NEW LONDON/OLD LYME: Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law has announced that five of their lawyers have been included in the 2021 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Two of those honored, John A. Collins and James P. Berryman, are Old Lyme … [Read more...] about Two Old Lyme Residents, Collins & Berryman, Named ‘2021 Best Lawyers’
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Lyme Art Association Presents Two Exhibitions, ‘Point of View’ & ‘Animal Kingdom’ Both Featuring Works by Elected Artists
OLD LYME -- The Lyme Art Association (LAA) presents two shows through Oct. 1: Point of View: the 99th Annual Elected Artist Exhibition and Animal Kingdom. The Elected Artists of the LAA are an elite group of professional artists, primarily from New England. Their work is predominantly representational, but encompasses a variety of styles, subjects and mediums. This year is … [Read more...] about Lyme Art Association Presents Two Exhibitions, ‘Point of View’ & ‘Animal Kingdom’ Both Featuring Works by Elected Artists
Old Lyme Town Clerk’s Office Clarifies Absentee Ballot Procedures for November Election
OLD LYME -- In a statement issued yesterday, the Old Lyme Town Clerk clarified that due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, "All voters will be permitted to vote by absentee ballot rather than appear in person," at the Nov. 3, 2020 election. This replicates the situation from the Aug. 11 Primary election, For those who wish to vote in person, the polling place will again be … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Town Clerk’s Office Clarifies Absentee Ballot Procedures for November Election
Old Lyme VNA, LYSB Distribute Almost 1,000 Free Masks in Back-to-School Event Held Thursday
OLD LYME -- Yesterday, Aug. 20, the Old Lyme Visiting Nurse Association (OLVNA) and the Lymes’ Youth Service Bureau held a back-to-school mask giveaway at Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS.) This was their second mask giveaway and drive-through event at the LOLHS. Lymes’ Youth Service Bureau volunteers directed traffic while the team from OLVNA distributed packages … [Read more...] about Old Lyme VNA, LYSB Distribute Almost 1,000 Free Masks in Back-to-School Event Held Thursday
Studio 80 + Sculpture Grounds Invites Public to View ‘2020 Summer Sculpture Showcase’ in Person or Virtually
OLD LYME -- Nationally- and internationally-acclaimed sculptor Gilbert Boro is currently hosting the 6th annual Summer Sculpture Showcase in his Sculpture Grounds at 80-1 Lyme St. in Old Lyme. The Showcase features selected sculptural works by more than 80 artists, which have been woven into the permanent outdoor display of around 100 works by Boro, who owns Studio 80 + … [Read more...] about Studio 80 + Sculpture Grounds Invites Public to View ‘2020 Summer Sculpture Showcase’ in Person or Virtually
Ledge Light Health District Receives Grant to Boost Childhood Immunization Rates
LYME/OLD LYME/AREAWIDE -- August is National Immunization Awareness Month and appropriately, Ledge Light Health District (LLHD) has just heard that it has been awarded a $100,256 grant from the Connecticut Department of Public Health to implement the “SECT Immunization Action Program (SECT-IAP).” This is the first of a five-year grant. Over the next five years, LLHD will work … [Read more...] about Ledge Light Health District Receives Grant to Boost Childhood Immunization Rates
Divine Providence? Huge Oak Tree Falls at Saint Ann’s in Old Lyme During Isaias, But Just Misses Church
OLD LYME: While Tropical Storm Isaias was wreaking havoc throughout Connecticut during the afternoon of Tuesday, Aug. 4, the Rev. Anita L. Schell, who serves as the Provisional Priest-in-Charge at Saint Ann's Episcopal Church in Old Lyme, was sitting in her office at the church, focused on finishing her Sunday sermon. Coincidentally, the central theme of the sermon was fear … [Read more...] about Divine Providence? Huge Oak Tree Falls at Saint Ann’s in Old Lyme During Isaias, But Just Misses Church
All In-Person Musical Masterworks Performances Cancelled, Tickets for Videos of Concerts Now on Sale
OLD LYME -- 8/21 UPDATE: Musical Masterworks (MM) informed us this week that the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme has now determined in-person concerts will not be permitted for the foreseeable future. The MM concerts will still be held in the church as planned but now without an audience. All concerts will be recorded as originally planned and everyone will be able … [Read more...] about All In-Person Musical Masterworks Performances Cancelled, Tickets for Videos of Concerts Now on Sale
Anderson Defeats Gilmer in Republican Primary for 2nd District
AREAWIDE -- Justin Anderson has defeated Tom Gilmer to become the Republican nominee for the 2nd Congressional District, winning by a narrow 81-vote margin after a recount. Anderson received 9,483 votes to Gilmer’s 9,402, the secretary of the state’s website showed at 3:15 p.m. Tuesday, with 100% of precincts reporting. The results capped off a race upended by Gilmer’s … [Read more...] about Anderson Defeats Gilmer in Republican Primary for 2nd District
Neviaser Supports CIAC Decision to ‘Pause’ In-person Interscholastic Sports Activity Until Aug. 24
LYME/OLD LYME/STATEWIDE -- 8/21 UPDATE: The CIAC issued a statement today, Aug. 21, which says in part, " The CIAC will delay the first date for all fall sports to Saturday, August 29, 2020." Most other aspects of fall sports remain undecided at this point. The full statement reads as follows: The CIAC Board of Control met this morning to review last night’s discussion … [Read more...] about Neviaser Supports CIAC Decision to ‘Pause’ In-person Interscholastic Sports Activity Until Aug. 24
Old Lyme Committee Names OL Pizza Palace’s Teddy Anastasiou as Latest ‘Kindness Award’ Recipient
OLD LYME -- The Town of Old Lyme Kindness Committee has selected the second recipient of their monthly Kindness Award. On Aug. 17, Teddy Anastasiou, owner of Teddy's Old Lyme Pizza Palace, was presented with an award for his generosity in providing free meals to residents in need during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. “We have been here 40 years, our kids went to school … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Committee Names OL Pizza Palace’s Teddy Anastasiou as Latest ‘Kindness Award’ Recipient
Recounts for 2nd Congressional District Republican Primary Held in Lyme, Old Lyme Yesterday; No Change in OL, Gilmer Loses Two Votes in Lyme
LYME/OLD LYME -- Yesterday (Monday) morning, the Town Clerks of both Lyme and Old Lyme held recounts of the Republican 2nd Congressional District Primary votes this morning. The recount was ordered by Theodore Bromley, the state's director of elections, because the original vote counts of 9,225 for Gilmer and 9,199 for Justin Anderson showed a difference of less than 0.5 … [Read more...] about Recounts for 2nd Congressional District Republican Primary Held in Lyme, Old Lyme Yesterday; No Change in OL, Gilmer Loses Two Votes in Lyme
Old Lyme Recount in Republican Race for 2nd Congressional District Being Held Today; Gilmer, Winner by 26 Votes, Arrested Monday, Has Not Officially Withdrawn
LYME/OLD LYME -- UPDATED 08/17 at 12:30 p.m. The recount in Old Lyme for the 2nd Congressional District will be held at 12:30 p.m. today. We will publish the results as soon as we receive them. 08/16: The Secretary of the State’s Office has announced that there will be a recount in the Republican race for the 2nd Congressional District, which was thrown into chaos at the … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Recount in Republican Race for 2nd Congressional District Being Held Today; Gilmer, Winner by 26 Votes, Arrested Monday, Has Not Officially Withdrawn
Letter to the Editor: An Open Letter to the USPS (Excluding Old Lyme P.O.) — Stop Messing With My Mail
To the Editor: To Whom it Should Concern at the USPS Please stop messing with my mail! Let me remind you: Title 39 of the U.S. Code states that the Postal Service shall have as its basic function the obligation to provide postal services to bind the Nation together through the personal, educational, literary, and business correspondence of the people. It shall provide … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: An Open Letter to the USPS (Excluding Old Lyme P.O.) — Stop Messing With My Mail
Environmental Grants Available from The Rockfall Foundation, Info Session Slated for Sept. 10
MIDDLETOWN/LYME/OLD LYME – The Rockfall Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2021 Annual Environmental Grants Program, available to non-profit organizations, municipalities, and schools. The Environmental Grants are for projects and programs that support the environment through conservation, preservation, restoration or education in the Lower Connecticut River … [Read more...] about Environmental Grants Available from The Rockfall Foundation, Info Session Slated for Sept. 10