OLD LYME – On Friday, May 5, The Cooley Gallery is hosting an opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m. for 'Laying it On,' an exhibition and sale of paintings by Helen Cantrell. “Finally!” says Jeff Cooley. “We were so excited when we saw this group of Helen’s paintings before lockdown. Her use of color and fearless application of paint drew us in immediately. The surfaces are … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s ‘Cooley Gallery’ Hosts Show Featuring ‘Fearless’ Art of Helen Cantrell
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Halls Rd. Improvements Committee Issues Update to Community, Announces Plan to Reapply to Old Lyme Zoning for Overlay District Approval
Editor's Note: We thank Halls Road Improvements Committee (HRIC) Chair Edie Twining for sharing the following 'Spring 2023 Update to the Community' from the HRIC with us. Since it is such an important topic to the residents of Old Lyme, we are pleased to publish it in its entirety OLD LYME -- On March 27 the Old Lyme Zoning Commission voted 3-2 in favor of creating the Halls … [Read more...] about Halls Rd. Improvements Committee Issues Update to Community, Announces Plan to Reapply to Old Lyme Zoning for Overlay District Approval
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools’ Proposed $35.8M Budget Passes Easily in Both Towns
OLD LYME -- UPDATED 5/3 with Superintendent's comment: On Tuesday, May 1, voters overwhelmingly passed the Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Schools' $35,844,345 proposed budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year by a more than 2.5 to 1 margin. The combined final vote total from both Lyme and Old Lyme was 373 in support of the budget and 108 against. Asked his reaction to the result, LOL … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools’ Proposed $35.8M Budget Passes Easily in Both Towns
Old Lyme PGN Library Offers Two-Part Event on Light Pollution, Part 2 to be Held May 17
OLD LYME -- The Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library hosts a two-part series on Light Pollution in the Connecticut River Valley presented by Misha Semenov-Leiva and Alan Sheiness. Learn the effects of a brightened night sky, as well as natural cycles in aquatic and terrestrial life. Semenov-Leiva will share simple site lighting design changes that can reduce impacts while promoting … [Read more...] about Old Lyme PGN Library Offers Two-Part Event on Light Pollution, Part 2 to be Held May 17
Death Announced of Thomas Vincent Yourell, 92, of Old Lyme; Former Owner of Rooney’s Package Store
OLD LYME -- Thomas Vincent Yourell, 92, of Old Lyme, entered God's kingdom April 29, 2023. He was born July 19, 1930, to Thomas and Kathleen Yourell of Dublin, Ireland ...Through the decade of the 60s and into the 70s the family grew to a brood of ten. It was in the mid-60s when the family found the "Cottage" in Old Lyme. There the family spent Summers enjoying the shoreline … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Thomas Vincent Yourell, 92, of Old Lyme; Former Owner of Rooney’s Package Store
Lyme-Old Lyme Prevention Coalition Announces 100% Success of Recent Alcohol Sale Compliance Checks in OL
OLD LYME -- On April 24, the Lyme-Old Lyme Prevention Coalition (LOLPC) partnered with the Old Lyme Police Department to conduct compliance checks at local alcohol retail establishments in Old Lyme. Both organizations are proud to inform the community that all the establishments checked successfully refused the sale of alcohol to a minor. Alcohol compliance checks are a … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Prevention Coalition Announces 100% Success of Recent Alcohol Sale Compliance Checks in OL
Death of Donald F. Woods Announced, Former Resident of Old Lyme, Services May 12 in OL
OLD LYME -- Donald F. Woods of Venice, Fla., formerly of Old Lyme ... passed away Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, May 12, in Christ the King Church, McCurdy Road, Old Lyme ... Visit this link to read the full obituary published by The Day on Apr. 30, 2023. … [Read more...] about Death of Donald F. Woods Announced, Former Resident of Old Lyme, Services May 12 in OL
Death Announced of Margaret E. Cable, 100, Former Elementary Teacher in Old Lyme
Margaret E. Cable, 100, of Shavertown, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2023, at United Methodist Homes Wesley Village Campus, surrounded by family ... She was an elementary teacher in the Old Lyme, Conn., school district and a school librarian in Hamden, Conn. ... Funeral services will be private with interment in Sunnyside Cemetery, Tunkhannock ... Visit this link to … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Margaret E. Cable, 100, Former Elementary Teacher in Old Lyme
Death Announced of Janet Anne Elizabeth “Jan” Simpson Hine, 90, of Old Lyme; Mother of Jack, OL Resident for More Than 50 Years
OLD LYME -- Janet Anne Elizabeth "Jan" Simpson Hine, 90, of Sill Lane, Old Lyme, died in her home Tuesday, April 25, 2023. Jan was born in Bedford (UK), Oct. 15, 1932, the daughter of Charles John Simpson and Annie Elizabeth Smith. She attended the Bath Academy of Art in Corsham (Wiltshire) and London University, graduating in 1955. While teaching art in Wolverhampton and … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Janet Anne Elizabeth “Jan” Simpson Hine, 90, of Old Lyme; Mother of Jack, OL Resident for More Than 50 Years
Old Lyme Tree Commission Celebrates Arbor Day with ‘Spring Seedling Giveaway’
OLD LYME -- The Old Lyme (OL) Tree Commission welcomes all town residents to come and pick up native tree seedlings to plant in their yards. The Commission’s first 'Tree Seedling Giveaway' will be held Saturday, April 29, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Old Lyme's Memorial Town Hall. Residents can select up to three trees – a choice of either White Dogwood or Eastern Redbud for a … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Tree Commission Celebrates Arbor Day with ‘Spring Seedling Giveaway’
Lyme-Old Lyme, Old Saybrook Chambers Celebrate Successful Merger at ‘Bridging Businesses’ Event
OLD LYME -- On Wednesday evening, a well-attended 'Bridging Businesses' reception was held at Essex Savings Bank & Sotheby’s International Realty on Halls Rd. in Old Lyme to celebrate the official merger of the Lyme-Old Lyme Chamber of Commerce (LOLCC) with the Old Saybrook Chamber. After 90 years operating as an independent Chamber, the LOLCC is joining forces with … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme, Old Saybrook Chambers Celebrate Successful Merger at ‘Bridging Businesses’ Event
Recommendations for Management, Use of 36-1 Buttonball Property Accepted by Old Lyme Board of Selectmen
Editor's Note: The following statement has been agreed by the members of the 36-1 Buttonball Rd. Property Committee in order to let the Old Lyme community know the positive outcomes from the committee's efforts. The committee itself has now been dissolved. OLD LYME -- At the April 3 Old Lyme Board of Selectmen's meeting, the board voted unanimously to accept the 36-1 … [Read more...] about Recommendations for Management, Use of 36-1 Buttonball Property Accepted by Old Lyme Board of Selectmen
Old Lyme Tennis Girls Win Shoreline Championship for Third Year in Succession
OLD LYME -- The Old Lyme girls varsity tennis team continued its extraordinary run of unbeaten games Monday with a 7-0 victory over previously unbeaten Valley Regional High School. Not only did this win extend the team's record to 52-0, but also secured the team its third Shoreline Conference in a row. Old Lyme then continued their undefeated run with a 7-0 victory over … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Tennis Girls Win Shoreline Championship for Third Year in Succession
Seeking Critical Support for Afghan Family Living in Old Lyme: Statement From LOL Refugee & Resettlement Committee
Editor's Note: We are pleased to support the efforts of the Lyme-Old Lyme Refugee and Resettlement Committee (LOLRRC) by publishing this statement from the LOLRRC seeking critical support in different ways for an Afghan family living in Old Lyme.The family need help in order to be able to stay in our wonderful community. OLD LYME -- If you have been watching the news during … [Read more...] about Seeking Critical Support for Afghan Family Living in Old Lyme: Statement From LOL Refugee & Resettlement Committee
Death Announced of Jil Nelson, Former Board Member of Lyme Land Trust
Jil Nelson passed away at age 70 on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 ...Many will remember her as an early adopter and regular contributor on social media, where she applied her passion for politics and her visual and linguistic creativity ...Jil was born on February 17, 1953 in New Haven to Joan and Stanley Nelson ... She ... later moved to Chester after marrying Howard Kaplan ... … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Jil Nelson, Former Board Member of Lyme Land Trust