OLD LYME—5/27: UPDATED with additional photos. Some marched, some danced and some rode as the Memorial Day Parade wound its way down Lyme Street Monday morning. The community trek took marchers and parade-goers alike to Old Lyme's Duck River Cemetery for a solemn ceremony in remembrance of the nation's fallen service members. A plaintive rifle salute and two trumpets … [Read more...] about Memorial Day in Old Lyme is, in Turn, Both Solemn and Hopeful
Events
Witness Stones Old Lyme to Install 12 More Historical Plaques Marking Sites of Enslavement, Ceremony to be Held at OL Library Friday
OLD LYME–Twelve small brass plaques commemorating the lives of enslaved African Americans will be installed later this month, bringing the total number of markers known as Witness Stones to 60. The organization in a press release said this is final year of the five-year project. The latest plaques, to be installed at the Sill Lane Green and the Florence Griswold … [Read more...] about Witness Stones Old Lyme to Install 12 More Historical Plaques Marking Sites of Enslavement, Ceremony to be Held at OL Library Friday
Longtime ‘Behind-the-Scenes’ Organizers Give Glimpse of Extensive Preparations for Old Lyme’s Beloved Memorial Day Parade
OLD LYME–Old Lyme's Memorial Day Parade is brought to you by two behind-the-scenes guys named Tony. The annual tradition, marked by the rumble of a military C-130 airplane overhead and hundreds of marchers pounding the Lyme Street pavement, has been mustered for years by Old Lyme Fire Department members Tony Hendriks and Tony Vallombroso. On this coming … [Read more...] about Longtime ‘Behind-the-Scenes’ Organizers Give Glimpse of Extensive Preparations for Old Lyme’s Beloved Memorial Day Parade
‘Luxury on the Move’ Brings Supercars to Old Lyme; Event Hosted by Nautilus Architects, All-Pro Automotive Open to All, Sunday
OLD LYME–Luxury and customized automobiles will converge at the 9 Halls Rd. shopping plaza in Old Lyme (where both Nautilus Architects and The Hangry Goose are located) on Sunday, June 1, from 2 to 5 p.m. The inaugural Luxury on the Move event from Nautilus Architects and All-Pro Automotive is intended to showcase the similarities between luxury homes and luxury cars, … [Read more...] about ‘Luxury on the Move’ Brings Supercars to Old Lyme; Event Hosted by Nautilus Architects, All-Pro Automotive Open to All, Sunday
Lyme Town Meeting to Include Votes on Budget, Elderly Tax Break
LYME—The $11.37 million proposed 2025-26 budget will be among the items up for a vote at the Town Meeting on Thursday, May 22, at 6:30 p.m., in the Lyme Town Hall, 480 Hamburg Rd. If the proposed budget is approved, members of the Board of Finance have said the tax rate will remain unchanged. They plan to set the tax rate at the current 14.5 mills at their meeting … [Read more...] about Lyme Town Meeting to Include Votes on Budget, Elderly Tax Break
Take a Hatchetts Hill Preserve Hike and/or Join ‘Hiker’s Happy Hour’ at Old Lyme Inn, June 4
OLD LYME — The Old Lyme Land Trust, the Old Lyme Open Space Commission and the Old Lyme Inn are sponsoring another “Hiker’s Happy Hour” on Wednesday, June 4. A guided walk will leave at 4:15 p.m. from the Hatchetts Hill Preserve Trailhead on Hatchetts Hill Rd. All are welcome. After the hike, people will re-group at the nearby Old Lyme Inn for discounted drinks and … [Read more...] about Take a Hatchetts Hill Preserve Hike and/or Join ‘Hiker’s Happy Hour’ at Old Lyme Inn, June 4
High Hopes Hosts its Fundraising ‘Summer Soirée’ in Old Lyme, June 7
OLD LYME — High Hopes Therapeutic Riding will celebrate its next 50 years with its annual gala on June 7. The equine-assisted therapy program is seeking sponsors for the Summer Soirée, which will give community leaders and changemakers the opportunity to mingle, dine and dance to the sounds of the New England-based party band Sugar. One of Eastern Connecticut’s … [Read more...] about High Hopes Hosts its Fundraising ‘Summer Soirée’ in Old Lyme, June 7
All About Invasives—Learn How to Nip Aquatic Weeds in the Bud … and More, June 11
OLD LYME—All—especially swimmers, boaters and outdoor enthusiasts—are invited to a presentation and interactive session on the invasive aquatic weeds threatening Rogers Lake and other waters in the state. The free program sponsored by the Rogers Lake Authority will be held in the Rogers Lake West Shores Association Club House at 75 Rogers Lake Trail on Wednesday, June 11, … [Read more...] about All About Invasives—Learn How to Nip Aquatic Weeds in the Bud … and More, June 11
Old Lyme Annual Budget Meeting to Include Votes on Spending Plan, Local Laws
OLD LYME–The $45.39 million 2025-26 proposed budget and several proposed changes to the local law books – ranging from an ordinance on golf cart usage in the Sound View and Hawk’s Nest beach areas to a $1,000 increase in the tax abatement available to volunteer first responders – will be up for a vote at the Annual Town Budget Meeting tonight. The headliner at the May town … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Annual Budget Meeting to Include Votes on Spending Plan, Local Laws
‘SummerSings’ Announces 2025 Season, Opens June 23
The lineup has been announced for the SummerSings series of casual sing-alongs that bring together acclaimed conductors, professional soloists and anyone who enjoys singing. SummerSings is co-sponsored by Cappella Cantorum and the Con Brio Choral Society. They bill the six-event series as an opportunity to enjoy choral works without the pressure of preparing for a formal … [Read more...] about ‘SummerSings’ Announces 2025 Season, Opens June 23
Lyme Farmers Market Opens Saturdays for the Season
LYME, CT—On Saturday May 24, The Farmers Market at Tiffany Farms opens for the season. It will be open rain or shine, farm field permitting. Vegetables, fruit, meat, milk, cheese, eggs, chicken, and baked goods as well as preserves and maple syrup will be available at the farm on 156 Sterling City Road every Saturday morning from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. until mid … [Read more...] about Lyme Farmers Market Opens Saturdays for the Season
Crosby Fund for Haitian Education to Hold Fundraising Annual Dinner in Old Lyme
OLD LYME – The Crosby Fund for Haitian Education will hold its Annual Haitian Dinner on Sunday, May 18, at 5:30 p.m. The dinner will take place at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme (FCCOL), 2 Ferry Rd. The authentic Haitian dinner will be catered by Mommy’s Delicious Food in Norwich. Becky Crosby will offer a Powerpoint presentation sharing the … [Read more...] about Crosby Fund for Haitian Education to Hold Fundraising Annual Dinner in Old Lyme
Word-Based Paintings by John Boone on View at Lyman Allyn Through Aug. 10
NEW LONDON –Lyman Allyn Art Museum will hold an opening reception for its latest exhibit, “John Boone – WhatsWhat,” on Friday, May 2, from 5 to 7 p.m. The exhibit of word-based paintings will continue through Aug. 10. The museum in a press release said Boone, who is based in Stonington and Brooklyn, NY, has long explored text-based art in his studio practice. His … [Read more...] about Word-Based Paintings by John Boone on View at Lyman Allyn Through Aug. 10
Three New Spring Exhibitions on View at Lyme Art Association Through May 29
OLD LYME – The spring season brings three exhibitions to the Lyme Art Association (LAA) beginning April 18. An Opening Reception will be held Friday, April 25, from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunflower’s Bloom; Ship to Shore: A Marine Show; and Stillness: A Still Life, run through May 29 at the LAA gallery, 90 Lyme Street. The association in a press release said Sunflower’s Bloom … [Read more...] about Three New Spring Exhibitions on View at Lyme Art Association Through May 29
Justice Dance Performance Project Presents Staged Reading of ‘With These Hands’
OLD LYME — A staged reading of ‘With These Hands,’ a piece developed by incarcerated individuals at York Correctional Institution, will be performed next month at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme. The free performance will be held at 11:30 a.m. on May 4. “With These Hands: Connecting Self, Community, and the Earth” was first performed at York in … [Read more...] about Justice Dance Performance Project Presents Staged Reading of ‘With These Hands’