LYME/OLD LYME/AREAWIDE -- The regional Connecticut Chapter of the Moms' Club has been around for some 12 years and during that time, has supported many women as both new and seasoned moms. Recently, however, it took the difficult decision to leave the national umbrella of Moms' Club and break away to form the Family Club of the Connecticut River Valley (FCCRV.) Stefanie … [Read more...] about New ‘Family Club of CT River Valley’ Formed in Response to National Mom’s Club’s Intransigence on Racism,
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Death Announced of Judith Fay Lightfoot of Lyme; Nationally-Recognized Civic Leader, Former President of High Hopes, Lyme Public Library, Numerous Other Organizations
LYME -- Judith Fay Lightfoot, civic leader, mentor, friend, and beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, died on May 19 at age 81 at her home in Lyme, Connecticut. Intelligent, caring, generous, and grateful until her last breath, Judy moved in the world with deep optimism, love, and grace as she tirelessly and determinedly worked to make that world a better … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Judith Fay Lightfoot of Lyme; Nationally-Recognized Civic Leader, Former President of High Hopes, Lyme Public Library, Numerous Other Organizations
May 27 COVID-19 Update: Only One Town in CT Now in Red Zone; Lyme, Old Lyme Both Stay in Gray (Lowest) Zone; No New Cases in Either Town
LYME/OLD LYME — The report issued Thursday, May 27, by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) for the average daily rate of new cases of COVID-19 by town during the past two weeks shows another dramatic improvement for the state as whole with the number of towns remaining in the Red Zone (indicating the highest COVID-19 new case rates) down to just one from last … [Read more...] about May 27 COVID-19 Update: Only One Town in CT Now in Red Zone; Lyme, Old Lyme Both Stay in Gray (Lowest) Zone; No New Cases in Either Town
Gardening Tips for May from ‘The English Lady’: A Feast of Color Highlights the Merry Month of May
OLD LYME -- The darling buds of May” is such an apt phrase for one of the most enchanting months, bloom on bulbs and trees and the fresh foliage on trees winking in the sun. By now, you have probably removed most of the winter debris, pruned broken branches and re-edged borders. Do not however, apply that spring layer of composted manure as the soil needs to warm up to 60 … [Read more...] about Gardening Tips for May from ‘The English Lady’: A Feast of Color Highlights the Merry Month of May
Old Lyme Donations Fund Transport of Historic ‘Mervin F. Roberts’ Rescue Boat to Maine to Form Working Museum Exhibit; Video Link Included
OLD LYME -- We reported back in November 2020 that Old Lyme First Selectman Tim Griswold had launched a campaign to raise funds to move a boat named the 'Mervin F. Roberts' from Old Lyme to Kittery Pont, Maine. We noted then that we had connected Griswold with Samuel ‘Sam’ Reid, who serves as president of the non-profit Wood Island Life Saving Station Association (WILSSA) of … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Donations Fund Transport of Historic ‘Mervin F. Roberts’ Rescue Boat to Maine to Form Working Museum Exhibit; Video Link Included
Lyme-Old Lyme Techno-Ticks Complete Successful ‘Lymelyte’ Cube Satellite Test Launch
OLD LYME -- On Saturday, May 15, the Lyme-Old Lyme High School’s FIRST Robotics Team 236-TechnoTicks gathered at the practice field behind high school for a second test launch of their "Lymelyte" Cube Satellite (CubeSat) prototype. The weather conditions were perfect, with minimal wind. The CubeSat and harness were attached to a carefully-inflated weather balloon and … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Techno-Ticks Complete Successful ‘Lymelyte’ Cube Satellite Test Launch
Sen. Formica Applauds Passage of Expanded Gaming for Connecticut
HARTFORD – On Tuesday, May 26, the Senate passed HB 6451 in a 28-6 vote which contains the agreement between the Governor and the Tribes to enable expanded gaming (online gambling and sports betting). The measure is one step closer to becoming law and now heads to the Governor's desk for his signature. Sen. Republican Leader Pro Tempore Paul Formica (R-East Lyme), whose … [Read more...] about Sen. Formica Applauds Passage of Expanded Gaming for Connecticut
Old Lyme Town Hall Says Farewell to its “Greeter,” who “Performed Admirably … Added New Dimensions” to the Position (Griswold)
OLD LYME -- Chris Kirk, a recent graduate of Lyme-Old Lyme High School, has been serving as the Old Lyme Town Hall "Greeter" since December, 2020. The newly-created position was required due to COVID-19 restrictions. Kirk left the job last Friday to take up a job at a summer camp in New Hampshire and a celebration in his honor was held in the town hall. The fact that the … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Town Hall Says Farewell to its “Greeter,” who “Performed Admirably … Added New Dimensions” to the Position (Griswold)
May 25 COVID-19 Update: No New Cases in Either Lyme, Old Lyme; Cumulative Case Totals Hold at 107, 342 Respectively
LYME/OLD LYME —The Daily Data Report for Connecticut issued Tuesday, May 25, by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT-DPH) for data as at 8:30 p.m. Monday, May 24, shows that neither Lyme nor Old Lyme reported any new cases compared with the previous day. Both towns held at their previous day’s cumulative case totals with Lyme at 107 and Old Lyme at 342. This … [Read more...] about May 25 COVID-19 Update: No New Cases in Either Lyme, Old Lyme; Cumulative Case Totals Hold at 107, 342 Respectively
Old Lyme’s Historical Society Wins Award from Print Industry of New England for 2021 ‘Then & Now’ Calendar
OLD LYME -- The Print Industry of New England (PINE) announced May 5, that Essex Printing and the Old Lyme Historical Society (OLHSI) have received an award in PINE’s New England Regional Awards of Excellence competition. Judged anonymously on its own merit in a category with similar printed pieces, the 2021 PINE Award of Merit was presented to Essex Printing and OLHSI for … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Historical Society Wins Award from Print Industry of New England for 2021 ‘Then & Now’ Calendar
A la Carte: These Chicken Lettuce Wraps (After PF Chang’s) Make Perennially Popular Hors D’Oeuvres
I can’t remember a more beautiful couple of weeks in May. Years ago my husband and I would charter a sailboat in the Caribbean for a week in the winter. The mornings were cool in the morning, warm and cloudless in the afternoons and out of nowhere a cloudburst would appear for just 15 minutes. After that it was clear and sunny for a few hours and cooled down … [Read more...] about A la Carte: These Chicken Lettuce Wraps (After PF Chang’s) Make Perennially Popular Hors D’Oeuvres
May 24 COVID-19 Update: No New Cases in Either Town – Cumulative Case Totals Hold at 107 in Lyme, 342 in Old Lyme
LYME/OLD LYME —The Daily Data Report for Connecticut issued Monday, May 24, by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT-DPH) for data as at 8:30 p.m. Sunday, May 23, shows that neither Lyme nor Old Lyme reported any new cases compared with the previous day. Both towns held at their previous day’s cumulative case totals with Lyme at 107 and Old Lyme at 342. This is … [Read more...] about May 24 COVID-19 Update: No New Cases in Either Town – Cumulative Case Totals Hold at 107 in Lyme, 342 in Old Lyme
Large Crowd Approves All Items at Lyme Budget Meeting, Including Restoration of Open Space Funding to $1 Million
LYME -- Some 225 residents turned out Wednesday wearing masks and carrying their folding chairs to attend the Lyme Annual Budget Meeting, which was held outdoors starting at 5 p.m. on the Lyme Consolidated School playing field. Don Gerber moderated the meeting. All six items on the agenda were subsequently approved, most unanimously. The agenda item, which had … [Read more...] about Large Crowd Approves All Items at Lyme Budget Meeting, Including Restoration of Open Space Funding to $1 Million
Lyme-Old Lyme’s Food Share Garden Reaches Fundraising Goal, Further Donations Will Support Additional Needs
Editor's Note: Several hours after we published this article, we heard the wonderful news from Jim Ward that the fundraising goal of $7,500 had been reached. He greatly appreciates this, "tremendous support to the start of the garden." He notes however, that, "While this gives us the ability to install a fence and purchase tools and equipment we have other important projects in … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme’s Food Share Garden Reaches Fundraising Goal, Further Donations Will Support Additional Needs
High Hopes Hosts a Big Barn Tailgate, June 12
OLD LYME -- With the development of multiple vaccines to aid in the fight against the pandemic and a sense of renewed hope, High Hopes is hosting their traditional annual gala Saturday, June 12, as a socially-distanced Big Barn Tailgate at their location at 36 Town Woods Rd. in Old Lyme. It will be a celebration of the vibrant, philanthropic community, whose support makes it … [Read more...] about High Hopes Hosts a Big Barn Tailgate, June 12