OLD LYME – Linda Banks Roberts, age 61, of Old Lyme, passed away peacefully April 16, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. She was a beloved spouse, parent, grandparent and friend whose kindness and strength touched everyone she met. Born Feb. 6, 1964, in Philadelphia, Pa., Lynn was the cherished child of George and Elizabeth Banks. She went on to earn a degree in criminal … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Linda (Lynn) Roberts, 61, of Old Lyme; Wife of John, Trust Administration Officer at Dime Bank
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State Crews to Monitor Site of 50-Acre Brush Fire in Lyme
LYME – A roughly 50-acre brush fire that threatened two homes in the woods between Becket Hill Road and Grassy Hill Road yesterday is contained and will be monitored. Lyme Fire Company Deputy Chief Sam Adams in a phone call this morning said the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection was set to return to the area to assess the situation. He said he did … [Read more...] about State Crews to Monitor Site of 50-Acre Brush Fire in Lyme
Lyme First Selectman David Lahm Will Not Seek Reelection; No Candidates Announced Yet
LYME – Newly unaffiliated First Selectman David Lahm will not be seeking reelection in November. “I'll be 66 years old when I leave office,” he said from the Town Hall Tuesday night. “I've been a volunteer in one way or another in this town, and in the service of our country in the military, since 1975. It's time for my wife and I to build some time for us.” Lahm … [Read more...] about Lyme First Selectman David Lahm Will Not Seek Reelection; No Candidates Announced Yet
Old Lyme Selectmen Place Halls Road Improvements Committee on Hold
OLD LYME – The Old Lyme Board of Selectmen on Monday pressed pause on the Halls Road Improvements Committee (HRIC). Selectmen at their regular meeting agreed to the move in the wake of months of controversy involving the future of a short span of road lined with outdated strip malls set between two highway interchanges. At the center of the dispute was a proposal from the … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Selectmen Place Halls Road Improvements Committee on Hold
Death Announced of Charles Edward Brinley II, of Old Lyme, Retired Coal Executive Whose Career Spanned the Country
OLD LYME — Charles Edward Brinley II, of Old Lyme, Connecticut, died peacefully on April 2, 2025, at the age of 84. Born on November 17, 1940, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Charlie was the beloved husband of Margaret Nicoll Cadwalader Brinley for 57 years — a partnership that exemplified love, mutual respect, and playfulness. Charlie grew up in Chestnut Hill, … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Charles Edward Brinley II, of Old Lyme, Retired Coal Executive Whose Career Spanned the Country
Lecture, Guided Walk on ‘Native American Sites in Old Lyme’ at Watch Rock Preserve with Dr. John Pfeiffer, April 27
OLD LYME — On Sunday, April 27, take a step back into the history of Old Lyme’s Native Americans with a presentation and walking tour led by Dr. John Pfeiffer, PhD, Anthropology, SUNY Albany. At 1 p.m., Pfeiffer will give a lecture at the Old Lyme Historical Society, 55 Lyme St. Light refreshments will be offered.At 2:15 p.m. take a guided walk led by Pfeiffer at Old Lyme's … [Read more...] about Lecture, Guided Walk on ‘Native American Sites in Old Lyme’ at Watch Rock Preserve with Dr. John Pfeiffer, April 27
Old Lyme Town Band Celebrates 50 Years with Gala Community Concert, April 26
OLD LYME —The Old Lyme Town Band (OLTB) sounds off its 50th anniversary season with a free gala concert in the auditorium of Lyme-Old Lyme High School on Saturday, April 26, at 7 p.m. A reception will follow the concert. All are welcome and there is no charge for admission. it was Michele Smith Dickey of Old Lyme—a member of the current band—who conceived the idea of … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Town Band Celebrates 50 Years with Gala Community Concert, April 26
Lyme, Old Lyme Democrats to Unveil Shared Campaign Headquarters, April 27
Old Lyme – Lyme and Old Lyme Democrats will celebrate their new campaign headquarters on Lyme Street with a grand opening Sunday. The event will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. at 10 Lyme St. U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz and Comptroller Sean Scanlon will be among the elected officials attending, according to publicity from the town … [Read more...] about Lyme, Old Lyme Democrats to Unveil Shared Campaign Headquarters, April 27
Death Announced of Kathryn (Kathi) Tray Hill, Partner of Skip Broom of Hadlyme
HADLYME — Kathryn "Kathi" Tray Hill, a beloved mother, grandmother, partner, and friend, passed away on April 12, 2025 surrounded by love. She was predeceased by her devoted husband of 32 years, Thomas W. “Dutch” Hill ... Born and raised in Narberth, Pennsylvania, Kathi was a walking ray of sunshine ... Later in life, Kathi reconnected with her high school sweetheart, … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Kathryn (Kathi) Tray Hill, Partner of Skip Broom of Hadlyme
‘Talking Transportation’ is Back! Five Worst Ideas for Solving Traffic Congestion
Editor's Note: We are delighted to welcome transport guru Jim Cameron , pictured left, back to LymeLine. He was wrote for us regularly for almost 10 years starting in 2011 and his columns were always popular with our readers. He is the founder of the Commuter Action Group and advocates for Connecticut rail riders. He writes a weekly column called 'Talking Transportation,' which … [Read more...] about ‘Talking Transportation’ is Back! Five Worst Ideas for Solving Traffic Congestion
Scientists Continue Fight Against Hydrilla Scourge; Presentation in Lyme on Latest Efforts
LYME – Experts on the Connecticut River hydrilla will be at the Town Hall on Wednesday to talk about plans to include Hamburg Cove in a growing, multi-year effort to reduce and control the highly invasive water weed. The presentation will begin at 7 p.m., according to a public notice filed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). A question and answer period will … [Read more...] about Scientists Continue Fight Against Hydrilla Scourge; Presentation in Lyme on Latest Efforts
Op-Ed: After HROD Defeat, Some Thoughts on Improving Old Lyme’s Approach to Managing Major Projects Going Forward
Editor’s Note: We originally published this op-ed submitted by Howard Margules of Old Lyme on July 12, 2024. After the 4-1 defeat of the Halls Road Overlay District proposal by Old Lyme's Zoning Commission last Monday (April 14), several members of the Halls Road Improvement Committee, including its former chair Edie Twining—who resigned yesterday—suggested republishing it as a … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: After HROD Defeat, Some Thoughts on Improving Old Lyme’s Approach to Managing Major Projects Going Forward
BREAKING NEWS: Halls Road Improvements Committee Chair Edie Twining Resigns
OLD LYME — This afternoon, Halls Road Improvements Committee Chairwoman Edie Twining submitted her resignation in a letter to Old Lyme First Selectwoman Martha Shoemaker. Twining's resignation from the volunteer position is with immediate effect. The text of Twining's letter is as follows: "Dear Martha, It is with a heavy heart that I resign as a member and … [Read more...] about BREAKING NEWS: Halls Road Improvements Committee Chair Edie Twining Resigns
Letter to the Editor: Old Lyme Selectman Thanks Board of Finance for ‘a Job Well Done’ at Tuesday’s Budget Meeting
Editor's Note: This letter was published April 17, after the Board of Finance meeting held April 15. To the Editor: I’d like to thank the Old Lyme Board of Finance for a job well done, completing work begun jointly with the Board of Selectmen in December to produce a prudent, fiscally-sound budget. Through good compromise and the identification of additional … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Old Lyme Selectman Thanks Board of Finance for ‘a Job Well Done’ at Tuesday’s Budget Meeting
After Much Disagreement, Old Lyme Board of Finance Decides to Take $800K From ‘Rainy Day Fund’ to Offset Tax Increase
OLD LYME – With many residents concerned by the recent revaluation that hiked the value of taxable property in town by more than 60%, the Old Lyme Board of Finance on Wednesday evening agreed to use $800,000 from the town’s 'Rainy Day Fund' to help mitigate the impact to taxpayers of a proposed $45.39 million 2025-26 spending plan. The proposed budget – which includes … [Read more...] about After Much Disagreement, Old Lyme Board of Finance Decides to Take $800K From ‘Rainy Day Fund’ to Offset Tax Increase