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
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A la Carte: Caramelized Coconut Budino Makes a Luscious Dessert
I am going to a dinner party next Saturday evening in Madison. There may be 12 people. I may have met half of them. Most are flying in to see their daughter and son-in-law in their new house into which they moved just three weeks ago. The last time I moved, it took me months to unpack boxes, never mind ready to host a dinner party in less than a month. And many of the … [Read more...] about A la Carte: Caramelized Coconut Budino Makes a Luscious Dessert
Death Announced of Jennie A. Rubera; Beloved Teacher in Old Lyme Schools for 37 Years
OLD LYME -- Jennie A. Rubera, of Old Lyme, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at her residence on February 12, 2022. She was born in Waterbury, the daughter of Angelo and Rose Petraroia and was the wife of the late Joseph A. Rubera. Mrs. Rubera lived a life of serving others as a nurse and business owner before embarking on a 37-year career as a teacher in … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Jennie A. Rubera; Beloved Teacher in Old Lyme Schools for 37 Years
COVID-19 Tests Available for Elderly, Those with Disabilities and/or Unable to Pickup Tests Alone
OLD LYME -- The Town of Old Lyme now has an additional quantity of COVID-19 test-kits available for: > seniors and persons, who might be at risk due to living in congregate housing, > persons who have a physical, mental, intellectual or other developmental disability, or for > those unable to seek out testing kits on their own. If you are or someone you know is … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Tests Available for Elderly, Those with Disabilities and/or Unable to Pickup Tests Alone
Old Lyme’s 2021 Citizen of the Year Honored by ‘Sustainable OL’ Members at ‘Galentine Tea’
OLD LYME -- Cheryl Poirier was recently named Old Lyme's 2021 Citizen of the Year, and members of the Sustainable Old Lyme group wanted to find a way to honor her achievement, and celebrate her hard work, which brought Old Lyme to the Silver Level of SustainableCT's program. Old Lyme is one of only 12 towns in the state and the only town in New London County to have … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s 2021 Citizen of the Year Honored by ‘Sustainable OL’ Members at ‘Galentine Tea’
Old Lyme RTC Chair Kelsey Donates $500,000 to Launch New PAC
A new independent expenditure group, CT Truth PAC Inc., came to life over the weekend with a $500,000 contribution by David Kelsey, the GOP town chair of Old Lyme and a longtime donor to Republicans. Organization papers filed with the State Elections Enforcement Commission confine the PAC to independent spending on races for governor and the five other statewide … [Read more...] about Old Lyme RTC Chair Kelsey Donates $500,000 to Launch New PAC
A View from My Porch — The Shady History of Connecticut Tobacco, Part 1: The Age of Discovery to the Jamestown, Virginia Colony
It’s been a while since my last View, which was A Primer on The American Rescue Plan. Since then, I have spent some time thinking about tobacco; and frankly, that’s a subject on which I have rarely, if ever, reflected. Then again, it’s not COVID, or its aftermath; and has nothing to do with the events of Jan. 6, 2021, or their aftermath. To explain, Christina and I saw … [Read more...] about A View from My Porch — The Shady History of Connecticut Tobacco, Part 1: The Age of Discovery to the Jamestown, Virginia Colony
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
Lyme-Old Lyme Preschool Peer Visits Offered; Register Now for a March 11 Visit
LYME/OLD LYME -- The Lyme-Old Lyme Preschool is a tuition free program designed for identified special education students and selected peers. This program serves preschool age children in the communities of Lyme and Old Lyme. If you are interested in having your three-year-old child participate in the Lyme-Old Lyme Special Needs Preschool as a peer during the 2022-2023 … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Preschool Peer Visits Offered; Register Now for a March 11 Visit
Letter to the Editor: Update on Tantummaheag Town Landing Situation Overdue, Required so All Residents Can Understand Outcome
To the Editor: I am writing all three Selectmen as I have not heard back from [Old Lyme First Selectman] Tim Griswold regarding an update to the Tantummaheag Town Landing after three emails. It is disappointing that this issue has not been resolved and is no longer on the agenda for your board meetings. I first notified Tim about this issue in July of 2020, we had a … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Update on Tantummaheag Town Landing Situation Overdue, Required so All Residents Can Understand Outcome
A la Carte: A Soup for Snow? Try This Intriguing Sweet Potato-Coconut Soup
What do you do on a Sunday when there is nearly three feet of snow on your front door? Obviously, the meteorologists were right this time ... Is there enough food in my house to keep me a day or two from starvation? Sure, there is. But what would I be in the mood for? Yes, my friends, I had stocked up on produce with what I wanted to cook: three different soups. … [Read more...] about A la Carte: A Soup for Snow? Try This Intriguing Sweet Potato-Coconut Soup
Griswold, Ward Vote to Appoint Colwell to Old Lyme EDC Against Recommendations of Commission Chair
OLD LYME -- UPDATED June 15. We incorrectly quoted the number of votes by which Mona Colwell lost the Region 18 BOE election in our original article. We apologize for the error. The article has now been corrected. At Monday evening's Old Lyme (OL) Board of Selectmen (BOS)'s Special Meeting in a somewhat unexpected move, both First Selectman Timothy Griswold (R) and Selectman … [Read more...] about Griswold, Ward Vote to Appoint Colwell to Old Lyme EDC Against Recommendations of Commission Chair
Appointments to Old Lyme EDC Tabled After Absence of Input from Commission Identified, One Candidate Described as ‘Abrasive’; Discussion to be Continued at Tonight’s BOS Meeting
Emails Sent by EDC Member Rubino, EDC Chair Poirier in Response to Comments at BOS Meeting Printed in Full Below OLD LYME -- At their last meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 18, the three members of the Old Lyme Board of Selectmen (BOS) were running systematically through the annual round of appointments and reappointments to town boards and commissions when the question of whom … [Read more...] about Appointments to Old Lyme EDC Tabled After Absence of Input from Commission Identified, One Candidate Described as ‘Abrasive’; Discussion to be Continued at Tonight’s BOS Meeting
Lyman Allyn Art Museum Showcases Recent Work by Marian Bingham, on View Through April 10
NEW LONDON – The Lyman Allyn Art Museum announces the opening of Locations: Recent Work by Marian Bingham, on view Feb. 5 through April 10. Bingham, better known as “Bing,” is an award-winning artist, printmaker, and longtime Connecticut resident, who played a significant role in the state’s art community for decades. The Lyman Allyn’s exhibition explores place, … [Read more...] about Lyman Allyn Art Museum Showcases Recent Work by Marian Bingham, on View Through April 10
Feb. 3 Daily COVID-19 Update: All CT Towns, Except Two, Still Red for Case Rates, But Positivity Rate, Hospitalizations Down
11 New Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Total to 979, One in Lyme Raises Total There to 243 LYME-OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report issued Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022, around 4 p.m. by the Connecticut Department of Health(CT DPH) shows 11 new, confirmed COVID-19 cases in Old Lyme taking the town's cumulative case total from 968 to 979. There was also one new case in Lyme raising … [Read more...] about Feb. 3 Daily COVID-19 Update: All CT Towns, Except Two, Still Red for Case Rates, But Positivity Rate, Hospitalizations Down