LYME/OLD LYME–Lymes’ Youth Service Bureau (LYSB) invites any youth in Lyme and Old Lyme, who are not already participating in this year’s Memorial Day parade down Lyme St. and McCurdy Rd., to march along with the LYSB banner. The parade will step off Monday, May 26, at 11 a.m. The organization’s tagline for the event is, “Everyone belongs at LYSB!” Kids are invited … [Read more...] about ‘Everyone Belongs’: LYSB Invites Kids From Lyme, Old Lyme to March in Tomorrow’s Memorial Day Parade
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Longtime ‘Behind-the-Scenes’ Organizers Give Glimpse of Extensive Preparations for Old Lyme’s Beloved Memorial Day Parade
OLD LYME–Old Lyme's Memorial Day Parade is brought to you by two behind-the-scenes guys named Tony. The annual tradition, marked by the rumble of a military C-130 airplane overhead and hundreds of marchers pounding the Lyme Street pavement, has been mustered for years by Old Lyme Fire Department members Tony Hendriks and Tony Vallombroso. On this coming … [Read more...] about Longtime ‘Behind-the-Scenes’ Organizers Give Glimpse of Extensive Preparations for Old Lyme’s Beloved Memorial Day Parade
Old Lyme Annual Town Budget Meeting Rescheduled to Wednesday, May 28
OLD LYME–The Annual Town Budget Meeting, which was postponed Monday due to overcapacity at the Town Hall, will be held in the Lyme-Old Lyme High School auditorium next week. First Selectwoman Martha Shoemaker said the meeting will take place Wednesday, May 28, at 6:30 p.m. Monday’s attendance exceeded the 124-person capacity of the Memorial Town Hall Meeting Room and … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Annual Town Budget Meeting Rescheduled to Wednesday, May 28
Take a Hatchetts Hill Preserve Hike and/or Join ‘Hiker’s Happy Hour’ at Old Lyme Inn, June 4
OLD LYME — The Old Lyme Land Trust, the Old Lyme Open Space Commission and the Old Lyme Inn are sponsoring another “Hiker’s Happy Hour” on Wednesday, June 4. A guided walk will leave at 4:15 p.m. from the Hatchetts Hill Preserve Trailhead on Hatchetts Hill Rd. All are welcome. After the hike, people will re-group at the nearby Old Lyme Inn for discounted drinks and … [Read more...] about Take a Hatchetts Hill Preserve Hike and/or Join ‘Hiker’s Happy Hour’ at Old Lyme Inn, June 4
Witness Stones Old Lyme to Install 12 More Historical Plaques Marking Sites of Enslavement
OLD LYME–Twelve small brass plaques commemorating the lives of enslaved African Americans will be installed later this month, bringing the total number of markers known as Witness Stones to 60. The organization in a press release said this is final year of the five-year project. The latest plaques, to be installed at the Sill Lane Green and the Florence Griswold … [Read more...] about Witness Stones Old Lyme to Install 12 More Historical Plaques Marking Sites of Enslavement
Old Lyme Town Meeting Postponed After ‘Larger than Expected’ Crowd Exceeds Capacity of Meeting Room, Delays Budget Vote
OLD LYME–With the crowd spilling out of Memorial Town Hall onto Lyme Street Monday evening, the Annual Town Budget Meeting was postponed as town officials put out the call for a venue large enough to accommodate the response to a sharp budget increase amid rising property values. Fire Marshal Dave Roberge immediately put a halt to the 7:30 p.m. town meeting with his … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Town Meeting Postponed After ‘Larger than Expected’ Crowd Exceeds Capacity of Meeting Room, Delays Budget Vote
Old Lyme Land Trust Hosts Bench Building Workshop, June 14; Free, Open to All Ages
OLD LYME — On Saturday, June 14, the Old Lyme Land Trust will host a 'Bench Building Workshop' from 1 to 3 p.m.This free, fun event is open to all ages and its objective is to build four benches to be sited on OLLT open space properties for public use. Materials are precut and ready to assemble. Bring power drill and driver sets. Light refreshments will be … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Land Trust Hosts Bench Building Workshop, June 14; Free, Open to All Ages
Lyme-Old Lyme Crew Victorious at State Championship Once Again
National Learn To Row Day to be Held at Rogers Lake Boathouse on Saturday, June 7, 10-2, Free, All Welcome OLD LYME–The Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) crew team on Sunday continued their dominance of the Varsity Four category at the Connecticut Public School State Championships. The Old Lyme Rowing Association (OLRA) in a press release heralded the team's … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Crew Victorious at State Championship Once Again
Death Announced of Marie Assunta (Salvatore) LoRusso, Mother of Elaine Campbell of Old Lyme
Marie Assunta (Salvatore) LoRusso, age 99, passed away peacefully, on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Apple Rehabilitation Center in Watertown. She was the wife of the late Nicholas LoRusso ... A lifelong resident of Waterbury, Marie was born on August 15, 1925, to the late Samuel and Nicoletta (Grasso) Salvatore ... She was deeply devoted to her family and was a caretaker of … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Marie Assunta (Salvatore) LoRusso, Mother of Elaine Campbell of Old Lyme
Old Lyme Annual Budget Meeting to Include Votes on Spending Plan, Local Laws
OLD LYME–The $45.39 million 2025-26 proposed budget and several proposed changes to the local law books – ranging from an ordinance on golf cart usage in the Sound View and Hawk’s Nest beach areas to a $1,000 increase in the tax abatement available to volunteer first responders – will be up for a vote at the Annual Town Budget Meeting tonight. The headliner at the May town … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Annual Budget Meeting to Include Votes on Spending Plan, Local Laws
‘Luxury on the Move’ Brings Supercars to Old Lyme, Event Hosted by Nautilus Architects, All-Pro Automotive Open to All, June 1
OLD LYME–Luxury and customized automobiles will converge at the 9 Halls Rd. shopping plaza in Old Lyme (where both Nautilus Architects and The Hangry Goose are located) on Sunday, June 1, from 2 to 5 p.m. The inaugural Luxury on the Move event from Nautilus Architects and All-Pro Automotive is intended to showcase the similarities between luxury homes and luxury cars, … [Read more...] about ‘Luxury on the Move’ Brings Supercars to Old Lyme, Event Hosted by Nautilus Architects, All-Pro Automotive Open to All, June 1
Death Announced of Barbara Ann Ciccaglione, 86, Mother of Donna Maselli of Old Lyme
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear mother, Barbara (Dungan) Ciccaglione, on May 13, 2025, at the age of 86. Barbara was born in Hartford, August 6, 1938, daughter to the late Margery (Graves) and Francis Dungan ... Barbara leaves behind her four children; daughter Donna and son-in-law Dominic Maselli, of Old Lyme, sons, Raymond Ciccaglione, of … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Barbara Ann Ciccaglione, 86, Mother of Donna Maselli of Old Lyme
Death Announced of Wayne S. Kyder, 76, of Old Lyme; Owner of CT Compass Service, Husband of Sarah Suderley Meneely; Service in OL May 31
OLD LYME— Wayne S. Kyder, 76, owner of CT Compass Service who took on a variety of hands-on challenges throughout his life, died April 21, 2025, after a long fight with Parkinson's Disease. Born May 17, 1949, to David and Ada Kyder, he was also the stepson of Otto Rudolph Kyder. He grew up in Fair Haven and Branford. Mr. Kyder was a U.S. Army medical soldier in Korea … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Wayne S. Kyder, 76, of Old Lyme; Owner of CT Compass Service, Husband of Sarah Suderley Meneely; Service in OL May 31
All About Invasives—Learn How to Nip Aquatic Weeds in the Bud … and More, June 11
OLD LYME—All—especially swimmers, boaters and outdoor enthusiasts—are invited to a presentation and interactive session on the invasive aquatic weeds threatening Rogers Lake and other waters in the state. The free program sponsored by the Rogers Lake Authority will be held in the Rogers Lake West Shores Association Club House at 75 Rogers Lake Trail on Wednesday, June 11, … [Read more...] about All About Invasives—Learn How to Nip Aquatic Weeds in the Bud … and More, June 11
Death Announced of Frank O. Nappi, 86, Former Principal in Lyme-Old Lyme Schools
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Frank O. Nappi, of Bluffton, SC. Frank was born on June 12, 1938 in Derby, CT, he passed away on May 13, 2025, at the age of 86. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Cynthia; his children: Jennifer (Jay), Frank (Jamie), Allison (Mark), and Linda (Beau); grandchildren ... ; sisters-in-law; nieces and nephews: ... and … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Frank O. Nappi, 86, Former Principal in Lyme-Old Lyme Schools