LYME/OLD LYME -- Literacy Volunteers Valley Shore’s (LVVS) mission is to teach residents of the Shoreline area to read, write and speak English and thus improve their work and life skills for themselves, their families, their employers and their community. In addition to Lyme and Old Lyme, Literacy Volunteers serve the towns of Clinton, Chester, Deep River, Essex, Guilford, … [Read more...] about Volunteers Needed to Help Valley Shore Residents with English Language Skills
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Lyme Land Trust Names Bob Cope 2020 Volunteer of the Year
LYME -- Bob Cope has been named the 2020 Lyme Land Trust Volunteer of the Year, an award presented this year during a virtual Annual Meeting. The Land Trust celebrates, appreciates and depends upon all of the many wonderful volunteers and members who contribute to the success of the organization. This year, Bob Cope stood out for his eagerness to help, dependability, and … [Read more...] about Lyme Land Trust Names Bob Cope 2020 Volunteer of the Year
Vitality Spa Reopens Aug. 1 with New Protocols in Place, Now Taking Appointments
OLD LYME -- "We’re so excited to be reopening our doors on Aug. 1," Vitality Spa owner Lindsay Eisensmith says enthusiastically. Her business on Lyme St. in Old Lyme has been closed since early March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but reopening the spa was not simply a matter of changing the sign on the door. Eisensmith explained that in order to reopen safely and in … [Read more...] about Vitality Spa Reopens Aug. 1 with New Protocols in Place, Now Taking Appointments
Lyme-Old Lyme High, Middle Schools Announce Q4 Honor Rolls
Lyme-Old Lyme High School 2019-20 Quarter 4 Honor Roll High Honors Grade 12: Anabella Arias, Emily Balocca, Audrey Berry, Chloe Cahill, Madison Cann, Faith Caulkins, Emilia Cheesman, Elizabeth Cravinho, Maria Denya, Raymond Doll, Theodore Enoch, Araselys Farrell, Nicholas Fava, Jada Fuentes, Tanner Griffin, Sophia Griswold, Kamber Hamou, Lauren Huck, Jeffy Joshy, Caroline … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme High, Middle Schools Announce Q4 Honor Rolls
Job Opportunity: ‘Estuary’ Magazine Seeks Part-Time Assistant Editor/Publisher
Editor's Note: This is a paid advertisement. Estuary Magazine, a quarterly print and online publication about "life of the Connecticut River," is looking for a part-time assistant editor/publisher, with both publishing and editing duties. The position involves a commitment of time consistent with the pay, which is to be mutually agreed-upon. The successful applicant will … [Read more...] about Job Opportunity: ‘Estuary’ Magazine Seeks Part-Time Assistant Editor/Publisher
State Rep. Carney Names Two Old Lyme Residents ‘Local Heroes;’ Datum, Seidner to Receive Official Citations
OLD LYME -- When State Representative Devin Carney (R-23rd) put out a call for nominations of local heroes who have gone and continue to go above and beyond for others during the COVID-19 pandemic, Michelle Noehren submitted the names of Old Lyme's Social Services Coordinator Jennifer Datum and Lymes' Youth Service Bureau (LYSB) Executive Director Mary Seidner. Carney has … [Read more...] about State Rep. Carney Names Two Old Lyme Residents ‘Local Heroes;’ Datum, Seidner to Receive Official Citations
Free Lunches Available for Pick-up Behind LYSB, Tuesdays & Thursdays
LYME/OLD LYME -- The Lymes' Youth Service Bureau (LYSB) is launching the community's first Summer Lunch Program for families who have been negatively impacted financially by COVID-19, or qualify for the SNAP or Free/Reduced Lunch Programs. Funded by private donations, the Summer Lunch Program is organized by LYSB in partnership with the Social Services Departments from the … [Read more...] about Free Lunches Available for Pick-up Behind LYSB, Tuesdays & Thursdays
Old Lyme Children’s Learning Center to Reopen Aug. 3, Reservations Open Now for Short-term or Full Year
OLD LYME -- "I am thrilled it's opening its doors again," says Marie Ryan in a recent email to LymeLine referring to the reopening of the Old Lyme Children's Learning Center (OLCLC) on Monday, Aug. 3. An OLCLC Board member for more than 10 years, Ryan noted that the Center at 57 Lyme St. in Old Lyme is now accepting applications in all programs now for the 2020-2021 school … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Children’s Learning Center to Reopen Aug. 3, Reservations Open Now for Short-term or Full Year
Six Sculptures by Old Lyme Sculptor Gil Boro Featured in Stamford Downtown Outdoor Art Exhibit
STAMFORD, CT – Stamford Downtown is currently adorned with unique abstract art this summer as 34 sculptures, which are offered for free public viewing and enjoyment. These striking works of art line the streets and parks of the Downtown area and six sculptures by Old Lyme-based artist Gilbert Boro are featured in this major exhibit. Art Collective in Stamford Downtown is … [Read more...] about Six Sculptures by Old Lyme Sculptor Gil Boro Featured in Stamford Downtown Outdoor Art Exhibit
Re-Opening Plans for Lyme-Old Lyme Schools in Fall Include Mandatory Mask-Wearing, Physical Distancing, Cohorting
LYME/OLD LYME -- "The only constant in these plans will be flexibility," said Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Schools Superintendent Ian Neviaser during a phone conversation with LymeLine.com on Wednesday while discussing the numerous changes that will be implemented in the upcoming fall semester at Lyme-Old Lyme Schools in order to for them to reopen safely. Neviaser started by … [Read more...] about Re-Opening Plans for Lyme-Old Lyme Schools in Fall Include Mandatory Mask-Wearing, Physical Distancing, Cohorting
No New COVID Cases in Lyme, Old Lyme
OLD LYME/LYME -- Old Lyme First Selectman Timothy Griswold confirmed to LymeLine in a phone call yesterday, Thursday, July 16, that no new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Old Lyme since our last report. There remain 21 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Old Lyme plus two fatalities. Eight of these surviving cases are male and the remaining 13 are female. The two fatalities … [Read more...] about No New COVID Cases in Lyme, Old Lyme
Letter to the Editor: Parks & Rec. Leaders Challenged Over Use of Old Lyme Ballfields by Private Entity That Brought in Hundreds of Out-of-Towners
To the Editor: Old Lyme Parks and Rec. Commission has dedicated much of their energy over the last few years, and particularly the last few months, to limiting the activities in Hains Park. Most recently, this has been executed under three guiding principles: limit the use of public property by private entities, limit the use of Old Lyme property by out-of-town people, … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Parks & Rec. Leaders Challenged Over Use of Old Lyme Ballfields by Private Entity That Brought in Hundreds of Out-of-Towners
Neviaser Discusses Lyme-Old Lyme Schools’ Draft Reopening Plan with BOE; Says “This is New to Everyone. Schools Have Never Run Like This”
LYME/OLD LYME -- At its regular monthly meeting held virtually July 1 via Zoom, the Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Schools Board of Education discussed the Connecticut State Department of Education's plan titled, "Adapt, Advance, Achieve," which had been received the previous week. The plan gives guidelines for reopening all schools in the state in fall 2020 and requires all … [Read more...] about Neviaser Discusses Lyme-Old Lyme Schools’ Draft Reopening Plan with BOE; Says “This is New to Everyone. Schools Have Never Run Like This”
Pre-College Academy for HS Art Students Continues at Lyme Academy
OLD LYME -- This summer Lyme Academy of Fine Arts is hosting a Pre-College Academy for high school students and a Middle School Academy for ages 11 -13. High school students aged 14 to 18 with beginning to advanced level art training can enroll in an exciting series of week-long, daytime courses starting July 6 that further explore and expand their technical skill and … [Read more...] about Pre-College Academy for HS Art Students Continues at Lyme Academy
A la Carte: Not Your Normal Nachos … a Dipping Party with a Difference
Last week, on Facebook, a friend sent me a terrific party idea that had me dreaming how much fun it would be. In a dining room (my friend says it is not her dining room table), someone plastic-wrapped an entire top of a dining room table, then dumped many big packages of tortilla chips around all the edges of the table. In the center, there were big bowls of chopped … [Read more...] about A la Carte: Not Your Normal Nachos … a Dipping Party with a Difference