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Matthew Ward (R): Candidate for Old Lyme Board of Selectmen

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Biography: I have lived in Old Lyme for 15 years with my beautiful wife of 20 years, Tara, and our five amazing kids Aidan (Sr), Kaitlyn (Jr), Keara (Soph), Ashlynn (6th) and Liam (4th). I basically have all the Old Lyme Schools covered.  I proudly served the public as a CT State Trooper for 20 years - stationed at Troop F Westbrook barracks during my entire career, retiring … [Read more...] about Matthew Ward (R): Candidate for Old Lyme Board of Selectmen

Timothy C. Griswold (R): Candidate (Incumbent) for Old Lyme First Selectman

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Biography: Town of Old Lyme: First Selectman: 16 years Treasurer: 4 years Board of Finance: 15 years Chairman: 6 years Board of Assessment Appeals: 8 years Business: Various banking positions in Connecticut – Commercial Lending and Commercial Real Estate Civic: Florence Griswold Museum - Board Lyme Academy of Fine Arts – Board LOL Chamber of Commerce – Past … [Read more...] about Timothy C. Griswold (R): Candidate (Incumbent) for Old Lyme First Selectman

Old Lyme Boy’s Soccer Team Continues to Bounce Back with Win over Coginchaug

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OLD LYME -- On Monday, Old Lyme continued their recovery from a slow start to the season with a 2-1 win over Coginchaug. Old Lyme's goals were scored by Liam Celic and Anders Silberberg, who also assisted Celic’s goal. Sam Whittle scored Coginchaug's lone goal. Jonah Lathrop  was in goal for the Wildcats and made four saves. Coginchaug's goalie Logan Bender notched … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Boy’s Soccer Team Continues to Bounce Back with Win over Coginchaug

Tonight SECWAC Hosts Zoom Presentation on ‘Crisis in the Uyghur Region’

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LYME/OLD LYME/AREAWIDE -- On Tuesday, May 25, at 6 p.m., the Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council (SECWAC) presents Joshua Freeman of Princeton University speaking on Crisis in the Uyghur Region: Xinjiang, 2017 to the Present. The presentation will be online via Zoom. Registration required. The event is free for members, the fee for guests is $20. The link to … [Read more...] about Tonight SECWAC Hosts Zoom Presentation on ‘Crisis in the Uyghur Region’

Death Announced of John Sholtis of Old Lyme

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OLD LYME - John Sholtis, 77, of Old Lyme passed away May 9, 2021. He is lovingly remembered by his wife of 55 years, Judy; daughter Adrienne and her husband Jim Lair; daughter Michelle Sholtis, her husband Michel Leroy; and the light of his life granddaughter Vivian Leroy; along with daughter of the heart Natalie Wellmaker and family... Visit this link to read the full … [Read more...] about Death Announced of John Sholtis of Old Lyme

Youth, Gaming & Gambling: Learn About Trends, Warning Signs, Prevention in Free Webinar Tonight

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LYME/OLD LYME -- Can video gaming be dangerous for kids? On Tuesday, May 4, from 7 to 8 p.m., Lymes' Youth Service Bureau and the Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Community Coalition are sponsoring a Zoom presentation  on youth gaming and gambling. The Parent Teacher Organizations of Lyme, Mile Creek and LOL Middle School are co-sponsoring the event. This free, interactive workshop will … [Read more...] about Youth, Gaming & Gambling: Learn About Trends, Warning Signs, Prevention in Free Webinar Tonight

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

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Biography State Senator Norm Needleman, seeking his second term in Hartford, is chair of the Energy & Technology Committee. Owner and CEO of Centerbrook's Tower Laboratories and First Selectman of Essex, now in his fifth term in that role. Senator Needleman is serious about putting partisan politics aside and finding solutions that benefit all of Connecticut, from … [Read more...] about Norm Needleman (D): Candidate (Incumbent) for CT State Senate, 33rd District

Brendan Saunders (R): Candidate for CT State Senate, 33rd District

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Biography Brendan Saunders lives in Clinton today, but got into politics young. While growing up in Westbrook, he distributed lawn signs for Ed Munster’s Congressional Campaign and volunteered on the committee to elect Town Clerk, Tanya Lane. He helped former State Senator Art Linares and former State Representative Jesse MacLachlan. He received his MA from Capital … [Read more...] about Brendan Saunders (R): Candidate for CT State Senate, 33rd District