Summary Given of All Related Communications Received by LymeLine OLD LYME—On Thursday, Feb. 27, the Old Lyme Zoning Commission will hold Public Hearings and a Special Meeting starting at 6:30 p.m. in the Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School Auditorium. Zoning Commission Chairman Paul Orzel notes that the Middle School has a hard “close” time of 9 p.m., which the Commission intends … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Zoning Commission Meets Thursday to Continue Discussion of Halls Road Overlay District
Old Lyme
Letter to the Editor: Disagreements Voiced with HROD—Pause Plan Now, Discuss it Further, Make New Proposal Supported by Majority
To the Editor: I am writing to voice my disagreement with the [Halls Road Overlay District] proposal as currently written. There has been a lot of discussion regarding the proposed density of housing. It's not 600 and I seriously doubt it's 250 as the HRIC [Halls Road Improvement Committee] claims (with no basis, mind you). It all revolves around the "40 units per … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Disagreements Voiced with HROD—Pause Plan Now, Discuss it Further, Make New Proposal Supported by Majority
Lyme-Old Lyme High, Middle Schools Announce Quarter 2 Honor Rolls
Lyme-Old Lyme High School2024-25 Quarter 2 Honor Roll HIGH HONORS Grade 12: Micah Bass, Molly Boardman, Nathaniel Bradley, Mark Burnham, Chase Calderon, Andrew Clougherty, Tabitha Colwell, Gloria Conley, Chloe Datum, Caeli Edmed, Abigail Edwards, Anna Eichholz, Grace Ferman, Benedict Frazier, Manu Geronimo, Christopher Gibbons, Janna Graves, Nicolas Hatch, Kaela Hoss, … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme High, Middle Schools Announce Quarter 2 Honor Rolls
Old Lyme Wildcats Advance to Shoreline Final with Big Win Over Cromwell, Championship Game Tuesday in Madison
OLD LYME — On Saturday afternoon, Brady Sheffield's Old Lyme boys defeated the Cromwell Panthers 48-39 in a thrilling Shoreline Conference semifinal. The top-seeded Wildcats now advance to the Shoreline Championship game where they will face third-seeded East Hampton, who defeated #2 seeds Coginchaug in Saturday's other semifinal. The championship final will be played … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Wildcats Advance to Shoreline Final with Big Win Over Cromwell, Championship Game Tuesday in Madison
Death Announced of Martin R. “Marty” Peck of East Hartford, Graduate of Old Lyme HS Class of 1949
Martin R. “Marty” Peck, 93, of East Hartford, loving husband of over 67 years of the late Teresa A. “Terry” (Cianci) Peck, peacefully journeyed home on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at Hartford Hospital. Born in Old Saybrook on March 27, 1931, a son of the late Phillip and Ella (Martin) Peck Terente ... He was a graduate of Old Lyme High School, class of 1949 and a proud veteran … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Martin R. “Marty” Peck of East Hartford, Graduate of Old Lyme HS Class of 1949
Letter to the Editor: An Open Letter to the People of Old Lyme—Take Action to Support the Halls Road Overlay District
An Open Letter to the People of Old Lyme: Dear Neighbor, Guided change will allow Halls Road to better serve Old Lyme in the 21st century. The proposed Halls Road Overlay District allows the private investment needed to create a new, mixed-use town center there, scaled to the needs of Old Lyme: For the full details on the Halls Road Overlay … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: An Open Letter to the People of Old Lyme—Take Action to Support the Halls Road Overlay District
Legal News You Can Use: Climate Change Impacts on Workplace Injuries, Compensation
Climate change affects many aspects of life, including job safety. Knowing how climate change impacts work injuries and workers’ comp claims is crucial for employers and employees. How climate change affects work injuries Climate change can increase severe weather occurrences, raising the risk of work injuries. These changes include: These factors can … [Read more...] about Legal News You Can Use: Climate Change Impacts on Workplace Injuries, Compensation
Hundreds March in Old Saybrook Against Trump/Musk, in Support of US Constitution
OLD SAYBROOK—Despite it being a bitterly cold and windy day, hundreds of protesters still gathered on Monday—President's Day—in front of Old Saybrook's Town Hall to demonstrate their objections to President Trump and Elon Musk's actions since taking office. They first listened to impassioned speeches and then marched as a group down Main Street cheerfully chanting slogans … [Read more...] about Hundreds March in Old Saybrook Against Trump/Musk, in Support of US Constitution
A View From My Porch: A Short History of the Halls Road Overlay District (HROD), Why it is ‘a Worthy Project’
Feb. 16, 2025—Prologue: I read a fluorescent green flyer Sunday morning that was seeking signatures on an online petition; which I ignored. The flyer disparaged the Halls Road Overlay District (HROD) and, of course, had no author or organization. It was anonymous; and began “BEWARE!” and then went on saying something about “A WOLF IN SHEEP’s CLOTHING!!” that may have been … [Read more...] about A View From My Porch: A Short History of the Halls Road Overlay District (HROD), Why it is ‘a Worthy Project’
Letter to the Editor: Halls Rd. Overlay District Proposal is ‘All About the Money’
To the Editor: To begin: This letter is from a person who staunchly opposes the Halls Road Overlay District Proposal. The specifics by their own admission include: "No more than 40 dwelling units shall be built per 1 acre of land" (HROD [Halls Road Overlay District] 11-18-24) and According to Bill Sweeney the HROD lawyer salesman from the 1st hearing the developers … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Halls Rd. Overlay District Proposal is ‘All About the Money’
Voting Closes at Noon Today in ‘USA Today’s’ ‘Best Small Town Arts Scene’ Contest, Vote for Old Lyme Today!
Editor's Note 2/11: 'USA Today' has announced that the leaderboard is closed for the final days of voting, saying, "Otherwise, there wouldn't be any surprises once the winners are announced!" The paper states, "Come back on Wednesday, February 26th at 12:00pm EST to see the results!" Editor's Note 2/8: Old Lyme is currently in second place on the Leaderboard, but we are now … [Read more...] about Voting Closes at Noon Today in ‘USA Today’s’ ‘Best Small Town Arts Scene’ Contest, Vote for Old Lyme Today!
Statement from Old Lyme’s Halls Road Improvement Committee: “Setting the Record Straight on the Halls Road Overlay District (HROD)”
Editor's Note: The Halls Road Improvement Committee (HRIC) asked us to publish this open statement to the Old Lyme community on their behalf. It is the opinion of the HRIC. There has been a wave of posts on social media and elsewhere making claims that misrepresent the actual content of the HROD proposal and distort its possible impact on our community. The true facts will … [Read more...] about Statement from Old Lyme’s Halls Road Improvement Committee: “Setting the Record Straight on the Halls Road Overlay District (HROD)”
Death Announced of Michellee K. Speirs of Old Lyme—Justice of the Peace, ‘Tireless Volunteer’, ‘First and Foremost … a Wife and Mother’
OLD LYME—Michellee K. Speirs of Old Lyme, died Friday Feb. 7, 2025, after a courageous health battle ... She is survived by her beloved husband Peter B. Speirs; and son Alec D. Speirs. Also surviving are her brothers, Ronald Kopald and Seth Kopald (Kathryn) ... ; her sisters, Kim Griswold (Doug), Sandy Dubek (Bob) and Tori Kitchen (Rick) ... In addition, she leaves behind a … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Michellee K. Speirs of Old Lyme—Justice of the Peace, ‘Tireless Volunteer’, ‘First and Foremost … a Wife and Mother’
Death Announced of John A. Russo, Jr., 91, of Old Lyme, US Army Veteran, Meteorologist
OLD LYME—John A. Russo, Jr., 91, of Old Lyme, formerly of Newington, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025. He was the beloved husband of the late Barbara (Janssen) Russo ... John honorably served the country in the U.S. Army. John received a BS degree in Meteorology from City College NY and a Masters in Meteorology from University of AZ and an MBA degree in Business … [Read more...] about Death Announced of John A. Russo, Jr., 91, of Old Lyme, US Army Veteran, Meteorologist
Lyme-Old Lyme HS Students Brave Freezing Temperatures to Build Bench for OL Open Space Commission
OLD LYME—The Old Lyme Open Space Commission has been busy recently! On Jan. 26, some 10 members of the Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) Environmental Club assembled a bench following the design of others already constructed on various Old Lyme Land Trust properties. Karen Taylor, who is a tutor at LOLHS, is the advisor for the Environmental Club. The students braved … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Students Brave Freezing Temperatures to Build Bench for OL Open Space Commission