LYME - Kevin Conlon "KC" Mazer passed away Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family. He was the son of Henry Mazer and Julia (McGrath) Mazer, both celebrated war veterans. KC was born February 12, 1949, and raised in Lyme where he had a magical and unique childhood which included a fawn (Bucky) and a crow (Hobo) ... ... KC joined his dad and formed Mazer … [Read more...] about Death of Kevin Conlon “KC” Mazer Announced, “His Love for Lyme” Shown by 30+ Years “Dedicated Service” to Town Committees, Organizations
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Lyme Town Hall, Library Shift to By-Appointment Basis Only
LYME -- The Lyme Board of Selectmen announced Dec. 22 that since the number of COVID-19 cases in Lyme (then standing at 38 cases) continues to grow and neighboring towns are experiencing an accelerating rate of infection, the Lyme Town Hall and Library operations will move to a “by-appointment” basis only, starting Monday, Dec. 28. In their announcement, the selectmen say … [Read more...] about Lyme Town Hall, Library Shift to By-Appointment Basis Only
Beware! Avoid COVID-19 Vaccine Scams
LYME/OLD LYME -- Ledge Light Health District have requested that we make readers aware of a new spate of scams related to the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines. As vaccine distribution begins, here are signs of potential scams: You are asked to pay out-of-pocket to get the vaccine You are asked to pay to put your name on a vaccine waiting list or to get early … [Read more...] about Beware! Avoid COVID-19 Vaccine Scams
Lyme Academy of Fine Arts Names Noted Painter Jordan Sokol as Artistic Director
OLD LYME: The Lyme Academy of Fine Arts has hired noted painter Jordan Sokol to be its Artistic Director and Deane Keller Chair. Sokol, who currently resides in the New York area, will be moving to the Lyme/Old Lyme area with his wife, Amaya Gurpide, herself an acclaimed artist, who will be joining the faculty as the Academy’s Director of Drawing. In doing so, the two are … [Read more...] about Lyme Academy of Fine Arts Names Noted Painter Jordan Sokol as Artistic Director
Dec. 21 COVID-19 Update: Old Lyme’s Cumulative Confirmed Cases Climb to 131; Lyme Holds at 38
LYME/OLD LYME — In light of the serious rise in Coronavirus cases, we have started a new daily update reporting confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases in Lyme and Old Lyme. The state is now issuing a COVID-19 metric report daily around 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, which includes current data up to the previous evening. The Monday reports include data for the weekend as well … [Read more...] about Dec. 21 COVID-19 Update: Old Lyme’s Cumulative Confirmed Cases Climb to 131; Lyme Holds at 38
Everybody Loves a (Santa) Parade!
OLD LYME -- UPDATE: Video now added! Santa traveled through the streets of Old Lyme yesterday atop an Old Lyme firetruck, bringing smiles to all of the folk, who turned out to clap and cheer him. Visit this link to view a great video by Amanda Jewett of one section of the parade. Thanks for sharing your video, Amanda! Old Lyme Police and First Responders traveled … [Read more...] about Everybody Loves a (Santa) Parade!
Old Lyme Zoning Approves Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Proposal for Turf Field — With Conditions
OLD LYME -- At their regular monthly meeting held virtually last Monday, Dec. 14, Old Lyme's Zoning Commission members unanimously approved Lyme-Old Lyme School's Special Permit Application to "modify the playing geometry " of the athletic field behind Lyme-Old Lyme High School and change the "playing surface from manicured lawn to synthetic turf." The motion to approve the … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Zoning Approves Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Proposal for Turf Field — With Conditions
Death of William “Bill” Maurice Grover Announced, Member of Old Lyme HS Class of 1958
William "Bill" Maurice Grover, 80, of Rocky Hill, CT (formerly of East Lyme), beloved husband for 57 years of Virginia "Ginger" (Heslin) Grover, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 17, 2020 after a valiant struggle with Alzheimer's Disease and finally a brief fight with COVID-19 ... ... Bill was a graduate of Old Lyme High School, class of 1958, where he lettered in … [Read more...] about Death of William “Bill” Maurice Grover Announced, Member of Old Lyme HS Class of 1958
Nosal Again Raises Resolution Against Racism at Old Lyme BOS Meeting, Griswold Agrees to Further Review But With No Agreement to Sign
OLD LYME -- At the Old Lyme Board of Selectmen's (OL BOS) meeting, Monday, Dec. 7, Selectwoman Mary Jo Nosal again raised the issue of the board signing a Resolution stating Racism is a Public Health Crisis (see draft at the end of this article.) She ultimately received a commitment from First Selectman Timothy Griswold that he would look at the wording of the Resolution again, … [Read more...] about Nosal Again Raises Resolution Against Racism at Old Lyme BOS Meeting, Griswold Agrees to Further Review But With No Agreement to Sign
Ledge Light Report Shows 34 New COVID Cases in Old Lyme in Past Two Weeks, 11 in Lyme
LYME/OLD LYME -- Ledge Light Health Department (LLHD) issued their most recent Weekly COVID-19 Report this afternoon, Friday, Dec. 18. Stephen Mansfield, LLHD Director of Health, prefaces the report with this statement, "Our contact tracers continue to report that they have observed many COVID cases associated with family and social gatherings, as well as a significant … [Read more...] about Ledge Light Report Shows 34 New COVID Cases in Old Lyme in Past Two Weeks, 11 in Lyme
Zoning Commission Approves Change of Use for Bee & Thistle to Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center
OLD LYME -- At their monthly meeting held virtually Monday evening, the Old Lyme Zoning Commission approved the applications by the Connecticut (CT) Audubon Society that will enable the former Bee and Thistle Inn at 100 Lyme St. to be converted to the Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center's (RTPEC) new headquarters. The CT Audubon Society had submitted both Special Permit and … [Read more...] about Zoning Commission Approves Change of Use for Bee & Thistle to Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center
Winter Storm Gail Closes Lyme-Old Lyme Schools, Old Lyme Transfer Station; Parking Ban in Place for Lyme St.
OLD LYME -- Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Schools Superintendent announced yesterday afternoon that today would be a 'Snow Day' and so all LOL Schools are closed today due to the foot of snow dropped on Lyme and Old Lyme by Winter Storm Gail. The Old Lyme Board of Selectmen has announced a parking ban on Lyme Street today from 12 a.m. (midnight) until 6 p.m. The Transfer … [Read more...] about Winter Storm Gail Closes Lyme-Old Lyme Schools, Old Lyme Transfer Station; Parking Ban in Place for Lyme St.
Musical Masterworks Changes Upcoming Program Due to COVID Constraints; Park, Arron Will Now Play Works by Beethoven, Schumann & Franck
OLD LYME -- In a change from the originally scheduled program, Musical Masterworks now looks forward to welcoming Jeewon Park (piano) and Edward Arron (cello) to the stage of the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme with a seasonal performance of Beethoven, Schumann and Franck. Musical Masterworks Marketing Director Robbin Myers explains in an email to … [Read more...] about Musical Masterworks Changes Upcoming Program Due to COVID Constraints; Park, Arron Will Now Play Works by Beethoven, Schumann & Franck
A la Carte: All About Apricots … in a Pie … for Christmas
With Christmas just around the corner, we are probably looking toward another different holiday. In my heart of heart, I believe that our next festive holiday, if not Easter, will be Memorial Day weekend with backyard barbecues and parades with marching bands. I really do believe this. In the meantime, many of us have been cooking and baking for Christmas. Perhaps dinner … [Read more...] about A la Carte: All About Apricots … in a Pie … for Christmas
Gardening with The English Lady for December: “The Last Month so be the Best One”
Hello everyone; so much to do and so little time in this holiday season. Remember to breathe, stretch and take time out for yourself each day. On a pleasant December day, you can be in the garden and you can still plant your spring bulbs. The earth is still workable so enjoy the fresh air and the gentle exercise to work off your Thanksgiving feast and before you indulge in … [Read more...] about Gardening with The English Lady for December: “The Last Month so be the Best One”