OLD LYME -- Tuesday's in-person vote at Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School on whether to approve $4,158,407 for Old Lyme's share of the anticipated total costs for the planning, design and construction of an expansion of the Lymes' Senior Center saw an overwhelming majority support the proposal. The results were as follows: YES: 385NO: 54 The Yes vote represented 87.7% of the … [Read more...] about Vote for Lymes’ Senior Center Improvement Plan Passes Convincingly
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Death Announced of Viola E. “Vi” Mazzarella, 76, of Old Lyme; 4th Grade Teacher for ‘Remarkable 35 Years’
Viola E. "Vi" Mazzarella, 76, of Browns Lane, Old Lyme, died June 10, 2023, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. Viola was born Oct. 18, 1946, in New London, the daughter of Andrew and Anna (Foley) Shaw and grew up with her sisters, Beverly Murtha and Andrea Dorko ...Viola is survived by her loving husband Guy; son Tony; daughter-in-law Cheyenne; and granddaughter Merci.Calling Hours will … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Viola E. “Vi” Mazzarella, 76, of Old Lyme; 4th Grade Teacher for ‘Remarkable 35 Years’
Seeking Members of Lyme-Old Lyme HS Class of 1983 for 40th Reunion
LYME/OLD LYME --The Lyme-Old Lyme High School Class of 1983 is hosting a weekend of festivities to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their graduation. All members of the class are welcome to come and reconnect with old friends. The Class is still missing some e-mail addresses so members of the Class are asked to forward this notice to friends and acquaintances from the Class … [Read more...] about Seeking Members of Lyme-Old Lyme HS Class of 1983 for 40th Reunion
CT Water Announces Miami Beach Water System in Old Lyme Now Meets All State, Federal Water Quality Standards
OLD LYME — As it heads into the summer season, Connecticut Water announced on June 14, that it has addressed water quality concerns in the Miami Beach water system in Old Lyme that existed when it acquired that system in September 2022. The system serves approximately 120 customers, who represent a mix of year-round and seasonal residents. The Connecticut Department of … [Read more...] about CT Water Announces Miami Beach Water System in Old Lyme Now Meets All State, Federal Water Quality Standards
Five Old Lyme Track & Field Athletes Awarded All-New England Honors
OLD LYME/BANGOR, MAINE -- On Saturday, June 10, the following Lyme-Old Lyme High School athletes earned All-New England Honors during the New England Championship track meet held in Bangor, Maine: Senior Dylan Sheehan took 4th place in the discus contest. Freshman Chase Gilbert came in 4th place in the 3200m race. Seniors Maddy Morgado, Lyla Powers, Kate Walsh, and … [Read more...] about Five Old Lyme Track & Field Athletes Awarded All-New England Honors
Registration Now Open for Lymes Creative Arts Teen Summer Program
LYME/OLD LYME -- Registration is now open for the third season of Lymes Creative Arts, a summer arts program for teens residing in Lyme and Old Lyme. The 2023 season includes seven new offerings including filmmaking, photography, and ceramic mosaic-making, as well as returning favorites such as outdoor art studio and jewelry making. The initiative is produced and … [Read more...] about Registration Now Open for Lymes Creative Arts Teen Summer Program
Death Announced of Capt. Bruce Pearce of Old Lyme, ‘a Marine to the End’
OLD LYME - Captain Bruce W. Pearce, USMC (Ret.), age 91, went to his rest Saturday, June 10, 2023. Bruce was born in Flatbush, Brooklyn, N.Y., the first day of December 1931 … Bruce enlisted in the United States Marine Corps at the age of 17 and was sent to fight in the Korean War … Upon returning home, he married the love of his life, Doris Jane Grimes of Waterford … He … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Capt. Bruce Pearce of Old Lyme, ‘a Marine to the End’
Death Announced of Jacqueline L. Duval; Old Lyme Resident for 29 Years, Member of Saint Ann’s, Worked in OL Town Hall
SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT. --Jacqueline L. Duval, devoted and loving wife, mother, grandma and great-grandma, passed away on June 3, 2023 at Harborview Senior Communities at the age of 94 ... She met the love of her life, Francis, through her sister Lucy who was married to Fran’s best friend, Bob Locke. Jackie and Fran were married Feb. 4 in Amherst, NH. Jackie became an Air … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Jacqueline L. Duval; Old Lyme Resident for 29 Years, Member of Saint Ann’s, Worked in OL Town Hall
Atty. John ‘Jack’ Collins of Old Lyme Reappointed as Judge of Gaming Disputes Court for Mohegan Tribe
OLD LYME/ NEW LONDON - Old Lyme resident John A. Collins, III, has been reappointed as a Judge of the Gaming Disputes Court for the Mohegan Tribe for a 5-year term, effective May 9, 2023. Collins presides over matters assigned by the Chief Judge pursuant to the Mohegan Gaming Disputes Ordinance and the Mohegan Tribe Constitution. In its constitution, the Mohegan Tribe … [Read more...] about Atty. John ‘Jack’ Collins of Old Lyme Reappointed as Judge of Gaming Disputes Court for Mohegan Tribe
Highest-Ranking Academic Achievement Class in Lyme-Old Lyme History Celebrates Commencement
OLD LYME -- UPDATED 6/10 with additional photos and captions. PHOTO GALLERY AT FOOT OF ARTICLE. It might have been a little hazy from the Canadian wildfires but the Commencement Ceremony for the Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) Class of 2023 went off without a hitch, complete with all the usual pomp and ceremony, making it a memorable night for all. The Class of 2023 … [Read more...] about Highest-Ranking Academic Achievement Class in Lyme-Old Lyme History Celebrates Commencement
‘Summer Sculpture Showcase 2023’ on View Through October in Old Lyme, Features Works by 14 Acclaimed Artists
OLD LYME -- Now in its eighth year, the Showcases have featured the selected sculptural works of over 100 acclaimed artists, providing them with a unique opportunity to showcase their sculpture in an outdoor environment specifically designed to nurture the creative arts. The annual exhibitions have drawn a total of over 7000 viewers to the 4.5-acre sculpture garden located on … [Read more...] about ‘Summer Sculpture Showcase 2023’ on View Through October in Old Lyme, Features Works by 14 Acclaimed Artists
Unexpected Death Announced of Park McLeod Morrison, 67; Born, Married in Old Lyme, Played ‘Countless Rounds’ of Golf at Black Hall Club
ROCKPORT, MAINE — Park McLeod Morrison, 67, of Rockport, died unexpectedly Saturday, May 27, 2023, while enjoying his favorite pastime — golf. Park was born to the late Betsy and Victor Morrison Jr. in Old Lyme, Conn., on Nov. 29, 1955 ... Park married Melissa (Missy) Chapman, in Old Lyme, Conn. in 1980 ... He was a lifelong golfer who played countless rounds at Old Lyme … [Read more...] about Unexpected Death Announced of Park McLeod Morrison, 67; Born, Married in Old Lyme, Played ‘Countless Rounds’ of Golf at Black Hall Club
Suisman Shapiro Attorneys Zrenda of Old Lyme and Bouchard Win Over $284,000 at Trial on Behalf of Client Injured in Workplace
NEW LONDON/OLD LYME -- Recently, following a two-day trial, a New London County jury awarded Attorneys Kyle Zrenda and Tim Bouchard’s client $284,514.07 for injuries he suffered in a slip on a wet floor at work. Zrenda, who resides in Old Lyme, and Bouchard are both employed as Attorneys at Suisman Shapiro Attorneys at Law in New London. Despite not putting up any warning … [Read more...] about Suisman Shapiro Attorneys Zrenda of Old Lyme and Bouchard Win Over $284,000 at Trial on Behalf of Client Injured in Workplace
Lyme-Old Lyme HS Seniors Celebrate Impending Graduation with Exuberant Car Parade Down Lyme Street
OLD LYME -- Yesterday evening, the Seniors from Lyme-Old Lyme High School Seniors took the streets -- Lyme Street, that is -- to celebrate their penultimate day as students at the school. They held a carefully planned parade in their decorated cars traveling slowly down Lyme St. to Ferry Rd., ably supported by Old Lyme's Police, Fire and Ambulance Departments. The … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Seniors Celebrate Impending Graduation with Exuberant Car Parade Down Lyme Street
A Tangled Story: Witness Stones Project Celebrates Placement of New Historical Plaques Honoring Lives of Enslaved Persons in Old Lyme
OLD LYME -- On June 2, a large audience, along with musicians, singers, genealogists, poets, and descendants, gathered on the lawn of the Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library to honor the lives of enslaved persons who lived in Old Lyme. The Old Lyme Witness Stones Project, with the support of its many local partners, recently installed new historical plaques on a grassy … [Read more...] about A Tangled Story: Witness Stones Project Celebrates Placement of New Historical Plaques Honoring Lives of Enslaved Persons in Old Lyme