OLD SAYBROOK–The Greater Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce has announced a new executive director. Chamber Board of Directors President Kara Pachniuk in a Thursday letter to members said Andrew Surprise, who previously served as executive director of the Windsor Chamber of Commerce, will take over for Executive Director Judy Sullivan. Pachniuk credited Sullivan with … [Read more...] about Greater Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce Makes Surprise Announcement
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Lyme-Old Lyme High School Senior Christopher B. Gibbons Awarded National Merit Scholarship
OLD LYME–A Lyme-Old Lyme High School senior is among 2,500 National Merit Scholars honored as the most accomplished in their states. The National Merit Scholarship Corporation in a press release identified Christopher B. Gibbons, of Old Lyme, as one of 30 honorees from Connecticut to receive a $2,500 scholarship from the corporation. The winners were … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme High School Senior Christopher B. Gibbons Awarded National Merit Scholarship
Old Lyme Selectmen Propose Increased Incentives for Volunteer First Responders
OLD LYME–Volunteer First Responders could see up to $1,000 more per year in incentives over a longer timeframe if voters approve a change to the local law books at the Town Budget Meeting on May 19. Proposed amendments to the ordinance affecting members of the Old Lyme Fire Department and Old Lyme Volunteer Ambulance Association would raise the incentive, which is part … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Selectmen Propose Increased Incentives for Volunteer First Responders
Kindergarten Registration Open at Lyme-Old Lyme Schools
LYME/OLD LYME — Registration for Kindergarten in Lyme-Old Lyme Schools for the fall of 2025 is open at Lyme Consolidated and Mile Creek Schools. Children who will be five years old on or before Sept. 1, 2025 are eligible to register for the 2025-2026 school year. If your child is currently enrolled in the Lyme-Old Lyme Schools preschool program, you do not need to … [Read more...] about Kindergarten Registration Open at Lyme-Old Lyme Schools
Plan Plods On for Two Old Lyme Affordable Houses in Partnership with Habitat for Humanity
Hikers Explore Area Earmarked for Construction, Hike Precedes 'Happy Hour' at Old Lyme Inn OLD LYME–On May 7, a group of local residents gathered for the first hike of the season organized by the Old Lyme Open Space Commission and Old Lyme Land Trust. For many of the walkers, the hike through the McCulloch Family Open Space was their first time visiting the property off Flat … [Read more...] about Plan Plods On for Two Old Lyme Affordable Houses in Partnership with Habitat for Humanity
New Owner of Old Lyme’s ‘Hideaway’ Believes Pizza is Recipe for His Family’s Success
OLD LYME–José Plasencia, the new owner of The Hideaway Restaurant Wood-Fired Pizza, lives by two codes: family and pizza. The 33-year-old restaurateur forged his focus in Ecuador, where he grew up watching his grandfather, father and mother toss pizza dough into circles. It’s a tradition he and his wife, Diana, continue for their 7-year-old daughter, … [Read more...] about New Owner of Old Lyme’s ‘Hideaway’ Believes Pizza is Recipe for His Family’s Success
‘Bookworm Bash’ Starts a New Chapter at Old Lyme Library
OLD LYME—Calling all book lovers, partygoers, and library supporters — the former Bookworm Ball is back under a new name as The Bookworm Bash ... and it's going to be the celebration of the season! On Saturday, May 17, from 7 to 11 p.m., the Old Lyme-Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library will be transformed into a lively celebration of stories, style, and community. Enjoy delicious … [Read more...] about ‘Bookworm Bash’ Starts a New Chapter at Old Lyme Library
Crosby Fund for Haitian Education to Hold Fundraising Annual Dinner in Old Lyme
OLD LYME – The Crosby Fund for Haitian Education will hold its Annual Haitian Dinner on Sunday, May 18, at 5:30 p.m. The dinner will take place at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme (FCCOL), 2 Ferry Rd. The authentic Haitian dinner will be catered by Mommy’s Delicious Food in Norwich. Becky Crosby will offer a Powerpoint presentation sharing the … [Read more...] about Crosby Fund for Haitian Education to Hold Fundraising Annual Dinner in Old Lyme
Old Lyme Board of Selectmen Approves Changes from Harbor Management to Bolster ‘Law and Order’ at Sound View Beach
Decision Delayed on Which Town Landings Fall Under Harbor Management's Purview OLD LYME–The Board of Selectmen on Wednesday unanimously approved changes to a local ordinance that they hope will make it safer to swim and boat at Sound View Beach as early as June 3. Meanwhile, they deferred separate changes to the same ordinance that would have laid out which … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Board of Selectmen Approves Changes from Harbor Management to Bolster ‘Law and Order’ at Sound View Beach
Lymes’ Senior Center Hosts ‘Soft Opening’ to Welcome Back Members to Renovated, Expanded Facility
OLD LYME—On Monday, May 5, more than 150 people turned out for a celebratory pizza party at the Lyme’s Senior Center in honor of its "soft opening." The Center on Town Woods Rd. has finally emerged from a major renovation and expansion project. Those who attended were able to explore the now much improved facility while also viewing the new design and improvements for … [Read more...] about Lymes’ Senior Center Hosts ‘Soft Opening’ to Welcome Back Members to Renovated, Expanded Facility
Lyme Art Association’s ‘Sea & Sky Soirée’ Brings Together New Faces, Old Friends for a ‘Wonderful’ Fundraising Evening
OLD LYME—More than 100 patrons of the arts converged last Saturday at the Lyme Art Association's signature spring Sea & Sky Soirée fundraiser. Elsbeth Dowd, the association’s Executive Director, said she was delighted by the turnout, telling LymeLine by email, "It was wonderful to see new faces and old friends all coming together to help raise funds for the Lyme Art … [Read more...] about Lyme Art Association’s ‘Sea & Sky Soirée’ Brings Together New Faces, Old Friends for a ‘Wonderful’ Fundraising Evening
Voters Approve 7.39% Budget Increase for Lyme-Old Lyme Schools by Comfortable Margin
Low Turnout in Rainy Weather LYME/OLD LYME--The Region 18 school district’s $39.7 million 2025-26 budget has gone from proposed to official now that voters in Lyme and Old Lyme have approved the spending plan, which is up 7.39% over the current budget. Unofficial numbers show the budget passed by 457 votes to 297, which reflects 60.6% of voters supporting the budget … [Read more...] about Voters Approve 7.39% Budget Increase for Lyme-Old Lyme Schools by Comfortable Margin
Horseneck Creek Dispute Resurfaces After Harbor Management Make Late Changes to Draft Ordinance
Old Lyme Selectmen to Meet at 11am to Continue Discussion, Intent was to Send Ordinance to May 19 Town Meeting for Approval OLD LYME–A jurisdictional dispute over management of the Horseneck Creek Landing has resurfaced in the form of “last-minute” language inserted into a draft Harbor Management Commission Ordinance, according to Selectman Jim Lampos. Selectmen at … [Read more...] about Horseneck Creek Dispute Resurfaces After Harbor Management Make Late Changes to Draft Ordinance
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Announce Q3 Honor Rolls
Lyme-Old Lyme High School 2024-25 Quarter 3 Honor Roll HIGH HONORS Grade 12: Ella Austin, Gavin Biega, Molly Boardman, Nathaniel Bradley, Mark Burnham, Chase Calderon, Andrew Clougherty, Tabitha Colwell, Gloria Conley, Chloe Datum, Caeli Edmed, Anna Eichholz, Davis Fallon, Grace Ferman, Benedict Frazier, Manu Geronimo, Christopher Gibbons, Elias Goldberg, Nicolas … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Announce Q3 Honor Rolls
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools’ Board Sends Unchanged Budget Proposal to Tuesday Referendum
OLD LYME–The Region 18 Board of Education on Monday evening unanimously sent the proposed $39.7 million 2025-26 budget to referendum unchanged despite calls from several residents to take money out of its reserve funds to reduce the impact on taxpayers going forward. The referendum will be held Tuesday from noon to 8 p.m. Old Lyme residents and qualified taxpayers will … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools’ Board Sends Unchanged Budget Proposal to Tuesday Referendum