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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Latest Delivery from State of COVID-19 Test Kits is Designated for ‘Vulnerable Populations’
OLD LYME -- Old Lyme Emergency Services Director David Roberge informed us this afternoon (Friday, Jan. 21) that earlier today, the Town of Old Lyme received an additional quantity of COVID-19 self-test kits from the Connecticut Department of Health (CT DPH.) He explains that the CT DPH has, "Required this delivery be designated for vulnerable populations ... persons living … [Read more...] about Latest Delivery from State of COVID-19 Test Kits is Designated for ‘Vulnerable Populations’
A la Carte: Count on Chicken Chili on a Cold Day!
I have four definites before I give you a recipe: I have made the recipe and it was good Someone I knew had made this recipe and gave me the recipe and I understood the intranets and trusted them The ingredients were available or that a substitute would work for you I tinkered with the recipe and felt the tinkering made the recipe even better. This was not the … [Read more...] about A la Carte: Count on Chicken Chili on a Cold Day!
Old Lyme Girls’ Basketball: Two Losses for the Wildcats, But they “Never Quit” (Coach Bugbee)
OLD LYME -- Last Friday, Jan. 14, the Old Lyme girls suffered a heartbreaking 36-35 loss to Morgan. Junior Alexis Fenton scored three three-pointers in her 13 points and senior Megan Loflin added 12 points and 14 rebounds. Coach Don Bugbee said, "The girls played their hearts out during this game, and we came up just a bit short. Without a doubt, the last five seconds of the … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Girls’ Basketball: Two Losses for the Wildcats, But they “Never Quit” (Coach Bugbee)
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
Inaugural PARJE Mural Promoting Racial Justice Through Public Art Unveiled in Norwich, Time-lapse Video Shows How it was Created
NORWICH, CT/OLD LYME: 1/18 UPDATE: Despite freezing temperatures, the mural discussed below was duly "unveiled" yesterday. Visit this link to read a report of the event by Claire Bessette and published Jan. 18 in 'The Day.' On Martin Luther King Day, Monday, Jan. 17, at 12:30 p.m., Public Art for Racial Justice Education (PARJE) will unveil its first mural, which has been … [Read more...] about Inaugural PARJE Mural Promoting Racial Justice Through Public Art Unveiled in Norwich, Time-lapse Video Shows How it was Created
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”
Registration for Cappella Cantorum Spring Concert Continues Online
LYME/OLD LYME/AREAWIDE -- Cappella Cantorum MasterWorks Chorus continues its 2021-2022 season with rehearsals for the Spring Concert starting Monday, Jan. 17, 2022 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Centerbrook, CT. After Jan.17, it will still be possible to register online or call 860-941-8243 for assistance. Singers from across the area, including the Towns of Lyme and Old … [Read more...] about Registration for Cappella Cantorum Spring Concert Continues Online
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
Old Lyme Historical Society Receives CT Cultural Fund Operating Support Grant from CT Humanities
OLD LYME — Connecticut Humanities, the statewide, nonprofit affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), has awarded the Old Lyme Historical Society, Inc. (OLHSI) a $ 7,200 CT Cultural Fund Operating Support Grant (CTCFOSG). The CTCFOSG will be used to support the Society’s mission to collect, preserve, interpret and promote the rich history of Old Lyme … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Historical Society Receives CT Cultural Fund Operating Support Grant from CT Humanities
Major Retrospective Exhibition of Work by Prominent US Artist Lennart Anderson Opens at Lyme Academy
OLD LYME - On Friday, Jan.14, 2022, Lennart Anderson: A Retrospective opens in the Chauncey Stillman Gallery at Lyme Academy of Fine Arts and is on view through March 18. Described by the New York Times as one of the "most prominent and admired painters to translate figurative art into a modern idiom,” Lennart Anderson (1928-2015) was an American artist renowned for his … [Read more...] about Major Retrospective Exhibition of Work by Prominent US Artist Lennart Anderson Opens at Lyme Academy
‘First Impressions’ Associate Artist, ‘Congratulations’ Exhibitions Open at Lyme Art Association
OLD LYME -- Lyme Art Association (LAA)’s First Impressions exhibition is a juried exhibition of the Association’s Associate Artist members, accomplished artists who have been successfully exhibiting in selective shows. This exhibit will include a variety of media and themes: landscape, portrait, and still life paintings, as well as sculpture. In addition, the three new … [Read more...] about ‘First Impressions’ Associate Artist, ‘Congratulations’ Exhibitions Open at Lyme Art Association
A la Carte: For Lee, Winter and Widowhood Mean it’s Time for Tourtière
Before the holiday season, Nancy Harmon Jenkins, a wonderful cookbook writer who lives mostly in Maine and visits Italy often, talked about the French-Canadian tourtière. I made it a few times for my husband but he really didn’t like the seasoning. He said the same when I made Cincinnati Five-Way Chili (chili with beans, onions, seasoning, spaghetti and cheese). Doug had … [Read more...] about A la Carte: For Lee, Winter and Widowhood Mean it’s Time for Tourtière
Old Lyme Girls’ Basketball: Wildcats Defeat Lyman Memorial Handily; Fenton, Walsh Score 14 Points Apiece
OLD LYME -- The Old Lyme girls had a decisive win over Lyman Memorial on Wednesday evening, earning a 43-28 victory. Freshman Kate Walsh and Junior Alexis Fenton both scored 14 points while Senior Megan Loflin added 11 points and 16 rebounds. After the game, coach Don Bugbee commented, “The girls played hard throughout the game and obviously it’s always nice to get a … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Girls’ Basketball: Wildcats Defeat Lyman Memorial Handily; Fenton, Walsh Score 14 Points Apiece
Old Lyme Basketball Update: Boys, Girls Both Win Big Against H-K Teams
OLD LYME -- Both the boys' and girls' Old Lyme basketball defeated their Haddam-Killingworth (H-K) opponents yesterday evening. The girls won handily 36-20 at H-K while the boys, playing at home, secured a convincing 66-48 victory. In the girls' game, the girls made a terrific come-back in the second half, holding H-K to only four points in the third quarter and keeping … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Basketball Update: Boys, Girls Both Win Big Against H-K Teams