OLD LYME — The Old Lyme Annual Town Business Meeting will be held Monday, Jan. 27, at 7:30 p.m. in the Meeting Hall at Memorial Town Hall, 52 Lyme St. The meeting will consider and act on the following business items: 1. To accept the Annual Town Report for the fiscal year July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024, as submitted by the Board of Finance. 2. Following a … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Annual Town Meeting, Including Announcement of 2024 Citizen of the Year, to be Held Jan. 27
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Letter to the Editor: Smith Neck Rd. Proposed House Poses ‘Serious Threat’ to ‘Natural Beauty’ of CT River Valley
To the Editor: As residents of Old Lyme, we feel a strong responsibility to voice our concerns regarding a recent Special Permit application before the Zoning Commission for 43 Smiths Neck Road, which poses a serious threat to the natural beauty of our cherished Connecticut River Valley. After attending the public hearing, we identified two critical issues that were not … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Smith Neck Rd. Proposed House Poses ‘Serious Threat’ to ‘Natural Beauty’ of CT River Valley
The Movie Man: ‘A Complete Unknown’ Draws You In, Keeps You There—Overall a Great Movie
I am generally wary of biopics, as I think they are simply made for Oscar bait. Your team could definitely catch the attention of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences if you are seeking to re-create an aesthetic of a bygone era (be it costumes, set design, makeup, music, or even using production technology from any particular era to make it resemble films made … [Read more...] about The Movie Man: ‘A Complete Unknown’ Draws You In, Keeps You There—Overall a Great Movie
2025 ‘White Elephant Sale’ Dates of July 11 & 12 Announced; Intake Begins June 26
OLD LYME -- The First Congregational Church of Old Lyme has announced that the extremely popular White Elephant Sale will return again this year on Friday, July 11, and Saturday, July 12. The Sale is run by the church's Ladies' Benevolent Society. The annual Sale was hosted continuously for 83 years prior to 2020, but then was cancelled in both 2020 and 2021 due to the … [Read more...] about 2025 ‘White Elephant Sale’ Dates of July 11 & 12 Announced; Intake Begins June 26
High Hopes in Old Lyme Launches Innovative, Equine-Assisted Services Program for People with Parkinson’s Disease
Program Creates Pathways to Wellness, Relaxation, and Connection OLD LYME—High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, Inc. has announced the continued success and expansion of its pioneering Equine-Assisted Services Program for people with Parkinson’s disease. What began as a pilot program just one year ago has blossomed into a transformative, life-changing initiative, helping … [Read more...] about High Hopes in Old Lyme Launches Innovative, Equine-Assisted Services Program for People with Parkinson’s Disease
Letter to the Editor: Support Old Lyme Zoning Commission in Enforcing Regulations for Smith Neck House Plan, Reminder That a Hill is Still a Hill
To the Editor: Over 100 people attended the OL Zoning Commission hearing on Monday evening. They frequently applauded the many speakers who disapproved of the proposed 11,000 square foot house proposed beside the Smith Neck Boat launch. Speakers described site violations of regulations, excessive water use and un-permitted clearcutting. The CT River Gateway Commission has … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Support Old Lyme Zoning Commission in Enforcing Regulations for Smith Neck House Plan, Reminder That a Hill is Still a Hill
Old Lyme Zoning Continues Hearing on Halls Rd. Overlay District through Feb. 27
OLD LYME—Around 60 people turned out for last night's Old Lyme Zoning Commission Special Meeting, which had originally been scheduled for Monday, Jan. 13, but was postponed due to the number in attendance at that meeting. The audience exceeded the permitted fire regulations. The agenda for Wednesday's meeting featured both an Old Business item and a Continued Public Hearing … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Zoning Continues Hearing on Halls Rd. Overlay District through Feb. 27
Old Lyme Zoning Meeting Draws Over Capacity Crowd; Halls Rd. Overlay District Item Postponed to New Meeting, Wednesday
OLD LYME—UPDATED 1/14 at 9pm with additional details on the speakers for the applicant: Last night's Old Lyme (OL) Zoning Commission meeting drew such a large audience, which not only filled the Meeting Room but also spilled out into the Lobby, that OL Fire Marshal David Roberge determined the spaces were over-capacity from a fire safety angle. Asked in a phone call how he … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Zoning Meeting Draws Over Capacity Crowd; Halls Rd. Overlay District Item Postponed to New Meeting, Wednesday
Letter to the Editor: Halls Rd. Overlay District on Agenda at Old Lyme Zoning Meeting; Residents Encouraged to Attend, Support Proposal
A Open Letter to the Residents of Old Lyme To the Editor: On Monday, January 13, 2025 at 6:30 pm in Memorial Town Hall, the Halls Road Improvements Committee of the Town of Old Lyme will present the Halls Road Overlay District (HROD) proposal in a public meeting of the Old Lyme Zoning Commission. Attorney William Sweeney will describe the details of this optional Overlay … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Halls Rd. Overlay District on Agenda at Old Lyme Zoning Meeting; Residents Encouraged to Attend, Support Proposal
Death Announced of James Francis Ward Jr. of Old Lyme; OL’s 2023 Citizen of the Year, Founder of LOL Food Share Garden
OLD LYME—James Francis Ward Jr. of Old Lyme, passed away Jan. 6, 2025, at Yale New Haven Hospital. Born in Pittsfield, Mass., he was the son of the late James Ward and Noreen Deyo Ward. Jim was a cherished partner to Sheila McTigue-Ward of Old Lyme and a loving father to Meghan Danko (Dan) of Franklin and Ethan Harris of Old Lyme. He was also an energetic and devoted … [Read more...] about Death Announced of James Francis Ward Jr. of Old Lyme; OL’s 2023 Citizen of the Year, Founder of LOL Food Share Garden
Moab Music Festival Names Tessa Lark as Next Artistic Director; She will Continue to Lead Old Lyme’s Musical Masterworks
MOAB, UT/OLD LYME, CT — On Jan. 6, 2025, the Moab Music Festival (MMF) announced that violinist Tessa Lark has been named its next Artistic Director. Co-Founding Directors Michael Barrett and Leslie Tomkins will be stepping back from the award-winning Festival (MMF) after 33 years; Lark’s role will combine the co-founders’ artistic responsibilities. Lark currently serves as … [Read more...] about Moab Music Festival Names Tessa Lark as Next Artistic Director; She will Continue to Lead Old Lyme’s Musical Masterworks
Newest Old Lyme PD Recruit Sirigos Graduates from CT Police Academy with Highest GPA in Class
OLD LYME—The Town of Old Lyme has announced that its newest Police Academy recruit, Georgios Sirigos, graduated from the 383rd session at the Connecticut Police Academy on Wednesday, Jan. 8. The ceremony took place at Welte Auditorium at Central Connecticut State University in New Britain, Conn. During the ceremony, Sirigos was presented with the … [Read more...] about Newest Old Lyme PD Recruit Sirigos Graduates from CT Police Academy with Highest GPA in Class
Op-Ed: The Suburban Dilemma
Editor’s Notes: i) This op-ed was submitted by Eric Knapp, who is employed as the Town of Old Lyme’s Land Use Coordinator. He is writing here as a private citizen.ii) This is the opinion of Eric Knapp. Many years ago, in my former life as an attorney, I attended a hearing before a land use agency in Canterbury. Ahead of my matter on the agenda was a proposal for a … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: The Suburban Dilemma
Letter to the Editor: Residents Urged to Attend ‘Crucial’ Zoning Meeting, Jan. 13
Author Says Proposed 11K Sq. Ft. Smiths Neck Home 'Threatens' Old Lyme's 'Environmental Heritage ... Rural Character' To the Editor: Old Lyme residents need to be aware of a concerning development proposal at 43 Smiths Neck Road that threatens our town's environmental heritage and rural character. The proposed 11,000 square-foot residence would … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Residents Urged to Attend ‘Crucial’ Zoning Meeting, Jan. 13
Essex Savings Bank Awarded Three Gold Medals in Commercial Record’s Annual ‘CR’s Best’ Reader’s Poll
ESSEX/OLD LYME —Essex Savings Bank has been awarded three gold medals in the Commercial Record’s 17th annual “CR’s Best” readers’ poll. The awards are in these categories: Best Commercial Lending in Banking, Best Community Bank in Banking, and Best Financing in Commercial Real Estate. One of Essex Savings Bank's six offices is located in Old Lyme. The survey, which … [Read more...] about Essex Savings Bank Awarded Three Gold Medals in Commercial Record’s Annual ‘CR’s Best’ Reader’s Poll