Lyme-Old Lyme High School 2024-25 Quarter 1 Honor Roll HIGH HONORSGrade 12Micah Bass, Gavin Biega, Molly Boardman, Nathaniel Bradley, Mark Burnham, Chase Calderon, Dominic Clark, Andrew Clougherty, Tabitha Colwell, Gloria Conley, Chloe Datum, Andrea DeBernardo, Caeli Edmed, Anna Eichholz, Grace Ferman, Benedict Frazier, Salvatore Gencarella, Manu Geronimo, Christopher … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Announce Q1 Honor Rolls
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Death Announced of Judith “Judy” W. Simmons, 93; Active, Longtime Member of First Congregational Church of Old Lyme; Celebration of Life to be Held Jan. 11, 2025
ESSEX—Judith "Judy" W. Simmons, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to many passed away at the age of 93 years, Sept. 15, 2024, after a short illness. She was born in Brockton, Mass., April 12, 1931, to Raymond and Morna Gertrude White, where she resided throughout her entire childhood. Judy graduated from Brockton High School and Boston … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Judith “Judy” W. Simmons, 93; Active, Longtime Member of First Congregational Church of Old Lyme; Celebration of Life to be Held Jan. 11, 2025
‘A Labor of Love’ Reopens on Lyme St.; Old Lyme Children’s Learning Center Celebrates Successful Completion of Renovations
OLD LYME—It was a brisk and sunny afternoon on Saturday when state and local officials, Old Lyme Children's Learning Center (OLCLC) Board Members and members of the public gathered at the OLCLC building at 57 Lyme St.for a ribbon cutting to celebrate the reopening of the Center after a major renovation. The ribbon-cutting was followed by an Open House with children's … [Read more...] about ‘A Labor of Love’ Reopens on Lyme St.; Old Lyme Children’s Learning Center Celebrates Successful Completion of Renovations
An Open Letter to the People of Old Lyme About Recent Mile Creek Gravel Pit Public Hearing
To the Editor:An Open Letter to the People of Old Lyme I truly think that the Public Hearing this evening at 5:30 p.m. in the Old Lyme Town Hall is our last best chance to protect this precious Mile Creek River, this habitat. With the start of full-time quarrying operations at the gravel pit, the peace, the quiet, the wildlife are all about to disappear. I wish I could … [Read more...] about An Open Letter to the People of Old Lyme About Recent Mile Creek Gravel Pit Public Hearing
Op-Ed: The Mirage of Affordable Housing
Editor’s Notes: i) This op-ed was submitted by Eric Knapp, who is employed as the Town of Old Lyme’s Land Use Coordinator. He is writing here as a private citizen.ii) This is the opinion of Eric Knapp. The Connecticut General Assembly has determined that creating more affordable housing in the State is a priority. It is hard to argue that we have sufficient housing in a … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: The Mirage of Affordable Housing
Literature in the Lymes: ‘The Witchstone’ by Henry H. Neff
Lazlo is an 800-year-old demon with a terrible work ethic, a movie star human ‘glamor’ and a wicked sense of humor. He’s selfish, lazy, snarky, maybe secretly kind of nice and in big trouble. His high-ranking, evil father is punishing Lazlo by making him work a thankless job in the devil's bureaucratic offices. A Hell’s ‘“Hell,” if you will. While Lazlo runs up … [Read more...] about Literature in the Lymes: ‘The Witchstone’ by Henry H. Neff
An Open Letter to Old Lyme Residents About the Recent Revaluation
Editor's Note: We received the letter printed below from Old Lyme First Selectwoman Martha Shoemaker. She noted in her accompanying message to us, "Our recent revaluation assessment letters arrived in mailboxes over the past weekend. Residents have been very concerned about their higher assessments. We have written a letter to the residents of Old Lyme to provide … [Read more...] about An Open Letter to Old Lyme Residents About the Recent Revaluation
Old Lyme Junior Gilbert Qualifies for X-Country Nationals in San Diego, First Ever OL Runner to Reach Nationals
BOSTON, MA—UPDATED 12/02 WITH NEW PHOTOS: On Saturday, Nov. 30, Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) Junior Chase Gilbert qualified for the Footlocker Cross Country National Championship with her fifth place finish in the 5,000-meter course at the Northeast Regional Championships at Franklin Park In Boston. Gilbert's time was 17:56.9—only around six seconds behind the … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Junior Gilbert Qualifies for X-Country Nationals in San Diego, First Ever OL Runner to Reach Nationals
Talking Turkey—the Evolution of the ‘Quintessential American Holiday’
Editor's Note: Seventeen years ago, our friend and former colleague at 'Main Street News,' Linda Ahnert of Old Lyme wrote a wonderful column for us about the first Thanksgiving and how it evolved into a national holiday. As Thanksgiving is almost upon us, we are delighted to republish it here. On this Thursday, Nov. 28, Americans from sea to shining sea will be sitting down … [Read more...] about Talking Turkey—the Evolution of the ‘Quintessential American Holiday’
Ribbon-Cutting Held for Renovated Greenhouse at Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School: UPDATED
OLD LYME — Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School welcomed more than a dozen community members to view the renovated school greenhouse at a ribbon-cutting ceremony held Tuesday, Nov. 19. The greenhouse has been renovated as a partnership between Lyme-Old Lyme Schools, the Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden (LOLFSG), and the community. At the ribbon-cutting, Lyme … [Read more...] about Ribbon-Cutting Held for Renovated Greenhouse at Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School: UPDATED
‘All Paintings Great and Small’ on View at The Cooley Gallery in Old Lyme, Special Holiday Hours Announced
OLD LYME -- This evening, The Cooley Gallery at 25 Lyme St. hosts an opening reception for the annual holiday exhibition All Paintings Great and Small from 5 to 7 p.m. The exhibition features historic and contemporary works of art 12" in size or smaller. For many in the area, this annual exhibition and opening celebration represents the undisputed kick-off to the holiday … [Read more...] about ‘All Paintings Great and Small’ on View at The Cooley Gallery in Old Lyme, Special Holiday Hours Announced
Op-Ed: Connecticut’s Absurdly High-Priced, Unregulated Utilities – A White Paper
Editor's Note: This op-ed was submitted by Joseph F. Camean, P.E. of Old Lyme and reflects his opinion. Connecticut’s purportedly regulated electric utilities have been making news of late, with articles claiming Connecticut's electricity bills are the highest in the continental U.S. and that as electric prices are set to skyrocket, there aren’t any immediate solutions. … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: Connecticut’s Absurdly High-Priced, Unregulated Utilities – A White Paper
Veterans Day at Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Carefully Mixes Music, Pomp, Ceremony with Food, Flags, Fun
LYME/OLD LYME—On Monday, Lyme-Old Lyme Schools commemorated Veterans Day with a breakfast for local veterans followed by ceremonies in each school incorporating speeches, music and singing to honor all veterans. Students of all ages were involved in the day’s events. After breakfast at the middle school, the veterans attended a program in their honor in the … [Read more...] about Veterans Day at Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Carefully Mixes Music, Pomp, Ceremony with Food, Flags, Fun
Veterans Day Celebrated in Old Lyme with Poignant Ceremony
OLD LYME -- A brief ceremony honoring Veterans Day was held Monday at the flagpole in front of Old Lyme's Memorial Town Hall. Current and former members of the military from Old Lyme gathered at the flagpole to honor those, who have given their lives to preserve the freedom of their country, and those who have served in the past or continue to serve today. The simple … [Read more...] about Veterans Day Celebrated in Old Lyme with Poignant Ceremony
Lyme Launches Community Survey, First Selectman Lahm Urges Residents to ‘Help Shape Future of Our Town’
LYME — 11/24: UPDATE: Some residents living in the same household have reported that the survey would not permit more than one household member to complete the survey, if both respondents used the same device (computer, phone, iPad, etc.) to access the survey. This problem has been solved. More than one household member may now respond using the same device. Other residents … [Read more...] about Lyme Launches Community Survey, First Selectman Lahm Urges Residents to ‘Help Shape Future of Our Town’