***COMMENTING ON THIS ARTICLE IS CLOSED***Our apologies to those who submitted comments after they were closed. We had not set the 'Comments Closed' option correctly -- that has now been resolved. OLD LYME -- The subject of the Resolution Declaring Racism a Public Health Crisis was again raised at the Old Lyme Board of Selectmen’s (BOS) meeting held this past Monday, April … [Read more...] about Resolution on Racism Raised Again in Old Lyme BOS; No Progress Made, ‘Nothing to Discuss’ (Selectman Kerr)
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Old Lyme’s PGN Library Transitions to Hybrid Service Model
OLD LYME -- The Old Lyme-Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library has now transitioned to a hybrid model of service as outlined below. Monday-Thursday 9am-1pm: Walk-Ins Welcome 1pm-5pm: Appointments required (45 minute appointments are offered at the top of the hour at 2pm, 3pm, and 4pm) 5pm-7pm: Walk-Ins Welcome Friday 9am-1pm: Walk-Ins Welcome 1pm-5pm: Appointments … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s PGN Library Transitions to Hybrid Service Model
Old Lyme BOS Say Yes (Hopefully) to Memorial Day Parade, No to Midsummer Fireworks
OLD LYME -- The Old Lyme Board of Selectmen engaged in a lively discussion at their regular meeting yesterday regarding whether the town's traditional Memorial Day parade should proceed this year. It was cancelled last year due to COVID-19 pandemic. First Selectman Timothy Griswold noted the Governor's current Emergency Order regarding the number of people that can gather at … [Read more...] about Old Lyme BOS Say Yes (Hopefully) to Memorial Day Parade, No to Midsummer Fireworks
A la Carte: Smart Spice Veggie Soup Goes Easy on Calories, But Big on Taste
I had such a lovely weekend in Newburyport, Mass., two weeks ago. My granddaughter Casey, a junior at UMass-Amherst, is still in on campus learning in-person, but Sydney, whose 26th birthday we were celebrating, was there, as was middle-granddaughter Laurel, a tennis teacher/elementary school teacher. We all met at my daughter-in-law’s house and my son, Peter (the two are … [Read more...] about A la Carte: Smart Spice Veggie Soup Goes Easy on Calories, But Big on Taste
COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Can Now be Scheduled for Anyone 16+ Living, Working or Studying in CT
LYME/OLD LYME/STATEWIDE -- Starting today, April 1, all Connecticut residents and all those working or studying in Connecticut age 16 and older are now eligible for vaccination appointments. Visit this link for information on COVID-19 vaccination scheduling options. The website states that vaccine scheduling for individuals age 16-44 opens at 8 a.m. this morning. After … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Can Now be Scheduled for Anyone 16+ Living, Working or Studying in CT
USPS Carrier, Old Lyme Resident Parrack Receives OL Kindness Committee’s March Award
OLD LYME -- Based on an anonymous submission, the Town of Old Lyme Kindness Committee has selected Heather Parrack, an Old Lyme resident, for their March 2021 Kindness Award. Heather is a USPS mail carrier with a route through Old Lyme. She makes special trips to the doors of elderly residents who are unable to walk to their mailboxes. She stops and picks up the newspaper … [Read more...] about USPS Carrier, Old Lyme Resident Parrack Receives OL Kindness Committee’s March Award
Towns of Lyme, Old Lyme Work to Identify Homebound Residents to Ensure They Receive COVID-19 Vaccines
LYME/OLD LYME -- Lyme and Old Lyme Emergency Management Departments are both working with the State of Connecticut Department of Public Health to identify residents unable to leave their home for medical reasons with the goal of providing these individuals with COVID-19 vaccinations in their homes. It is imperative that homebound members of the community are identified … [Read more...] about Towns of Lyme, Old Lyme Work to Identify Homebound Residents to Ensure They Receive COVID-19 Vaccines
Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden, Sustainable CT Will Match Funds Raised up to $7,500
OLD LYME -- The Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden (LOLFSG) is moving ahead by leaps and bounds. This past Saturday, LOLSFG President Jim Ward hosted a tour of the proposed site for the garden at Town Woods Park in Old Lyme and today a major fundraising initiative to support the project begins. The mission of LOLSFG is to establish a sustainable, organic garden to grow fresh … [Read more...] about Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden, Sustainable CT Will Match Funds Raised up to $7,500
With Rise in COVID-19 Case Rates, CT DPH Urges Residents Not to Travel; Continue Mask-Wearing, Social Distancing
HARTFORD, CT – The State Department of Public Health (DPH) is reminding residents to remain vigilant against COVID-19 as case rates have risen over the last two weeks. Connecticut DPH has moved several Connecticut towns, including Old Lyme, that had been seeing falling or stable COVID-19 case rates back into Red Alert status, as the average daily case rate for COVID-19 has … [Read more...] about With Rise in COVID-19 Case Rates, CT DPH Urges Residents Not to Travel; Continue Mask-Wearing, Social Distancing
Old Lyme’s Inland Wetlands Commission Continues Public Hearing on Big Y’s Controversial Gas Station/Convenience Store Proposal to Next Month
OLD LYME -- Around 50 people joined Tuesday's Public Hearing for the proposal presented by Big Y Foods for a gas station/convenience store at 99 Halls Rd. and 25 Neck Rd., which was hosted Tuesday via Webex by the Old Lyme Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission (IWWC). According to the application submitted to the IWWC, the proposal is for a 2,100 sq. ft. convenience … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Inland Wetlands Commission Continues Public Hearing on Big Y’s Controversial Gas Station/Convenience Store Proposal to Next Month
Halls Rd. Improvement Committee Requests Withdrawal of Proposed Gas Station/Convenience Store in Old Lyme
OLD LYME -- We have been asked to publish the following statement from the Halls Road Improvement Committee regarding the proposed gas station/convenience store at the western end of Halls Rd. "Members of the Halls Road Improvements Committee (HRIC) have heard from many Old Lyme residents opposed to the building of another gas station along Halls Road. HRIC is also opposed … [Read more...] about Halls Rd. Improvement Committee Requests Withdrawal of Proposed Gas Station/Convenience Store in Old Lyme
Death Announced of George Moore, Lyme Land Trust Director Emeritus
LYME -- The death of Lyme Land Trust Director Emeritus George Moore has been announced by Lyme Land Trust Executive Director Kristina White. In an email sent March 25 to Lyme Land Trust members and friends, White states with "deep regret" that Mr. Moore, "... passed away recently." She notes, "He leaves behind his wife, Rosemary, two sons, John and Chris, daughter Joanna … [Read more...] about Death Announced of George Moore, Lyme Land Trust Director Emeritus
Old Lyme Basketball Girls Fall to East Hampton in Shoreline Semifinal
EAST HAMPTON -- Don Bugbee's girls put up a valiant fight against unbeaten East Hampton (14-0) in Wednesday's Shoreline League Conference (SLC) Tournament semifinal, but ultimately could not get past the top-seeded Bellringers to achieve a win. The final score was 40-33 in East Hampton's favor. The Bellringers now face #2 seeds Morgan in the Championship game this evening at … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Basketball Girls Fall to East Hampton in Shoreline Semifinal
A la Carte: Crepes Cake is Beyond Delicious
I guess I thought, once I had had my second dose of COVID vaccine, plus waited the two-plus week to make sure I was safe from the infection and to be around people, but still safely masked most of the time, friends old or older than I could go out to dinner, in a restaurant. I was wrong. Nobody wanted to go out and play. I am still reading two to three books a week, … [Read more...] about A la Carte: Crepes Cake is Beyond Delicious
Old Lyme Planning Commission Opposes CT Bills on Affordable Housing Currently Being Considered by Legislature
OLD LYME -- The following is the text of a letter being sent to various Connecticut House Representatives and State Senators by the Old Lyme Planning Commission. These include State Rep. Devin Carney (R-23rd) and State Senator Paul Formica (R-30th), both of whose Districts include Old Lyme. Dear Legislator: The Old Lyme Planning Commission supports the development of … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Planning Commission Opposes CT Bills on Affordable Housing Currently Being Considered by Legislature