OLD LYME -- On Thursday morning, Stephen Hackett was sworn in as the newest member of the Old Lyme Police Department by First Selectman Timothy Griswold. His official title will be Officer Hackett, FC36. The other members of the board of selectmen and some current members of the OLPD were on hand for the ceremony. Griswold explained to LymeLine in a text message that … [Read more...] about Stephen Hackett Sworn In as Member of Old Lyme PD, Graduated From LOL High School in 2007
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Almost Full Auditorium for Aug. 27 Old Lyme Regional Wastewater System Update
OLD LYME -- More than 150 residents attended yesterday's meeting to review the current status of the proposed Regional Wastewater System. The meeting was held in the Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School auditorium. Senator Richard Blumenthal addressed the audience via a video link as he was on his way to a prior commitment in Bridgeport, Conn. State Senator Paul Formica … [Read more...] about Almost Full Auditorium for Aug. 27 Old Lyme Regional Wastewater System Update
Old Lyme Residents Unanimously Approve $2.1M in ARPA Spending in Special Town Meeting
OLD LYME – At Tuesday evening’s Special Town Meeting, Old Lyme taxpayers voted unanimously to approve a final disbursement of $2,120,593 in the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The payout includes over 60 individual disbursements addressing 10 key recommendations such as supporting the economic recovery of Old Lyme’s small businesses and supporting public health … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Residents Unanimously Approve $2.1M in ARPA Spending in Special Town Meeting
Old Lyme Special Town Meeting to be Held Tonight; Approval of Disbursement of $2.1M Federal ARPA Funds to 23 OL Small Businesses, 10 Non-Profits & More, on Agenda
OLD LYME -- The Old Lyme Board of Selectmen will hold a Special Town Meeting this evening, Tuesday, July 5, at 7:30 p.m. in the Meeting Hall at the Old Lyme Memorial Town Hall at 52 Lyme St. This meeting will consider and act upon the following single agenda item: Whether to approve the disbursement of $2,120,593 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, as outlined in … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Special Town Meeting to be Held Tonight; Approval of Disbursement of $2.1M Federal ARPA Funds to 23 OL Small Businesses, 10 Non-Profits & More, on Agenda
ARPC Proposal for $2.1M in Federal Funds Accepted Unanimously by OL BOS, BOF; Detailed Recommendations Now Announced
OLD LYME -- UPDATED 6/28 WITH 'FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS' and PRESENTATION DETAILS: On Tuesday, June 21, the Old Lyme (OL) American Rescue Plan Committee (APRC) presented their recommendations for allocation of $2.1 million of federal ARPA funds to a joint meeting of the OL Boards of Selectmen and Finance. The 'Final Recommendations,' which include details of the businesses, … [Read more...] about ARPC Proposal for $2.1M in Federal Funds Accepted Unanimously by OL BOS, BOF; Detailed Recommendations Now Announced
Old Lyme BOS/BOF Meet Tonight to Discuss American Rescue Plan Committee’s Funding Recommendations
OLD LYME -- A Special Joint Meeting of the Old Lyme Boards of Selectmen and Finance will be held this evening to review and discuss the American Rescue Plan Committee’s (ARPC) funding recommendations. The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Old Lyme Town Hall Meeting Room. Rick Stout, ARPA Committee Member, will present the committee's recommendations. As the Board … [Read more...] about Old Lyme BOS/BOF Meet Tonight to Discuss American Rescue Plan Committee’s Funding Recommendations
Op-Ed: Author Responds to Issues Raised by Town of Old Lyme Property on Buttonball Rd., Requests Absence of Acrimony
Old Lyme municipal property located at 36-1 Buttonball Road has been the subject of considerable discussion in news publications and on social media. By way of disclosure, I am the Old Lyme Open Space Commission secretary, but I write strictly as a private citizen who has volunteered to help preserve the town’s natural resources and scenic charm. Two issues have been … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: Author Responds to Issues Raised by Town of Old Lyme Property on Buttonball Rd., Requests Absence of Acrimony
PARJE Celebrates Unveiling of New ‘Welcome’ Mural at Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School
OLD LYME -- UPDATED WITH FULL STORY: Around 40 members of the community along with several Old Lyme and Lyme-Old Lyme Schools dignitaries joined some 200 Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School students and faculty on Wednesday to celebrate the unveiling of a new Welcome mural, which had been sponsored by Public Art for Racial Justice Education (PARJE) and created in the school. The … [Read more...] about PARJE Celebrates Unveiling of New ‘Welcome’ Mural at Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School
Has the Pandemic Affected You or Your Business? Old Lyme Opens Applications for ARPA Grants to Businesses, Nonprofits, Town Entities
OLD LYME – UPDATED 12:15pm -- see changes in red: The Town of Old Lyme has formally announced two new ways for Old Lyme small businesses and nonprofits to seek American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding. Today the Town released two grant applications, in which organizations can either seek economic recovery or create community initiatives to address the negative impact of the … [Read more...] about Has the Pandemic Affected You or Your Business? Old Lyme Opens Applications for ARPA Grants to Businesses, Nonprofits, Town Entities
All Motions Passed Unanimously at Monday Evening’s Old Lyme Town Meeting
OLD LYME -- UPDATED 2:40PM At a packed Old Lyme Special Town Meeting held Monday evening in the Meeting Hall of Old Lyme's Memorial Town Hall, all the motions considered were passed unanimously by voice vote. With people standing at the rear of the Meeting Room as well as all those seated, Moderator Vicki Lanier determined for each motion that there was no need to call for a … [Read more...] about All Motions Passed Unanimously at Monday Evening’s Old Lyme Town Meeting
Tonight, Old Lyme Holds Special Town Meeting with Five-Item Agenda
OLD LYME -- This evening, Monday, March 21, the Town of Old Lyme will hold a Special Town Meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the Meeting Hall of Memorial Town Hall, 52 Lyme St., in Old Lyme. The following agenda items will be discussed and may be taken to a vote: 1. To approve the appropriation of an amount not to exceed $45,000 to fund the preparation of a Local … [Read more...] about Tonight, Old Lyme Holds Special Town Meeting with Five-Item Agenda
Lyme, Old Lyme Boards of Selectmen Lift Mask Mandates in Town Buildings
LYME/OLD LYME -- The Lyme Board of Selectmen has announced that, effective March 1, masks will be recommended to be worn in Town facilities by all employees and visitors, but no longer required. In addition: Town board and commission chairs have the authority to set mask-wearing rules for their committee meetings and to continue with virtual or hybrid meetings. … [Read more...] about Lyme, Old Lyme Boards of Selectmen Lift Mask Mandates in Town Buildings
Old Lyme Honors Its First Responders on ‘Random Acts of Kindness Day,’ Selectwoman Shoemaker Delivers Sweet Treats to All Essential Worker Departments in Town
OLD LYME -- On Thursday, Feb. 17, the Old Lyme Democratic Town Committee (DTC) took the opportunity to recognize the Town's First Responders, who give outstanding service at all times but especially have done so throughout the pandemic Trays of cookies, sweets and notes of appreciation were hand-delivered by Selectwoman Martha Shoemaker (D) to the Old Lyme Fire Department, … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Honors Its First Responders on ‘Random Acts of Kindness Day,’ Selectwoman Shoemaker Delivers Sweet Treats to All Essential Worker Departments in Town
Old Lyme Affordable Housing Commission/RiverCOG Host Virtual Workshop, Tonight; All OL Residents Encouraged to Attend
OLD LYME -- On Tuesday, Feb. 15, at 7 p.m., the Old Lyme Affordable Housing Commission (OLAHC) and the Lower Connecticut River Valley Council of Governments (RiverCOG) will host an on-line community workshop to discuss the work in progress toward preparing a state-mandated Affordable Housing Plan for Old Lyme. All Old Lyme residents are encouraged to attend. The state … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Affordable Housing Commission/RiverCOG Host Virtual Workshop, Tonight; All OL Residents Encouraged to Attend
Gov. Lamont Ends Statewide Mask Mandate, Feb. 28, Delegates Future Policy to Local Authorities; LOL Schools Deciding Next Steps
LYME/OLD LYME -- After Gov. Lamont directed that he was gong to lift the statewide mask mandate and transfer decisions regarding masking to local municipalities, Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Schools Superintendent Ian Neviaser sent out the following letter yesterday (Feb. 10) to the LOL school community indicating no decision has yet been taken on mask-wearing in schools after Feb. … [Read more...] about Gov. Lamont Ends Statewide Mask Mandate, Feb. 28, Delegates Future Policy to Local Authorities; LOL Schools Deciding Next Steps