Elected candidates are shown in bold—These results are from the Connecticut Secretary of State’s Office. First Selectman: Christine Erica Zelek (U): 710Thomas St. Louis (R): 474 (St. Louis lost the First Selectman contest but takes a spot as Selectman on the board of selectmen (BOS) because he gained the third highest number of votes out of the four candidates running for … [Read more...] about Unofficial Election Results in Lyme
Unofficial Election Results in Old Lyme
Elected candidates are shown in bold—note: we are still checking some details. These results are from the Connecticut Secretary of State's Office.First Selectman: Martha Shoemaker (D): 1938John Mesham (R): 1808 (Mesham lost the First Selectman contest but takes a spot as Selectman on the BOS because he gained the third highest number of votes out of the four candidates … [Read more...] about Unofficial Election Results in Old Lyme
TOP STORY: Political Newcomer Christy Zelek Elected Lyme First Selectman on Promise to Bring People Together
LYME–Voters in a rare contested race for first selectman have endorsed the ideals of volunteerism, collaboration and consensus with the election of Democrat-supported unaffiliated candidate Christy Zelek over Republican Tom St. Louis. Zelek will serve on the Board of Selectpeople with incumbent Democratic Selectman John Kiker and St. Louis. The decisive … [Read more...] about TOP STORY: Political Newcomer Christy Zelek Elected Lyme First Selectman on Promise to Bring People Together
TOP STORY: Old Lyme First Selectwoman Martha Shoemaker Retains Seat in 2023 Repeat
OLD LYME–Incumbent Democratic First Selectwoman Martha Shoemaker held onto her seat in a virtual repeat of her 2023 run against Republican John Mesham despite a changed voting landscape that stretched out through an additional two weeks of early voting. At least 60% of registered voters turned out to vote, based on preliminary totals from Election Day and early … [Read more...] about TOP STORY: Old Lyme First Selectwoman Martha Shoemaker Retains Seat in 2023 Repeat
Tom St. Louis Loses to Zelek in Lyme First Selectperson Race, But Wins Spot on Board; Kiker Retains Position as Selectman
Democrat White Loses Her Board of Selectpeople Seat, Powell St. Louis (R) Fails to Gain One LYME—In unconfirmed results, unaffiliated candidate Kristy Zelek, who was endorsed by the Democrats, swept to victory in Lyme with 675 votes, defeating her Republican challenger Tom St. Louis, who polled 451 votes. St. Louis will take a spot on the Board of Selectpeople, … [Read more...] about Tom St. Louis Loses to Zelek in Lyme First Selectperson Race, But Wins Spot on Board; Kiker Retains Position as Selectman
Shoemaker Wins Top Spot in Old Lyme, Lampos and Mesham Join Her on Board of Selectmen
OLD LYME—In unconfirmed results, incumbent Democrat Martha Shoemaker held her First Selectwoman seat fighting off a strong campiagn by Republican challenger John Mesham. Shoemaker's running mate Jim Lampos also held his seat and the third seat on the board will be taken by Mesham. Jude Read (R) lost her seat as a Selectwoman. We do not yet have any detailed numbers on the … [Read more...] about Shoemaker Wins Top Spot in Old Lyme, Lampos and Mesham Join Her on Board of Selectmen
Lyme-Old Lyme’s Chase Gilbert Races to Victory at State Opens
NEW BRITAIN/OLD LYME — Congratulations to Lyme-Old Lyme High School Senior Chase Gilbert for earning the Cross-Country State Open title Monday at Wickham Park! Gilbert's time of 17:50.08 made her the fastest female runner among high schools of any size at the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference event. She also won the Class S championship at the same venue on … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme’s Chase Gilbert Races to Victory at State Opens
TOP STORY: Election Day Turnout Steady in Lyme, Old Lyme as Poll Workers Roll Out New Voting Tabulators
LYME-OLD LYME–Voting officials in Lyme and Old Lyme on Election Day reported happy voters despite a glitch with one of the new tabulators in Lyme. Lyme Registrars of Voters Dottie Wells, D, and Judith Davies, R, said there didn't seem to be any problems with the Election Day tabulator in a previous test run or during the first hour of Election Day. But the machine around … [Read more...] about TOP STORY: Election Day Turnout Steady in Lyme, Old Lyme as Poll Workers Roll Out New Voting Tabulators
UPDATED: Early Voters In CT Top 170,000, With Just Over 2,000 from Lyme and Old Lyme
Editor's Note: This story was first published on Nov. 3 as a Staff Report by CT News Junkie, and is republished here with their permission. The Lyme and Old Lyme data has been added by Elizabeth Regan. Before polls opened this morning for Election Day, more than 170,000 Connecticut residents had already cast a ballot. That includes 1,553 early voters in Old Lyme and 530 … [Read more...] about UPDATED: Early Voters In CT Top 170,000, With Just Over 2,000 from Lyme and Old Lyme
Still Deciding? Here Are All Our Lyme/Old Lyme-Related Election Articles, Candidate Q & A’s, and Letters to Help
LYME/OLD LYME–Still making up your mind how to cat your vote? We’ve compiled all our election coverage in one place to help you make an informed decision. If you haven’t already voted, don’t forget to cast that ballot before the clock runs out. Get the details here. Read on to explore the candidates and issues through our original reporting, the candidates’ own … [Read more...] about Still Deciding? Here Are All Our Lyme/Old Lyme-Related Election Articles, Candidate Q & A’s, and Letters to Help
‘Deck the Walls’ Returns to Lyme Art Association Alongside New ‘Inside Story’ Exhibit, Nov. 14: Opening Reception, Nov. 23
OLD LYME–The Lyme Art Association (LAA) celebrates the return of a festive holiday favorite and a new exhibit showcasing the art of interior spaces. The Association in a press release said Deck the Walls is back with heartwarming artwork with fun themes, vibrant colors, and playful mediums that remain true to LAA’s representational roots. Additionally, 3D art by the … [Read more...] about ‘Deck the Walls’ Returns to Lyme Art Association Alongside New ‘Inside Story’ Exhibit, Nov. 14: Opening Reception, Nov. 23
TOP STORY: With State Support and Local Giving, LYSB Renovates Headquarters
Federal Prevention Education Funding Remains on Shaky Ground OLD LYME—Lymes’ Youth Service Bureau (LYSB) this week unveiled renovations to its Lyme Street headquarters, creating a more welcoming space for staff and families at the same time the nonprofit organization adapts to reduced federal funding. The 1850 building at 59 Lyme Street, which anchors the small campus, … [Read more...] about TOP STORY: With State Support and Local Giving, LYSB Renovates Headquarters
Musical Masterworks Presents Two Free Concerts with ‘DeCoda’ in Old Lyme, Nov. 22 & 23
OLD LYME–Decoda, Musical Masterworks’ ensemble-in-residence, has announced two free concerts in Old Lyme as part of its mission to create a more compassionate and connected world through chamber music. Musical Masterworks invites the public to an interactive family concert on Saturday, Nov. 22 and a “Celebration of Joy and Gratitude” concert on Sunday, Nov. … [Read more...] about Musical Masterworks Presents Two Free Concerts with ‘DeCoda’ in Old Lyme, Nov. 22 & 23
Death Announced of Judith “Judy” Richardson Beers of Old Lyme, Wife of Tom Beers
OLD LYME — Judith "Judy" Richardson Beers, age 91, died in peace at home, Oct. 28, 2025, surrounded by her loving husband, Thomas Whitney Beers and children, David Richardson Beers and Lynne Beers Walters, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, friendship and inspiration ... They subsequently moved to Old Lyme, where they broadened their line of wooden accessories for … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Judith “Judy” Richardson Beers of Old Lyme, Wife of Tom Beers
Talking Transportation: Blinded by the Light
“Blinded by the lightRevved up like a deuceAnother runner in the night”- Manfred Mann Has this ever happened to you? You’re driving on a narrow road in the dark, when the headlights of oncoming traffic suddenly blind you, leaving you wondering where is the road and whether you might crash. With sunset now coming as early as 5 p.m. (thanks to the return to Standard Time), … [Read more...] about Talking Transportation: Blinded by the Light