OLD LYME -- On Thursday evening at around 7:50 p.m., the Old Lyme Fire Department (OLFD) was dispatched in response to a report of a gasoline spill at the Bestway Foodmart Convenience Store located at 281 Shore Rd. On arrival, OLFD members saw that a fuel tanker truck was in the process of making a delivery of diesel fuel at the convenience store. During the delivery, … [Read more...] about Cleanup of Fuel Spill on Shore Rd. in Old Lyme Now Completed
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Town of Old Lyme Unveils New Website
OLD LYME -- The Town of Old Lyme will launch a new website Feb. 14, with its goal being, "An improved user experience," according to a press release issued by the Town yesterday. Visitors to the existing OldLyme-ct.gov site will automatically see the new site, once it has been released. The website revamp is part of the Town’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding that was … [Read more...] about Town of Old Lyme Unveils New Website
Letter to the Editor: Old Lyme Selectman Says Abutters Should Have Been Notified Earlier of LOL Middle School Oil Spill, Assures Impacted Residents Their Safety is BOS Prime Concern
To the Editor: Due to the growing concern around the oil spill at the Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School, it is important to clarify any misconceptions. The First Selectman and I were made aware of the oil spill during a Community Leaders meeting in September 2022. We were informed that the spill was under control and the School District/BOE were working in conjunction … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Old Lyme Selectman Says Abutters Should Have Been Notified Earlier of LOL Middle School Oil Spill, Assures Impacted Residents Their Safety is BOS Prime Concern
Letter to the Editor: Support the Academy, Approve the New Overlay Zone, Reject the Hysteria
To the Editor: Regarding the application by Lyme Art Academy for a new planning overlay zone, the loss will come if the art academy is not allowed to make the necessary changes now before the zoning commission. If these changes are not granted and the academy is forced not to exist, then the character of the town will change. This change will result when the property is … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Support the Academy, Approve the New Overlay Zone, Reject the Hysteria
Twining Responds to Receiving Old Lyme’s 2022 ‘Citizen of the Year’ Honor
OLD LYME -- On Monday evening at the Annual Town Meeting, Edie Twining was named Old Lyme's 2022 'Citizen of the Year.' We asked her how she felt about receiving the honor and she sent us this response: "I was quite surprised to be given this award and I appreciate the recognition. Like many others in the town I am involved in several volunteer positions. If I join an … [Read more...] about Twining Responds to Receiving Old Lyme’s 2022 ‘Citizen of the Year’ Honor
Edie Twining is Old Lyme’s 2022 Citizen of the Year!
Editor's Note: LymeLine Exclusive: read Twining's subsequent response to receiving the award in this article. OLD LYME -- At Monday night's Annual Town Meeting held in Old Lyme's Memorial Town Hall, Old Lyme First Selectman Tim Griswold enthusiastically declared, "We are excited to announce that Old Lyme’s Citizen of the Year for 2022 is the very talented Edie Twining. Edie … [Read more...] about Edie Twining is Old Lyme’s 2022 Citizen of the Year!
Michele Dickey Retires After Editing Old Lyme’s Town Report for 30 Years: UPDATED
OLD LYME -- The Old Lyme Town Report has been edited by the same person for 30 years, but the report approved by residents at Monday night's Annual Town Meeting was her final one. Michele Dickey -- a lifelong resident of the town, whose family has lived in Old Lyme for generations -- retired from her editor's role and, on Monday night, the town honored her extended service … [Read more...] about Michele Dickey Retires After Editing Old Lyme’s Town Report for 30 Years: UPDATED
Our Top 15 — The Most-Read Articles on LymeLine in 2022
LYME/OLD LYME -- It is always interesting in early January of one year to crunch the numbers and see which stories drew the highest number of readers in the previous year. This year was no exception -- there were some predictable winners like the announcement of the Old Lyme 2021 Citizen of the Year and the unexpected (and unsuccessful, as far as we know) auction of the Old … [Read more...] about Our Top 15 — The Most-Read Articles on LymeLine in 2022
Halls Rd. Improvements Cttee. Submits Response to Old Lyme Planning Commission’s Concerns Regarding Halls Rd. Overlay District (HROD)
Old Lyme Zoning Commission to Open Public Hearing on HROD Proposal at its Upcoming Monday Meeting OLD LYME -- The Halls Road Improvements Committee (HRIC) has shared with us a letter that the chair of the committee, Edie Twining, recently submitted to the Old Lyme (OL) Planning Commission. Her letter was in response to concerns raised by the Planning Commission in the … [Read more...] about Halls Rd. Improvements Cttee. Submits Response to Old Lyme Planning Commission’s Concerns Regarding Halls Rd. Overlay District (HROD)
Letter to the Editor: Halls Rd. Improvements Cttee. Urges Community to Support Their Proposals for an Overlay District at Monday’s Zoning Meeting
To the Editor: An Open Letter to the Residents of Old Lyme On Monday, January 9th at 6:30 p.m. the Halls Road Improvements Committee (HRIC) will be presenting the Halls Road Overlay District application to the public and the Zoning Commission. We are the third item on the agenda. Please join us to show your support for this important step in the Halls Road … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Halls Rd. Improvements Cttee. Urges Community to Support Their Proposals for an Overlay District at Monday’s Zoning Meeting
Datum Sworn In as Old Lyme Democratic Registrar of Voters
OLD LYME -- On Tuesday, Jan. 3, Jennifer Datum was sworn in as the new Old Lyme Democratic Registrar of Voters. The ceremony was officiated by Old Lyme Town Clerk Vicki Urbowicz in the town hall vault and others in attendance included outgoing registrar Marylin Clarke, former Old Lyme Selectwoman Mary Jo Nosal, and Katie Balocca, the new Executive Assistant to the Old Lyme … [Read more...] about Datum Sworn In as Old Lyme Democratic Registrar of Voters
Letter to the Editor: ‘Halls Rd. Overlay District’ Proposal is ‘Excellent,’ Merits Community Support at Monday’s OL Zoning Meeting
To the Editor: The Old Lyme Zoning Commission is scheduled to meet on January 9 to finally vote on the Halls Road Overlay District plan. As a citizen of Old Lyme for nearly two decades, and a former member of the Economic Development Commission, I would like to voice my support for the excellent proposal from the Halls Road Improvement Committee. Enhancement of … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: ‘Halls Rd. Overlay District’ Proposal is ‘Excellent,’ Merits Community Support at Monday’s OL Zoning Meeting
Marylin Clarke Retires After 42 Years Practicing Law, 31 as Old Lyme Town Counsel
OLD LYME -- On Thursday, a group of town employees, colleagues and friends gathered in Old Lyme's Memorial Town Hall to celebrate Attorney Marylin Clarke. She was being honored by the Town of Old Lyme on the occasion of her retirement after 42 years in the practice of law, 31 of which she served as Town Counsel for the Town of Old Lyme. She was appointed to consecutive … [Read more...] about Marylin Clarke Retires After 42 Years Practicing Law, 31 as Old Lyme Town Counsel
Old Lyme Police Add New (Young) Officer to Their Ranks
OLD LYME -- On Thursday, Ethan Kula was sworn in by Old Lyme First Selectman Tim Griswold to the Old Lyme Police Department (OLPD) as its newest officer. Kula will attend the Police Academy for the first six months of his service prior to starting work in Old Lyme. Visit this link to read a full account of the ceremony, and the change it brings to the OLPD, New Old … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Police Add New (Young) Officer to Their Ranks
Halls Rd. Improvement Committee Requests Postponement of Public Hearing with Old Lyme Zoning
OLD LYME -- On Dec. 8, Edie Twining, Chair of the Halls Rd. Improvement Committee (HRIC), sent an email to 'interested parties 'Friends of the HRIC' explaining, "We have asked that the public hearing of the Halls Road Overlay District (HROD) be postponed from Monday, December 12, 2022 to the next meeting of the Old Lyme Zoning Commission on Monday, January 9, 2023." She … [Read more...] about Halls Rd. Improvement Committee Requests Postponement of Public Hearing with Old Lyme Zoning