OLD LYME -- Transitions are underway this week at Christiansen – make that Old Lyme – Hardware, as previous 26-year owners Bill and Nancy Christiansen hand off the keys to the Talerico family. Starting tomorrow, Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, Old Lyme Hardware will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week, to see what are the optimal hours to be open for customers and … [Read more...] about ‘Old Lyme (Formerly Christiansen) Hardware’ Starts New Year With New Name, New Owners, New Hours!
New Year Holiday Closings in Lyme, Old Lyme
LYME/OLD LYME -- The following closures have been announced in observance of the New Year Holiday by the Towns of Lyme and Old Lyme respectively. Lyme Town Hall will close at noon on Thursday, Dec. 30, and be closed all day Friday, Dec. 31, in observance of the New Year’s holiday. The Lyme Transfer Station will be closed Jan. 1, New Year’s Day. The Hamburg Recycling … [Read more...] about New Year Holiday Closings in Lyme, Old Lyme
No Test Distribution Today in Old Lyme (Roberge); Lamont Announces Delay in Arrival of COVID-19 Tests; Both Lyme, OL Cancel Planned Test Distributions
LYME/OLD LYME -- UPDATED 12/30: Old Lyme Emergency Department Director David Roberge told LymeLine in a phone call earlier this morning, "There will definitely be no distribution of COVID-19 tests in Old Lyme today." He added that there was no clear timeline at this point as to when the tests will be received either at Hartford's Bradley airport or, in turn, locally. … [Read more...] about No Test Distribution Today in Old Lyme (Roberge); Lamont Announces Delay in Arrival of COVID-19 Tests; Both Lyme, OL Cancel Planned Test Distributions
Dec. 29 COVID-19 Update: CT’s Positivity Rate Reaches 18%; Five New Cases Take Old Lyme’s Cumulative Total to 612, Two New Cases in Lyme Raise Its Total to 160
LYME-OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report issued Wednesday, Dec. 29, at 4 p.m. by the Connecticut Department of Health (CT DPH) shows 5 new, confirmed COVID-19 case in Old Lyme taking the town’s total of cumulative cases to 612. Two new cases were reported in Lyme, taking that town’s cumulative total to 160. The next report from CT DPH will be issued Thursday, Dec. 30, at … [Read more...] about Dec. 29 COVID-19 Update: CT’s Positivity Rate Reaches 18%; Five New Cases Take Old Lyme’s Cumulative Total to 612, Two New Cases in Lyme Raise Its Total to 160
Death of Robert Emmett Sullivan Announced, Father of Ellen Tyler, Maureen Dinnan of Old Lyme
Robert Emmett Sullivan, 92, of the Hungry Hill section of Springfield, was Called Safely Home on the Birth of Christ Christmas Day, Saturday, December 25, 2021 ... Bob and his wife, Helen, enjoyed their vacation home near White Sands Beach in Old Lyme, Connecticut for over 45 years ... In addition to his wife, he leaves his six loving children, Dennis M. Sullivan of … [Read more...] about Death of Robert Emmett Sullivan Announced, Father of Ellen Tyler, Maureen Dinnan of Old Lyme
DELIVERY DELAYED! NO PICK-UP, DRIVE-BY SCHEDULED AT THIS POINT — Free State-Supplied COVID Tests to be Made Available
UPDATED 12/29 @6:24PM: In a statement issued today, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont announced, “Due to shipping and warehouse delays outside of the State of Connecticut’s control, our state’s anticipated shipment of COVID-19 at-home rapid tests are currently delayed from arriving in Connecticut.” Visit this link for further information. The information below will be updated … [Read more...] about DELIVERY DELAYED! NO PICK-UP, DRIVE-BY SCHEDULED AT THIS POINT — Free State-Supplied COVID Tests to be Made Available
Old Lyme Town Hall Seeks New ‘Greeter’
OLD LYME — Old Lyme Town Hall is looking for a new Greeter to begin in mid-January and continue as long as funding is available. This is a temporary position and the pay rate is $15/hour. Hours are Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a one-hour lunch break. Responsibilities include greeting visitors as they enter the building and directing them to the appropriate offices, … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Town Hall Seeks New ‘Greeter’
Dec. 28 COVID-19 Update: 10 New Cases Take Old Lyme’s Cumulative Total to 607, One New Case in Lyme Raises Total There to 158
LYME-OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report issued Tuesday, Dec. 28, at 4 p.m. by the Connecticut Department of Health (CT DPH) shows 10 new, confirmed COVID-19 case in Old Lyme taking the town’s total of cumulative cases to 607. One new case was reported in Lyme, taking that town’s cumulative total to 158. The next report from CT DPH will be issued Wednesday, Dec. 29, at … [Read more...] about Dec. 28 COVID-19 Update: 10 New Cases Take Old Lyme’s Cumulative Total to 607, One New Case in Lyme Raises Total There to 158
Dec. 27 COVID-19 Update: 19 New Cases Take Old Lyme’s Cumulative Total to 597, Five New Cases in Lyme Raise Total There to 157
LYME-OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report issued Monday, Dec. 27, at 4 p.m. by the Connecticut Department of Health (CT DPH) shows 19 new, confirmed COVID-19 case in Old Lyme taking the town’s total of cumulative cases to 597. Five new cases were reported in Lyme, taking that town’s cumulative total to 157. The state does not issue reports over the weekend nor on public … [Read more...] about Dec. 27 COVID-19 Update: 19 New Cases Take Old Lyme’s Cumulative Total to 597, Five New Cases in Lyme Raise Total There to 157
Dec. 23 COVID-19 Update: More Than 98% of State Now in Red Zone, Seven New Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Total to 578, Lyme Holds at 152
LYME-OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report issued Thursday, Dec. 23, at 4 p.m. by the Connecticut Department of Health (CT DPH) shows seven new, confirmed COVID-19 cases in Old Lyme taking that town’s total of cumulative cases to 578. No new cases were reported in Lyme leaving their cumulative case total at 152. The state does not issue reports over the weekend nor on public … [Read more...] about Dec. 23 COVID-19 Update: More Than 98% of State Now in Red Zone, Seven New Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Total to 578, Lyme Holds at 152
Old Lyme Girls Crush Portland 51-34 with Roth, Walsh Each Scoring 17 Points
OLD LYME -- Despite being what coach Don Bugbee described as. "short-handed and undersized," the Old Lyme basketball girls soundly defeated Portland 51-34 on Wednesday. In Bugbee's words, "The girls' efforts and competitiveness came through for us big-time.” Freshman Kate Walsh, pictured below (#5) making a lay-up, and sophomore Ava Roth scored 17 points apiece, while … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Girls Crush Portland 51-34 with Roth, Walsh Each Scoring 17 Points
Old Lyme’s Hall’s Rd. Improvements Committee Presents an Update for the Community, Offers New ‘Overlay Zone’ to Ease Property Owner Concerns
OLD LYME -- The Halls Road Improvements Committee (HRIC) is currently working on three key areas of the Halls Road Master Plan, as follows: rezoning the commercial district for future private development grant applications for public improvement signage along Halls Road. Grants and re-zoning will require some additional funding to pay for outside technical … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Hall’s Rd. Improvements Committee Presents an Update for the Community, Offers New ‘Overlay Zone’ to Ease Property Owner Concerns
Dec. 22 COVID-19 Update: Seven New Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Total to 571, Two in Lyme Raise Total to 152
LYME-OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report issued Wednesday, Dec. 22, at 4 p.m. by the Connecticut Department of Health (CT DPH) shows seven new, confirmed COVID-19 case in Old Lyme taking the town’s total of cumulative cases to 571. Two new cases were reported in Lyme, taking that town’s cumulative total to 152. The state does not issue reports over the weekend nor on public … [Read more...] about Dec. 22 COVID-19 Update: Seven New Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Total to 571, Two in Lyme Raise Total to 152
A la Carte: Time to Celebrate, Time for Tiramisu!
Christmas has become a quiet day for me. My own daughter, Darcy, is in California with her husband. Stepchildren are all over the country and their children are, too. My stepson and his wife, whom I adore, are divorced and my daughter-in-law will spend her day with her parents, who are quite old and don’t drive the nearly two hours to get to Newburyport. I won’t be … [Read more...] about A la Carte: Time to Celebrate, Time for Tiramisu!
Christensen’s Hardware Changes Hands After 26 Years, Talericos to Take Ownership in New Year
OLD LYME -- After serving the community for more than 26 years, Bill and Nancy Christensen from Christensen's Hardware located at 54 Halls Rd. in Old Lyme have decided to pass the reins onto new owners Jessica Talerico, her brother Jonathan, and their father Richard. Editor's Note: We will have more on this story soon. … [Read more...] about Christensen’s Hardware Changes Hands After 26 Years, Talericos to Take Ownership in New Year