OLD LYME —On Wednesday, Feb.12, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., the Rogers Lake Authority will host David Post, Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Yale University. He will give a presentation on the alewife and the ecology of Rogers Lake.at the Rogers Lake West Shores Association Club House at 75 Rogers Lake Trail. Admission is free and all are welcome. As part of his … [Read more...] about Free Presentation in Old Lyme Tonight on Alewives, Ecology of Rogers Lake; All Welcome
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Lyme-Old Lyme HS Students Brave Freezing Temperatures to Build Bench for OL Open Space Commission
OLD LYME—The Old Lyme Open Space Commission has been busy recently! On Jan. 26, some 10 members of the Lyme-Old Lyme High School Environmental Club assembled a bench following the design of others already constructed on various Old Lyme Land Trust properties. The students braved 30 degree weather to align and drill frames, which then supported the carefully-measured … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Students Brave Freezing Temperatures to Build Bench for OL Open Space Commission
Application Denied for Controversial Smith Neck Rd. House in 5-0 Vote at Monday’s Old Lyme Zoning Meeting
OLD LYME—UPDATED 1/11 at 12:10 pm: The 'Record of Votes' related to Monday night's meeting has now been published. Regarding the Special Permit Application toreplace and construct a new 5-bedroom residence with an attached 2 car garage at 43 Smith Neck Rd., RU-40 Zone, Jeffrey and Emily Merriam, applicants, the Record states, "A motion was made by D. Savageau, seconded by J. … [Read more...] about Application Denied for Controversial Smith Neck Rd. House in 5-0 Vote at Monday’s Old Lyme Zoning Meeting
Letter to the Editor: Zoning Abyss in Old Lyme Means “No Rules” for Many Properties
To the Editor: There are no rules in Old Lyme for lots of people’s property, in my professional view. The Zoning Commission needs a wholesale change from electors. I just sat in on a zoning meeting for a proposed 11,500 s.f house on Smith Neck Rd, quite large house, and the third, long, drawn out meeting for the same single property (it consumed the entire … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Zoning Abyss in Old Lyme Means “No Rules” for Many Properties
Old Lyme Currently #2 in ‘USA Today’s’ ‘Best Small Town Arts Scene’ Contest! Vote Daily Thru Feb. 17 to Move OL Back Into Top Spot
Readers Can Vote DAILY (Hopefully) For Old Lyme! Editor's Note 2/11: 'USA Today' has announced that the leaderboard is closed for the final days of voting, saying, "Otherwise, there wouldn't be any surprises once the winners are announced!" The paper states, "Come back on Wednesday, February 26th at 12:00pm EST to see the results!" Editor's Note 2/8: Old Lyme is currently … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Currently #2 in ‘USA Today’s’ ‘Best Small Town Arts Scene’ Contest! Vote Daily Thru Feb. 17 to Move OL Back Into Top Spot
Logan Landry Advances Towards Eagle Scout Status with Bridge Construction in Old Lyme’s Bartholomew Open Space
LYME-OLD LYME—As part of his qualifications to gain the prestigious Eagle Scout honor, Logan Landry, a member of Lyme-Old Lyme Boy Scout Troop 26, designed a 25 ft. long bridge to be installed over a flooded—and hence closed—trail in Bartholomew Open Space in Old Lyme. On Feb. 1, Landry successfully coordinated construction of the bridge. He was assisted by several older … [Read more...] about Logan Landry Advances Towards Eagle Scout Status with Bridge Construction in Old Lyme’s Bartholomew Open Space
Old Lyme Girls Are Indoor Track Shoreline Conference Champions!
NEW HAVEN, CT—Competing at the Floyd Little Athletic Center on Friday, Feb. 7, in New Haven, CT, the Old Lyme girls team won the Indoor Track Shoreline Conference Championship. Haddam-Killingworth (H-K) came in second place and Cromwell third. Key Old Lyme results for 1st team All-Conference-Girls were as follows: The Old Lyme boys team finished fifth in their … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Girls Are Indoor Track Shoreline Conference Champions!
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
Editor's Note: This op-ed is a response by Howard Margules to the op-ed by Jill and Russell Todd, which we published Feb. 5, 2025 on LymeLine.com. Margules is an Old Lyme resident and member of the Halls Road Improvements Committee. Thank you for your interest in the Halls Road Overlay District (HROD) zoning proposal—I would like to address your concerns: Developers … [Read more...] about 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
Musical Masterworks Presents Concerts Featuring Early Music Ensemble ‘Ruckus’, Saturday & Sunday
OLD LYME—Musical Masterworks presents its first concert weekend of the new year on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 15 and 16 at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme. The Saturday concert starts at 5 p.m. and Sunday's begins at 3 p.m. In this weekend’s concerts, Musical Masterworks will turn to early music inspirations with the celebrated early music ensemble, Ruckus. The … [Read more...] about Musical Masterworks Presents Concerts Featuring Early Music Ensemble ‘Ruckus’, Saturday & Sunday
Hadlyme Public Hall Hosts Valentine’s Potluck, Saturday; All Welcome
HADLYME—On Saturday, Feb. 15, Hadlyme Public Hall hosts a day-after-Valentine’s Potluck from 6 to 8 p.m. Bring your favorite potluck dish and hang with your friends and neighbors. BYOB. All are welcome. Come learn about the Hall's plans for the future and also enjoy a visit from a special musical guest. And just relax – winter is almost over! Hadlyme Public Hall is … [Read more...] about Hadlyme Public Hall Hosts Valentine’s Potluck, Saturday; All Welcome
Duck River Garden Club Hosts ‘Buzz About Beekeeping’ Program, Feb. 19
OLD LYME—On Wednesday, Feb. 19, Duck River Garden Club hosts a program titled, 'The Buzz About Beekeeping and the Environment,' at Old Lyme Memorial Town Hall. The presentation will start at 7 p.m. with a short social period preceding beginning at 6:40 p.m. This program is designed to educate gardeners on the vital role of bees in ecosystems and how beekeeping can … [Read more...] about Duck River Garden Club Hosts ‘Buzz About Beekeeping’ Program, Feb. 19
Death of Janice Montanaro Announced: Mother of Andrew ‘Monty’ Montanaro of Old Lyme, Marc & Michael
HIGHLAND BEACH, FL & OLD LYME, CT—Janice Montanaro, 76, of Highland Beach, FL and Old Lyme, CT, passed away peacefully at her home on February 2, 2025. Born on August 25, 1948, in New Britain, CT, she was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend.Predeceased by her husband, Andrew 'Drew' Montanaro, ... She is survived by her children Andrew 'Monty' Montanaro and … [Read more...] about Death of Janice Montanaro Announced: Mother of Andrew ‘Monty’ Montanaro of Old Lyme, Marc & Michael
Musical Masterworks Names Mic Herring as New Executive Director
OLD LYME—Musical Masterworks of Old Lyme has announced the appointment of Michael “Mic” Herring as its new Executive Director. With a wealth of experience in artist management, chamber music, and non-profit leadership, Herring brings energy and enthusiasm to his new role as Musical Masterworks’ first Executive Director. Herring has had a distinguished career, currently … [Read more...] about Musical Masterworks Names Mic Herring as New Executive Director
Old Lyme Town Nurse Office Hours Temporarily Reduced to Tuesday to Thursday
OLD LYME—As of Feb. 3, Town Nurse office hours are temporarily restricted to three days per week while Nurse Denise Piersa is on a scheduled leave. A substitute nurse is available for blood pressure clinics and office hours Tuesday to Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Christ the King Church in Old Lyme.For residents, who are sick or convalescing at home, the substitute nurse … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Town Nurse Office Hours Temporarily Reduced to Tuesday to Thursday
Op-Ed: Reject HROD—Don’t Compromise Old Lyme’s Identity: “Thoughtful, Transparent Planning” Needed
Editor's Note: This op-ed was submitted by Old Lyme residents Jill and Russell Todd. We write to express our deep concern regarding the Halls Road Overlay District (HROD) proposal recently presented to the [Old Lyme] Zoning Commission and the lack of public scrutiny and acceptance surrounding this plan. What was sold to the community as a charming, village-like vision … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: Reject HROD—Don’t Compromise Old Lyme’s Identity: “Thoughtful, Transparent Planning” Needed