OLD LYME -- The Old Lyme Annual Town Meeting was held Monday evening in the Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School auditorium. Atty. Tom McGarry was elected as the Moderator. Old Lyme Board of Finance Chairman David Kelsey presented the 2020-21 Annual Town Report and thanked Michelle Dickey for "another wonderful editing job." The cover features photos of Tree Swallows during their … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Town Meeting Approves 2020-21 Town Report, Sale of 11 Alpha Ave., $50K Appropriation for Sound View Sidewalks; 2021 Citizen of the Year Announced
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Old Lyme Open Space Commission Co-Chair Explains Why ‘Ames Property’ Acquisition Efforts Ended
OLD LYME -- Several readers raised questions regarding the reasons why the efforts to acquire the two parcels of 'Ames Property' donated to the Old Lyme Open Space Commission have concluded. We contacted the commission and were told that its co-chair Evan Griswold was speaking on behalf of the agency. Griswold kindly returned our phone call earlier today and explained … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Open Space Commission Co-Chair Explains Why ‘Ames Property’ Acquisition Efforts Ended
Old Lyme Open Space Commission Announces Efforts to Acquire Two Parcels of ‘Ames Property’ Have Ended, Obstacles “Impossible to Overcome”
OLD LYME -- This afternoon, the Old Lyme Open Space Commission released the following statement on the proposed Ames Property purchase: "The Old Lyme Open Space Commission deeply regrets that, despite its diligent work over the past 18 months, and the work and support of other Town boards and commissions including the Board of Selectmen, the Board of Finance and the … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Open Space Commission Announces Efforts to Acquire Two Parcels of ‘Ames Property’ Have Ended, Obstacles “Impossible to Overcome”
Update on COVID-Tests, Masks From the State
OLD LYME -- Old Lyme Emergency Services Director David Roberge informed us by phone yesterday (Friday, Jan. 14) that no further supplies of COVID self-tests nor masks have been received from the state this week. Roberge also noted that, to date, he has not received any information regarding when the next delivery might be made. He wanted to express his appreciation to all … [Read more...] about Update on COVID-Tests, Masks From the State
Roberge Hails Saturday’s Drive-Thru Event in Old Lyme to Distribute COVID-19 Test-Kits, Masks, Another Success
OLD LYME -- Jan 8, 5PM UPDATE: Old Lyme Emergency Services Director David Roberge told LymeLine by phone this afternoon that all the self-test kits and N95 masks, which the state had supplied, were successfully handed out this morning. He commented that there were more than 100 cars in line well before the event start time of 10 a.m. Roberge added, "Many thanks go to … [Read more...] about Roberge Hails Saturday’s Drive-Thru Event in Old Lyme to Distribute COVID-19 Test-Kits, Masks, Another Success
Roberge Says Successful Hand-out of COVID-19 Tests was “Team Effort,” Thanks all Involved for “Support, Patience, Kindness”
OLD LYME -- Although holding many reservations about holding a drive-through event to pick up the highly anticipated COVID-19 self-tests finally delivered by the state, Old Lyme Director of Emergency Management David Roberge ended up pleased with its outcome. He commented cheerfully in a phone call to LymeLine after the 180 test kits received had been distributed Sunday … [Read more...] about Roberge Says Successful Hand-out of COVID-19 Tests was “Team Effort,” Thanks all Involved for “Support, Patience, Kindness”
Update on Those State-Funded COVID-19 Self-Tests
OLD LYME -- Asked when Old Lyme residents might expect distribution of the COVID-19 tests promised at the start of the week by Connecticut Gov. Lamont and anticipated to be in resident's hands by today, Old Lyme Emergency Department Director David Roberge gave LymeLine.com an update in a phone call earlier today [Friday, Dec. 31.] He said, "[Following Gov. Lamont's … [Read more...] about Update on Those State-Funded COVID-19 Self-Tests
Old Lyme Town Hall Seeks New ‘Greeter’
OLD LYME — Old Lyme Town Hall is looking for a new Greeter to begin in mid-January and continue as long as funding is available. This is a temporary position and the pay rate is $15/hour. Hours are Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a one-hour lunch break. Responsibilities include greeting visitors as they enter the building and directing them to the appropriate offices, … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Town Hall Seeks New ‘Greeter’
Old Lyme’s Hall’s Rd. Improvements Committee Presents an Update for the Community, Offers New ‘Overlay Zone’ to Ease Property Owner Concerns
OLD LYME -- The Halls Road Improvements Committee (HRIC) is currently working on three key areas of the Halls Road Master Plan, as follows: rezoning the commercial district for future private development grant applications for public improvement signage along Halls Road. Grants and re-zoning will require some additional funding to pay for outside technical … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Hall’s Rd. Improvements Committee Presents an Update for the Community, Offers New ‘Overlay Zone’ to Ease Property Owner Concerns
Letter to the Editor: Update on Old Lyme American Rescue Plan Committee’s Community Survey
To the Editor: Thank you very much for supporting these efforts. There has been considerable activity on the community survey since your recent coverage (published December 13th.) By yesterday morning, December 15, we had already received 270 online surveys completed by residents, businesses, and/or organizations. We have not yet had any submissions of the paper survey that is … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Update on Old Lyme American Rescue Plan Committee’s Community Survey
Old Lyme Receives Sustainable CT Silver Award at Conference of Municipalities, One of Only 12 Towns in State to Receive Award
OLD LYME -- On Tuesday, Nov. 30, Old Lyme First Selectman Timothy Griswold and Cheryl Poirier, who serves as chairperson of the Sustainable Old Lyme team, were honored at the annual Convention of CT Conference of Municipalities held at Mohegan Sun when they accepted the prestigious Sustainable CT Silver Level Certification Award on behalf of the Town of Old Lyme. Old Lyme … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Receives Sustainable CT Silver Award at Conference of Municipalities, One of Only 12 Towns in State to Receive Award
Letter to the Editor: Who is Old Lyme’s Ethics Ombudsman?
To the Editor: Who is Old Lyme's Ethics Ombudsman? The answer depends on which town official you ask. When asking the Ethics Commission Chairman, she indicated that she wasn't sure that the position exists. When asking the Town Clerk's office, they indicated that the current Democratic Registrar of Voters is the Ethics Ombudsman ... but that can't be. Old Lyme's … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Who is Old Lyme’s Ethics Ombudsman?
Nosal Wins Seat on Zoning by Six Votes in Monday Night’s Recount
OLD LYME — UPDATED NOV. 11 at 1pm with a comment from Selectwoman Nosal. The final result in Monday evening’s lengthy recount of the votes cast last Tuesday for a five-year term starting 2022 on the Old Lyme Zoning Commission was as follows: Mary Jo Nosal (D): 1,600 Sloan Danenhower (R): 1,594 This result confirmed Nosal, who currently serves as Old Lyme Selectwoman but … [Read more...] about Nosal Wins Seat on Zoning by Six Votes in Monday Night’s Recount
Griswold Withdraws Application for Halls Road Village District at 11th Hour; HRIC Chair Twining Responds, Says “Withdrawal … Was Last Minute Action Taken Without Notice or Consultation”
OLD LYME -- UPDATED 11/10 at 1:20am with HRIC Chair's Response to withdrawal submission: Around lunchtime on Monday, Old Lyme First Selectman Timothy Griswold formally withdrew the Town of Old Lyme's petition for the amendment of the Old Lyme Zoning Regulations to create the Halls Road Village District by submitting a letter to Paul Orzel, the chairman of the Old Lyme Zoning … [Read more...] about Griswold Withdraws Application for Halls Road Village District at 11th Hour; HRIC Chair Twining Responds, Says “Withdrawal … Was Last Minute Action Taken Without Notice or Consultation”
No Vote Recount for Old Lyme’s Fourth Seat on BOE Planned, Recount for OL 5-Year Zoning Seat to be Held This Evening
OLD LYME -- UPDATED NOV. 8 at 2:40pm -- Old Lyme Republican Registrar Cathy Carter has confirmed to LymeLine by email this morning that there will only be one recount this evening for Old Lyme Zoning Commission position with a five-year term beginning 2022. She explained that the results for the fourth position on the Region 18 Board of Education (BOE) were "... read … [Read more...] about No Vote Recount for Old Lyme’s Fourth Seat on BOE Planned, Recount for OL 5-Year Zoning Seat to be Held This Evening