HARTFORD/LYME/OLD LYME -- State Rep. Devin Carney (R-23rd) reminds us that today, Tuesday, Feb. 8, the General Assembly will hold an informational hearing regarding the extension of the Governor's emergency powers and extended executive orders from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. via Zoom. The Informational Hearing can be viewed via YouTube Live. In addition, the Informational Hearing may … [Read more...] about Informational Hearing on Extension of CT Governor’s Emergency Powers to be Held Today
RiverCOG Holds Affordable Housing Meeting via Zoom for Town of Lyme, Tonight; All Lyme Residents Encouraged to Attend
LYME -- On Monday, Feb. 7, at 7 p.m., the Lower Connecticut River Council of Governments (RiverCOG) will hold a meeting via Zoom on affordable housing specifically for the residents of Lyme. During the meeting, a RiverCOG consultant will discuss the definition of affordable housing, provide an overview of an affordable housing plan and share survey results for Lyme that were … [Read more...] about RiverCOG Holds Affordable Housing Meeting via Zoom for Town of Lyme, Tonight; All Lyme Residents Encouraged to Attend
Appointments to Old Lyme EDC Tabled After Absence of Input from Commission Identified, One Candidate Described as ‘Abrasive’; Discussion to be Continued at Tonight’s BOS Meeting
Emails Sent by EDC Member Rubino, EDC Chair Poirier in Response to Comments at BOS Meeting Printed in Full Below OLD LYME -- At their last meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 18, the three members of the Old Lyme Board of Selectmen (BOS) were running systematically through the annual round of appointments and reappointments to town boards and commissions when the question of whom … [Read more...] about Appointments to Old Lyme EDC Tabled After Absence of Input from Commission Identified, One Candidate Described as ‘Abrasive’; Discussion to be Continued at Tonight’s BOS Meeting
Feb. 4 Daily COVID-19 Update: Fourth COVID-Related Fatality Reported in Old Lyme; Three New Cases in OL, One in Lyme
LYME-OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report issued Friday, Feb. 4, 2022, around 4 p.m. by the Connecticut Department of Health(CT DPH) shows three new, confirmed COVID-19 cases in Old Lyme taking the town's cumulative case total from 979 to 982. There was also one new case in Lyme raising the cumulative total of cases there from 243 to 244. Sadly, the report also notes a fourth … [Read more...] about Feb. 4 Daily COVID-19 Update: Fourth COVID-Related Fatality Reported in Old Lyme; Three New Cases in OL, One in Lyme
Lyman Allyn Art Museum Showcases Recent Work by Marian Bingham, on View Through April 10
NEW LONDON – The Lyman Allyn Art Museum announces the opening of Locations: Recent Work by Marian Bingham, on view Feb. 5 through April 10. Bingham, better known as “Bing,” is an award-winning artist, printmaker, and longtime Connecticut resident, who played a significant role in the state’s art community for decades. The Lyman Allyn’s exhibition explores place, … [Read more...] about Lyman Allyn Art Museum Showcases Recent Work by Marian Bingham, on View Through April 10
Feb. 3 Daily COVID-19 Update: All CT Towns, Except Two, Still Red for Case Rates, But Positivity Rate, Hospitalizations Down
11 New Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Total to 979, One in Lyme Raises Total There to 243 LYME-OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report issued Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022, around 4 p.m. by the Connecticut Department of Health(CT DPH) shows 11 new, confirmed COVID-19 cases in Old Lyme taking the town's cumulative case total from 968 to 979. There was also one new case in Lyme raising … [Read more...] about Feb. 3 Daily COVID-19 Update: All CT Towns, Except Two, Still Red for Case Rates, But Positivity Rate, Hospitalizations Down
Old Lyme Girls Pull Off Major Come-Back to Defeat St. Bernard
OLD LYME --Playing away in the Powers gym at Montville, the Old Lyme girls staged a gritty come-back on Wednesday evening against a resilient St Bernard group, finally securing a 46-39 victory. The Wildcats were down 26-16 at half-time but, in a determined effort by the whole team, held the Saints to only 13 points in the second half, while themselves scoring a remarkable 30 … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Girls Pull Off Major Come-Back to Defeat St. Bernard
Essex Winter Series Concert Featuring Soprano Patricia Schuman, Pianist Bradley Moore Rescheduled to Sunday
ESSEX -- The Essex Winter Series (EWS) concert originally scheduled for last Sunday, Jan.30, has now been rescheduled for next Sunday, Feb. 6, at Valley Regional High School in Deep River. The concert begins at 3 p.m. and doors will open at 2 p.m. The concert will feature soprano Patricia Schuman and Bradley Moore on piano. It will include a wide-ranging vocal recital of … [Read more...] about Essex Winter Series Concert Featuring Soprano Patricia Schuman, Pianist Bradley Moore Rescheduled to Sunday
Lyme-Old Lyme Prevention Coalition Honored at CADCA’S National Leadership Forum
LYME/OLD LYME -- On Monday, Jan. 31, the Lyme-Old Lyme Prevention Coalition (LOLPC) was one of 178 community coalitions honored during a graduation ceremony at the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA)'s 32nd Annual National Leadership Forum. The event was held just outside Washington, D.C. The coalitions received a graduation certificate for completing CADCA’s … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Prevention Coalition Honored at CADCA’S National Leadership Forum
A la Carte: Lemony Shrimp and Risotto Makes a Luscious Entrée
I used to wonder about people who won’t go out if the weather is crappy, especially if it is snowing. I grew up where there is snow most days from mid-November until the end of March. I don’t remember having any snow days, but maybe we did. In any case, I never saw a school bus and, to this day, I have never been on one. From kindergarten until junior high school (now … [Read more...] about A la Carte: Lemony Shrimp and Risotto Makes a Luscious Entrée
Gardening Tips for February from ‘The English Lady,’ Lift Your Spirits by Thinking Spring … and Beyond
Hello everyone, with all the pain and suffering we are all experiencing right now with the pandemic still upon us, I wanted to lift your spirits and cause you to begin planning for this season in your garden. Mother Nature’s gifts of renewal, growth and nourishment tell us that in this wonderful pastime called ‘gardening,’ we can escape from the trials and tribulations of … [Read more...] about Gardening Tips for February from ‘The English Lady,’ Lift Your Spirits by Thinking Spring … and Beyond
Death Announced of Justin Henry Bogucki of Old Lyme
OLD LYME -- Justin Henry Bogucki, 89, passed away peacefully Friday, Jan. 28, 2022. Justin was born Aug. 7, 1932, in Meriden ... After meeting Gail Harding in Meriden on a blind date, he fell in love and was determined to be with her the rest of his life. They married in 1962, and were devoted to providing a loving household for three children in Old Lyme ... Visiting … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Justin Henry Bogucki of Old Lyme
Death Announced of Robert Charles Meyer of Lyme; Successful Builder, Accomplished Pilot, Avid Yachtsman
LYME, CT – Robert Charles Meyer, 94, passed away peacefully February 1st, 2022, at home after a short illness with his family by his side. He was born in 1927 in Belleville, NJ. He is predeceased by his beloved wife Doreen, as they shared 66 wonderful years together. Robert served with the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II and was a graduate of Farleigh Dickinson. Upon … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Robert Charles Meyer of Lyme; Successful Builder, Accomplished Pilot, Avid Yachtsman
Ruth Ann Heller Music Foundation Announces Scholarships to Lyme-Old Lyme Music Students
LYME-OLD LYME -- UPDATED 2/3/22 with revised information sent by the Ruth Ann Heller Music Foundation: The Ruth Ann Heller Music Foundation Board of Trustees has announced its awards for private study music scholarships for 2020-21 to students from Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) High School and LOL Middle School. Award recipients from LOL High School are: Ava Gilbert Gr 9 Flute Andrew … [Read more...] about Ruth Ann Heller Music Foundation Announces Scholarships to Lyme-Old Lyme Music Students
Feb. 2 Daily COVID Update: Four New Cases in Each Town Take Cumulative Totals to 238 in Lyme, 964 in Old Lyme
LYME-OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report issued Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, around 4 p.m. by the Connecticut Department of Health(CT DPH) shows four new, confirmed COVID-19 cases in Old Lyme taking the town's cumulative case total from 964 to 968. There were also four new cases in Lyme raising the cumulative total of cases there from 238 to 242. The next Daily Data Report will … [Read more...] about Feb. 2 Daily COVID Update: Four New Cases in Each Town Take Cumulative Totals to 238 in Lyme, 964 in Old Lyme