LYME/OLD LYME -- The Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) Class of 2020 will celebrate their graduation this coming Friday with a drive-up ceremony, which will be followed by a parade through the town. It is hoped that as many community members as possible will come out onto Town Woods R., Boston Post Rd., Lyme St. and McCurdy Rd. to cheer the graduates as they drive by in their … [Read more...] about Meet the Lyme-Old Lyme High School Class of 2020!
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Take a Hike on Old Lyme’s Newest Open Space, the McCulloch Family Property
OLD LYME -- (taken from a press release issued by the Old Lyme Open Space Commission) The Old Lyme Open Space Commission welcomes you to the “officially open” McCulloch Family Open Space on National Trails Day, June 6. The newest town open space property has three trails, all with well-marked entrances. “Tree in the Gap” trail: This trail is accessed from Whippoorwill … [Read more...] about Take a Hike on Old Lyme’s Newest Open Space, the McCulloch Family Property
COVID-19 Cases in Old Lyme Rise to 18, Lyme Holds at One
OLD LYME/LYME -- Old Lyme First Selectman Timothy Griswold confirmed by text message Thursday to LymeLine that one new case of COVID-19 was reported on May 26 in Old Lyme. This confirmed case, which he mentioned at the Old Lyme Board of Selectmen's meeting on Monday, June 1, was a 67-year-old male. Ledge Light Health District issues an update on COVID-19 statistics in their … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Cases in Old Lyme Rise to 18, Lyme Holds at One
Work Starts on Lyme-Old Lyme Schools’ Tennis Courts, End Date Scheduled Early August
OLD LYME -- Work on the six Lyme-Old Lyme Schools tennis courts at the central campus on Lyme Street began yesterday. Superintendent Ian Neviaser told LymeLine, "We are installing post tension concrete courts over the old courts," clarifying, "No paving [is] involved." The work is being done by Classic Turf Company, LLC and is expected to be completed by early … [Read more...] about Work Starts on Lyme-Old Lyme Schools’ Tennis Courts, End Date Scheduled Early August
Peaceful Protest Held in Old Saybrook Showed Solidarity Against Police Brutality on African-Americans
OLD SAYBROOK -- Several hundred people of all ages from the local area, including Lyme and Old Lyme, turned out yesterday evening in Old Saybrook to hold a vigil. According to a press release from the Town of Old Saybrook, the focus of the vigil was, "To standing for justice and show solidarity with citizens from all over the country as they protest police brutality on … [Read more...] about Peaceful Protest Held in Old Saybrook Showed Solidarity Against Police Brutality on African-Americans
Lyme DTC Calls on All 2020 Candidates to Pledge to Reform Criminal Justice System, Address Police Misconduct
LYME – The Lyme Democratic Town Committee released a statement yesterday requesting all 2020 candidates who seek to represent the residents of Lyme to pledge to support reform of the nation's criminal justice system and to address police misconduct at all levels. The text of the statement is as follows: In the wake of the protests spurred by the tragic and senseless … [Read more...] about Lyme DTC Calls on All 2020 Candidates to Pledge to Reform Criminal Justice System, Address Police Misconduct
Milling, Paving Construction Project on Rte. 156 Underway in East Haddam, Continues Through Lyme, Old Lyme
EAST HADDAM, LYME, OLD LYME -- The Connecticut Department of Transportation started a milling and paving project yesterday on Rte. 156. This project, which will mill and pave 8.44 miles of the road from East Haddam to Old Lyme, begins with the milling, which will continue through June 23. Roadway paving will then commence July 7 and continue through July 22. Motorists can … [Read more...] about Milling, Paving Construction Project on Rte. 156 Underway in East Haddam, Continues Through Lyme, Old Lyme
LAA Welcomes Welcomes Public Back With Two Exhibitions, Opening June 26
OLD LYME -- The Lyme Art Association (LAA) welcomes the public back to the gallery June 26 with Wind, Waves and Water: A Marine Show. This is a juried show of LAA's member artists that celebrates the unique beauty of the open water, shorelines, rivers, and all the activity and life that accompany these settings. The juror for Wind, Waves and Water is Russell Kramer, … [Read more...] about LAA Welcomes Welcomes Public Back With Two Exhibitions, Opening June 26
Local Museums — Including FloGris — Continue Fight for Funding, Foot Traffic with Innovative Marketing
AREAWIDE -- Lisa Malloy, executive director of the Thankful Arnold House as well as the Haddam Historical Society, has been an almost one-woman show ever since she started working at her small historical house over 17 years ago. However, she—as well as many other Connecticut museums—have seen the tide shift from when she first arrived: foot traffic has dwindled. “Connecticut … [Read more...] about Local Museums — Including FloGris — Continue Fight for Funding, Foot Traffic with Innovative Marketing
Memorial Day at Old Lyme Beaches “Went Well” (Griswold), New COVID-Related Rules Change Role of the Rangers
OLD LYME -- UPDATED MAY 29: We received this update a short time ago from Old Lyme First Selectman Timothy Griswold on how things went at the beaches this week. He said in a text, "Memorial Day weekend went very well at the beaches. Sunday had the best weather and, surprisingly, Sound View beaches all had some capacity available." He added, "However, Sound View was full … [Read more...] about Memorial Day at Old Lyme Beaches “Went Well” (Griswold), New COVID-Related Rules Change Role of the Rangers
Musical Masterworks Announces Appointment of Lawrence Thelen as Managing Director
OLD LYME -- Musical Masterworks has announced the appointment of Lawrence Thelen as their new Managing Director. Thelen is a theatre producer and writer. In 1999, he produced an off-Broadway revival of Ghosts at the Century Center for the Performing Arts. Soon after, he joined the staff of Goodspeed Musicals as their Producing Associate and Literary Manager, where he … [Read more...] about Musical Masterworks Announces Appointment of Lawrence Thelen as Managing Director
A Different Memorial Day Ceremony, But One Still Marked with Tradition, Respect and Gratitude
OLD LYME -- UPDATED MAY 27 -- Members of the local Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) held a short Memorial Day ceremony yesterday morning in Duck River Cemetery in Old Lyme. They were joined by around 20 members of the public despite the unseasonably chilly conditions. VFW Commander David Griswold, pictured above, started with a short business meeting, which included both a … [Read more...] about A Different Memorial Day Ceremony, But One Still Marked with Tradition, Respect and Gratitude
Lyme-Old Lyme High School, Middle School Announce Quarter 3 Honor Rolls
Lyme-Old Lyme High School Quarter 3 Honor Roll 2019-2020 HIGH HONORS Grade 12: Charles Ames, Emma Bass, Audrey Berry, Madison Cann, Faith Caulkins, Rory Cavicke, Emilia Cheesman, Elizabeth Cravinho, Arianna DelMastro, Maria Denya, Raymond Doll, Theodore Enoch, Nicholas Fava, Leah Fouquette, Tanner Griffin, Samuel Guenther, Grace Hanrahan, Parker Hubbard, Lauren Huck, … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme High School, Middle School Announce Quarter 3 Honor Rolls
Lyme-Old Lyme $2.28 Million School Turf Field Moves Forward (from The Day)
OLD LYME — After receiving unanimous approval from the town’s Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission on Tuesday evening, it appears a proposed $2.28 million synthetic turf field project the Region 18 Board of Education is considering building is moving forward. The 143,000-square-foot, all-weather, multipurpose field, if eventually approved by the Board of Education, … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme $2.28 Million School Turf Field Moves Forward (from The Day)
Aged 98, Mervin Roberts Reflects on 50 Years Service as Old Lyme Fire Department Chaplain
Editor's Note: We are deeply indebted to Mr. Mervin Roberts for making himself available for interview and Michele Dickey for both interviewing him and then writing this article, all done at very short notice and in record time. Tomorrow, we will proudly publish the text of the homily that Mr. Roberts had prepared for the Memorial Day service, which is traditionally held at … [Read more...] about Aged 98, Mervin Roberts Reflects on 50 Years Service as Old Lyme Fire Department Chaplain