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Death Announced of George J. Perchal, 95, of Old Lyme; Resident of OL for Over 50 Years

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OLD LYME -- George J. Perchal, 95, of Old Lyme passed peacefully in his home on April 3, 2023 ... George was a charter member of the Mountain Laurel Ski Club through which he would meet his future wife, Frances Birmingham. They were married in 1968, moved to Old Lyme in 1970, and were active members of Christ the King Church where they both sang for several years in the … [Read more...] about Death Announced of George J. Perchal, 95, of Old Lyme; Resident of OL for Over 50 Years

Gardening Tips for March from ‘The English Lady’

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‘Those March winds shall blow, and we shall have snow and what will the Robin do then, poor thing? He’ll hide in the barn and keep himself warm and hide his head under his wing’.   March is a month of ‘wait and see’ as we anticipate walking around our gardens. This morning I walked outside, into a westerly breeze and a gentle sun. I took a deep breath and as … [Read more...] about Gardening Tips for March from ‘The English Lady’

Cleanup of Fuel Spill on Shore Rd. in Old Lyme Now Completed

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OLD LYME -- On Thursday evening at around 7:50 p.m., the Old Lyme Fire Department (OLFD) was dispatched in response to a report of a gasoline spill at the Bestway Foodmart Convenience Store located at 281 Shore Rd.  On arrival, OLFD members saw that a fuel tanker truck was in the process of making a delivery of diesel fuel at the convenience store. During the delivery, … [Read more...] about Cleanup of Fuel Spill on Shore Rd. in Old Lyme Now Completed

Op-Ed: Give Some ‘Power to the Palette,” Old Lyme Zoning Should Approve Proposed Arts Overlay District

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Editor's Note: This op-ed was submitted by Old Lyme residents Christina J. and Thomas D. Gotowka. We are writing to express our strong support for the arts overlay district on Lyme Street that has been proposed by the Lyme Academy of Fine Arts; and which would amend Old Lyme’s zoning regulations and create “a more flexible arts and social district or districts”. Note that … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: Give Some ‘Power to the Palette,” Old Lyme Zoning Should Approve Proposed Arts Overlay District

Lyme Academy of Fine Arts Appoints Wendy Bury as Managing Director

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OLD LYME -- The Lyme Academy of Fine Arts Board of Trustees has announced the appointment of Wendy Bury as Managing Director. Bury will begin transitioning to her new role on March 1, and will be fully integrated into the Academy’s administration by June.  In her new role as Managing Director, Bury will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Academy, as … [Read more...] about Lyme Academy of Fine Arts Appoints Wendy Bury as Managing Director

‘Essex Ed’ Honors Lyme-Old Lyme/Valley Regional Football Team

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ESSEX, CT -- The Essex Ed Parade was held last Sunday. Pots and pans, spoons, whistles and trumpets 'played' by parade-goers, many in festive groundhog gear, celebrated the larger-than-life-groundhog making his annual pilgrimage from Essex Boatworks on Ferry Street and up Main Street.As always, Ed’s costume was a secret until his parade appearance. Each year a community … [Read more...] about ‘Essex Ed’ Honors Lyme-Old Lyme/Valley Regional Football Team

Edie Twining is Old Lyme’s 2022 Citizen of the Year!

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Editor's Note: LymeLine Exclusive: read Twining's subsequent response to receiving the award in this article. OLD LYME -- At Monday night's Annual Town Meeting held in Old Lyme's Memorial Town Hall, Old Lyme First Selectman Tim Griswold enthusiastically declared, "We are excited to announce that Old Lyme’s Citizen of the Year for 2022 is the very talented Edie Twining. Edie … [Read more...] about Edie Twining is Old Lyme’s 2022 Citizen of the Year!

Our Top 15 — The Most-Read Articles on LymeLine in 2022

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LYME/OLD LYME -- It is always interesting in early January of one year to crunch the numbers and see which stories drew the highest number of readers in the previous year. This year was no exception -- there were some predictable winners like the announcement of the Old Lyme 2021 Citizen of the Year and the unexpected (and unsuccessful, as far as we know) auction of the Old … [Read more...] about Our Top 15 — The Most-Read Articles on LymeLine in 2022

Death Announced of Frederick ‘Fred’ Enoch Kelsey, Mechanic at Black Hall Club in Old Lyme for 37 Years

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OLD LYME -- Frederick 'Fred' Enoch Kelsey, 65, passed away Nov.2 2022 at his home in Old Lyme. He retired in 2019 after 37 years as mechanic at Black Hall Club in Old Lyme ... Visit this link to view the original version of this notice published by Legacy Remembers from Dec. 28, 2022 to Jan. 1, 2023. … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Frederick ‘Fred’ Enoch Kelsey, Mechanic at Black Hall Club in Old Lyme for 37 Years

Death Announced of Jill Garrison Buydos of Old Lyme, Wife of Chris

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OLD LYME -- Jill Garrison Buydos of Old Lyme, CT passed away on Sunday December 11th, 2022, at the age of 55. She was born in Ft. Worth, Texas where she grew up. After graduating from the University of North Texas, she worked as a fashion designer in Dallas for a few years before following her passion for SCUBA diving and becoming a PADI Dive instructor. Jill met her … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Jill Garrison Buydos of Old Lyme, Wife of Chris

Death Announced of Burton E. Chapman Jr. of Old Lyme, Father of Tricia Granata of OL

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OLD LYME - Burton E. Chapman Jr., 83, of Laurel Drive in Old Lyme, formerly of Old Saybrook passed after a brief illness Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, at Middlesex Hospital, Middletown ...He is survived by his son Jeff Chapman of Old Saybrook; his daughter Tricia Chapman Granata and her husband Joseph of Old Lyme; and his two grandsons, Collyn Herel of Groton, and William Herel of … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Burton E. Chapman Jr. of Old Lyme, Father of Tricia Granata of OL

Colin Heffernan (D): Candidate for House District #23

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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