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
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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
Death Announced of Lilliane Phoebe Spratt of Old Lyme, CT: Palm Beach, FL: Watch Hill, RI; An Exceptional Artist, Designer, Athlete, Poet, Volunteer
OLD LYME —Lilliane Phoebe Spratt (b. January 23, 1989), of Palm Beach, FL, Watch Hill, RI, and Old Lyme, CT, passed from this terrestrial realm to the heavens on January 9, 2025, surrounded by her loving family in her lakeside Old Lyme home. A private funeral was held at the Grassy Hill Congregational Church of Lyme, CT, and a ceremony celebrating her life is being … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Lilliane Phoebe Spratt of Old Lyme, CT: Palm Beach, FL: Watch Hill, RI; An Exceptional Artist, Designer, Athlete, Poet, Volunteer
Letter to the Editor: Halls Rd. Overlay District is Good for Old Lyme, False Information Harms the Town
To the Editor: There's been a lot of wild talk about Halls Road and the plan to make it a neighborhood in our town center rather than a highway services plaza. The people behind this raft of lies and exaggerations fear change, and preach that by doing nothing, we can prevent change. They are dead wrong. Doing nothing will allow Halls Road to become truck stops: the … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Halls Rd. Overlay District is Good for Old Lyme, False Information Harms the Town
Death Announced of Frank ‘Ted’ Hamilton, III, Former ‘Pillar of Community’ in Old Lyme
OLD LYME—Frank Watrous Hamilton, III ("Ted") was born in Franklin, New Jersey in 1948 ... Ted graduated from Blair Academy and the University of Pennsylvania before starting a career on Wall Street. Over an almost 50 year career, Ted was well known for his industriousness, perseverance and ingenuity. Ted was an accomplished executive, including as a Senior Managing … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Frank ‘Ted’ Hamilton, III, Former ‘Pillar of Community’ in Old Lyme
Literature in the Lymes: ‘The Crazies: The Cattleman, the Wind Prospector, and a War Out West’ by Amy Gamerman
Even if it wasn’t the name of the mountain range in which the story takes place, it would be a great name for the people in this book. It’s a good story and thanks to a good storyteller, it makes a great book. That’s not, as we know, always the case so we’re lucky the right person sunk her teeth into this. Investigative prowess doesn’t always transfer from article to book … [Read more...] about Literature in the Lymes: ‘The Crazies: The Cattleman, the Wind Prospector, and a War Out West’ by Amy Gamerman
Letter to the Editor: Halls Road Improvements Committee’s Proposals are ‘Extreme’, Zoning Should Keep Intensity, Scale of Plans ‘in Keeping with Rest of Town’
To the Editor: The question of development on Halls Road is likely to come to a head at the continued public hearing scheduled for Thursday February 27th, 2025 at 6:30 at the Old Lyme Middle School. The proposed guidelines for that development have been the subject of intense debate. What began as the Halls Road Improvements committee more than 12 years ago has morphed … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Halls Road Improvements Committee’s Proposals are ‘Extreme’, Zoning Should Keep Intensity, Scale of Plans ‘in Keeping with Rest of Town’
Legal News You Can Use: Your Essential Checklist for a Smooth CT Home Purchase
The thrill of house hunting can quickly turn into a maze of complexities. With the right knowledge and expert guidance, you can confidently navigate the path to homeownership, turning potential pitfalls into stepping stones. Ready to unlock the secrets of a smooth property purchase? Let’s begin your journey to stress-free closing with this essential checklist. Decode the … [Read more...] about Legal News You Can Use: Your Essential Checklist for a Smooth CT Home Purchase
SECWAC Hosts Talk in Old Lyme Tonight on “US-China Relations: The Storm Ahead?” Pre-Event Reception at 5:30pm
OLD LYME — On Thursday, Jan. 30, at 6 p.m., the Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council (SECWAC) hosts author and expert on US-China relations William J. Holstein to speak on U.S.-China Relations: The Storm Ahead? The event will be held at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme. It will be preceded by a reception at 5:30 p.m. After years of building tensions, … [Read more...] about SECWAC Hosts Talk in Old Lyme Tonight on “US-China Relations: The Storm Ahead?” Pre-Event Reception at 5:30pm
Funding Unanimously Approved to Expand, Upgrade Old Lyme’s Emergency Operations Center
OLD LYME—Around 100 people attended Monday evening's Old Lyme Town Business Meeting when Emergency Services Director David Roberge gave a presentation about the Emergency Operations Center Building Project. The project involves expanding and upgrading the facility. Subsequently, an appropriation in the amount of $1,522,170 for the total cost of the facility was approved … [Read more...] about Funding Unanimously Approved to Expand, Upgrade Old Lyme’s Emergency Operations Center
Letter to the Editor: Nosal Says Proposed Upgrades to Old Lyme EOC Are Important, Necessary For Residents’ Safety
To the Editor:This evening, at the Old Lyme Annual Town Business Meeting, there will be a presentation, followed by a vote, on proposed upgrades to our Emergency Operations Center (EOC). After expected grants of over $900,000, which will cover most of the construction, furnishings, and IT, the town would be responsible for about $600,000 for the upgrades to our town asset at … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Nosal Says Proposed Upgrades to Old Lyme EOC Are Important, Necessary For Residents’ Safety
Shoemaker, Lampos Offer Statements Supporting Proposed Old Lyme EOC Expansion; $1.5M Project Appropriation on Tonight’s Town Meeting Agenda
OLD LYME — On Monday at the Old Lyme Annual Town Business Meeting, there will be a presentation regarding the proposal to make an appropriation in the amount of $1,522,170 to fund the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Building Project. A vote on the appropriation is anticipated after the presentation. The meeting agenda notes that grant funding is available totaling … [Read more...] about Shoemaker, Lampos Offer Statements Supporting Proposed Old Lyme EOC Expansion; $1.5M Project Appropriation on Tonight’s Town Meeting Agenda