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Old Lyme Board of Selectmen Candidates Respond to Our Questions

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OLD LYME — In keeping with our now almost 18-year tradition and in the interests of increasing voter knowledge prior to the upcoming election, we posed three questions in writing to the four candidates for Old Lyme Board of Selectmen, who will be on the ballot in the Nov. 2 election. There is no contest for the Lyme Board of Selectmen, where the three incumbents are … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Board of Selectmen Candidates Respond to Our Questions

Letter to the Editor: ‘Driving Doughnuts’ on Phoebe’s Front Lawn is Appalling Act of Vandalism, We Don’t Need ‘Anti-Booksters’ in Old Lyme

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To the Editor:  Have you visited the newly renovated Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library? Mostly completed by springtime, with hours and access slightly impacted by COVID; I’ll relate the reaction of my four-and-two-thirds-years-old grandson, Hunter (he’s very precise), who has been a regular, occasional visiting patron of the library for nearly two years. “Wow! This is … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: ‘Driving Doughnuts’ on Phoebe’s Front Lawn is Appalling Act of Vandalism, We Don’t Need ‘Anti-Booksters’ in Old Lyme

‘Debate’ Held With Republicans, No Democrats; Eric Parker Served as Question Master

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OLD LYME -- Monday night's planned debate was reformatted to an event featuring only the Republican candidates after a major misunderstanding occurred as to whether or not the debate had been cancelled. Ann Reiter, campaign manager for the Democrats, stated in an email sent Monday at 11:52 a.m., "... unfortunately our (the Democrats) understanding yesterday [Sunday] at 2pm … [Read more...] about ‘Debate’ Held With Republicans, No Democrats; Eric Parker Served as Question Master

It’s Election Day! Where to Vote in Person, How to Vote by Absentee Ballot, How to Register to Vote on Election Day

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LYME/OLD LYME -- Tuesday, Nov. 2 is election day. Here is a summary of important details to assist you in the voting process. We will publish the results as soon as possible after they are announced. IN-PERSON VOTING For LYME Residents For voters who wish to vote in person, the polls at Lyme Town Hall, 480 Hamburg Rd., Lyme, will be open Tuesday, Nov. 2, from 6 a.m. … [Read more...] about It’s Election Day! Where to Vote in Person, How to Vote by Absentee Ballot, How to Register to Vote on Election Day

Nov. 1 COVID-19 Update: Two New Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Total to 440, Lyme Holds at 131

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LYME/OLD LYME — UPDATED 11:45am: The Daily Data Report issued Monday, Nov. 1, at 4 p.m. by the Connecticut Department of Health (CT DPH) shows two new cases in Old Lyme taking the cumulative total of COVID-19 cases in that town to 440. No new cases were reported in Lyme keeping that town's cumulative total at 131 for the 16th day in succession. The state does not issue … [Read more...] about Nov. 1 COVID-19 Update: Two New Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Total to 440, Lyme Holds at 131

‘Debate’ to be Held This Evening at 5:30pm With Republicans, No Democrats; Eric Parker to Ask Questions

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OLD LYME -- We have just been informed that tonight's debate has been reformatted as follows:- The event will start at 5:30 p.m. NOT the previously announced 5 p.m. It will still be held in Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School (LOLMS.) All are welcome. Victoria Lanier, campaign manager for the Republicans, states, "The Republican candidates will go forward. Eric Parker [of Channel … [Read more...] about ‘Debate’ to be Held This Evening at 5:30pm With Republicans, No Democrats; Eric Parker to Ask Questions

More on Tonight’s Debate

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OLD LYME -- After the Lyme-Old Lyme Chamber of Commerce’s efforts to organize an in-person debate between the candidates for the Old Lyme Board of Selectmen fell through, the campaign managers of the Old Lyme Republican and Democratic parties have worked tirelessly to try and make it happen. As we write, however, it seems there are still some issues to be resolved and both … [Read more...] about More on Tonight’s Debate

Memories of Another Happy Halloween on Lyme Street

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It happened again ... Halloween on Lyme Street, that is! It was another wonderful night and here are a few photos of a memorable night in Old Lyme. There were pumpkins and skeletons galore all along Lyme Street ... There were spiders and webs ... and bumble bees too! As always, the Mergy's, who own the former Christ the King Church, put on a grand display. … [Read more...] about Memories of Another Happy Halloween on Lyme Street

Letter to the Editor: Lampos is Paying Attention to Old Lyme’s Halls Rd Project, Looking Out for People of OL; Merits Vote

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To the Editor: After reading Greg Stroud’s editorial in the CT Examiner last week concerning the Halls Road project, I looked up the minutes of recent Planning Commission meetings to find out the status of this project.  I noticed that Democratic selectman and commission candidate Jim Lampos was prepared and had questions concerning the proposed zoning changes.  Republican … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Lampos is Paying Attention to Old Lyme’s Halls Rd Project, Looking Out for People of OL; Merits Vote

Letter to the Editor: Democrat Mock, an Outstanding Candidate, Will Restore Balance to Republican-Controlled Old Lyme BOF

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To the Editor: Please vote for Bradley Mock for the Old Lyme Board of Finance.  He is an outstanding candidate and we need to restore some balance to the Republican controlled board. Bradley is a business and analytics professional. He has a Bachelor of science and Master of Business Administration degrees from Renssalear Polytechnic Institute. He has been a project … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Democrat Mock, an Outstanding Candidate, Will Restore Balance to Republican-Controlled Old Lyme BOF

Old Lyme Congregational Church Hosts Sacred Jazz Worship Service This Morning at 10am, All Welcome

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OLD LYME – This weekend, the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme (FCCOL) is holding a special, three-part community event titled “The Rhythm of the Saints: A Gathering of the Graces in Word, Song and Film,” which will enable area residents to: mourn loved ones lost during COVID, when memorial services were unable to be observed  attend a movie screening and … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Congregational Church Hosts Sacred Jazz Worship Service This Morning at 10am, All Welcome

Last Day to See ‘Wee Faerie Village’ at Old Lyme’s Florence Griswold Museum; Enjoy ‘Halloween Fun in Follywoods’ Today

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OLD LYME -- After postponing Wee Faerie Village last year due to COVID, the Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme presents FOLLY WOODS: Awesome Wee Faerie Architecture Along the Artists’ Trail on the grounds of museum’s 12-acre campus from Oct. 1 through 31. Visitors follow a map to explore 23 miniature wonders handcrafted by artists, designers, and faerie-aficionados. This … [Read more...] about Last Day to See ‘Wee Faerie Village’ at Old Lyme’s Florence Griswold Museum; Enjoy ‘Halloween Fun in Follywoods’ Today

Wildcat Soccer Girls Advance to Shoreline Semis, Meet Morgan Away

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OLD LYME --  UPDATED 11/03: Sadly, the girls were defeated by Morgan 2-1 in the Shoreline Conference semifinal. They now enter the state championship play-offs. The third-seeded Old Lyme girls defeated #6 seeds Old Saybrook 2-0 in the first round of the Shoreline championship. Both Wildcat goals came in the first half with Alexis Fenton scoring after 30 seconds off a … [Read more...] about Wildcat Soccer Girls Advance to Shoreline Semis, Meet Morgan Away

Answers to Your Questions About ‘Letters to the Editor’ Regarding the Election

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LYME/OLD LYME -- As previously announced, we have removed all Letters to the Editor from our homepage and they are all now published on our Letters page in the order in which they were received. We will continue to publish any further letters received before our final deadline of Sunday, Oct. 31, at midnight, on our Letters page only. Any Letters received after midnight … [Read more...] about Answers to Your Questions About ‘Letters to the Editor’ Regarding the Election