To the Editor:Are the residents of Old Lyme being overtaxed? I would bet that most residents probably believe that our property taxes are relatively reasonable compared to other CT towns, but is that really correct? To try and find an answer to that question I Took a look at the town budget.Reviewing the budget, the first thing that jumps out is that our “Unassigned Surplus … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Are Old Lyme Residents Being Overtaxed? Demand Answers to Why Town Surplus Fund is so High, How it Impacts Tax Rates
East Haddam Land Trust Exec. Director to Speak at Hadlyme Public Hall Annual Meeting, April 27
LYME -- Pete Govert, executive director of East Haddam Land Trust, will be the featured speaker at Hadlyme Public Hall’s annual meeting on Sunday, April 27, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. In his talk on "Lakes, Rivers, and Open Spaces," Govert will relate how land trusts across the lower Connecticut River estuary have been pioneers in acquiring unique woodlands, fields, lakes, rivers … [Read more...] about East Haddam Land Trust Exec. Director to Speak at Hadlyme Public Hall Annual Meeting, April 27
Death Announced of Christine Ann ‘Cookie’ Grem, Her Nursing Career Spanned Continents
OLD LYME – Christine Ann "Cookie" Grem, 68, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2025, in Old Lyme. Born on January 2, 1957, in New Britain, Christine dedicated her life to the care and well-being of children around the world ... Christine's nursing career was marked by compassion and global outreach. She traveled extensively on medical missions that took her as far as … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Christine Ann ‘Cookie’ Grem, Her Nursing Career Spanned Continents
Letter to the Editor: First Selectwoman Not Withdrawing Halls Rd. Overlay District Application, Review Process to Continue Per State Regulations at Zoning Meeting Tonight
To the Editor: An Open Letter to the Residents and Taxpayers of Old Lyme: During the past few weeks, hundreds of residents have expressed their opinions, both positive and negative, to the Board of Selectmen, the Planning Commission and the Zoning Commission regarding the Halls Road Overlay District (HROD) application. As interest in the application has grown, so … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: First Selectwoman Not Withdrawing Halls Rd. Overlay District Application, Review Process to Continue Per State Regulations at Zoning Meeting Tonight
‘Drug Take-Back Day’ to be Held in Old Lyme, April 26: Car Seat Safety Checks Offered During Event, Appointments Required
OLD LYME -- Lymes' Youth Service Bureau (LYSB) and the Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Prevention Coalition host Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at a drive-through event at the Lyme Street Fire House, 69 Lyme St., Old Lyme. This event will give residents another opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous, … [Read more...] about ‘Drug Take-Back Day’ to be Held in Old Lyme, April 26: Car Seat Safety Checks Offered During Event, Appointments Required
Gardening Tips for Spring from ‘The English Lady’
“Those March winds shall blow, and we shall have snow and what will the Robin do then poor thing? He’ll hide in the barn and keep himself warm and hide his head under his wing.” March was a month of “wait and see” as we anticipated walking around our gardens. This morning, I walked outside, into a westerly breeze and a gentle sun. I took a deep breath and as I did, I … [Read more...] about Gardening Tips for Spring from ‘The English Lady’
Lyme Grange Offers ‘Chick Chat’ Seminar for Poultry Lovers, May 3
LYME —On Saturday, May 3, the Lyme Grange will host an expert-led seminar and question-and-answer session on raising backyard chickens. Poultry expert Sarah McEachern of Poulin Grain, a producer of animal-nutrition products, will lead the session from 1 to 3 p.m. at The Grange headquarters, 2 Sterling City Rd. Grange Secretary Nancy Beebe in a press release said that … [Read more...] about Lyme Grange Offers ‘Chick Chat’ Seminar for Poultry Lovers, May 3
Death Announced of Tanner T. Hunt, Jr.; Lawyer at Texas Firm for 57 Years, Father of Faulkner Hunt of Lyme
Tanner T. Hunt, Jr. slipped away very peacefully on April 6, 2025, surrounded by his three children. He was 89 years old. Born in Port Arthur on March 3, 1936, Tanner lived in Beaumont for most of his life – one of the many reasons he felt lucky in life. His parents, T.T. Hunt, Sr., and Velma Welch Hunt, were hard-working, kind, and doted on their only child. After attending … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Tanner T. Hunt, Jr.; Lawyer at Texas Firm for 57 Years, Father of Faulkner Hunt of Lyme
Three New Spring Exhibitions on View at Lyme Art Association; Opening Reception, April 25
OLD LYME – The spring season brings three exhibitions to the Lyme Art Association (LAA) beginning April 18. An Opening Reception will be held Friday, April 25, from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunflower’s Bloom; Ship to Shore: A Marine Show; and Stillness: A Still Life, run through May 29 at the LAA gallery, 90 Lyme Street. The association in a press release said Sunflower’s Bloom … [Read more...] about Three New Spring Exhibitions on View at Lyme Art Association; Opening Reception, April 25
Lyme-Old Lyme HS Weekend Sports Round-Up: Baseball Victorious in Thrilling Game
Girls' Tennis, Boys' Lacrosse Win Convincingly; Golf Lose in Nail-biter, Boys' Tennis Defeated BASEBALL Lyme-Old Lyme Varsity Wildcats Defeats Old Saybrook Varsity Rams On Back Of Clutch Display From Rowen Meisner (2-3, 5 RBI, 1 R, 1 HR)Lyme-Old Lyme-14 Old Saybrook-13 On Friday, April 11, Rowen Meisner drove in five runs on two hits to lead Lyme-Old Lyme past Old … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Weekend Sports Round-Up: Baseball Victorious in Thrilling Game
Lecture, Guided Walk on ‘Native American Sites in Old Lyme’ at Watch Rock Preserve with Dr. John Pfeiffer, April 27.
OLD LYME — On Sunday, April 27, take a step back into the history of Old Lyme’s Native Americans with a presentation and walking tour led by Dr. John Pfeiffer, PhD, Anthropology, SUNY Albany. At 1 p.m., Pfeiffer will give a lecture at the Old Lyme Historical Society, 55 Lyme St. Light refreshments will be offered.At 2:15 p.m. take a guided walk led by Pfeiffer at Old Lyme's … [Read more...] about Lecture, Guided Walk on ‘Native American Sites in Old Lyme’ at Watch Rock Preserve with Dr. John Pfeiffer, April 27.
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools BOE Reinstates Sixth Music Teacher to Proposed Budget with No Increase to Bottom Line
OLD LYME – The Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Board of Education on Thursday voted unanimously to reinstate an elementary school music position to the district’s $39.7 million 2025-26 proposed budget while calling for harmony between the music department and district administration. The district school board called for the special meeting amid vocal opposition from some … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools BOE Reinstates Sixth Music Teacher to Proposed Budget with No Increase to Bottom Line
Justice Dance Performance Project Presents Staged Reading of ‘With These Hands,’ May 4
OLD LYME — A staged reading of ‘With These Hands,’ a piece developed by incarcerated individuals at York Correctional Institution, will be performed next month at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme. The free performance will be held at 11:30 a.m. on May 4. “With These Hands: Connecting Self, Community, and the Earth” was first performed at York in … [Read more...] about Justice Dance Performance Project Presents Staged Reading of ‘With These Hands,’ May 4
High Hopes Sets its ‘Summer Soiree’ for June 7 in Old Lyme
OLD LYME — High Hopes Therapeutic Riding will celebrate its next 50 years with its annual gala on June 7. The equine-assisted therapy program is seeking sponsors for the Summer Soiree, which will give community leaders and changemakers the opportunity to mingle, dine and dance to the sounds of the New England-based party band Sugar. One of Eastern … [Read more...] about High Hopes Sets its ‘Summer Soiree’ for June 7 in Old Lyme
Halls Rd. Overlay District Proposal Faces Uncertain Future in Old Lyme, Overflow Crowd Overwhelmingly Opposes Project
OLD LYME—About 550 people converged in the Lyme-Old Lyme High School auditorium Wednesday evening, many of them armed with “Vote No” signs and deeply-held ideals about preserving their small town’s character, as they fought a plan to bring apartments and condominiums to Halls Road. The Old Lyme Zoning Commission voted unanimously to close the public hearing on the … [Read more...] about Halls Rd. Overlay District Proposal Faces Uncertain Future in Old Lyme, Overflow Crowd Overwhelmingly Opposes Project