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Mary Jo Nosal (D): Candidate (Incumbent) for Old Lyme Selectwoman

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Since elected Selectwoman in 2011, I have actively listened worked to address the concerns of Old Lyme residents, relying on skills learned from my research and business careers to analyze issues brought to the Board.  I believe that through collaboration we can preserve our community’s quality of life and find creative ways to minimize spending while addressing needed … [Read more...] about Mary Jo Nosal (D): Candidate (Incumbent) for Old Lyme Selectwoman

Tim Griswold (R): Candidate for Old Lyme First Selectman

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Currently Treasurer of Old Lyme and member Board of Assessment Appeals First Selectman of Old Lyme for 14 years (1997 – 2011) Member Old Lyme Board of Finance for 15 years – Chair 6 years Served on numerous local Boards including the Flo Gris, LOL Chamber of Commerce, Lyme Academy College, OL Historical Society and MacCurdy Salisbury Educational Foundation (Investment … [Read more...] about Tim Griswold (R): Candidate for Old Lyme First Selectman

Bonnie Reemsnyder (D): Candidate (Incumbent) for Old Lyme First Selectwoman

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Bonnie has served on the BOS for 16 years, the last eight as First Selectman. Her priorities have included prudent fiscal planning for maintenance of buildings and roads, utilization of grants, customer service, regional opportunities, and collaboration.  Over the past eight years, she has overseen many projects and is most proud of the derailing of the FRA bypass plan. She … [Read more...] about Bonnie Reemsnyder (D): Candidate (Incumbent) for Old Lyme First Selectwoman

Letter to the Editor: Support Griswold, Kerr for Honesty, Integrity, and to Retain Old Lyme Charm

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To the Editor: It is my honor and pleasure to offer this letter of support for Tim Griswold and Chris Kerr for Old Lyme First Selectman and Old Lyme Board of Selectman. Both Tim and Chris have a demonstrated track record of honesty, integrity and thoughtful, reasoned leadership. Both seek local solutions and change informed by Old Lyme stake holders. Tim and Chris … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Support Griswold, Kerr for Honesty, Integrity, and to Retain Old Lyme Charm

Old Lyme Officer Recognized by Board of Selectmen for Quick Response

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OLD LYME -- Officer Jay Rankin received a Certificate of Recognition from the Old Lyme Board of Selectmen at their Aug. 19 meeting for his quick thinking, which resulted in the apprehension of four individuals, who had stolen a car from Massachusetts. The suspects then drove to Old Lyme and stole a purse from a woman loading groceries into her car at Big Y on Halls Rd. … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Officer Recognized by Board of Selectmen for Quick Response

Turtle Talk Tonight! RTP Estuary Center Hosts Presentation in Old Lyme

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Ever wonder how that Spotted Turtle you saw swimming under the ice survives the winter, or why that Snapping Turtle crawls across your backyard every June? Come learn about the impressive diversity of species that share our state, and the interesting ways they make their livings in our midst. Starting at 7 p.m. this evening at the Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center  in … [Read more...] about Turtle Talk Tonight! RTP Estuary Center Hosts Presentation in Old Lyme

Safe Grad Committee Hosts Cow Chip Raffle Today!

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The Lyme-Old Lyme High School Safe Grad Committee is hosting a Cow Chip Raffle, Sunday, April 7, at Hamburg Fair Grounds.  Proceeds from the event will benefit the graduation night celebrations for the Class of 2019 Buy your deed and on the day of the event squares will be assigned by a random drawing.  There will be a huge bingo board created at the event so participants can … [Read more...] about Safe Grad Committee Hosts Cow Chip Raffle Today!

Lyme-Old Lyme Junior Women Sponsor Bingo Fundraiser Tonight for Lyme Ambulance Association

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On Saturday, April 6, the Lyme-Old Lyme Junior Women's Club is sponsoring a Bingo Evening with cash and other valuable prizes galore at the Hamburg Fire House, 213 Hamburg Rd. in Lyme. All proceeds will benefit the Lyme Ambulance Association, which, apart from Lyme, is also the first responder to calls in the lower portion of East Haddam and provides Mutual Aid to both East … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Junior Women Sponsor Bingo Fundraiser Tonight for Lyme Ambulance Association

See ‘Anything Goes’ Before it Goes! Today at 2 or 7pm

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It’s Delightful, It’s Delicious ... it’s Anything Goes! Lyme-Old Lyme High School’s (LOLHS) spring musical Anything Goes opens tonight: Welcome Aboard! Anything Goes follows nightclub singer Reno Sweeney on her voyage from New York City to England aboard the ocean liner the S.S. American. Reno’s friend Billy Crocker, a stockbroker, has stowed away aboard the … [Read more...] about See ‘Anything Goes’ Before it Goes! Today at 2 or 7pm

Halls Rd. Improvement Committee Offers ‘Frequently Asked Questions’

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We received the following Frequently Asked Questions from BJ Bernblum, the Halls Rd. Improvements Committee Chairman. He asked that we publish them since, in his words, "At the Old Lyme public meeting held on Dec. 6, 2018, and in emailed comments received by the Halls Road Improvements Committee afterwards, a number of questions were raised that need to be answered." … [Read more...] about Halls Rd. Improvement Committee Offers ‘Frequently Asked Questions’

Letter to the Editor: Pre-K for Some, But Not All

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SEE COMMENT ADDED 1/27. According to the writer of the Comment, the Region 18 Board of Education has changed its proposed policy to include children born between Sept. 1 and Dec. 31 To the Editor: The LOL Board of Education has proposed to expand the current special-needs lottery pre-K program into one available to all children in the district. This is great news!  … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Pre-K for Some, But Not All