OLD LYME -- Frank Pappalardo, who serves as Sound View Commission Chairman, told LymeLine in an email yesterday, "The Sound View Commission has canceled their events and activities for this summer, including the concert series." He added, "The Sound View Beach Association (SVBA) has cancelled the Independence Day Parade for this year, other events are pending." Asked about … [Read more...] about Sound View’s Traditional July 4 Parade Cancelled, Also No Beach Summer Concerts In Old Lyme This Year
Lyme’s Traditional Fourth of July Parade Cannot be Held This Year Due to COVID-19 Crowd Size Restrictions
LYME -- At their meeting Monday afternoon, the Lyme Board of Selectmen discussed whether the Fourth of July parade, which traditionally takes place on Cove Rd., should be held this year. First Selectman Steve Mattson stressed "It is not a Town of Lyme function," but rather, "A community function ... whoever shows up walks, rides or whatever." Mattson said, "It is my opinion … [Read more...] about Lyme’s Traditional Fourth of July Parade Cannot be Held This Year Due to COVID-19 Crowd Size Restrictions
Winners of Florence Griswold Garden Raffle to be Announced Today on Facebook Live
OLD LYME -- The Florence Griswold Museum's first-ever Garden Raffle will be drawn today, Tuesday, June 30, at noon in a Facebook Live event. This event arose because the annual Garden Luncheon had to be cancelled this year due the Coronavirus situation. The luncheon is traditionally not only a wonderful celebration of everything blooming but also a vitally important … [Read more...] about Winners of Florence Griswold Garden Raffle to be Announced Today on Facebook Live
Saint Ann’s Parish in Old Lyme Hosts Drive-Thru ‘Can-a-Thon’ This Morning to Benefit Shoreline Soup Kitchens
OLD LYME -- Saint Ann’s Parish will collect canned goods and non-perishables next Sunday, June 28, between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. in the church parking lot at 82 Shore Rd./ Rte. 156 in Old Lyme. A drive-thru with attendants to collect groceries will make this a safe, quick and easy way to help neighbors in need. All the groceries collected will be donated to Shoreline Soup Kitchen … [Read more...] about Saint Ann’s Parish in Old Lyme Hosts Drive-Thru ‘Can-a-Thon’ This Morning to Benefit Shoreline Soup Kitchens
Celebrate CT Historic Gardens Day Today at 15 Sites Throughout State, Including Florence Griswold Museum
OLD LYME — Connecticut’s Historic Gardens Day will be held from 12 to 4 p.m. tomorrow, Sunday, June 28, at various locations around the state including the Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme. Connecticut’s Historic Gardens is comprised of 15 historic gardens located throughout the state. Member sites, which offer visitors an opportunity to explore a variety of garden … [Read more...] about Celebrate CT Historic Gardens Day Today at 15 Sites Throughout State, Including Florence Griswold Museum
Local State Legislators Host Food Drive Today for Shoreline Soup Kitchens & Pantries
OLD LYME -- State Sen. Paul Formica (R- 20th) and State Rep. Devin Carney (R- 23rd) will host a Food Drive to benefit Shoreline Soup Kitchens and Pantries Saturday, June 27, at the Old Lyme Marketplace in front of Best Cleaners from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. If you are unable to make the event but would like to connect with the representative or senator, call Rep. Carney's State … [Read more...] about Local State Legislators Host Food Drive Today for Shoreline Soup Kitchens & Pantries
Neviaser “Very Pleased” with Governor’s Plan to Reopen All CT Schools in Fall 2020
OLD LYME -- Asked his reaction to Governor Ned Lamont and Education Commissioner Miguel Cardona's announcement yesterday that all schools statewide should plan to reopen to all students in the fall of 2020, Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Schools Superintendent Ian Neviaser told LymeLine exclusively by phone this morning that he is "very pleased with the Governor's plan." The plan calls … [Read more...] about Neviaser “Very Pleased” with Governor’s Plan to Reopen All CT Schools in Fall 2020
Old Lyme Confirms 20th Case of COVID-19, Fatalities Remain at Two; No Change in Lyme
OLD LYME/LYME -- Old Lyme First Selectman Timothy Griswold confirmed to LymeLine by text message yesterday morning, Thursday, June 25, that one new case of COVID-19 has been reported in Old Lyme. This additional confirmed case is a 21-year-old male. There are now 20 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Old Lyme plus two fatalities. To demonstrate the growth in confirmed COVID-19 … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Confirms 20th Case of COVID-19, Fatalities Remain at Two; No Change in Lyme
Lyme Land Trust Hosts Annual Meeting This Evening Via Zoom
LYME -- The Lyme Land Conservation Trust will host its Annual Meeting virtually via Zoom, Friday, June 26, at 6 p.m. The agenda is as follows: Welcome - Kristina White Overview of Year - John Pritchard Presentation of By-laws revisions and vote - Dan Hulseberg Re-election of Board Members - Ann Rich Presentation of Volunteer of the Year - Mal Karwoski The Zoom … [Read more...] about Lyme Land Trust Hosts Annual Meeting This Evening Via Zoom
Death of Oliver “Michael” Birch of Old Lyme Announced; World Traveler, Award-Winning Film Maker
Oliver “Michael” Birch, world traveler, award winning film maker, loving husband, father and grandfather died peacefully at his home in Old Lyme Connecticut on June 23, 2020. Michael immigrated after the War, from the UK to Canada, bravely crossing the North Sea in winter, with his very pregnant first wife. The young family settled in Montreal where Michael joined the … [Read more...] about Death of Oliver “Michael” Birch of Old Lyme Announced; World Traveler, Award-Winning Film Maker
Lyme Art Association Reopens to the Public with Two New Exhibitions
OLD LYME -- The Lyme Art Association (LAA) welcomes the public back to the gallery today, June 26, with Wind, Waves and Water: A Marine Show. This is a juried show of LAA's talented member artists that celebrates the unique beauty of the open water, shorelines, rivers, and all the activity and life that accompany these settings. The juror for Wind, Waves and Water is Russell … [Read more...] about Lyme Art Association Reopens to the Public with Two New Exhibitions
Ivoryton Women Playwrights Festival Now Accepting Submissions for 2021; Positions as Directors, Readers Also Open
IVORYTON -- The Ivoryton Playhouse has announced their Fifth Annual Ivoryton Women Playwrights Festival (IWPF.) Submissions of one-act plays by women playwrights are sought. The IWPF provides the four writers whose work is chosen paid travel to Ivoryton and housing while there, three days of intensive workshops with a director and actors for play development and … [Read more...] about Ivoryton Women Playwrights Festival Now Accepting Submissions for 2021; Positions as Directors, Readers Also Open
Death of David Jacobs Announced, Met His Wife-to-be at Old Lyme Beach 75 Years Ago
BOYNTON BEACH, FL -- David Jacobs, "Doody", age 95, died peacefully at his home in Boynton Beach, FL, June 5, 2020 with his loving and devoted wife of over 70 years, Frances (Dunn) by his side. He was predeceased by his parents Joseph and Esther (Lefcovitz) and six siblings ... ... Retirement also allowed David and Frances the time to spend their summers in Old Lyme, CT. It … [Read more...] about Death of David Jacobs Announced, Met His Wife-to-be at Old Lyme Beach 75 Years Ago
Old Lyme Library Celebrates Phoebe’s 122nd Birthday with Ice Cream, Smiles
OLD LYME -- The Phoebe Griffin Noyes (PGN) Library in Old Lyme celebrated its 122nd birthday yesterday by serving 122 ice creams -- well, actually it was around 200! Smiling library staff and volunteers were out in force on the grounds of the PGN Library fronting onto Lyme St. waving signs ... ... saying how pleased they were to see community members again and … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Library Celebrates Phoebe’s 122nd Birthday with Ice Cream, Smiles
A Bumper Edition of A la Carte: Pad Thai & Scampi (with ‘Metro Bis’ & ‘Trader Joe’s’ Connections Respectively)
Editor's Note: We apologize but somehow we missed the first of these contributions from Lee White. It should have been published a week ago (June 17), but -- in the simplest of terms -- it wasn't. However, we can't (nor do we want to) just skip it because Lee's recipes are too good to miss and also the story in her preamble is in two-parts, so you need to read last weeks before … [Read more...] about A Bumper Edition of A la Carte: Pad Thai & Scampi (with ‘Metro Bis’ & ‘Trader Joe’s’ Connections Respectively)