To the Editor: Old Lyme Parks and Rec. Commission has dedicated much of their energy over the last few years, and particularly the last few months, to limiting the activities in Hains Park. Most recently, this has been executed under three guiding principles: limit the use of public property by private entities, limit the use of Old Lyme property by out-of-town people, … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Parks & Rec. Leaders Challenged Over Use of Old Lyme Ballfields by Private Entity That Brought in Hundreds of Out-of-Towners
A View from My Porch: Great Leaders and Great Speeches, Part 3: The Cold War
Editor's Note: This the third part of Thomas Gotowka's series titled "Great Leaders and Great Speeches.' The previous two parts can be found at these links: A View from My Porch: Great Leaders and Great Speeches, Part 1 A View from My Porch: Great Leaders and Great Speeches, Part 2 Part 2 concluded with President Truman’s decision to use the atom bomb to bring the war with … [Read more...] about A View from My Porch: Great Leaders and Great Speeches, Part 3: The Cold War
James Norman Dean Passed Away in April, Lived All His 88 Years in Old Lyme
James Norman Dean March 4, 1932 – April 20, 2020 James was born on March 4, 1932, in Old Lyme, the son of Roy Dean and Doris Babcock Dean. James was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the Air Force. He was a manager at A & P Tea Company for over 40 years and he loves all sports, baseball and UConn women, NASCAR racing. He also loved hiking the nature trails … [Read more...] about James Norman Dean Passed Away in April, Lived All His 88 Years in Old Lyme
Project to Replace Mile Creek Rd. Bridge Begins, Road Closed for Around Two Months
OLD LYME -- Machnick Bros. Construction has now begun the project to replace the Mile Creek Rd. bridge over the Black Hall River. The first step is to remove the decking of the old bridge in preparation for installing three precast sections of the new bridge. The new sections are being fabricated in Massachusetts and will be trucked to Old Lyme. They will then be lifted into … [Read more...] about Project to Replace Mile Creek Rd. Bridge Begins, Road Closed for Around Two Months
‘The Bizz’ Goes Virtual, Deadline for Audition Video Submissions is This Friday
OLD LYME -- In a creative response to the Coronavirus pandemic, Lymes' Youth Service Bureau (LYSB) is hosting its enormously popular Annual Youth Talent Show, The Bizz as a virtual performance this year. It will be streamed free online Friday, July 31, at 6:30 p.m. The deadline to submit acts is this coming Friday, July 17. The rules pertaining to video submission are as … [Read more...] about ‘The Bizz’ Goes Virtual, Deadline for Audition Video Submissions is This Friday
Death of Robert Philip Knauff Announced; Old Lyme Resident More Than 40 Years, Active Community Volunteer
Robert Philip Knauff, 85, of Old Lyme passed away at home July 2, 2020, after a short illness, surrounded by family. He was born in New London, the son of the late Dr. Robert S. Knauff and the late Mabel Barnes Knauff. He had been a resident of Old Lyme for over 40 years. "Phil" or "Bob," as he was known by some, attended the Bulkeley School in New London and the Governor's … [Read more...] about Death of Robert Philip Knauff Announced; Old Lyme Resident More Than 40 Years, Active Community Volunteer
Lyme Church Offers “Hate Has No Home Here” Yard Signs for Sale
LYME -- The First Congregational Church of Lyme is partnering with Hate Has No Home Here to sell yard signs to members of the community. The signs show the message in a number of languages. Lyme First Congregational Pastor Susan Olson notes, "While we're a church, the movement is not related to a religion or political party--everyone can participate." Asked why the church … [Read more...] about Lyme Church Offers “Hate Has No Home Here” Yard Signs for Sale
Death of Terry Hoagland of Old Lyme Announced, Avid Animal Lover
Terry Hoagland, of Old Lyme passed July 8, 2020, of natural causes. She was born in Kenilworth, N.J. April 9, 1934, the daughter of Walter and Mabel Hoagland. She attended catholic high school. She married in 1956, to Roland Gonsalves, who said she was the most beautiful woman he'd ever seen. They settled in Salem and raised four children ... Visit this link to read the … [Read more...] about Death of Terry Hoagland of Old Lyme Announced, Avid Animal Lover
Death of Lynn D. Smith of Old Lyme Announced, Full Obituary Now Published
OLD LYME --Lynn Delaney Smith, 75, of Old Lyme, passed away peacefully July 6, 2020, at the Connecticut Hospice in Branford, overlooking the beautiful Branford Harbor. She was born Oct. 30, 1944, in Norwich, to Lucille and Leo Delaney, who predeceased her. She married Charles M. Smith, of New London, Sept. 21, 1963. She is survived by her husband Charles Smith; her sister … [Read more...] about Death of Lynn D. Smith of Old Lyme Announced, Full Obituary Now Published
COVID Cases Constant in Old Lyme at 23 Including Two Fatalities
OLD LYME/LYME -- Hailing it as , "Good news!," Old Lyme First Selectman Timothy Griswold confirmed to LymeLine by text message Friday afternoon, July 10, that no new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Old Lyme since our last report. There remain 21 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Old Lyme plus two fatalities. Eight of these surviving cases are male and the remaining 13 are … [Read more...] about COVID Cases Constant in Old Lyme at 23 Including Two Fatalities
Death of Mary F. Miles Announced, Daily Communicant at Christ the King in Old Lyme
EAST HARTFORD/OLD LYME -- Mary F. Miles, daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend left this earthly life July 2, 2020. Born May 12, 1926, she was the only daughter of the late John and Molly (Cooney) Foley. ... A woman of strong faith, she was a daily communicant of Christ the King Parish, Old Lyme. ... For many years, she was a member of … [Read more...] about Death of Mary F. Miles Announced, Daily Communicant at Christ the King in Old Lyme
Neviaser Discusses Lyme-Old Lyme Schools’ Draft Reopening Plan with BOE; Says “This is New to Everyone. Schools Have Never Run Like This”
LYME/OLD LYME -- At its regular monthly meeting held virtually July 1 via Zoom, the Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Schools Board of Education discussed the Connecticut State Department of Education's plan titled, "Adapt, Advance, Achieve," which had been received the previous week. The plan gives guidelines for reopening all schools in the state in fall 2020 and requires all … [Read more...] about Neviaser Discusses Lyme-Old Lyme Schools’ Draft Reopening Plan with BOE; Says “This is New to Everyone. Schools Have Never Run Like This”
Pre-College Academy for HS Art Students Continues at Lyme Academy
OLD LYME -- This summer Lyme Academy of Fine Arts is hosting a Pre-College Academy for high school students and a Middle School Academy for ages 11 -13. High school students aged 14 to 18 with beginning to advanced level art training can enroll in an exciting series of week-long, daytime courses starting July 6 that further explore and expand their technical skill and … [Read more...] about Pre-College Academy for HS Art Students Continues at Lyme Academy
A la Carte: Not Your Normal Nachos … a Dipping Party with a Difference
Last week, on Facebook, a friend sent me a terrific party idea that had me dreaming how much fun it would be. In a dining room (my friend says it is not her dining room table), someone plastic-wrapped an entire top of a dining room table, then dumped many big packages of tortilla chips around all the edges of the table. In the center, there were big bowls of chopped … [Read more...] about A la Carte: Not Your Normal Nachos … a Dipping Party with a Difference
Legal News You Can Use: Filing a Motion for Contempt: What Do You Need to Know?
When Connecticut Family Courts hand down a final order, that order becomes law. If you do not agree with the ruling, you cannot choose to ignore it. Instead, you must go through the courts to request a change. Your ex must do the same. Failure to abide by court orders may result in a contempt of court motion. There are several reasons why parents file contempt of … [Read more...] about Legal News You Can Use: Filing a Motion for Contempt: What Do You Need to Know?