OLD LYME -- John "Jack" Hartnett passed away peacefully in his sleep Nov. 10, 2022 after 93 wonderful years of a great life. Jack was born in Malden, Mass., one sister and two brothers, and lived in Old Lyme, for 60 years ...Jack married Lee in 1963, and had daughter Kelly who brought him grandson Zach ... The burial will be a private family ceremony. A memorial dinner is in … [Read more...] about Death Announced of John ‘Jack’ Hartnett, Lived in Old Lyme for 60 Years
Breaking News: HRIC Application Postponed to Dec. Meeting: Old Lyme Zoning Commission Will Now Consider Only One Overlay Request Tonight
HRIC Hopes for Strong Public Support for its Overlay Proposal at Meeting OLD LYME -- UPDATED Nov. 14, 5pm: The Halls Road Improvements Committee (HRIC) was planning to present its application to create a Halls Rd. Overlay District (HROD) to the Old Lyme (OL) Zoning Commission Monday evening, Nov. 14. The agenda included a presentation by the HRIC to support the … [Read more...] about Breaking News: HRIC Application Postponed to Dec. Meeting: Old Lyme Zoning Commission Will Now Consider Only One Overlay Request Tonight
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Celebrate Veterans Day with Music, Memories, Speeches and Smiles
LYME/OLD LYME -- It was a memorable day in Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Schools on Friday. Rather than taking a vacation day on Veterans Day as many schools now opt to do, LOL Schools chose to celebrate Veterans Day with in-house events at each school that drove home the important messages of the day while also honoring local US Veterans and serving members of the US … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Celebrate Veterans Day with Music, Memories, Speeches and Smiles
Veterans Day Celebrated in Old Lyme with Flagpole Ceremony
OLD LYME -- A brief ceremony honoring Veterans Day was held Friday at the flagpole in front of Old Lyme's Memorial Town Hall. Current and former members of the military from Old Lyme gathered at the flagpole to honor those who have given their lives to preserve the freedom of their country, and those who continue to serve today. Here at LymeLine, we thank you all for … [Read more...] about Veterans Day Celebrated in Old Lyme with Flagpole Ceremony
Old Lyme Freshman Chase Gilbert Places 13th in New England X-Country, Awarded 2nd Team All-New England Honors
OLD LYME — Capping an extraordinary season, Lyme-Old Lyme High School freshman sensation Chase Gilbert finished 13th in Saturday’s New England Cross-Country Championships, in which the 'best of the best' compete. She was the highest-placed freshman in the whole event, which was held at Ponaganset High School in North Scituate, R.I. Gilbert was subsequently awarded Second … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Freshman Chase Gilbert Places 13th in New England X-Country, Awarded 2nd Team All-New England Honors
State Senator-Elect Martha Marx Comments on Her Election
NEW LONDON -- The open race for the 20th District State Senator, created by Paul Formica's retirement, pitched Republican Jerry Labriola, Jr. against three-time candidate Martha Marx (D). In Old Lyme, Marx gained 2,258 votes to Labriola's 2,054. The 20th District does not include Lyme. Labriola has now conceded to Marx and so we asked Marx for her reaction to her … [Read more...] about State Senator-Elect Martha Marx Comments on Her Election
State Rep. Carney Comments on His Re-election to a Fifth Term
LYME/OLD LYME -- Incumbent State Representative Devin Carney (R-23rd) was convincingly re-elected to a fifth term on Tuesday. Asked by LymeLine to comment on the result, Carney said by email, ”"I want to thank the voters of the district for entrusting me as their representative for another term.” He continued, ”Representing this district has truly been the honor of a … [Read more...] about State Rep. Carney Comments on His Re-election to a Fifth Term
Lyme, Old Lyme DTC Chairs Comment on Election Results
LYME/OLD LYME -- Voters in Lyme and Old Lyme supported Democratic candidates over Republicans in Tuesday's election from the top of the ballot to its foot. There was one notable exception in Old Lyme, where voters favored incumbent Republican State Representative Devin Carney over challenger Colin Heffernan. We asked the chairs of the respective Lyme and Old Lyme Democratic … [Read more...] about Lyme, Old Lyme DTC Chairs Comment on Election Results
Letter to the Editor: Needleman Offers Thanks to Those who Voted for Him … and Against Him
To the Editor:On November 8, I received the great honor of being elected to represent the 33rd Senate District for a third term in the State Senate. For four years, I have worked tirelessly to advocate for our communities. I know firsthand the significance, gravity and responsibility this position represents. I could not be more proud that my supporters want me to continue this … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Needleman Offers Thanks to Those who Voted for Him … and Against Him
Old Lyme Soccer Boys March Boldly Into State Quarterfinals
MONTVILLE -- Playing away, Old Lyme soundly defeated Saint Bernard High School 3-0 Wednesday in the second round of the CIAC Class S State Tournament. Anders Silberberg, pictured left, scored twice for the Wildcats and Luke Celic added a third goal. Lucas Dasilva contributed an assist. Jonah Lathrop made three saves for Old Lyme while Dan O'Brien had eight saves for … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Soccer Boys March Boldly Into State Quarterfinals
Lyme-OL School Referendum Passes by Over 800 Votes
LYME/OLD LYME -- UPDATED Nov. 9 at 11am with Superintendent's comments: In yesterday's referendum, voters in Lyme and Old Lyme approved the $57.6 million bond proposed by the Region 18 Board of Education for renovating and expanding four schools in the District by a substantial majority. Provisional results showed 57.7 percent of voters in the two towns voted for the … [Read more...] about Lyme-OL School Referendum Passes by Over 800 Votes
Republican Carney, Democrat Marx Win In Old Lyme Unofficial Tallies Reflecting Likely Final Results, Democrats Are Top Vote-Getters in Other Key Races
OLD LYME -- Unofficial results from Old Lyme show incumbent Governor Ned Lamont (D) polling 2,583 votes compared to Republican Bob Stefanowski's number of 1,822. Lamont has claimed victory but Stefanowski has yet to concede. Other results from Old Lyme show incumbent Senator Richard Blumenthal (D) with 2,583 votes in contrast to Trump-backed Leora Levy (R) with 1,734 votes. … [Read more...] about Republican Carney, Democrat Marx Win In Old Lyme Unofficial Tallies Reflecting Likely Final Results, Democrats Are Top Vote-Getters in Other Key Races
Unofficial Lyme Election Results Show Democrats Securing Majority of Votes in All Races, But Heffernan (D) Concedes to Incumbent State Rep. Carney (R)
LYME -- Unofficial results from Lyme show incumbent Governor Ned Lamont (D) polling 895 votes compared to Republican Bob Stefanowski's number of 517. Independent Robert Hotaling drew 16 votes. Lamont has claimed victory but Stefanowski has yet to concede. Other results from Lyme show incumbent Senator Richard Blumenthal (D) with 939 votes in contrast to Trump-backed Leora … [Read more...] about Unofficial Lyme Election Results Show Democrats Securing Majority of Votes in All Races, But Heffernan (D) Concedes to Incumbent State Rep. Carney (R)
‘Monochrome’ Exhibition Opens at Lyme Academy, Friday; Lecture by Participating Artist Precedes Opening Reception, All Welcome
OLD LYME -- The Lyme Academy of Fine Arts presents Monochrome, a new exhibition featuring contemporary figurative artists’ search for expression and meaning within a single-color or limited palette. Free and open to the public, the exhibition will be displayed in the Academy’s Chauncey Stillman Gallery between Nov. 11, 2022 … [Read more...] about ‘Monochrome’ Exhibition Opens at Lyme Academy, Friday; Lecture by Participating Artist Precedes Opening Reception, All Welcome
Local Candidates Respond to Our Questions
UPDATED NOV. 8: We received an email yesterday from Jerry Labriola Jr.'s campaign manager Eddie Aledia stating, "We apologize for not responding to your candidate survey, it got lost in the emails and showed in the spam folder." Aleida offered, "To send responses to the questions you provided right now," but we felt obliged to decline that offer in the interests of parity since … [Read more...] about Local Candidates Respond to Our Questions