To the Editor: As a voting resident in the Town of Old Lyme, I attended the Special Town Meeting on August 16th in the Town Hall, which was only held in person. The purpose of the meeting was to vote on the appropriation of money for four items totaling $197,000. In the past, I was always asked to verify that I was a property owner or eligible to vote prior to the meeting. … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Motion Failed at Old Lyme Town Meeting Due to Absence of Supporting Information from First Selectman, Salient Point for Upcoming Election
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Suisman Shapiro Atty. Kyle Zrenda Now a Member of Mohegan Gaming Disputes, Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Courts
NEW LONDON/OLD LYME -- Attorney Kyle J. Zrenda of Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-At-Law was sworn in Aug. 11 as a member of the bar of the Mohegan Gaming Disputes Court. Atty. Zrenda is a resident of Old Lyme, Conn. As a sovereign Indian Nation, cases related to the gaming enterprise of the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut, including claims for personal injuries that … [Read more...] about Suisman Shapiro Atty. Kyle Zrenda Now a Member of Mohegan Gaming Disputes, Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Courts
Reading Uncertainly: ‘Beyond Words: What Animals Think and Feel’ by Carl Safina
What are they thinking? Do we deliberately misunderstand other animals? And what is the result of this “miscomprehended relationship”? Carl Safina, a professor at Stony Brook University in New York and a most curious student of other species, writes a thoroughly loquacious and engaging view of some other sentient creatures whose consciousness may well equal or exceed our … [Read more...] about Reading Uncertainly: ‘Beyond Words: What Animals Think and Feel’ by Carl Safina
‘Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters’ First 100 Years’ Opens at Ivoryton Playhouse
IVORYTON – The extraordinary and life-affirming play Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters’ First 100 Years by Emily Mann (adapted from the book by Sarah L. Delany and A. Elizabeth Delany with Amy Hill Hearth) opened Aug. 12, at The Ivoryton Playhouse. Based on the New York Times bestselling novel, Having Our Say takes us into the trail-blazing worlds of Sadie and Bessie Delany, … [Read more...] about ‘Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters’ First 100 Years’ Opens at Ivoryton Playhouse
Observing Session Explores the Wonders of Lyme’s ‘Dark Skies’
LYME -- On July 30, Lyme Land Trust held a public observing session at its dark sky site. Attendees hailed from Westbrook, Colchester, and Lyme. Observers were able to take advantage of three telescopes, a spotting scope, and binoculars. We gathered before darkness and learned what the Perseid meteor showers were all about: why we see them; why they are called Perseids; … [Read more...] about Observing Session Explores the Wonders of Lyme’s ‘Dark Skies’
Lyme Art Association Celebrates its Centennial in True ‘Twenties’ Style
OLD LYME -- On Saturday, the Lyme Art Association (LAA) celebrated 100 years (and one day!) since their gallery opened with art and awards, teas and 'The Twenties,' and much mirth and merriment all around. Some artists took their palettes to the river. Artwork was created in all sizes ... ... and colors. Some was small ... ... while others … [Read more...] about Lyme Art Association Celebrates its Centennial in True ‘Twenties’ Style
The Movie Man: Ganey Highly Recommends ‘The Green Knight,’ Says it is ‘Unlike Any Other Fantasy Adaptation’
After more than a year of abstaining from movie theaters, as well as keeping up with new releases (since we were all so incredibly overwhelmed by the tumultuous year that was 2020), I was finally able to screen a new movie in the manner in which this medium was originally intended: on the big screen, sitting among strangers. I can say unequivocally that it was good to be … [Read more...] about The Movie Man: Ganey Highly Recommends ‘The Green Knight,’ Says it is ‘Unlike Any Other Fantasy Adaptation’
Ledge Light Announces Raccoon Tests Positive for Rabies in Gales Ferry
NEW LONDON -- Ledge Light Health District (LLHD) has announced that a raccoon in the Town of Gales Ferry was tested and found to be positive for rabies on Aug. 3. On account of that finding, LLHD says, "The public should refrain from feeding or approaching any wild or stray animals" in the towns covered by their Health District. These include both Lyme and Old Lyme. In a … [Read more...] about Ledge Light Announces Raccoon Tests Positive for Rabies in Gales Ferry
Lyme RTC Announces Slate of Candidates for November Election; Cross-Endorses Mattson (D) for First Selectman
LYME -- David Lahm, chair of the Lyme Republican Town Committee (RTC) has announced that the Lyme Republicans met for a caucus on Monday, July 26, to endorse a slate of candidates for the Nov. 2, 2021 Municipal Election. The following individuals were endorsed for the positions indicated by all in attendance (I denotes the candidate is an incumbent): Selectman: David … [Read more...] about Lyme RTC Announces Slate of Candidates for November Election; Cross-Endorses Mattson (D) for First Selectman
Aug. 2 COVID-19 Update: Three New Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Total to 354, Lyme Holds at 112
LYME/OLD LYME —The Daily Data Report for Connecticut issued Monday, Aug. 2, by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT-DPH) for data as at 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 1, shows that Old Lyme has reported three new, confirmed COVID-19 cases. There are no new cases in Lyme. This takes Old Lyme’s cumulative total of confirmed cases to 354, while Lyme’s holds at … [Read more...] about Aug. 2 COVID-19 Update: Three New Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Total to 354, Lyme Holds at 112
Lyme DTC Endorses Slate of 14 Candidates for November Elections; Mattson, Kiker Running for Reelection to BOS
LYME – The Lyme Democratic Town Committee (DTC) has announced that, at a local Democratic caucus and committee meeting held July 27, a slate of 14 Democratic candidates was nominated and endorsed to run in the Nov. 2 municipal elections. Lyme First Selectman Steven Mattson and Selectman John Kiker received unanimous endorsements for reelection – as did the other 12 Lyme … [Read more...] about Lyme DTC Endorses Slate of 14 Candidates for November Elections; Mattson, Kiker Running for Reelection to BOS
Old Lyme Rowers Just Miss a Medal for Team USA in Men’s Eight Olympic Final
OLD LYME /TOKYO -- Old Lyme's Austin Hack and Liam Corrigan along with the remaining members of the US Men's 8+ came in fourth in the closely-contested Olympic final Thursday evening -- just missing out on a medal. New Zealand took the gold with a winning time of 5:24:64 a but a photo finish followed for silver between Great Britain and Germany. The decision went in … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Rowers Just Miss a Medal for Team USA in Men’s Eight Olympic Final
After 10 Years Service, Nosal Explains Her Decision Not to Seek Reelection to Old Lyme BOS; Will Run For Zoning Commission
"It has been a privilege to serve the residents of Old Lyme as a Selectwoman for the past 10 years." (Mary Jo Nosal) OLD LYME -- Mary Jo Nosal has served as Old Lyme Selectman for the past 10 years, but when the Old Lyme Democratic Town Committee (OL DTC) announced their slate of candidates for the upcoming November election, her name was against neither the position of … [Read more...] about After 10 Years Service, Nosal Explains Her Decision Not to Seek Reelection to Old Lyme BOS; Will Run For Zoning Commission
Old Lyme DTC Announces Candidates for November Election; Shoemaker To Challenge Griswold as First Selectman with Lampos as Running Mate
OLD LYME -- The Old Lyme Democratic Town Committee (OL DTC) announced their slate of candidates for the November election in a press release this afternoon. The announcement was released by Christine Giaquinto, OL DTC Chairman, and read as follows: 'After thoughtful consideration, the OL DTC is proud to endorse the following candidates for the November 2021 municipal … [Read more...] about Old Lyme DTC Announces Candidates for November Election; Shoemaker To Challenge Griswold as First Selectman with Lampos as Running Mate
Griswold Running Again for Old Lyme First Selectman, Republicans Approve Full Slate of Candidates for November; No Word Yet on Election From Democrats
OLD LYME -- The Chair of the Republican Town Committee's Nominating Committee, Vicki Lanier, has shared the party's slate of endorsed candidates for the November election with us. These were approved at the RTC meeting held Thursday evening and are as follows with incumbents noted with an (I) after their name: First Selectman: Tim Griswold (I) Selectman: Matt … [Read more...] about Griswold Running Again for Old Lyme First Selectman, Republicans Approve Full Slate of Candidates for November; No Word Yet on Election From Democrats