Town of Old Lyme crews continue to remove Winter Storm Nemo downed trees and brush from Town roads and public property. Although the Town is unable to conduct a curbside pick up of brush from private property, Old Lyme residents can bring their storm-related brush to the Transfer Station at no charge. Free windshield stickers for Old Lyme residents are available through … [Read more...] about OL Residents Offered Free Deposit of Nemo-Related Debris at Transfer Station
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Sound View Improvement Plan Approved for Grant Funding
The Town of Old Lyme has been awarded a grant through the federal Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) under the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (known as MAP 21). The funds, administered through the State of Connecticut Department of Transportation, are expected to cover 80 percent of the cost of improvements to Sound View Beach and the shoreline … [Read more...] about Sound View Improvement Plan Approved for Grant Funding
Citizen of the Year is Bob Pierson, the Most Dependable Man in Town
The climax of Monday evening's Old Lyme Annual Town Meeting was the announcement of the Citizen of the Year for 2012 - an honor chosen in secret by the board of selectmen and unknown to the recipient until its unveiling at the meeting. The recipient is always 'tricked' in some way by family members into attending the meeting and this year's recipient was no exception. Bob … [Read more...] about Citizen of the Year is Bob Pierson, the Most Dependable Man in Town
Flat Rock Hill Bridge Renovation over I-95 in Old Lyme to Cause Lane Closures
The Connecticut Department of Transportation has announced that a bridge rehabilitation project began yesterday on Flat Rock Hill Road in Old Lyme. The project consists of the replacement of the bridge carrying Flat Rock Hill Road over Interstate 95 and includes replacement of the bridge deck and parapets, modifications to substructure and drainage improvements at the … [Read more...] about Flat Rock Hill Bridge Renovation over I-95 in Old Lyme to Cause Lane Closures
Lyme Receives $500,000 STEAP Grant
On Monday, Gov. Malloy’s office announced that Lyme has been awarded a $500,000 Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP) grant for its Town Campus Center building project. The $4.7 million project will build a new library and expand and renovate the Lyme Town Hall. Both buildings have reached the end of their useful lives, and the changes will meet Lyme’s needs today … [Read more...] about Lyme Receives $500,000 STEAP Grant
Our Top 10 Most Read Stories of 2012
Superstorm Sandy dominated our Most Read stories of 2012 with three of the top 10 stories featuring news about the major storm that hit Old Lyme in late October, highlighting again that LymeLine is the go-to source for breaking local news. Other Top 10 Most Read stories include two library-related stories, one about Old Lyme's Bookwom Ball and a column about the future of … [Read more...] about Our Top 10 Most Read Stories of 2012
Old Lyme Pays Respects to Newtown Victims
Bearing the heartfelt sympathies of the Town of Old Lyme in response to the Dec. 14 shooting tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School, a team of citizens led by Selectwoman Mary Jo Nosal headed out for Newtown, Conn., last Friday to deliver ornaments to the town hall there. Former Old Lyme Selectman Mervin Roberts (second from right in photo above) represented the … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Pays Respects to Newtown Victims
Enhanced Incentives for Storm Sandy Damage Expire Dec. 31
As businesses and residents in the community recover from Storm Sandy, local officials are reminding CL&P and Yankee Gas customers about the enhanced incentives for energy efficient equipment announced by Governor Malloy on Nov. 13. Until Dec. 31, 2012, members of the community have access to rebates for energy efficient equipment that have been increased by up to 50%. … [Read more...] about Enhanced Incentives for Storm Sandy Damage Expire Dec. 31
Dunn, Neaton Resign in Protest at Town Woods Pesticide Ban
Town Woods Operating Committee Chairs Claim Ban is Destroying Fields, Increasing Costs Robert Dunn and Phil Neaton, respectively Chair and Vice Chair of the Town Woods Operating Committee, resigned publicly yesterday evening (Feb. 21) at the Old Lyme Board of Selectmen's regular meeting after presenting evidence that the pesticide ban at Town Woods Park is resulting in … [Read more...] about Dunn, Neaton Resign in Protest at Town Woods Pesticide Ban
OL Police Union Warns Against Fraudulent Phone Solicitation Calls
The Old Lyme Police Union has asked us to confirm that it is not soliciting donations at this time nor is it affiliated with any other police organization that may currently be conducting a fund drive. The Old Lyme Police Union has recently received many calls from Old Lyme residents who have received phone solicitation requests for donations to a police program that does … [Read more...] about OL Police Union Warns Against Fraudulent Phone Solicitation Calls
Lyme Lifts Cap on Donations to Town Hall/Library Building Project
At a town meeting last Friday, residents of Lyme voted unanimously to lift the cap on donations to the proposed town hall and library building project. The change allows the selectmen to accept donations of any size without approval at a town meeting. The limit for all other donations remains at the former amount of $10,000. The change in regulations is the first step in a … [Read more...] about Lyme Lifts Cap on Donations to Town Hall/Library Building Project
The End of an Era in Lyme
By: Humphrey Tyler Published 03/20/11 Her colleagues in the town hall threw a retirement party for her Friday afternoon, capping off a week during which there was a constant flow of well-wishers through town hall who came to thank Perry for her service to the Town of Lyme. The former assistant town clerk, Linda Winzer, has been serving as Lyme's part-time social … [Read more...] about The End of an Era in Lyme