To the Editor: The Old Lyme employees who work in Town Hall are a wonderful group. However, concerns have been expressed over the past few years about their working environment and whether they have routinely enjoyed the support they deserve. These concerns will not continue under the leadership of Martha Shoemaker as First Selectwoman and the assistance of Jim … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Shoemaker, Lampos Have Skills to Develop Positive, Reinforcing, Work Culture at Old Lyme Town Hall
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Letter to the Editor: ‘Dedicated Volunteer’ Ward Has ‘In-depth Financial Expertise, Experience’ Required to Serve as Old Lyme Town Treasurer
To the Editor: As a recently retired CFO with over 45 years of financial oversight experience, I have learned the qualities needed to be a successful financial leader. I am writing this letter to the voters in Old Lyme to strongly urge you to elect Matt Ward (U) as our Town Treasurer on November 7th. Matt has all the right in-depth financial expertise and experience to … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: ‘Dedicated Volunteer’ Ward Has ‘In-depth Financial Expertise, Experience’ Required to Serve as Old Lyme Town Treasurer
Letter to the Editor: ‘Intelligent, Thoughtful, Community-minded’ Margules is ‘Excellent Candidate’ for Old Lyme Planning Commission
To the Editor: I recommend Howard Margules as an excellent candidate for the Old Lyme Planning Commission. I have worked on several projects with Howard in his capacity as Chair of the Economic Development Commission (EDC) and member of the Halls Road Improvements Committee (HRIC). He is intelligent, thoughtful, and community-minded. He is dedicated to the prosperity and … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: ‘Intelligent, Thoughtful, Community-minded’ Margules is ‘Excellent Candidate’ for Old Lyme Planning Commission
Lyme’s Municipal Election Draws Attention This Year for Surprising Reason
LYME -- With the upcoming Lyme town elections, residents are tuned in for an unusual reason: lack of contest. This year’s town elections for the Board of Selectpeople will be unopposed, with First Selectperson David Lahm running uncontested for the position. This is not the first time in Lyme’s recent history that this has been the case. According to Steve Mattson, … [Read more...] about Lyme’s Municipal Election Draws Attention This Year for Surprising Reason
Towns of Lyme, Old Lyme Both Receive $500K STEAP Grants for Lymes’ Senior Center’s Expansion, Renovation
HARTFORD, CT / LYME / OLD LYME -- UPDATED 11:10am with State Rep. Carney’s comments: On Sept. 29, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont announced the latest round of Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP) grants, which included separate $500,000 grants to the Towns of Lyme and Old Lyme respectively towards the expansion and renovation of the Lymes' Senior Center. The Center is a … [Read more...] about Towns of Lyme, Old Lyme Both Receive $500K STEAP Grants for Lymes’ Senior Center’s Expansion, Renovation
Letter to the Editor: Vote for Republican Incumbents on Old Lyme Board of Finance to Maintain Sound Fiscal Stewardship
To the Editor: I am writing this letter to inform the voters of Old Lyme just how capable our Board of Finance Members are. I have been a member of the Board of Finance for almost 20 years and it’s Chair for 16 of those years. I do so to ask you to vote for the Republican incumbents running for our Board of Finance this year. Here is the why in this ask: This … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Vote for Republican Incumbents on Old Lyme Board of Finance to Maintain Sound Fiscal Stewardship
Old Lyme Registrars’ Lottery Determines Order of Candidate Names on November Ballot
OLD LYME -- On Wednesday, Sept. 6, the Old Lyme (OL) Registrars of Voters held a lottery to determine the order of names within each of the parties for a number of offices. The order of the parties themselves is determined by state statute and in Connecticut reflects which party holds the Governor's seat. The lottery was held in the Town Clerk’s Office at the Old … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Registrars’ Lottery Determines Order of Candidate Names on November Ballot
Unanimous Vote by Lyme Board of Selectmen Changes Name to ‘Board of Selectpeople’
LYME, CT -- At its regular meeting on Monday, Aug. 7, the Lyme Board of Selectmen decided to change the name of its Board, effective immediately, to the “Board of Selectpeople” and to continue to refer to its individual members as either “Selectman” or “Selectwoman.” The change was approved unanimously by First Selectman David Lahm (R), Selectman John Kiker (D) and Selectwoman … [Read more...] about Unanimous Vote by Lyme Board of Selectmen Changes Name to ‘Board of Selectpeople’
Lyme Democrats Announce Slate of Candidates to Run in November Municipal Elections
Lyme DTC To Publicize, Encourage Kristina White’s Election to Board of Selectmen as a Petitioning Candidate LYME, CT – The Lyme Democratic Town Committee (DTC) announced Wednesday, July 26, that, at a local Democratic caucus held Monday night, a slate of nine Democratic candidates was nominated and endorsed by the committee to run in the Nov. 7 municipal elections. … [Read more...] about Lyme Democrats Announce Slate of Candidates to Run in November Municipal Elections
Old Lyme Democrats Announce Candidates for November Election
Same Team Running for First Selectman, Selectman Positions as in 2021; Shoemaker Contests Top Spot Again Supported by Lampos OLD LYME, CT – The Old Lyme Democratic Town Committee (OLDTC) has announced its field of candidates, who were endorsed for the 2023 municipal election at their Town Committee meeting held July 19. "The Old Lyme Democratic Town Committee … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Democrats Announce Candidates for November Election
Old Lyme Republicans Announce Candidates for November Election
Incumbents Tim Griswold (First Selectman), Matt Ward (Selectman) Not Seeking Re-election; Griswold Absent From Slate; Ward Running for Town Treasurer; Suzanne Thompson Endorsed for Tax Collector and Region 18 Board of Education OLD LYME— On Tuesday (July 18) evening, at their Caucus, the Old Lyme Republican Town Committee (RTC) voted-in their slate of candidates for the … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Republicans Announce Candidates for November Election
John Mesham, Judith Read to Seek Republican Nominations for Old Lyme First Selectman, Selectman
OLD LYME – Former Marine, law enforcement officer, and community advocate John Mesham has formally announced his intention to seek the Republican nomination for First Selectman. Mesham, father of three, recently retired from a distinguished 29-year career in law enforcement in which he oversaw the daily operations at two of the largest state police barracks, managed … [Read more...] about John Mesham, Judith Read to Seek Republican Nominations for Old Lyme First Selectman, Selectman
Town Officials, Friends, Family Celebrate Ribbon-Cutting at ‘The Salty Monkey’ in Sound View
OLD LYME -- UPDATED 1pm with name corrections. The Salty Monkey in the Sound View Beach community is the latest new business to be celebrated with a ribbon-cutting by the Town of Old Lyme. Yesterday morning, The Salty Monkey owner Kristin Garcia and her staff were joined by members of the Old Lyme Economic Development Commission (EDC) and Board of Selectmen, Sound View … [Read more...] about Town Officials, Friends, Family Celebrate Ribbon-Cutting at ‘The Salty Monkey’ in Sound View
Op-ed: Book Banning Is About More Than Book Banning
Editor's Note: This op-ed was submitted to us by Old Lyme resident William Fitzgerald. He has also sent it the members of the Old Lyme Board of Selectmen (BOS) and the Old Lyme Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library Director and Board of Trustees. The Old Lyme BOS meet this evening at 5:30 p.m. in the Old Lyme Town Hall with the item, "Inappropriate Book in the Phoebe Griffin Noyes … [Read more...] about Op-ed: Book Banning Is About More Than Book Banning
Old Lyme Residents Can Now Register to Receive Alerts if Property Details Recorded Fraudulently
OLD LYME – Last week Old Lyme Town Clerk Vicki Urbowicz announced that her office has implemented Cott Systems’ PropertyCheckTM in an invigorated effort to combat property and mortgage fraud in the Town of Old Lyme. This 24/7 service allows residents to sign up on the Town Clerk's webpage on the Town of Old Lyme website to receive notifications when official documents are … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Residents Can Now Register to Receive Alerts if Property Details Recorded Fraudulently