OLD LYME -- The Old Lyme Open Space Commission has announced in a statement that the parking lot on Whippoorwill Rd. used by visitors to the Ames Open Space and McCulloch Family Open Space properties was closed July 1, 2020. The owner of the parking lot has graciously allowed the town use his private property for many years for parking, but recently rescinded permission in … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Whippoorwill Rd. Parking Lot Closed Resulting in Changes to Open Space Access
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Florence Griswold Museum Reopens to Public with 24-Hour Advance Tickets Only; New ‘Fresh Fields’ Exhibition on View
OLD LYME -- The Florence Griswold Museum and Café Flo have reopened to the public. Admission to the Museum is limited and by 24-hour advance online ticketing only. Check the Museum website for admission requirements and details of how to purchase tickets. Café Flo is open by reservation only. Visitors to the Museum will be greeted with a new exhibition, Fresh Fields, … [Read more...] about Florence Griswold Museum Reopens to Public with 24-Hour Advance Tickets Only; New ‘Fresh Fields’ Exhibition on View
A New Independence Day Parade Tradition Starts on Rogers Lake
OLD LYME -- Undoubtedly disappointed that both the Sound View and Lyme Independence Day parades were cancelled this year due to COVID-19 concerns, Rogers Lake residents took matters into their own hands and came up with an inspired solution to the social distancing issue associated with parades. They organized at very short notice the "1st Annual Rogers Lake 4th of … [Read more...] about A New Independence Day Parade Tradition Starts on Rogers Lake
Letter to the Editor: Sen. Formica Clarifies His Support of Expanding CT’s Absentee Ballot Rules
To the Editor: I was disappointed to see David Collins write columns in The Day, (“Can Connecticut GOP block safe voting,” June 11 and “The two sides of Sen. Formica’s mouth on early voting,” June 26), which ignore many facts and try to paint all Connecticut Republicans as wanting to risk people's lives in a public health emergency as a way of suppressing votes. Nothing … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Sen. Formica Clarifies His Support of Expanding CT’s Absentee Ballot Rules
Police Investigating Knife and Shovel Attack in Old Lyme That Sent Three to Hospital (from ‘The Day’)
OLD LYME — UPDATED 7:43pm Two people were stabbed and another was struck in the head with a shovel during a Saturday night fight in front of a home at 80 Rogers Lake Trail. State police are investigating and said Sunday they expect to file charges. Police said they received multiple 911 calls around ... Visit this link to read the full article by Erica Moser and … [Read more...] about Police Investigating Knife and Shovel Attack in Old Lyme That Sent Three to Hospital (from ‘The Day’)
Old Lyme BOS Votes to Hold Summer Fireworks, July 25, Despite No Midsummer Festival This Year
OLD LYME -- The Old Lyme Board of Selectmen voted Tuesday afternoon (June 30) at a Special Meeting to hold the annual fireworks celebration that normally takes place in the evening following the Old Lyme Midsummer Festival. This is a significant decision since the Midsummer Festival itself, scheduled for Saturday, July 25, will not be held this year due to the COVID-19 … [Read more...] about Old Lyme BOS Votes to Hold Summer Fireworks, July 25, Despite No Midsummer Festival This Year
Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Offers Small Group Eco-adventures in Lyme, Old Lyme for Ages 10-15
LYME-OLD LYME -- What lies beneath the water? How can you find your way in the woods? Can you use cabbage to create art? The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center (RTPEC) is offering small group, in-person programming to explore these questions and more beginning July 13 and following all current COVID-19 safety procedures. The RTPEC building on Halls Rd. will, however, remain … [Read more...] about Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Offers Small Group Eco-adventures in Lyme, Old Lyme for Ages 10-15
Saint Ann’s Nearly New Shop in Old Lyme Reopens for Sales
OLD LYME -- The Nearly New Shop of Saint Ann's Parish will start accepting consignments again Monday, June 22. The Shop will be open every day next week through Friday, June 26, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The Shop will reopen for sales starting Wednesday, July 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Henceforward, it will be open every Tuesdays through Saturdays at the same time. Clothes … [Read more...] about Saint Ann’s Nearly New Shop in Old Lyme Reopens for Sales
Neviaser “Very Pleased” with Governor’s Plan to Reopen All CT Schools in Fall 2020
OLD LYME -- Asked his reaction to Governor Ned Lamont and Education Commissioner Miguel Cardona's announcement yesterday that all schools statewide should plan to reopen to all students in the fall of 2020, Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Schools Superintendent Ian Neviaser told LymeLine exclusively by phone this morning that he is "very pleased with the Governor's plan." The plan calls … [Read more...] about Neviaser “Very Pleased” with Governor’s Plan to Reopen All CT Schools in Fall 2020
Ivoryton Women Playwrights Festival Now Accepting Submissions for 2021; Positions as Directors, Readers Also Open
IVORYTON -- The Ivoryton Playhouse has announced their Fifth Annual Ivoryton Women Playwrights Festival (IWPF.) Submissions of one-act plays by women playwrights are sought. The IWPF provides the four writers whose work is chosen paid travel to Ivoryton and housing while there, three days of intensive workshops with a director and actors for play development and … [Read more...] about Ivoryton Women Playwrights Festival Now Accepting Submissions for 2021; Positions as Directors, Readers Also Open
Old Lyme Library Celebrates Phoebe’s 122nd Birthday with Ice Cream, Smiles
OLD LYME -- The Phoebe Griffin Noyes (PGN) Library in Old Lyme celebrated its 122nd birthday yesterday by serving 122 ice creams -- well, actually it was around 200! Smiling library staff and volunteers were out in force on the grounds of the PGN Library fronting onto Lyme St. waving signs ... ... saying how pleased they were to see community members again and … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Library Celebrates Phoebe’s 122nd Birthday with Ice Cream, Smiles
Lyme Ambulance Association Seeks IT Volunteer, Four Hours Per Month
LYME -- Lyme Ambulance Association is looking for a volunteer Information Technology Person to assist with a variety of tasks including simple web updates (training is available), interactions with the hosting provider and monitoring the donation widget. The approximate time requirement is four hours each month, but could be longer if desired. For further information, … [Read more...] about Lyme Ambulance Association Seeks IT Volunteer, Four Hours Per Month
Old Lyme Town Hall Reopens to Public With New Protocols in Place
OLD LYME -- UPDATED 6/22: Speaking at the June 15 Old Lyme Board of Selectmen's meeting, which was held virtually via Webex, First Selectman Tim Griswold said exuberantly, "Come the 22nd, we'll be open for public access." He was referring to the fact that the board of selectmen has set the date for town employees to return to work at Memorial Town Hall as Monday, June 22, … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Town Hall Reopens to Public With New Protocols in Place
Wyman of Old Lyme Appointed Community Music School Executive Director, “Thrilled to Come Home”
OLD LYME -- Dr. Richard Wyman of Old Lyme has been appointed the new Executive Director of the Community Music School (CMS) located in Centerbrook. He took over the reins of the organization in the mid-May after serving for several years as Musical Masterworks General Director. Wyman has a long history of involvement in both playing and conducting music professionally along … [Read more...] about Wyman of Old Lyme Appointed Community Music School Executive Director, “Thrilled to Come Home”
Lyme-Old Lyme Lions Award Four Scholarships to LOLHS Seniors
OLD LYME -- On Wednesday, June 17, the Lyme-Old Lyme Lions awarded four $1500 scholarships to deserving Lyme-Old Lyme High School Seniors in the Meeting Hall at the Old Lyme Town Hall. Old Lyme First Selectman Tim Griswold, right in photo above, presented the scholarships and was assisted by Michael Kolar, President of the Lyme-Old Lyme Lions, left in photo. Also pictured … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Lions Award Four Scholarships to LOLHS Seniors