baker—Lymes' Senior Center Renovation and Expansion Project Building Committee Chair) OLD LYME -- When the trade bids for the Lymes' Senior Center Renovation and Expansion Project were opened last Tuesday in Old Lyme Town Hall, the numbers were not encouraging—though not entirely … [Read more...] about Lymes’ Senior Center Bids Come in $1.2 Million Over Budget, Building Committee “Determined to Reduce” that Number
Jim Ward, Founder of Lyme-Old Lyme’s Food Share Garden, is Old Lyme’s 2023 Citizen of the Year!
OLD LYME — UPDATED 11:30 a.m. with Ward's response to receiving the award and more photos: James 'Jim' Ward, founder and president of the Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden (LOLFSG), was named Old Lyme's 2023 Citizen of the Year at Monday night's Annual Town Meeting held in the Meeting Hall of Old Lyme's Memorial Town Hall. Despite the cold, many friends and supporters … [Read more...] about Jim Ward, Founder of Lyme-Old Lyme’s Food Share Garden, is Old Lyme’s 2023 Citizen of the Year!
Op-Ed: The Democratic Promise of Small Towns vs. the ‘Escalating Erosion of Democracy in Lyme’
Two years ago, my son—a student at Lyme-Old Lyme Schools—attended a regional wrestling tournament, where he witnessed a remarkable act of ethical behavior. One of the matches featured two giants from rival high schools. Not long into their spirited contest, those colossal opponents collided in an unplanned way. They sent each other to the ground in pain. The breathless silence … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: The Democratic Promise of Small Towns vs. the ‘Escalating Erosion of Democracy in Lyme’
Old Lyme Police Urge Residents to Lock Cars, Remove Valuables
OLD LYME -- In the wake of what the Old Lyme Police Department (OLPD) describes as, "Multiple vehicles [recently] stolen from Old Lyme and surrounding towns during the overnight hours," the OLPD has broadcast an urgent message via the Town of Old Lyme Citizens Alert Notification System to all Old Lyme residents. The OLPD is urging residents not only to lock their vehicles, … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Police Urge Residents to Lock Cars, Remove Valuables
Gov. Lamont Names Lynch New Harbor Master for Old Lyme
Plaut Previously Held Position More Than Eight Years OLD LYME– On Nov. 29, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont appointed Matthew B. Lynch as the Harbor Master for the harbors and navigable waterways of the Town of Old Lyme. Lynch succeeds Harry Plaut, who served as Old Lyme’s Harbor Master for more than eight years. A native of Waterford, Conn., Lynch is a seasoned … [Read more...] about Gov. Lamont Names Lynch New Harbor Master for Old Lyme
After More Than 44 years in Old Lyme Town Hall, Judy Tooker Retires from Tax Collector Position She Held for 30 Years
OLD LYME -- Old Lyme Tax Collector Judy Tooker retired this month after serving in that position for more than 30 years. Prior to that, she was Old Lyme's Registrar of Voters for around 14 years. Tooker was presented with gifts and a citation honoring her lengthy career. Tooker wrote in a Letter to the Editor to LymeLine in early November, "For 30 years I have proudly … [Read more...] about After More Than 44 years in Old Lyme Town Hall, Judy Tooker Retires from Tax Collector Position She Held for 30 Years
Lt. Gov. Bysiewicz Participates in Swearing-In Ceremony for Newly-Elected Old Lyme Officials
OLD LYME -- More than 70 people showed up Sunday (Nov. 19) to witness the swearing-in of Old Lyme’s newly-elected officials in the Old Lyme Memorial Town Hall Meeting Room. It was a warm, sunny afternoon and the meeting room was appropriately decorated for the event. Old Lyme Town Clerk Vicki Urbowicz normally reads the Oath to all the candidates-elect, but on this … [Read more...] about Lt. Gov. Bysiewicz Participates in Swearing-In Ceremony for Newly-Elected Old Lyme Officials
No Change to Any Elected Position in Old Lyme After Recount, Lowry (D) Wins BOE Seat by One Vote
OLD LYME -- A recount of votes cast in Tuesday's election was held Monday in the Meeting Room at Old Lyme Town Hall for the four offices shown below. The recount was held for these offices because, in each case, the vote totals announced on Election Day were less than 20 votes apart. After the ballots had been run through the tabulator again, it was announced that the … [Read more...] about No Change to Any Elected Position in Old Lyme After Recount, Lowry (D) Wins BOE Seat by One Vote
Election Night Memories in Old Lyme: A Photo Essay
OLD LYME -- It was an intense night of names and numbers as votes from the day's election were tallied, checked, balanced, re-checked and then reviewed one last time. There were smiles and tears, and claps and cheers. Breath was held and then expelled. Hugs and high-fives were happening, and finally the dust settled as the results became a reality -- until four recounts were … [Read more...] about Election Night Memories in Old Lyme: A Photo Essay
Open House Voters Choose Glulam Option for Bridge Over Lieutenant River, Halls Rd. Improvement Committee Presents Survey Results
OLD LYME -- On Sept. 30 and Oct. 5, the Halls Rd. Improvement Committee hosted Open Houses to present two options for the Lieutenant River Trails and Bridge. Ninety-two people viewed the presentation and 64 voted with some voting for some elements but not others. The overall results of the voting were as follows: Two important questions cropped up frequently. The first … [Read more...] about Open House Voters Choose Glulam Option for Bridge Over Lieutenant River, Halls Rd. Improvement Committee Presents Survey Results
Democrats Take Control of Old Lyme BOS, Shoemaker to Become First Selectwoman; Lampos (D), Read (R) Join Board as Selectmen
OLD LYME -- On Tuesday, incumbent Old Lyme (OL) Selectwoman Martha Shoemaker (D) and fellow Democrat Jim Lampos were elected to the OL Board of Selectmen taking back control of the board after four years of Republican leadership. The third member of the BOS will be Jude Read , who garnered more votes than her campaign partner John Mesham. Absentee ballots were significant in … [Read more...] about Democrats Take Control of Old Lyme BOS, Shoemaker to Become First Selectwoman; Lampos (D), Read (R) Join Board as Selectmen
Letter to the Editor: Retiring After 30 Years, Old Lyme Tax Collector Thanks Residents for Support; Endorses Thompson as Her Successor
To the Editor: For thirty years I have proudly served as your Tax Collector, and I thank you for your continued support over the years in re-electing me for this position. This month, I will be retiring as Tax Collector for the Town of Old Lyme. I would like to take this opportunity to show my support for Suzanne Thompson to be your new Tax Collector. Suzanne … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Retiring After 30 Years, Old Lyme Tax Collector Thanks Residents for Support; Endorses Thompson as Her Successor
Letter to the Editor: Conclusions Being Reached on Halls Rd. Project Without Understanding Facts
To the Editor: It is very frustrating to see people reaching conclusions about Halls Road without obtaining the facts. The town is not hiring a developer!. Property owners can choose to keep their buildings right where they are and not move them.The overlay is an option that they take advantage of or not. If they do choose it, they pick a contractor not the town. The … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Conclusions Being Reached on Halls Rd. Project Without Understanding Facts