To the Editor: As a physician, mother, Region 18 Board of Education member, and Lyme resident for more than 20 years, I am proud to give my support to State Rep Devin Carney. Over the past four terms Devin has served his constituents well and I am fully confident that he will continue to be a strong voice for us in Hartford. With energy rates due to skyrocket, an unstable … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: State Rep. Carney Deserves Re-election; Proven Fiscal Conservative, Understands 23rd District Communities, Supports Schools & Scouts
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Devin Carney (R): Candidate (Incumbent) for House District #23
I am running for my fifth term serving as State Representative for the 23rd District. I was born and raised in Old Saybrook and currently live in Old Lyme. I serve as Ranking Member of the Transportation Committee, as a member on the Finance and Education Committees, and as an Assistant Minority Leader. I work in finance at John A Bysko Associates and serve on The Kate … [Read more...] about Devin Carney (R): Candidate (Incumbent) for House District #23
Colin Heffernan (D): Candidate for House District #23
Colin graduated magna cum laude from Tulane Law School in 2008, and after serving as a research clerk in our Superior Court, joined the Heffernan Legal Group where he’s practiced law in the community for 12 years. Through his experience as a general practice attorney he’s supported clients during their most difficult times, a unique perspective he’ll bring to serving his … [Read more...] about Colin Heffernan (D): Candidate for House District #23
Jerry Labriola, Jr. (R): Candidate for CT State Senate, 20th District
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Martha Marx (D): Candidate for CT State Senate, 20th District
Martha Marx has been a trusted local leader for decades. As a visiting nurse for over thirty years, she advocated for her patients. As a two term city councilor, she collaborated with her colleagues to bring meaningful change to the city she loved. As a union president for over a decade, she fought for fair pay and better working conditions. And as a Waterford native, … [Read more...] about Martha Marx (D): Candidate for CT State Senate, 20th District
Letter to the Editor: Local Town Leaders Endorse Carney for State Rep., Citing His Institutional Knowledge, Trustworthiness & Consistent Support for 23rd District
To the Editor As small-town leaders, we depend on our legislature to help us do our jobs. State laws frequently impact our town governments and how we are able to conduct business within our borders. Our towns deserve a champion and, for the past 8 years, that champion has been Devin Carney. Devin Carney has consistently fought for small towns his entire legislative … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Local Town Leaders Endorse Carney for State Rep., Citing His Institutional Knowledge, Trustworthiness & Consistent Support for 23rd District
Another Happy Halloween on Lyme Street – More Photos Added
OLD LYME -- Lyme Street was hopping last night with all kinds of scary and not-so-scary creatures. The weather co-operated, hundreds of pounds of candy were handed out, and a great time was had by all. This article has now been updated with more photos. Huge thanks to our intrepid, on-site photographers Michele Dickey and Martha Quaratella. … [Read more...] about Another Happy Halloween on Lyme Street – More Photos Added
Letter to the Editor: Five Working Mothers Endorse State Rep. Carney for Re-election
To the Editor: As working mothers, we believe there is no question that our State Representative, Devin Carney, deserves re-election. He fights for the things we care about – including our economy, public safety, our local public education, and support for small businesses. These issues are vital to the future success of Connecticut and Lyme & Old Lyme. Without a … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Five Working Mothers Endorse State Rep. Carney for Re-election
Letter to the Editor: Vote No on $57.6M School Building Referendum, Our Children Deserve Better
To the Editor: Our children deserve better, and quite frankly, so do we. The Region 18 Board of Education (BOE) has voted to put forth a $57.55 million referendum, of which over $52 million will be used to address heating and cooling issues in four schools. The BOE “information” mailer neglected to mention the price tag and misleads residents into thinking most of the money … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Vote No on $57.6M School Building Referendum, Our Children Deserve Better
A Letter From The Editor: An Important Update
To Our Readers: I wanted to update you on what has been happening to LymeLine for the past few days. The site experienced a major catastrophe earlier this week and ultimately, it turned out the only way to recover was to build a new site. As many of you will know, this normally takes weeks and often months but my remarkable IT Director (aka my husband) has worked round … [Read more...] about A Letter From The Editor: An Important Update
Kelsey of Old Lyme Has Spent $2.2M Against Gov. Lamont, $2.3M Supporting Other Federal Candidates, PACs
Kelsey is Biggest Source of Independent Expenditure in CT Governor's Race, "He's Just a Good Republican" (Ben Proto, Republican State Chair) OLD LYME -- CT Truth PAC, launched in February by Old Lyme businessman J. David Kelsey to produce TV commercials opposing the reelection of Gov. Ned Lamont, quit the race surprisingly early, making its last TV ad expenditure in … [Read more...] about Kelsey of Old Lyme Has Spent $2.2M Against Gov. Lamont, $2.3M Supporting Other Federal Candidates, PACs
Key Points on How to Request Absentee Ballots for the State Election, Referendum
LYME/OLD LYME — On Tuesday, Nov. 8, voters in Lyme and Old Lyme will cast their ballots in not only the State Election but also the Lyme-Old Lyme Schools $57.6 million Bond Referendum for renovation and expansion of four school buildings. If you wish to vote by Absentee Ballot, there are some important points to understand about how you obtain your ballot. The key issue is that … [Read more...] about Key Points on How to Request Absentee Ballots for the State Election, Referendum
Letter to the Editor: Too Many ‘Wants’ in Proposed Building Plan, Vote ‘Emphatically No’
To the Editor: As a prior member of the 2000 project Building Committee and having spent 20+ years designing and administering school projects in Connecticut, I can’t vote for this referendum. First, we spent $36 million on the four schools in 2000. Now add $57 million and we will have spent a total of $93 million on four buildings … or $23,250,000 on each building … or … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Too Many ‘Wants’ in Proposed Building Plan, Vote ‘Emphatically No’
Old Lyme Democratic Town Committee ‘Friend-Raiser’ Yields Generous Donation to CT Foodshare
OLD LYME --- The Old Lyme Democratic Town Committee (DTC) held its inaugural Corn Hole Friend-Raiser for charity on Aug. 27. The Old Lyme DTC selected Connecticut Foodshare to receive the proceeds from the well-attended event.Held on the lovely grounds of Katherine and Ben Thuma’s home, over 40 people joined members of the Old Lyme DTC and candidates Martha Marx, 20th District … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Democratic Town Committee ‘Friend-Raiser’ Yields Generous Donation to CT Foodshare
Obituary: Death Announced of Donald Arthur ‘Don’ Quigley of Old Lyme; Avid Rower, Very Active FCCOL Member
OLD LYME – Donald Arthur “Don” Quigley died peacefully Oct. 19, 2022, surrounded by his loved ones. Don was born in Philadelphia, Pa., Nov. 15, 1943, to parents Thomas Arthur and Rebecca Hunsicker … In September of 1968, Don married Charlotte Cavanagh, and they settled in Old Lyme. It was here that they had their three children, Derek, Colleen and Thomas. During this time, … [Read more...] about Obituary: Death Announced of Donald Arthur ‘Don’ Quigley of Old Lyme; Avid Rower, Very Active FCCOL Member