OLD LYME -- A Miami Beach fence that divided beach-goers and homeowners, both literally and figuratively, came down Thursday morning, a week after the state Supreme Court refused to review a lower court decision ordering a private beach association to stop impeding access to public property. “Break out the champagne, baby,” said Kathleen Tracy, lead plaintiff in the case … [Read more...] about Miami Beach Fence in Old Lyme Comes Down After Court Ruling
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Death of Marlene Coscina Tufano Announced, Mother of Gary Tufano of Old Lyme; Service Tuesday
Marlene Coscina Tufano, 81, beloved wife of sixty years to Joseph P. Tufano, died peacefully on April 9, 2023 at home with her loving family by her side. ... She shared pure love as the mother of Lana, Gary, and Greg, and her family defined her life ... Marlene is survived by her daughter Lana Angelo and her husband Ron of Wethersfield, her son Gary Tufano and his wife … [Read more...] about Death of Marlene Coscina Tufano Announced, Mother of Gary Tufano of Old Lyme; Service Tuesday
Dignitaries Celebrate the ‘First (Chester-Hadlyme) Ferry’ of 2023 with Ribbon-Cutting
HADLYME -- During an April 2 celebration of the Chester-Hadlyme Ferry’s 253-year legacy of service on the Connecticut River, Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto cut a ribbon before welcoming new passengers aboard. Attending the event were State Rep. Devin Carney, R-23rd, whose district includes Lyme and Old Lyme; State Rep. … [Read more...] about Dignitaries Celebrate the ‘First (Chester-Hadlyme) Ferry’ of 2023 with Ribbon-Cutting
Death Announced of Stephen Joseph Joncus AIA, USNR Lt. JG Rtd. of Old Lyme, 52 Year Resident of OL; Service in OL Saturday
OLD LYME -- Stephen Joseph Joncus AIA, USNR Lieutenant JG Retired, of Old Lyme, passed away at the age of 90 in the early hours of Easter Sunday (April 9) at Connecticut Hospice in Branford. Steve was past president of the Connecticut branch of the American Institute of Architects and the Old Saybrook Rotary Club, and a former corporator of Laurence + Memorial hospital, … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Stephen Joseph Joncus AIA, USNR Lt. JG Rtd. of Old Lyme, 52 Year Resident of OL; Service in OL Saturday
Baseball: Old Lyme Defeat Stonington 14-13 in Thrilling Game
OLD LYME -- Something closely resembling a football game was played Monday at the Gloria Maddox Field in Old Lyme! Ultimately, a walk-off double from David Evers (3-5, 2 RBI, 1 BB, 3 R) led Lyme-Old Lyme past Stonington 14-13. Lyme-Old Lyme overcame a six-run deficit after the first inning and a five-run deficit in the last inning, which led to the walk-off. The score … [Read more...] about Baseball: Old Lyme Defeat Stonington 14-13 in Thrilling Game
Op-Ed: “Parental Rights Do Not Negate Teachers Being Free To Teach in Their Own Style”
Editor's Note:This op-ed was submitted by Steven Wilson, who serves as chairman of the Region 18 Board of Education. The opinion he expresses here is entirely his own and not related in any way to the board of education."Children Should be Taught to Think - Not What to Think"I have read several letters to editors regarding a recent [Old Lyme] RTC [Republican Town Committee] … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: “Parental Rights Do Not Negate Teachers Being Free To Teach in Their Own Style”
Death of Larrye deBear Announced; Old Lyme Realtor, Former Chairman of OL Economic Development Commission
CROMWELL/OLD LYME -- Larrye deBear of Cromwell, has retired for the seventh time, this time from life, on April 2, 2023. Born in 1930 in Brooklyn, New York ... he had retired previously from WFSB-TV after 17 years ... , from Connecticut state government after 12 years as press secretary to Governors Ella T. Grasso and William A. O'Neill ... and as a realtor in Old Lyme and … [Read more...] about Death of Larrye deBear Announced; Old Lyme Realtor, Former Chairman of OL Economic Development Commission
Letter to the Editor: Old Lyme RTC Words on ‘Parental Rights’, Rev. Jungkeit are ‘Unfortunate’, ‘Somewhat Insulting’
To the Editor: Despite the already robust conversation on the topic, I still feel compelled to provide my bit of input on the recent letters by Mses. Thompson and Schmaus, which detailed their concerns that the Old Lyme RTC [Republican Town Committee] appears to be endorsing a “DeSantis style” of parental rights in our schools “as part of their platform and criteria for … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Old Lyme RTC Words on ‘Parental Rights’, Rev. Jungkeit are ‘Unfortunate’, ‘Somewhat Insulting’
Lyme, Old Lyme Churches Hold Variety of Easter Services
LYME/OLD LYME -- We have gathered together details of all the services and events planned for Holy Week in Lyme and Old Lyme. A full listing is given below. Please let us know any additions or corrections as soon as possible. Thank you! Thursday, March 28, Maundy Thursday South Lyme Union Chapel hosts a Lenten Soup Meal from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. All are welcome and the meal … [Read more...] about Lyme, Old Lyme Churches Hold Variety of Easter Services
April is National Alcohol Awareness Month: A Timely Message From Lyme-Old Lyme Prevention Coalition
Don't Let Your Child Become a Statistic! LYME-OLD LYME -- Did you know that roughly one third of of alcohol-related traffic fatalities happen during Prom/Graduation/Summer season? Approximately 1,000 young people under 21 will die from preventable tragedy in the coming months according to the National Highway and Safety Administration. This season the Lyme-Old Lyme … [Read more...] about April is National Alcohol Awareness Month: A Timely Message From Lyme-Old Lyme Prevention Coalition
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Receive Over $12 Million in State Grants to Upgrade Air Filtration in Middle, Center, Lyme Schools
"We are so excited by this news. This will provide significant relief to our communities in helping to defray the costs of the approved updates to our PK-8 schools." (LOL Schools Superintendent Neviaser) LYME/OLD LYME -- On Wednesday, April 5, Governor Ned Lamont announced recipients of grants totaling $56 million under the the HVAC Indoor Air Quality Grants Program for … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Receive Over $12 Million in State Grants to Upgrade Air Filtration in Middle, Center, Lyme Schools
Exhibition by Old Lyme Artist Nancy Gladwell on View at Middlesex Community College
MIDDLETOWN/OLD LYME -- An exhibition by local artist Nancy Peel Gladwell titled “Remains of the Day” is on view through May 10, in the Pegasus Gallery and the Niche at Middlesex Community College (MxCC). Gladwell’s paintings employ traditional modes of representation while contemplating contemporary issues of material consumption, digital and metaphysical … [Read more...] about Exhibition by Old Lyme Artist Nancy Gladwell on View at Middlesex Community College
Death Announced of Constance L. “Connie” Gray of Old Lyme, Lived in OL for 60 Years, Served as Secretary for OL Shores Beach Assn. for 35 Years
OLD LYME -- Constance L. "Connie" Gray (Leighton), 83, of Old Lyme, passed away peacefully at home April 1, 2023 ...Connie was preceded in death by her husband, Fenton Paul Gray, 1971. She is survived by her devoted children, Fenton Paul Gray (Wellesley/Nantucket, Mass.) and Stephen James Gray (Middletown); siblings, Joan Leighton (Melrose, Mass.) and George Leighton (Old Lyme) … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Constance L. “Connie” Gray of Old Lyme, Lived in OL for 60 Years, Served as Secretary for OL Shores Beach Assn. for 35 Years
Letter to the Editor: Old Lyme RTC Seems to be Using Same Rhetoric as DeSantis, Extreme Republicans
To the Editor: I received the Republican Town Committee’s (RTC) letter sent in mid-March and was immediately alarmed by rhetoric outlining their platform for the upcoming municipal election. Then I saw Mr. Nixon’s letter published in the CT Examiner on March 31st in response to a sermon delivered at the First Congregational Church. First, Mr. Nixon’s letter sounded like … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Old Lyme RTC Seems to be Using Same Rhetoric as DeSantis, Extreme Republicans
Death of Winifred M. Leary Announced, Mother of Martha Quaratella of Old Lyme
Winifred M. Leary, 87, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2023. Born on April 5, 1935, in New Bedford, Massachusetts, she was the only child of Margaret (Collins) and Martin Murray. She was the beloved wife of Richard "Dick" Leary. They would have celebrated their 65th anniversary in June.Winnie's grace and kindness was evident in everything that she did. Making sure she raised … [Read more...] about Death of Winifred M. Leary Announced, Mother of Martha Quaratella of Old Lyme