OLD LYME —The Old Lyme Town Band (OLTB) sounds off its 50th anniversary season with a free gala concert in the auditorium of Lyme-Old Lyme High School on Saturday, April 26, at 7 p.m. A reception will follow the concert. All are welcome and there is no charge for admission. it was Michele Smith Dickey of Old Lyme—a member of the current band—who conceived the idea of … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Town Band Celebrates 50 Years with Gala Community Concert, April 26
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Lyme, Old Lyme Democrats to Unveil Shared Campaign Headquarters, April 27
Old Lyme – Lyme and Old Lyme Democrats will celebrate their new campaign headquarters on Lyme Street with a grand opening Sunday. The event will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. at 10 Lyme St. U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz and Comptroller Sean Scanlon will be among the elected officials attending, according to publicity from the town … [Read more...] about Lyme, Old Lyme Democrats to Unveil Shared Campaign Headquarters, April 27
Op-Ed: After HROD Defeat, Some Thoughts on Improving Old Lyme’s Approach to Managing Major Projects Going Forward
Editor’s Note: We originally published this op-ed submitted by Howard Margules of Old Lyme on July 12, 2024. After the 4-1 defeat of the Halls Road Overlay District proposal by Old Lyme's Zoning Commission last Monday (April 14), several members of the Halls Road Improvement Committee, including its former chair Edie Twining—who resigned yesterday—suggested republishing it as a … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: After HROD Defeat, Some Thoughts on Improving Old Lyme’s Approach to Managing Major Projects Going Forward
BREAKING NEWS: Halls Road Improvements Committee Chair Edie Twining Resigns
OLD LYME — This afternoon, Halls Road Improvements Committee Chairwoman Edie Twining submitted her resignation in a letter to Old Lyme First Selectwoman Martha Shoemaker. Twining's resignation from the volunteer position is with immediate effect. The text of Twining's letter is as follows: "Dear Martha, It is with a heavy heart that I resign as a member and … [Read more...] about BREAKING NEWS: Halls Road Improvements Committee Chair Edie Twining Resigns
Letter to the Editor: Old Lyme Selectman Thanks Board of Finance for ‘a Job Well Done’ at Tuesday’s Budget Meeting
Editor's Note: This letter was published April 17, after the Board of Finance meeting held April 15. To the Editor: I’d like to thank the Old Lyme Board of Finance for a job well done, completing work begun jointly with the Board of Selectmen in December to produce a prudent, fiscally-sound budget. Through good compromise and the identification of additional … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Old Lyme Selectman Thanks Board of Finance for ‘a Job Well Done’ at Tuesday’s Budget Meeting
After Much Disagreement, Old Lyme Board of Finance Decides to Take $800K From ‘Rainy Day Fund’ to Offset Tax Increase
OLD LYME – With many residents concerned by the recent revaluation that hiked the value of taxable property in town by more than 60%, the Old Lyme Board of Finance on Wednesday evening agreed to use $800,000 from the town’s 'Rainy Day Fund' to help mitigate the impact to taxpayers of a proposed $45.39 million 2025-26 spending plan. The proposed budget – which includes … [Read more...] about After Much Disagreement, Old Lyme Board of Finance Decides to Take $800K From ‘Rainy Day Fund’ to Offset Tax Increase
Death Announced of Scott Speers, 54, of Old Lyme
OLD LYME – Scott Speers, 54, of Old Lyme, passed away Thursday, April 10, 2025 ... He is survived by his daughter, Meghan, wife, Sandy, mom and dad, Robert and Marian, and brother, Rob ... An Old Saybrook High School graduate, he was an ironworker for many years. A private memorial for the family will be held at a later date. Editor’s Note: Visit this link to … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Scott Speers, 54, of Old Lyme
Old Lyme Zoning Commission Resoundingly Rejects Overlay Proposal, Calls for Cooperation in Determining Future of Halls Road
Controlling Destiny ... and Density OLD LYME – Change is going to come to Halls Road, but the Zoning Commission on Monday said now is not the time. In front of an audience of around 80, the commission voted 4-1 to deny a proposal created by the Halls Road Improvements Committee (HRIC) for an Overlay District to allow apartments and condominiums to be built above, or … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Zoning Commission Resoundingly Rejects Overlay Proposal, Calls for Cooperation in Determining Future of Halls Road
News in Brief: Old Lyme Zoning Commission Rejects Controversial Overlay Proposal
OLD LYME – The Zoning Commission on Monday evening voted decisively to quash a proposal intended by its proponents to transform Halls Road over time into a livable, walkable, 'shoppable' town center. Members of the commission credited vocal opposition evident in the “No Way Overlay” movement and called for engagement from local land use officials and residents in … [Read more...] about News in Brief: Old Lyme Zoning Commission Rejects Controversial Overlay Proposal
Letter to the Editor: Are Old Lyme Residents Being Overtaxed? Demand Answers to Why Town Surplus Fund is so High, How it Impacts Tax Rates
To the Editor:Are the residents of Old Lyme being overtaxed? I would bet that most residents probably believe that our property taxes are relatively reasonable compared to other CT towns, but is that really correct? To try and find an answer to that question I Took a look at the town budget.Reviewing the budget, the first thing that jumps out is that our “Unassigned Surplus … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Are Old Lyme Residents Being Overtaxed? Demand Answers to Why Town Surplus Fund is so High, How it Impacts Tax Rates
Death Announced of Christine Ann ‘Cookie’ Grem, Her Nursing Career Spanned Continents
OLD LYME – Christine Ann "Cookie" Grem, 68, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2025, in Old Lyme. Born on January 2, 1957, in New Britain, Christine dedicated her life to the care and well-being of children around the world ... Christine's nursing career was marked by compassion and global outreach. She traveled extensively on medical missions that took her as far as … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Christine Ann ‘Cookie’ Grem, Her Nursing Career Spanned Continents
Letter to the Editor: First Selectwoman Not Withdrawing Halls Rd. Overlay District Application, Review Process to Continue Per State Regulations at Zoning Meeting Tonight
To the Editor: An Open Letter to the Residents and Taxpayers of Old Lyme: During the past few weeks, hundreds of residents have expressed their opinions, both positive and negative, to the Board of Selectmen, the Planning Commission and the Zoning Commission regarding the Halls Road Overlay District (HROD) application. As interest in the application has grown, so … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: First Selectwoman Not Withdrawing Halls Rd. Overlay District Application, Review Process to Continue Per State Regulations at Zoning Meeting Tonight
Gardening Tips for Early Spring from ‘The English Lady’
“Those March winds shall blow, and we shall have snow and what will the Robin do then poor thing? He’ll hide in the barn and keep himself warm and hide his head under his wing.” March was a month of “wait and see” as we anticipated walking around our gardens. This morning, I walked outside, into a westerly breeze and a gentle sun. I took a deep breath and as I did, I … [Read more...] about Gardening Tips for Early Spring from ‘The English Lady’
Lyme-Old Lyme HS Weekend Sports Round-Up: Baseball Victorious in Thrilling Game
Girls' Tennis, Boys' Lacrosse Win Convincingly; Golf Lose in Nail-biter, Boys' Tennis Defeated BASEBALL Lyme-Old Lyme Varsity Wildcats Defeats Old Saybrook Varsity Rams On Back Of Clutch Display From Rowen Meisner (2-3, 5 RBI, 1 R, 1 HR)Lyme-Old Lyme-14 Old Saybrook-13 On Friday, April 11, Rowen Meisner drove in five runs on two hits to lead Lyme-Old Lyme past Old … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Weekend Sports Round-Up: Baseball Victorious in Thrilling Game
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools BOE Reinstates Sixth Music Teacher to Proposed Budget with No Increase to Bottom Line
OLD LYME – The Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Board of Education on Thursday voted unanimously to reinstate an elementary school music position to the district’s $39.7 million 2025-26 proposed budget while calling for harmony between the music department and district administration. The district school board called for the special meeting amid vocal opposition from some … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools BOE Reinstates Sixth Music Teacher to Proposed Budget with No Increase to Bottom Line