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Shaun Mastroianni (R): Candidate for CT State Senate District #20

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I’m Shaun Mastroianni, and I’m honored to run for the 20th District in the Connecticut State Senate. I live in Old Lyme with my husband Antonio, our spirited daughter Sophia, and our energetic dog Bruno. As a father, healthcare professional, and small business owner, I understand the challenges faced by hardworking families, seniors, and taxpayers. With extensive experience … [Read more...] about Shaun Mastroianni (R): Candidate for CT State Senate District #20

Norm Needleman (D): Candidate (Incumbent) for CT State Senate District #33

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Norm Needleman has served in the State Senate since 2019 and is now in his third term. He serves as Senate Chair of the Energy and Technology Committee. In addition to the State Senate, Norm is also First Selectman of Essex and the owner of Tower Laboratories, a manufacturer of effervescent products headquartered in Centerbrook. In his free time, he loves spending time with his … [Read more...] about Norm Needleman (D): Candidate (Incumbent) for CT State Senate District #33

Martha Marx (D): Candidate (Incumbent) for CT State Senate District #20

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Martha Marx has been a trusted leader for decades, a visiting nurse for over 30 years, a State Senator, a two-term City Councilor, a union president for over a decade and a mother raising her family in New London.  She knows how to advocate for patients, neighbors and the community.  While growing up in Waterford in a family of eight children, she learned early how to listen, … [Read more...] about Martha Marx (D): Candidate (Incumbent) for CT State Senate District #20

Op-Ed: The Future of Zoning

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Editor's Notes: i) This op-ed was submitted by Eric Knapp, who is employed as the Town of Old Lyme's Land Use Coordinator. He is writing here as a private citizen.ii) This is the opinion of Eric Knapp. Zoning in Connecticut is 100-years-old this year. West Hartford was the first town in the State to adopt zoning regulations in 1924. The practice did not make its way to this … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: The Future of Zoning

Letter From Paris: A European Comes to Paris

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How the Youngest Ever French PM was Replaced by the Oldest As a rule, French politics are full of surprises but the summer of 2024 took the country into unchartered waters. For weeks the search was on to find a new Prime Minister. All attempts led to an impasse. People started getting really worried: was there even a pilot on the plane?  And then, on … [Read more...] about Letter From Paris: A European Comes to Paris

Bodies of Two Missing Boaters Recovered

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OLD SAYBROOK—The bodies of two missing boaters were recovered in the Connecticut River on Friday five days after a Labor Day boating accident in Old Saybrook. The body of one man was found around 12:10 p.m., and the remaining missing man was recovered around 4:30 p.m., according to the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. On Wednesday, the DEEP … [Read more...] about Bodies of Two Missing Boaters Recovered

A View From My Porch: A 2024 Election Epic—Part One: Why I Vote (Section 3 of 3)

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Editor’s Notes: i) We have divided Part One of Thomas Gotowka’s essay into three parts. This is the third and final Section. Read Section 1 at this link and Section 2 at this link.ii) This is the opinion of Thomas D. Gotowka. “I Have a Dream” Bizarrely, during a press conference on Aug. 8 at his Mar-a-Lago estate, Trump lashed out at claims that Martin Luther King, … [Read more...] about A View From My Porch: A 2024 Election Epic—Part One: Why I Vote (Section 3 of 3)

Lyme Ambulance Association Honors Two EMT’s on Retirement After 60+ Years Combined

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Courtney, Darna Reflect Long-Term, Exemplary Volunteer Service LYME, CT — Lyme Ambulance Association (LAA) recently honored two of its longest serving volunteer responders at an awards ceremony.  Lyme First Selectperson David Lahm commented on Courtney and Darna’s long-standing service, saying, "As you retire, I would like you to know that the Town of Lyme owes you … [Read more...] about Lyme Ambulance Association Honors Two EMT’s on Retirement After 60+ Years Combined

Inaugural ‘StoryWalk ®’ Opens at Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center

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OLD LYME—On Friday, June 28, representatives of Old Lyme's Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library celebrated the opening of the new StoryWalk® in memory of the late Agnes O’Connor at the Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center (RTPEC)'s Sunken Garden. The RTPEC is located on the site of the former Bee & Thistle Inn. After a brief dedication, participants were invited to enjoy … [Read more...] about Inaugural ‘StoryWalk ®’ Opens at Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center

Juneteenth Joyfully Celebrated at FloGris Museum with Jazz & Poetry

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OLD LYME—On Saturday, June 22, Witness Stones Old Lyme presented a celebratory event filled with jazz and poetry on the lawn of the Florence Griswold Museum. This event honored Juneteenth, a federal holiday celebrating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans, and offered a vibrant fusion of music and spoken word. Over 150 attendees experienced a powerful, moving, and … [Read more...] about Juneteenth Joyfully Celebrated at FloGris Museum with Jazz & Poetry

Death Announced of Charles J. Batts, Captain, USN (Ret.), Longtime Resident of Old Lyme

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OLD LYME—Charles J. Batts, Captain, USN (Ret.) of 3 Old Bridge Road, Old Lyme, passed away peacefully at his home April 22, 2024. He was 83 years old. Captain Batts was born in Tipton, Ind., May 16, 1940, the youngest of six children of the late Walter J. and Bernice Batts.... He ... was a member of the Old Lyme Congregational Church. He supported Connecticut River preservation … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Charles J. Batts, Captain, USN (Ret.), Longtime Resident of Old Lyme

Death Announced of Harry Steven Plaut of Old Lyme, Former Harbor Master for OL

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OLD LYME–Harry Steven Plaut, of Old Lyme, known to his family and friends as “Har”or “HP,” passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024, just after his 72nd birthday. Harry was born in Hartford, the son of Elaine Sayadoff of Bloomfield and the late Michael J. Plaut. He is also survived by his son, Alexander Plaut of Shelton; his sister, Laurie Shakun and her husband Marshall ... … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Harry Steven Plaut of Old Lyme, Former Harbor Master for OL

Lymes’ Senior Center Building Committee Responds to $1.3M Budget Shortfall—Project Savings Agreed, Additional Funds to be Requested: $660K from OL, $220K from Lyme,

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Lyme BOS has Already Approved its $220K Share of Additional Funding OLD LYME -- 3/16: Lymes' Senior Center (LSC) Building Committee Chair Jeri Baker was at pains to stress in a phone conversation with LymeLine last Thursday (March 7) that the committee had agreed some, "Really good savings," during its deliberations at its Special Committee Meeting held the previous day … [Read more...] about Lymes’ Senior Center Building Committee Responds to $1.3M Budget Shortfall—Project Savings Agreed, Additional Funds to be Requested: $660K from OL, $220K from Lyme,

Death Announced of Steven Wilson of Old Lyme, 57, Former Chair of LOL Schools Board of Education; Full Obituary Now Published

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OLD LYME — We have learned of the death of Steven John Wilson, of Old Lyme, who passed away Monday, Feb. 19, 2024. He was chairman of the Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Board of Education until this past December 2023. His full obituary has now been published. Steven J. Wilson, age 57, of Old Lyme, CT passed away on February 19, 2024 after a brief illness ... After graduating from … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Steven Wilson of Old Lyme, 57, Former Chair of LOL Schools Board of Education; Full Obituary Now Published