Editor's Note: A fundraiser has now been started to help with the team's travel and accommodation expenses related to their trip to Wilmington, Del.,to compete in the National Championship. Read all the details of how to donate at this link. HARTFORD/OLD LYME—3/29 UPDATED with new details: On Wednesday, March 20, the Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) Mock Trial team took top … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Mock Trial Team Wins State Championship for Second Year in Succession UPDATED
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Death Announced of Marilyn Susan Ossmann, 82, of Old Lyme
OLD LYME—Marilyn Susan Ossmann, 82, passed away peacefully March 23, and reunited with her many loved dogs and cats in Heaven. Marilyn was born in New York City to Sabina and Emanuel Balzan days after the attack on Pearl Harbor, 1941 ...Raised in Astoria, Queens, she worked ... as executive secretary for Maurice Tempelsman in New York City. She married Frank Ossmann (the guy … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Marilyn Susan Ossmann, 82, of Old Lyme
Public Information Session on Lymes’ Senior Center Renovation Additional Funding to be Held Tonight in Lyme; Votes in Both Towns Scheduled April 15
LYME/OLD LYME, CT – The Towns of Old Lyme and Lyme will host Public Information Sessions respectively on Monday, March 25, and Wednesday, March 27. Both sessions will be presented by the Lymes’ Senior Center Building Committee and cover the status of the Lymes' Senior Center renovation and a request for an additional appropriation of $880,000 in total—$660,000 from … [Read more...] about Public Information Session on Lymes’ Senior Center Renovation Additional Funding to be Held Tonight in Lyme; Votes in Both Towns Scheduled April 15
Death Announced of Edmund H. Mosca, Sr., 85, Father of Debra Pegnataro of Old Lyme
OLD SAYBROOK—Edmund H. Mosca, Sr., age 85, of Old Saybrook passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 23, 2024 surrounded by his family at Middlesex Hospital in Middletown. He was the beloved husband of Dolores (Welles) Mosca. Ed was the Retired Chief of the Old Saybrook Police Department having served his community with devotion from 1960 until his retirement in 2009. He was … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Edmund H. Mosca, Sr., 85, Father of Debra Pegnataro of Old Lyme
Old Lyme BOS, BOF Approve Additional $660K for Lymes’ Senior Center Project; Public Info Meeting to be Held, March 25, Town Meeting Vote, April 15
LYME/OLD LYME —The Old Lyme (OL) Board of Selectmen and the OL Board of Finance approved the Lymes' Senior Center Building Committee's request for an additional $660K of funding at their respective regular meetings Monday (March 18) and Tuesday (March 19) evening. Both votes were unanimous. On Monday, March 25, the BOS will host a Public Information Session at 6:30 p.m.in … [Read more...] about Old Lyme BOS, BOF Approve Additional $660K for Lymes’ Senior Center Project; Public Info Meeting to be Held, March 25, Town Meeting Vote, April 15
Legal News You Can Use: Why Are Fatal Accidents Becoming More Common in the US?
In most of the developed world, the death rate from car accidents is going down. This has also been true in the United States, at least over the last 90 years or so. Between 1920 and 2010, for instance, the death rate from car accidents dropped consistently every decade. But, in recent years, the death rate for Americans has been ticking back up. Fatal accidents … [Read more...] about Legal News You Can Use: Why Are Fatal Accidents Becoming More Common in the US?
Death of Dennis John Hallahan Announced: Father of Steven of Lyme, Dennis of OL
WESTBROOK—Dennis John Hallahan passed away peacefully at his Westbrook home on March 11, 2024, at the age of 89, surrounded by loving family. Born in New Haven on January 13, 1935, ... he married his high school sweetheart, the late Jean Rose Hallahan (Cote) on August 26, 1956 ... Originally from West Haven, he has been an active resident of Westbrook since 1961. Public … [Read more...] about Death of Dennis John Hallahan Announced: Father of Steven of Lyme, Dennis of OL
Old Lyme Boys are State Champions for First Time in Program History! Celebratory Convoy Greets Team Bus on Return to Town
MOHEGAN SUN: UPDATED 3/18: The Old Lyme Wildcats defeated the Coventry Patriots 55-42 in Sunday afternoon's CIAC Division V state final played at Mohegan Sun. Old Lyme took an early lead ending the first quarter 7-4 in their favor, but despite having gone eight points up after a few minutes in the second quarter, Coventry cut the Wildcats' lead at the half to a single point … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Boys are State Champions for First Time in Program History! Celebratory Convoy Greets Team Bus on Return to Town
Lymes’ Senior Center Building Committee Responds to $1.3M Budget Shortfall—Project Savings Agreed, Additional Funds to be Requested: $660K from OL, $220K from Lyme,
Lyme BOS has Already Approved its $220K Share of Additional Funding OLD LYME -- 3/16: Lymes' Senior Center (LSC) Building Committee Chair Jeri Baker was at pains to stress in a phone conversation with LymeLine last Thursday (March 7) that the committee had agreed some, "Really good savings," during its deliberations at its Special Committee Meeting held the previous day … [Read more...] about Lymes’ Senior Center Building Committee Responds to $1.3M Budget Shortfall—Project Savings Agreed, Additional Funds to be Requested: $660K from OL, $220K from Lyme,
Death Announced of Frederick H. Callahan III, 77, of South Lyme; Multi-Year Governor of Point O’ Woods Homeowners, Federation of Old Lyme Beaches
SOUTH LYME - Frederick H. Callahan III, 77, of Newington and South Lyme, died peacefully Sunday, March 10, 2024 ... Born in Hartford, son of the late Frederick Callahan Jr. and Loretta (Woods) Callahan, he resided in Newington for over 75 years and in Old Lyme for more than 50 years.... He was a member of the Point O' Woods Homeowners Association Board of Governors for 18 years … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Frederick H. Callahan III, 77, of South Lyme; Multi-Year Governor of Point O’ Woods Homeowners, Federation of Old Lyme Beaches
Eversource Presents Old Lyme Fire Department with Community Impact Grant
OLD LYME – On Tuesday, March 12, Eversource presented the Old Lyme Fire Department with a $1500 Community Impact Grant. Eversource is a leading energy company committed to supporting local communities. The presentation was held at the Old Lyme Fire Headquarters at 69 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT. The grant presentation signified Eversource's dedication to fostering … [Read more...] about Eversource Presents Old Lyme Fire Department with Community Impact Grant
Death Announced of Shirley E. (Kahl) DiScipio of Old Lyme; Mother of Kim Pierpont of OL, Vinnie DiScipio of Niantic
OLD LYME - Shirley E. (Kahl) DiScipio, 84, of Old Lyme, widow of Frederick DiScipio, passed away peacefully with her family at her bedside Friday, March 1, 2024. She was born in Hartford, to Paul and Dora (Fischer) Kahl Feb. 15, 1940. Shirley leaves her children, Kim (DiScipio) Pierpont and her husband Eddie of Old Lyme, and Vinnie DiScipio and his wife Patty of Niantic … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Shirley E. (Kahl) DiScipio of Old Lyme; Mother of Kim Pierpont of OL, Vinnie DiScipio of Niantic
Old Lyme’s Gemme Wins Two Girl’s 132lb Wrestling Titles—State Open, New England Regional
OLD LYME— Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) Junior Hoshena Gemme has pulled off a string of significant victories recently, successfully putting Old Lyme firmly on the map for the sport in the process. She won the Girl’s State Open 132lb title in New Haven a few weeks ago and then last weekend in Providence, R.I., she took top honors in the Girl’s New England Regional … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Gemme Wins Two Girl’s 132lb Wrestling Titles—State Open, New England Regional
Old Lyme Advance to State Quarterfinals with Feisty Win Over Grasso Tech
OLD LYME—The Wildcats advanced to the CIAC Division V quarter-finals last night with a 53-44 win over the Grasso Tech Eagles—but it did not come easily. To quote from rookie coach Dylan Sheffield's words in his post-game interview, the team was "grinding" as it clawed out the unexpectedly tough victory.. The Eagles drew up to just one point away from Old Lyme in the … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Advance to State Quarterfinals with Feisty Win Over Grasso Tech
Letter to the Editor: Major Environmental Concerns Raised About Old Lyme Gravel Pit
To the Editor: We are reaching out to you in the hopes of gaining support in convincing our town boards and commissions to enforce and amend the regulations regarding the complete disregard of any environmental protections at the gravel pit along the Three-Mile River located at 308-1 Mile Creak Road, Old Lyme. … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Major Environmental Concerns Raised About Old Lyme Gravel Pit