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‘The Bowerbird’ Announces Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden as Recipient for 2022 Gift Wrap Donation Program, Presents $3K Check to 2021 Recipient, ‘Safe Futures’
OLD LYME -- The Bowerbird of Old Lyme has selected as the recipient of the proceeds from their 2022 gift-wrap program Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden (LOLFSG). The LOLFSG is a non-profit volunteer organization with a goal of providing fresh produce to reduce food insecurity and support healthy nutrition to local families in Lyme, Old Lyme and surrounding communities. The … [Read more...] about ‘The Bowerbird’ Announces Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden as Recipient for 2022 Gift Wrap Donation Program, Presents $3K Check to 2021 Recipient, ‘Safe Futures’
Old Lyme Receives Sustainable CT Silver Award at Conference of Municipalities, One of Only 12 Towns in State to Receive Award
OLD LYME -- On Tuesday, Nov. 30, Old Lyme First Selectman Timothy Griswold and Cheryl Poirier, who serves as chairperson of the Sustainable Old Lyme team, were honored at the annual Convention of CT Conference of Municipalities held at Mohegan Sun when they accepted the prestigious Sustainable CT Silver Level Certification Award on behalf of the Town of Old Lyme. Old Lyme … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Receives Sustainable CT Silver Award at Conference of Municipalities, One of Only 12 Towns in State to Receive Award
Three Shows On View at Lyme Art Association; ‘Deck the Walls’, “Hands on the Land,’ ‘Polly Seip Solo Show’
OLD LYME -- There are currently three shows on view at Lyme Art Association (LAA.) The signature show is the LAA's perennially popular holiday art exhibition and sale, Deck the Walls, which is on view through Jan. 2, 2022. More than 200 original works of art by member artists will be on display and priced to sell as holiday gifts. Deck the Walls features a wide variety of … [Read more...] about Three Shows On View at Lyme Art Association; ‘Deck the Walls’, “Hands on the Land,’ ‘Polly Seip Solo Show’
Bon Appetit! Miracle in Paris Made Thanksgiving Memorable
In 1968, I was a student at the Sorbonne and on November 28th, I wrote home to my parents: “Thanksgiving without turkey!! It’s 10:00 p.m. here which means it’s 4:00 p.m. at home and you guys are probably stuffed from eating all that delicious food." I continued, "As my special gastronomic treat today, I bought a bottle of real American orange juice—all the way from Florida! … [Read more...] about Bon Appetit! Miracle in Paris Made Thanksgiving Memorable
Talking Turkey—How the Quintessential American Feast Evolved
Editor's Note: We are delighted to take the opportunity today to republish a topical article about the evolution of that most quintessential of American meals—the Thanksgiving feast—which our former colleague at the 'Main Street News,' Linda Ahnert of Old Lyme, wrote for us originally all the way back in 2007. She has kindly updated it this year with a new opening paragraph. … [Read more...] about Talking Turkey—How the Quintessential American Feast Evolved
A la Carte: More About Pie, Plus a Tart for Vegetarians
Okay, my friend, Lisa, suggested what I make for Thanksgiving: two pies—one apple and one pumpkin. Easy-peasy. Also green beans and corn bread. I also want to let you know that I am not going away for the holiday, just a short drive down I-95. So, if you have questions, think of me as your own Butterball Hotline. You have my e-mail below the column, so if you have a … [Read more...] about A la Carte: More About Pie, Plus a Tart for Vegetarians
Letter to the Editor: Who is Old Lyme’s Ethics Ombudsman?
To the Editor: Who is Old Lyme's Ethics Ombudsman? The answer depends on which town official you ask. When asking the Ethics Commission Chairman, she indicated that she wasn't sure that the position exists. When asking the Town Clerk's office, they indicated that the current Democratic Registrar of Voters is the Ethics Ombudsman ... but that can't be. Old Lyme's … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Who is Old Lyme’s Ethics Ombudsman?
A Veterans Day to Remember in Lyme-Old Lyme Schools
OLD LYME -- In the words of Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Superintendent Ian Neviaser, "What an amazing day!" He continued in his email to LymeLine, "I have always said that Veterans Day is one the best days of the year in our schools ... and this year was no exception." The flags were out at each school in the district ... ... and each veteran was given a rousing … [Read more...] about A Veterans Day to Remember in Lyme-Old Lyme Schools
Nosal Wins Seat on Zoning by Six Votes in Monday Night’s Recount
OLD LYME — UPDATED NOV. 11 at 1pm with a comment from Selectwoman Nosal. The final result in Monday evening’s lengthy recount of the votes cast last Tuesday for a five-year term starting 2022 on the Old Lyme Zoning Commission was as follows: Mary Jo Nosal (D): 1,600 Sloan Danenhower (R): 1,594 This result confirmed Nosal, who currently serves as Old Lyme Selectwoman but … [Read more...] about Nosal Wins Seat on Zoning by Six Votes in Monday Night’s Recount
Letter From Paris: Antony Blinken Has Major Advantage Being Bilingual at Helm of US Foreign Policy
Never before has a US Secretary of State been as utterly bilingual as Antony Blinken. Granted, two of the Founding Fathers of America also had special relationships with France. But Benjamin Franklin was 70 when he was appointed ambassador to Paris in 1776. For nine years, he resided in Passy and became a real Parisian. Thomas Jefferson was 41 when he planted his roots … [Read more...] about Letter From Paris: Antony Blinken Has Major Advantage Being Bilingual at Helm of US Foreign Policy
Old Lyme Registrar Explains Why No Recount for Region 18 BOE Race Between Lowry, Staab; Result Announced After Polls Closed Was Incorrect
OLD LYME -- Old Lyme Republican Registrar Cathy Carter confirmed to LymeLine by email Monday morning that there would only be one recount Monday evening for the Old Lyme Zoning Commission position with a five-year term beginning 2022. She explained in the email that the results for the fourth position on the Region 18 Board of Education (BOE) were "... read incorrectly on … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Registrar Explains Why No Recount for Region 18 BOE Race Between Lowry, Staab; Result Announced After Polls Closed Was Incorrect
A View From My Porch: A Primer on the American Rescue Plan, What’s Happening to the Money in Old Lyme
Over the past several months, the regional media have covered American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding decisions made in several Southeast Connecticut communities. On July 26, the New London Day carried the headline, “American Rescue Plan Funding Floods Southeastern Connecticut.” Even before that, on June 15, Old Lyme’s First Selectman Timothy Griswold reported, “The American … [Read more...] about A View From My Porch: A Primer on the American Rescue Plan, What’s Happening to the Money in Old Lyme
Old Lyme Achieves Top Certification by Sustainable CT, First Municipality in New London County to Achieve Silver Certification
OLD LYME -- An Open Space Plan with its eye on sustainability, a town-wide Pollinator Pathway that encourages residents to plant native species, and a strong commitment to arts and culture are just some of the initiatives that led to Old Lyme recently receiving the highest level of certification by Sustainable Connecticut. Old Lyme met high standards in a broad range of … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Achieves Top Certification by Sustainable CT, First Municipality in New London County to Achieve Silver Certification
A la Carte: Three Columns Today: Perfect Pie Crust, Shepherd’s Pie & Ginger Chicken Hash
Is it too soon to talk about pie? I do not think so. Thanksgiving is just under three weeks away. For many years I made the crusts from scratch. The best recipe was given to me by Deb Jensen, who lived in Stonington and had a couple of restaurants in the borough. But before that, she had a restaurant in New York City that, if I remember correctly, was called Pie in the … [Read more...] about A la Carte: Three Columns Today: Perfect Pie Crust, Shepherd’s Pie & Ginger Chicken Hash