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Guest Commentary: Old Lyme Marketplace Owners Respond to Criticism

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August 7, 2026

Jason Hess of Old Lyme Marketplace LLC addresses speculation about a hotel, plans for the plaza and town officials’ role. Gregory Stroud, whose editorial prompted the response, replies.

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Op-Ed: Can Old Lyme Government Make Better, Faster Decisions? Thinking Outside The Box
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November 16, 2025

George Frampton Jr. argues town government could make faster, better and more transparent decisions by adopting some key innovative ideas while excluding partisan politics.

Still Deciding? Here Are All Our Lyme/Old Lyme-Related Election Articles, Candidate Q & A’s, and Letters to Help
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November 4, 2025

We’ve compiled all our election coverage in one place to help you make an informed decision.

Op-Ed: The Not-Secret and Completely Transparent Facts About Tantummaheag Landing
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October 22, 2025
Op-Ed: Dip Into Region 18 ‘Rainy Day Fund’ to Dampen Debt Impact
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May 4, 2025
Op-Ed: Act Now to Stop Halls Rd. Overlay District
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March 14, 2025
Op-Ed: HROD Benefits Community, Promotes Sustainable Future for Old Lyme—Helps Prevent Real Threats to OL’s Character, Future
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March 10, 2025
Op-Ed: Halls Road Overlay District—A Personal Perspective, Recommendation and Suggestion
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March 2, 2025
Op-Ed: Support HROD—Inevitable Halls Rd. Will Change, Optional Overlay Positions Old Lyme to Better Manage Its Future: Other Choice is Leave it to Chance
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February 8, 2025
Op-Ed: Reject HROD—Don’t Compromise Old Lyme’s Identity: “Thoughtful, Transparent Planning” Needed
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February 5, 2025