Thomas M. Long, age 83 years, of Plymouth, died Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at Beth Israel-Deaconess Hospital in Plymouth. He was the husband of the late Martha F. (Loring) Long and the son of the late Edwin and Marjorie (Hallett) Long. Born in Hyannis on November 22, 1937, Mr. long was a United States Navy veteran ... ... He will be forever missed by his children, Thomas A. Long … [Read more...] about Death of Thomas M. Long Announced, Father of Maureen Sturm of Old Lyme
Good to be Back! Old Lyme’s Memorial Day Parade Sparks Smiles All Around
OLD LYME -- Absence makes the heart grow fonder, and as parade-watcher Lauren Girasoli announced cheerfully, "I think people were just happy to be out seeing each other, and it wouldn't have mattered if nothing had come down Lyme Street!" This comment was a reflection of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, which forced cancellation of the parade last year and has kept … [Read more...] about Good to be Back! Old Lyme’s Memorial Day Parade Sparks Smiles All Around
A View from My Porch: Epic Poems of Folk and Rock Part 3 — The Rock and Roll War
Editor's Note: This is the third column by Tom Gotowka under the heading, 'Epic Poems of Folk and Rock.' Find Part I at this link and Part II at this one. I continue the “epic poems” theme in this essay, but shift to the epic works of conflict; focusing on the rock and roll genre, as influenced by the Vietnam War. In review, Part 1 presented several works of folk music … [Read more...] about A View from My Porch: Epic Poems of Folk and Rock Part 3 — The Rock and Roll War
New ‘Family Club of CT River Valley’ Formed in Response to National Mom’s Club’s Intransigence on Racism,
LYME/OLD LYME/AREAWIDE -- The regional Connecticut Chapter of the Moms' Club has been around for some 12 years and during that time, has supported many women as both new and seasoned moms. Recently, however, it took the difficult decision to leave the national umbrella of Moms' Club and break away to form the Family Club of the Connecticut River Valley (FCCRV.) Stefanie … [Read more...] about New ‘Family Club of CT River Valley’ Formed in Response to National Mom’s Club’s Intransigence on Racism,
Lyme Veterans Host Memorial Day Ceremony at Monument by Town Hall, All Welcome
LYME -- Join the Lyme Veterans Committee this Memorial Day to honor the men and women, who fought for our freedom. The event will be held rain or shine at 9 a.m. by the monument at the Lyme Town Hall. All are welcome. … [Read more...] about Lyme Veterans Host Memorial Day Ceremony at Monument by Town Hall, All Welcome
Death Announced of Judith Fay Lightfoot of Lyme; Nationally-Recognized Civic Leader, Former President of High Hopes, Lyme Public Library, Numerous Other Organizations
LYME -- Judith Fay Lightfoot, civic leader, mentor, friend, and beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, died on May 19 at age 81 at her home in Lyme, Connecticut. Intelligent, caring, generous, and grateful until her last breath, Judy moved in the world with deep optimism, love, and grace as she tirelessly and determinedly worked to make that world a better … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Judith Fay Lightfoot of Lyme; Nationally-Recognized Civic Leader, Former President of High Hopes, Lyme Public Library, Numerous Other Organizations
May 27 COVID-19 Update: Only One Town in CT Now in Red Zone; Lyme, Old Lyme Both Stay in Gray (Lowest) Zone; No New Cases in Either Town
LYME/OLD LYME — The report issued Thursday, May 27, by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) for the average daily rate of new cases of COVID-19 by town during the past two weeks shows another dramatic improvement for the state as whole with the number of towns remaining in the Red Zone (indicating the highest COVID-19 new case rates) down to just one from last … [Read more...] about May 27 COVID-19 Update: Only One Town in CT Now in Red Zone; Lyme, Old Lyme Both Stay in Gray (Lowest) Zone; No New Cases in Either Town
Obituary: Thomas J. Rozanski Jr. (Tom), Lived Most of His Life in Old Lyme, Volunteer Firefighter
OLD LYME -- Thomas J. Rozanski Jr. (Tom) passed peacefully in the presence of his family on Friday, May 21 at the age of 78. Tom was born August 17, 1942, in New Britain, Connecticut, to parents Thomas J. Rozanski and Helen Rozanski (Kolodziej). He lived most of his life in Old Lyme, Connecticut, before retiring to Florida and South Carolina. Tom was a Veteran of the U.S … [Read more...] about Obituary: Thomas J. Rozanski Jr. (Tom), Lived Most of His Life in Old Lyme, Volunteer Firefighter
Lyme-Old Lyme Lions Host Food Drive, Eyeglass Recycling Event Today at OL Shopping Center
LYME/OLD LYME -- The Lyme-Old Lyme Lions are holding a Food Drive and Eyeglass Recycling Event Saturday, May 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Old Lyme Shopping Center. Drop off your used eyeglasses for recycling and a canned good to benefit Shoreline Soup Kitchens & Pantries. The LOL Lions box up the eyeglasses and send them to New Eyes for the Needy, a non-profit … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Lions Host Food Drive, Eyeglass Recycling Event Today at OL Shopping Center
Gardening Tips for May from ‘The English Lady’: A Feast of Color Highlights the Merry Month of May
OLD LYME -- The darling buds of May” is such an apt phrase for one of the most enchanting months, bloom on bulbs and trees and the fresh foliage on trees winking in the sun. By now, you have probably removed most of the winter debris, pruned broken branches and re-edged borders. Do not however, apply that spring layer of composted manure as the soil needs to warm up to 60 … [Read more...] about Gardening Tips for May from ‘The English Lady’: A Feast of Color Highlights the Merry Month of May
Old Lyme Donations Fund Transport of Historic ‘Mervin F. Roberts’ Rescue Boat to Maine to Form Working Museum Exhibit; Video Link Included
OLD LYME -- We reported back in November 2020 that Old Lyme First Selectman Tim Griswold had launched a campaign to raise funds to move a boat named the 'Mervin F. Roberts' from Old Lyme to Kittery Pont, Maine. We noted then that we had connected Griswold with Samuel ‘Sam’ Reid, who serves as president of the non-profit Wood Island Life Saving Station Association (WILSSA) of … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Donations Fund Transport of Historic ‘Mervin F. Roberts’ Rescue Boat to Maine to Form Working Museum Exhibit; Video Link Included
Lyme-Old Lyme Techno-Ticks Complete Successful ‘Lymelyte’ Cube Satellite Test Launch
OLD LYME -- On Saturday, May 15, the Lyme-Old Lyme High School’s FIRST Robotics Team 236-TechnoTicks gathered at the practice field behind high school for a second test launch of their "Lymelyte" Cube Satellite (CubeSat) prototype. The weather conditions were perfect, with minimal wind. The CubeSat and harness were attached to a carefully-inflated weather balloon and … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Techno-Ticks Complete Successful ‘Lymelyte’ Cube Satellite Test Launch
Sen. Formica Applauds Passage of Expanded Gaming for Connecticut
HARTFORD – On Tuesday, May 26, the Senate passed HB 6451 in a 28-6 vote which contains the agreement between the Governor and the Tribes to enable expanded gaming (online gambling and sports betting). The measure is one step closer to becoming law and now heads to the Governor's desk for his signature. Sen. Republican Leader Pro Tempore Paul Formica (R-East Lyme), whose … [Read more...] about Sen. Formica Applauds Passage of Expanded Gaming for Connecticut
Old Lyme Town Hall Says Farewell to its “Greeter,” who “Performed Admirably … Added New Dimensions” to the Position (Griswold)
OLD LYME -- Chris Kirk, a recent graduate of Lyme-Old Lyme High School, has been serving as the Old Lyme Town Hall "Greeter" since December, 2020. The newly-created position was required due to COVID-19 restrictions. Kirk left the job last Friday to take up a job at a summer camp in New Hampshire and a celebration in his honor was held in the town hall. The fact that the … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Town Hall Says Farewell to its “Greeter,” who “Performed Admirably … Added New Dimensions” to the Position (Griswold)
May 25 COVID-19 Update: No New Cases in Either Lyme, Old Lyme; Cumulative Case Totals Hold at 107, 342 Respectively
LYME/OLD LYME —The Daily Data Report for Connecticut issued Tuesday, May 25, by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT-DPH) for data as at 8:30 p.m. Monday, May 24, shows that neither Lyme nor Old Lyme reported any new cases compared with the previous day. Both towns held at their previous day’s cumulative case totals with Lyme at 107 and Old Lyme at 342. This … [Read more...] about May 25 COVID-19 Update: No New Cases in Either Lyme, Old Lyme; Cumulative Case Totals Hold at 107, 342 Respectively