OLD LYME—Rino Vitali, a well-known resident of Old Lyme, CT peacefully passed away at the age of 88 on the morning of Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Rino, the sixth of eight children, was born on April 8,1936 to Achille and Rosina Vitari Vitali ... ... Rino and Judith settled in Old Lyme where they built their dream house overlooking the picturesque Black Hall River. In their … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Rino Vitali, ‘Well-known Resident of Old Lyme’
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Letter to the Editor: Support Old Lyme Zoning Against Lawsuit Brought by Smith Neck Rd. Owners After Their Construction Application Denied
To the Editor: We are writing to express our strong support for the Old Lyme Zoning Commission in its defense against a lawsuit brought by the Merriam family against the Town of Old Lyme for rejecting their application for a "Special Permit" for new construction at 43 Smiths Neck Road. It is unfortunate that given all the advantages that money can bring, the Merriams … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Support Old Lyme Zoning Against Lawsuit Brought by Smith Neck Rd. Owners After Their Construction Application Denied
Happy Spring! Happy International Day of Happiness!
March 20 marks the first day of spring ... or the vernal equinox, which occurs at at 5:01 a.m. EST that morning. It is also the UN's International Day of Happiness, which is marked by the release of the 13th annual World Happiness Report. This report ranks the world's happiest countries by asking people to evaluate their lives. Claiming first place for the eighth year in … [Read more...] about Happy Spring! Happy International Day of Happiness!
Old Lyme Puts Up Brave Fight in Div. V State Championship, But Shepaug Completes Perfect Season With 58-46 Win
MOHEGAN SUN–Top-seeded Shepaug Valley completed their unbeaten season Saturday, capping it with victory in the CIAC Division V State Championship when they soundly defeated Old Lyme 58-46. This was a first-time state tournament win for Shepaug Valley. The Wildcats were defending champions having won the Division V title last year under then-21-year-old coach Brady … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Puts Up Brave Fight in Div. V State Championship, But Shepaug Completes Perfect Season With 58-46 Win
Town of Old Lyme Proclaims March 15 as ‘David Ruggles Day’
OLD LYME—At its meeting on Monday, March 3, the Old Lyme Board of Selectmen voted to proclaim tomorrow, March 15, as 'David Ruggles Day.' Visit this link to see the Town's Proclamation. Born in Old Lyme on March 15, 1810, Ruggles was a champion of both Abolitionism and Civil Rights. Old Lyme Selectman Jim Lampos wrote the following biography of Ruggles, which has been … [Read more...] about Town of Old Lyme Proclaims March 15 as ‘David Ruggles Day’
Op-Ed: Act Now to Stop Halls Rd. Overlay District
Editor's Note: We received this op-ed from Old Lyme resident Hiram E. Manville IV, who states he was, "Born and raised in Old Lyme (1972)" and is a, "Concerned parent, raising our two- and five-year-olds here in Old Lyme." The proposed Halls Road Overlay District (HROD) threatens to permanently alter Old Lyme, overwhelming our infrastructure, endangering the environment, and … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: Act Now to Stop Halls Rd. Overlay District
Op-Ed: HROD Benefits Community, Promotes Sustainable Future for Old Lyme—Helps Prevent Real Threats to OL’s Character, Future
Editor's Note: This op-ed was sent to us by Old Lyme resident Elaine Stiles. As an Old Lyme resident who cares deeply about sustainable growth and housing access, I am writing to express strong support for the proposed Halls Road Overlay District (HROD) and the development and planning principles that inform it. Old Lyme is a small town, but it is located near two … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: HROD Benefits Community, Promotes Sustainable Future for Old Lyme—Helps Prevent Real Threats to OL’s Character, Future
St. Patrick’s Day? Time to Find an Irish Soda Bread Recipe, Recall St. Paddy’s Day in the City
OLD LYME—We are going to begin this article with a recipe from Linda Ahnert, who wrote the column below back in 2008. The article is as timeless as this wonderful Irish recipe. Linda explains, "I clipped this recipe from the Ladies’ Home Journal (LHJ) many years ago. It came from a LHJ kitchen assistant named Kathleen Lee. And the introduction read: “ When … [Read more...] about St. Patrick’s Day? Time to Find an Irish Soda Bread Recipe, Recall St. Paddy’s Day in the City
Old Lyme Defeats Coginchaug 56-49 in State Tourney Quarter-Final! Meets Grasso Tech in Monday’s Semifinal
OLD LYME—Third-seeded Lyme-Old Lyme boys tip off against #6 seeds Coginchaug tonight at 6:30 p.m. in the Lyme-Old Lyme High School gym. No regular season admission passes will be accepted as this is a CIAC event. All tickets must be purchased through GoFan at the following link: GoFan Ticket Purchase. No cash will be accepted at the door. The game will be televised … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Defeats Coginchaug 56-49 in State Tourney Quarter-Final! Meets Grasso Tech in Monday’s Semifinal
Legal News You Can Use: Can One Spouse Retain Their Full Pension After a Divorce?
Divorce is often a very stressful and traumatic experience. Even the person who files for divorce may struggle to deal with their emotions. One of the ways that people get through the divorce process is by focusing on the future. They imagine their life after the end of the divorce to get through the hardest parts of the process. Those trying to think about the future … [Read more...] about Legal News You Can Use: Can One Spouse Retain Their Full Pension After a Divorce?
Gardening Tips for Early Spring from ‘The English Lady’
This winter, as in other winters when I need a blossom boost, I enjoy the fragrance of the paper-white narcissi that I planted in tall glass vases. I surrounded the bulbs with seashells from White Sand Beach here in Old Lyme and kept them in a dark cool area, ensuring the shells and the bulbs were moist as the roots developed. When the bulb foliage reached about six … [Read more...] about Gardening Tips for Early Spring from ‘The English Lady’
Postponed Feb. 27 Old Lyme Zoning Meeting Rescheduled to April 9, Agenda to Include Request for HROD Approval
OLD LYME — The Old Lyme Zoning Commission meeting, originally scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 27, in the Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School (LOLMS) Auditorium, has been rescheduled to Wednesday, April 9, at 6:30 p.m. in the Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) Auditorium. The Zoning The capacity of the LOLHS auditorium is 550 in contrast to that of the LOLMS auditorium at 225. The … [Read more...] about Postponed Feb. 27 Old Lyme Zoning Meeting Rescheduled to April 9, Agenda to Include Request for HROD Approval
Old Lyme’s Gilbert Wins Mile at New England Championship with Record-Breaking Time
Old Lyme's Eastman-Grossel Comes Fifth in 300m Setting Both LOLHS Record, Personal Best BOSTON, MA—UPDATED 1:30pm with coach's comments: At yesterday's New England Indoor Track and Field Championship held at the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center in Boston, Mass., Old Lyme's Chase Gilbert took first place in the mile with a time of 4:48.45, setting not only a meet … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Gilbert Wins Mile at New England Championship with Record-Breaking Time
Op-Ed: Halls Road Overlay District—A Personal Perspective, Recommendation and Suggestion
Editor's Note: This op-ed was submitted by Nancy Hutchinson of Old Lyme. She is the Chair (U-Republican-endorsed) of Old Lyme's Zoning Board of Appeals but writes here as a private citizen. The decision being considered by the Old Lyme community and Zoning Commission (ZC) is not simply a binary choice between approving a Halls Road Overlay District or denying one. What … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: Halls Road Overlay District—A Personal Perspective, Recommendation and Suggestion
Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden Thanks Community for Support After Founder Jim Ward’s Death, Expresses Appreciation for Numerous Donations in His Memory
"The garden goes on and Jim’s legacy of growing and providing healthy food for our community and neighbors will thrive" (LOLFSG Board) LYME/OLD LYME—The Lyme Old Lyme Food Share Garden (LOLFSG) Board has asked us to publish this statement to the community on its behalf: "The Lyme Old Lyme Food Share Garden (LOLFSG) board members would like to acknowledge and thank … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden Thanks Community for Support After Founder Jim Ward’s Death, Expresses Appreciation for Numerous Donations in His Memory