OLD LYME -- The First Congregational Church of Old Lyme has cancelled its Sunday worship services with immediate effect. After an initial announcement yesterday saying services would be held this coming Sunday, March 15, Senior Pastor Steve Jungkeit has sent out a further e-communication this morning saying, "Given everything we've learned throughout the day, we believe it's … [Read more...] about First Congregational of Old Lyme Cancels Sunday Services
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Griswold Releases Statement on Old Lyme’s Response to COVID-19, Action Plan Going Forward
OLD LYME -- Earlier this evening, Old Lyme First Selectman Timothy Griswold released the following statement to the citizens of Old Lyme. It is also posted on the town's website. The Town of Old Lyme is taking an active role in overseeing the local response to COVID-19. To date we have: Participated in regular conference calls with other municipalities and public health … [Read more...] about Griswold Releases Statement on Old Lyme’s Response to COVID-19, Action Plan Going Forward
CANCELLED: Musical Masterworks to Present Complete Cycle of Beethoven’s String Quartets; Opening Concerts in Old Lyme This Weekend
OLD LYME -- We have just learned from Musical Masterworks that out of an abundance of caution and concern for the wellbeing of their patrons, volunteers and staff, the board has made the difficult decision to postpone their Beethoven concerts originally scheduled for March 13, 14 and 15. The board is in the process of scheduling postponement dates. Tickets for the March … [Read more...] about CANCELLED: Musical Masterworks to Present Complete Cycle of Beethoven’s String Quartets; Opening Concerts in Old Lyme This Weekend
Using Named Shoreline Conference Player of the Year, Sheffield, Doll, Ritchie Also All Honored
LYME-OLD LYME -- Yesterday Lyme-Old Lyme's lead scorer and "Big Man" (6 ft. 5 in.) senior Aedan Using was unanimously selected as the Shoreline Conference Player of the Year. Last season he was named to the CIAC Division V All-State First Team and next fall will play basketball at Brandeis University. Also, Using's team mates and fellow Seniors Brady Sheffield and Ray … [Read more...] about Using Named Shoreline Conference Player of the Year, Sheffield, Doll, Ritchie Also All Honored
‘After Alex’ by Boro of Old Lyme Selected for Inaugural ‘New Canaan Sculpture Trail’ Featuring Eight Outdoor Works
OLD LYME -- The New Canaan Land Trust (NCLT) and the Carriage Barn Arts Center recently announced the eight artists whose work has been selected for their 'first of a kind' outdoor public art exhibition, the New Canaan Sculpture Trail. One of those selected from the more than 70 submissions made is Gilbert Boro, whose residence and studio are both located on Lyme St. in Old … [Read more...] about ‘After Alex’ by Boro of Old Lyme Selected for Inaugural ‘New Canaan Sculpture Trail’ Featuring Eight Outdoor Works
Proposed 2020-21 Budget for Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Shows First Ever Decrease Over Current Year
LYME-OLD LYME -- In what Superintendent Ian Neviaser said is a first for the district, the Lyme-Old Lyme Board of Education approved a proposed 2020-21 budget that is less than the current budget but does not cut programming or staff. The $35,066,107 million budget is $18,651, or 0.05 percent less than the current $35,084,758 spending plan. Neviaser said the decrease in large … [Read more...] about Proposed 2020-21 Budget for Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Shows First Ever Decrease Over Current Year
Sen. Formica Supports Proposals to Increase Transparency, Oversight of Quasi Agency Reform
HARTFORD/OLD LYME – Senator Paul Formica (R-20th), whose District includes Old Lyme, joined Senate and House Republicans at a press conference Tuesday to put forward recommendations to increase transparency and oversight of Connecticut’s quasi-public agencies. Sen. Formica said, "There is no question that Connecticut’s quasi-public agencies handle vital functions for the … [Read more...] about Sen. Formica Supports Proposals to Increase Transparency, Oversight of Quasi Agency Reform
New ‘estuary’ Magazine Focused on Connecticut River Watershed Launches This Month
OLD LYME -- There's a new magazine in town! Estuary Ventures Inc. has announced the launch of a new quarterly magazine, titled estuary, about the “Life of the Connecticut River.” Publisher and Old Lyme resident Dick Shriver tells LymeLine.com that estuary is for those who live in, care about, and are interested in, the Connecticut River watershed. The magazine, available … [Read more...] about New ‘estuary’ Magazine Focused on Connecticut River Watershed Launches This Month
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Hire East Haddam Op’s Director as Facilities Director, Succeeding 20-Year Incumbent John Rhodes
LYME-OLD LYME -- Lyme-Old Lyme Schools have announced that Ronald Turner has been hired to fill the position of Director of Facilities and Technology. Turner will replace John Rhodes, who is retiring after 20 years service to the district. Turner is currently the Director of Operations for the Town of East Haddam, Conn., where he is responsible for 40 different properties … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Hire East Haddam Op’s Director as Facilities Director, Succeeding 20-Year Incumbent John Rhodes
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools to be Closed Nov. 3 to Serve as OL Polling Station for Presidential Election
OLD LYME -- The Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Schools Board of Education voted at their last (Jan. 8) meeting to approve a 2020-2021 School Calendar, which includes all schools being closed on Tuesday, Nov. 3, in order for the schools to serve as the Old Lyme Polling Station for the 2020 Presidential Election. Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Superintendent Ian Neviaser explained to LymeLine … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools to be Closed Nov. 3 to Serve as OL Polling Station for Presidential Election
Updates Shared at Community Connections on Lyme Academy, Old Lyme Economic Development
OLD LYME -- Members of Lyme-Old Lyme non-profit, philanthropic and volunteer organizations heard first-hand updates Wednesday on two significant efforts that could shape the character and commerce of Old Lyme in coming years. The Community Connections networking luncheon at the Old Lyme Country Club, attended by roughly 40 people, featured speakers from Lyme Academy of Fine … [Read more...] about Updates Shared at Community Connections on Lyme Academy, Old Lyme Economic Development
Needleman Appointed Senate Vice Chair of Planning & Development Committee
HARTFORD/LYME -- State Senator Norm Needleman (D-Essex), whose District includes the Town of Lyme, has been appointed Senate Vice Chair of the Planning & Development Committee in the Connecticut General Assembly by Senate President Martin M. Looney (D-New Haven). As a condition of this appointment, which as announced Tuesday, Sen. Needleman will step down from his position … [Read more...] about Needleman Appointed Senate Vice Chair of Planning & Development Committee
Judge Tells Miami Beach Association to Take Down Its Fence, Stop Charging Fees
OLD LYME -- In perhaps the longest running dispute in Old Lyme, a judge gave a ruling in a 17-page Memorandum of Decision dated yesterday. Karen Florin of The Day writes in today's print edition of the paper, "New London Superior Court Judge Kimberly A. Knox, ruling in favor of residents of neighboring Sound View Beach, ordered the Miami Beach Association on Wednesday to … [Read more...] about Judge Tells Miami Beach Association to Take Down Its Fence, Stop Charging Fees
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Asked to Consider Purchase of Lyme Academy-Owned 26+ Acres on Lyme St.
OLD LYME — As part of its reinvention efforts over the past several months, Lyme Academy of Fine Arts officials recently approached the Lyme-Old Lyme Board of Education inquiring whether the district would be interested in purchasing academy-owned land abutting the public school campus off Lyme Street. The academy owns approximately 39 acres of land across the street from … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Asked to Consider Purchase of Lyme Academy-Owned 26+ Acres on Lyme St.
Suisman Shapiro Joins With Avena & Kepple, Opens Satellite Office in Pawcatuck
NEW LONDON/OLD LYME — Suisman Shapiro, which is the largest law firm in eastern Connecticut and also serves as the Town Attorney for the Town of Old Lyme, has joined forces with Avena & Kepple, LLC of Pawcatuck, R.I. John ‘Jack’ A. Collins III and James ‘Jay’ P. Berryman are both Old Lyme residents and Directors of Suisman Shapiro. Attorneys Robert A. Avena and … [Read more...] about Suisman Shapiro Joins With Avena & Kepple, Opens Satellite Office in Pawcatuck