OLD LYME -- The Lyme Art Association (LAA) hosts three new shows for this year’s holiday season, which are on view now through through Sunday, Dec. 31. In the festive exhibition Deck the Walls, visitors will discover an array of fine art in various themes, sizes and mediums in this show that returns each year during the holidays, just in time for gift-giving. The juror … [Read more...] about Lyme Art Association Greets Holiday Season with Three New Shows, Including ‘Deck the Walls’
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‘An Artist’s Eye: The Lukas Charles Collection’ on View at Lyme Academy
OLD LYME -- The Lyme Academy of Fine Arts presents the public opening on Sunday, Nov. 19, of An Artist’s Eye: The Lukas Charles Collection. The exhibition will be on view through Feb. 18, 2024. The collection features rarely-seen portraits by some of the 19th and early 20th centuries’ most accomplished European, American, and British portrait artists, including … [Read more...] about ‘An Artist’s Eye: The Lukas Charles Collection’ on View at Lyme Academy
The Movie Man: Quite Simply, ‘The Holdovers’ is a Must-see
The Holdovers is a must-see, there is no other way to describe it. Paul Giamatti delivers alongside Da’Vine Joy Randolph and newcomer Dominic Sessa (who is certain to have an extensive career with this debut) in Alexander Payne’s newest film depicting the in-between period of life on campus for a boarding school during Christmas break. This film struck a personal note … [Read more...] about The Movie Man: Quite Simply, ‘The Holdovers’ is a Must-see
No Change to Any Elected Position in Old Lyme After Recount, Lowry (D) Wins BOE Seat by One Vote
OLD LYME -- A recount of votes cast in Tuesday's election was held Monday in the Meeting Room at Old Lyme Town Hall for the four offices shown below. The recount was held for these offices because, in each case, the vote totals announced on Election Day were less than 20 votes apart. After the ballots had been run through the tabulator again, it was announced that the … [Read more...] about No Change to Any Elected Position in Old Lyme After Recount, Lowry (D) Wins BOE Seat by One Vote
Death Announced of Eirik R. Nielsen, 57, Formerly of Old Lyme; Celebration of Life Saturday in OL
OLD LYME -- Eirik R. Nielsen, 57, currently of Rhode Island, died Oct. 6, 2023. Mr. Nielsen was born Sept 27, 1966 and grew up in Old Lyme.Mr. Nielsen is survived by his children: twins, Jarrod and Taylor; his mother Martha; brother David ...A Celebration of Eirik's Life will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, in Fulton-Theroux Funeral Home, 13 Beckwith Lane, Old Lyme … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Eirik R. Nielsen, 57, Formerly of Old Lyme; Celebration of Life Saturday in OL
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Celebrate Veterans Day with Words and Music, Flags and Food
OLD LYME -- Lyme-Old Lyme Schools commemorated Veterans Day with a breakfast for local veterans followed by ceremonies in each school incorporating speeches, music and singing to honor all veterans. Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Superintendent Ian Neviaser told LymeLine exclusively by text, "We held ceremonies first at the middle school and then at the high school. Both were well … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Celebrate Veterans Day with Words and Music, Flags and Food
Election Night Memories in Old Lyme: A Photo Essay
OLD LYME -- It was an intense night of names and numbers as votes from the day's election were tallied, checked, balanced, re-checked and then reviewed one last time. There were smiles and tears, and claps and cheers. Breath was held and then expelled. Hugs and high-fives were happening, and finally the dust settled as the results became a reality -- until four recounts were … [Read more...] about Election Night Memories in Old Lyme: A Photo Essay
Open House Voters Choose Glulam Option for Bridge Over Lieutenant River, Halls Rd. Improvement Committee Presents Survey Results
OLD LYME -- On Sept. 30 and Oct. 5, the Halls Rd. Improvement Committee hosted Open Houses to present two options for the Lieutenant River Trails and Bridge. Ninety-two people viewed the presentation and 64 voted with some voting for some elements but not others. The overall results of the voting were as follows: Two important questions cropped up frequently. The first … [Read more...] about Open House Voters Choose Glulam Option for Bridge Over Lieutenant River, Halls Rd. Improvement Committee Presents Survey Results
Full, Unofficial Results of Nov. 7 Election for Old Lyme
OLD LYME: A total of 3,535 Old Lyme electors cast their votes in yesterday's municipal election. This total includes absentee ballots and people who both registered to vote yesterday and voted the same day. The candidates who have been elected are in bold in the listing below. A recount is predicted for the third seat on the Region 18 Board of Education between Alexander … [Read more...] about Full, Unofficial Results of Nov. 7 Election for Old Lyme
Democrats Sweep Board of Ed., Fogliano is Top Vote-Getter, Current Chair Wilson Loses Seat
OLD LYME -- Yesterday's election saw all three Democratic-endorsed candidates seeking Old Lyme seats on the Region 18 Board of Education -- Susan P. Fogliano, W. Scott Brown and Alexander Lowry -- gain seats on the board. The two incumbent Republican Region 18 Board members, who were seeking reelection -- Steven J. Wilson and Suzanne Thompson -- have at this point failed … [Read more...] about Democrats Sweep Board of Ed., Fogliano is Top Vote-Getter, Current Chair Wilson Loses Seat
Democrats Take Control of Old Lyme BOS, Shoemaker to Become First Selectwoman; Lampos (D), Read (R) Join Board as Selectmen
OLD LYME -- On Tuesday, incumbent Old Lyme (OL) Selectwoman Martha Shoemaker (D) and fellow Democrat Jim Lampos were elected to the OL Board of Selectmen taking back control of the board after four years of Republican leadership. The third member of the BOS will be Jude Read , who garnered more votes than her campaign partner John Mesham. Absentee ballots were significant in … [Read more...] about Democrats Take Control of Old Lyme BOS, Shoemaker to Become First Selectwoman; Lampos (D), Read (R) Join Board as Selectmen
Boro Recognized for his Decades-Long, Major Contributions to the Arts, Both Locally, Nationally, at Recent Reception
OLD LYME -- In the early evening of Saturday's brilliant weather, friends and family gathered at Studio 80 + Sculpture Grounds for the 2023 Summer Sculpture Showcase Closing Reception and to celebrate the artistic legacy that founder and artist Gilbert Boro brought to the Old Lyme location. Throughout the evening Boro was surrounded by well-wishers on his upcoming retirement … [Read more...] about Boro Recognized for his Decades-Long, Major Contributions to the Arts, Both Locally, Nationally, at Recent Reception
Letter to the Editor: Vote for Change on BOE; Current Board Lacks Transparency, Chair Runs it as ‘Personal Fiefdom’
To the Editor: The current Republican-dominated Board of Education has been an unmitigated disaster, from a consistent lack of transparency, to the glaring inexperience of the Chairman, Steven Wilson, who clearly has no idea how to run a meeting. As a parent who has spoken at the Board of Education several times over the years, I was surprised that after an incendiary … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Vote for Change on BOE; Current Board Lacks Transparency, Chair Runs it as ‘Personal Fiefdom’
Letter to the Editor: Retiring After 30 Years, Old Lyme Tax Collector Thanks Residents for Support; Endorses Thompson as Her Successor
To the Editor: For thirty years I have proudly served as your Tax Collector, and I thank you for your continued support over the years in re-electing me for this position. This month, I will be retiring as Tax Collector for the Town of Old Lyme. I would like to take this opportunity to show my support for Suzanne Thompson to be your new Tax Collector. Suzanne … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Retiring After 30 Years, Old Lyme Tax Collector Thanks Residents for Support; Endorses Thompson as Her Successor
Letter to the Editor: Conclusions Being Reached on Halls Rd. Project Without Understanding Facts
To the Editor: It is very frustrating to see people reaching conclusions about Halls Road without obtaining the facts. The town is not hiring a developer!. Property owners can choose to keep their buildings right where they are and not move them.The overlay is an option that they take advantage of or not. If they do choose it, they pick a contractor not the town. The … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Conclusions Being Reached on Halls Rd. Project Without Understanding Facts