To the Editor: We are writing to express our interest and support for bringing the Halls Road Master Plan to fruition. We reviewed the Plan and had attended one of the recent information sessions. We want to acknowledge the thoroughness of the analysis completed by the Halls Road Improvement Committee [HRIC]; and the clarity of both the recommendations and the thoughtful … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Multiple Reasons to Support Halls Rd. Master Plan, Improvement Committee Commended for its ‘Thoroughness’, ‘Clarity’
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Melissa Fournier Named Director at Lyme Public Library
LYME -- The board of the Lyme Public Library has announced that Melissa Fournier has been named as its new Library Director. According to a press release issued by the library, Fournier, who will take up her new position in early October, will lead the way in helping the library accomplish its goals of providing innovative programming, services, and collection … [Read more...] about Melissa Fournier Named Director at Lyme Public Library
Reading Uncertainly? ‘Seven Brief Lessons on Physics’ by Carlo Rovelli
Is it really possible to describe the mysteries of physics in 81 pages? Richard Feynman tried it in the 140 pages of Six Easy Pieces, published in 1994, but some afterwards described it as “Six Difficult Pieces.” Carlo Rovelli, the Italian theoretical physicist, has raised the ante. His work is a jewel of both brevity and clarity, especially to my curious mind that barely made … [Read more...] about Reading Uncertainly? ‘Seven Brief Lessons on Physics’ by Carlo Rovelli
UPDATED: Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Announce Raucci as Teacher of the Year, Aldrich as Employee of the Year
LYME/OLD LYME -- UPDATED 9/7: Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Superintendent Ian Neviaser announced at the All-Faculty and -Staff Convocation held Aug. 25, that Andrew Raucci (pictured above), who is the Instructional Technology Specialist at Lyme-Old Lyme Middle and High Schools, had been selected as Teacher of the Year. Raucci has been with Lyme-Old Lyme Schools for eight years and … [Read more...] about UPDATED: Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Announce Raucci as Teacher of the Year, Aldrich as Employee of the Year
Lymes’ Senior Center Renovation/Expansion Project Moves Forward, Preferred Option Selected for Further Evaluation
OLD LYME -- The Lymes’ Senior Center (LSC) Board of Directors (BOD) held a special public meeting Aug. 4, to conduct the second stakeholder workshop for the architectural feasibility study for the renovation and possible expansion of the Lymes' Senior Center. We sat down recently with Jeri Baker, Chair of the Lymes' Senior Center BOD, to understand where the project … [Read more...] about Lymes’ Senior Center Renovation/Expansion Project Moves Forward, Preferred Option Selected for Further Evaluation
Gardening Tips from ‘The English Lady’ for August, ‘The Sunday of Summer’
August has always been one of my least favorite months in the garden; but plentiful spring rain this year has resulted in bountiful fragrance, bloom and foliage. We have such a short blooming and growing season here in New England that any extra time to have a good-looking border is much appreciated. However, by this time in the season, there are always a few gaps to fill in … [Read more...] about Gardening Tips from ‘The English Lady’ for August, ‘The Sunday of Summer’
Lyme/Old Lyme Democrats Host Gov. Lamont, Sen. Blumenthal at Summer Fundraiser
OLD LYME -- Update 8/29 at 10:20pm with more photos. Around 80 Democrats from Lyme and Old Lyme attended a Summer Fundraiser Saturday afternoon. Governor Ned Lamont, Lieutenant Governor Susan Bysiewicz and Senator Richard Blumenthal all attended the fundraiser. Candidates running in the Lyme and Old Lyme municipal elections being held in November also … [Read more...] about Lyme/Old Lyme Democrats Host Gov. Lamont, Sen. Blumenthal at Summer Fundraiser
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Enjoy ‘Excellent’ First Day
LYME/OLD LYME -- Students were back in school yesterday at Lyme-Old Lyme Schools and at the end of the day, Superintendent Ian Neviaser told LymeLine, "We had an excellent first day of school with lots of excitement and enjoyment as students were welcomed back into classrooms." He added, "It was a good start to what we expect will be a great year." Masks are still … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Enjoy ‘Excellent’ First Day
A View From My Porch: An Extra Inning for ‘I See Great Things in Baseball’ — The ‘Phenom’ and More Thoughts
This has been an unusual summer. Christina and I have been very “COVID – cautious” and, of course, fully vaccinated. We’ve postponed or canceled trips, missed Brimfield, both May and July, and probably Sept. And so, I retreated to my secure baseball space, and drafted this essay. There’s a lot of baseball jargon here. In 2019, LymeLine published a series of essays on … [Read more...] about A View From My Porch: An Extra Inning for ‘I See Great Things in Baseball’ — The ‘Phenom’ and More Thoughts
Letter to the Editor: Motion Failed at Old Lyme Town Meeting Due to Absence of Supporting Information from First Selectman, Salient Point for Upcoming Election
To the Editor: As a voting resident in the Town of Old Lyme, I attended the Special Town Meeting on August 16th in the Town Hall, which was only held in person. The purpose of the meeting was to vote on the appropriation of money for four items totaling $197,000. In the past, I was always asked to verify that I was a property owner or eligible to vote prior to the meeting. … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Motion Failed at Old Lyme Town Meeting Due to Absence of Supporting Information from First Selectman, Salient Point for Upcoming Election
The Movie Man: Ganey Highly Recommends ‘The Green Knight,’ Says it is ‘Unlike Any Other Fantasy Adaptation’
After more than a year of abstaining from movie theaters, as well as keeping up with new releases (since we were all so incredibly overwhelmed by the tumultuous year that was 2020), I was finally able to screen a new movie in the manner in which this medium was originally intended: on the big screen, sitting among strangers. I can say unequivocally that it was good to be … [Read more...] about The Movie Man: Ganey Highly Recommends ‘The Green Knight,’ Says it is ‘Unlike Any Other Fantasy Adaptation’
Lyme RTC Announces Slate of Candidates for November Election; Cross-Endorses Mattson (D) for First Selectman
LYME -- David Lahm, chair of the Lyme Republican Town Committee (RTC) has announced that the Lyme Republicans met for a caucus on Monday, July 26, to endorse a slate of candidates for the Nov. 2, 2021 Municipal Election. The following individuals were endorsed for the positions indicated by all in attendance (I denotes the candidate is an incumbent): Selectman: David … [Read more...] about Lyme RTC Announces Slate of Candidates for November Election; Cross-Endorses Mattson (D) for First Selectman
After 10 Years Service, Nosal Explains Her Decision Not to Seek Reelection to Old Lyme BOS; Will Run For Zoning Commission
"It has been a privilege to serve the residents of Old Lyme as a Selectwoman for the past 10 years." (Mary Jo Nosal) OLD LYME -- Mary Jo Nosal has served as Old Lyme Selectman for the past 10 years, but when the Old Lyme Democratic Town Committee (OL DTC) announced their slate of candidates for the upcoming November election, her name was against neither the position of … [Read more...] about After 10 Years Service, Nosal Explains Her Decision Not to Seek Reelection to Old Lyme BOS; Will Run For Zoning Commission
Old Lyme DTC Announces Candidates for November Election; Shoemaker To Challenge Griswold as First Selectman with Lampos as Running Mate
OLD LYME -- The Old Lyme Democratic Town Committee (OL DTC) announced their slate of candidates for the November election in a press release this afternoon. The announcement was released by Christine Giaquinto, OL DTC Chairman, and read as follows: 'After thoughtful consideration, the OL DTC is proud to endorse the following candidates for the November 2021 municipal … [Read more...] about Old Lyme DTC Announces Candidates for November Election; Shoemaker To Challenge Griswold as First Selectman with Lampos as Running Mate
Griswold Running Again for Old Lyme First Selectman, Republicans Approve Full Slate of Candidates for November; No Word Yet on Election From Democrats
OLD LYME -- The Chair of the Republican Town Committee's Nominating Committee, Vicki Lanier, has shared the party's slate of endorsed candidates for the November election with us. These were approved at the RTC meeting held Thursday evening and are as follows with incumbents noted with an (I) after their name: First Selectman: Tim Griswold (I) Selectman: Matt … [Read more...] about Griswold Running Again for Old Lyme First Selectman, Republicans Approve Full Slate of Candidates for November; No Word Yet on Election From Democrats