Cost Reductions to be Made Without "Degrading Integrity or Design of Building" (Baker—Lymes' Senior Center Renovation and Expansion Project Building Committee Chair) OLD LYME -- When the trade bids for the Lymes' Senior Center Renovation and Expansion Project were opened last Tuesday in Old Lyme Town Hall, the numbers were not encouraging—though not entirely … [Read more...] about Lymes’ Senior Center Bids Come in $1.2 Million Over Budget, Building Committee “Determined to Reduce” that Number
Phoebe’s BookCellar Hosts ‘Fill-A-Bag’ Book Sale
OLD LYME -- Phoebe's BookCellar hosts a 'Fill-A-Bag' Book Sale, Friday, Feb. 16, from 1 to 5 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Old Lyme-Phoebe Griffin Noyes (OL-PGN) on Library Lane. BookCellar volunteers have moved the bookstore's gently-used overstock books, DVDs and CDs to the OL-PGN Library's Community Room for the sale. Customers can buy grocery … [Read more...] about Phoebe’s BookCellar Hosts ‘Fill-A-Bag’ Book Sale
State Senator Martha Marx Announces Re-Election Campaign for 20th District, Includes Old Lyme
NEW LONDON, CT: State Senator Martha Marx (D-20th) has announced a re-election campaign for her seat representing the 20th District, which includes Old Lyme, as well as Bozrah, East Lyme, Montville, New London, Old Saybrook, Salem and Waterford. Marx was first elected to the General Assembly in 2022. “As a career nurse, the one issue that will always be closest to my heart … [Read more...] about State Senator Martha Marx Announces Re-Election Campaign for 20th District, Includes Old Lyme
State Rep. Carney Recognized for Advocacy on Behalf of Small Towns
HARTFORD/LYME/OLD LYME – In recognition of his work on behalf of Connecticut's small towns, State Representative Devin Carney (R-23rd) has been named a recipient of the Connecticut Council of Small Towns' (COST) Town Crier Award during their 2024 Town Meeting held Thursday, Feb. 8, at the Aqua Turf in Plantsville. The award is given annually to legislators who have … [Read more...] about State Rep. Carney Recognized for Advocacy on Behalf of Small Towns
Old Lyme Board of Selectmen Welcomes Alkhalawi Syrian Refugee Family to Town
OLD LYME -- At their regular meeting Monday evening, the Old Lyme Board of Selectmen (BOS) welcomed the recently-arrived Alkhalawi family to the town. The Alkhalawis are refugees from Syria and being assisted by the Lyme-Old Lyme Refugee Resettlement Committee in a variety of ways. The BOS members took time to explain their role in town government and then … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Board of Selectmen Welcomes Alkhalawi Syrian Refugee Family to Town
Death Announced of Gretchen Ann Braun Swinney, Mother of Sarah Walsh of Old Lyme
Gretchen Ann Braun Swinney, cherished friend, sister, wife, momma, and GiGi passed away peacefully on February 8, 2024 surrounded by loved ones. She was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven by her loving husband, John; her parents, ...; brothers ... and sister ... She is survived by her children, Paul and Kristi Swinney from Oklahoma City and their children,...; Mary Beth and … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Gretchen Ann Braun Swinney, Mother of Sarah Walsh of Old Lyme
Date of Old Lyme’s 2024 Midsummer Festival Announced
OLD LYME -- Asked by LymeLine to confirm the date of this year's Old Lyme Midsummer Festival, Elsbeth Dowd, who is chair of the 2024 Midsummer Festival Committee, responded by email saying, "This year's Midsummer Festival will be on Saturday, July 27th." Dowd is the Executive Director of the Lyme Art Association. She added in her email, "We will have more info (stet) … [Read more...] about Date of Old Lyme’s 2024 Midsummer Festival Announced
Death Announced of Theodore “Ted” Gordon of Old Lyme; Former Chief Engineer at NASA, Cofounder of ‘The Millennium Project’
OLD LYME—Theodore “Ted” Gordon of Old Lyme, Connecticut formerly from Glastonbury, Connecticut and Vero Beach, Florida, passed away in his home on January 30th. Ted was predeceased by the love of his life of over 65 years, Ann (Jason), who died in 2020. Ted was a role model and mentor to many and was adored by his four children: Katie Gordon (Sam Ventres) of Barrington, RI, Tom … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Theodore “Ted” Gordon of Old Lyme; Former Chief Engineer at NASA, Cofounder of ‘The Millennium Project’
Death Announced of William ‘Bill’ Lacy, 73, of Old Lyme
OLD LYME — William ‘Bill’ Lacy, 73, of Old Lyme CT, entered eternal peace on Sunday, February 4th, 2024, after a brief battle with cancer ... Bill was born on June 8th, 1950, to Mary and William Lacy in East Windsor Hill CT ...In 1981, Bill and Debbie met and were married in 1987 at “The Old Cottage.” ... Bill was an active and proud member at the Christ the King Church, … [Read more...] about Death Announced of William ‘Bill’ Lacy, 73, of Old Lyme
Lymes’ Senior Center Project ‘Moving Forward,’ First Trade Bids Opened Feb. 6
OLD LYME—Asked by LymeLine in a phone interview on Tuesday, Jan. 30, how the Lymes' Senior Center Renovation and Expansion project was progressing, chair of the Lymes' Senior Center Building Committee Jeri Baker responded enthusiastically, "We're moving forward!" She explained that her positive outlook stemmed from the fact that this afternoon, Tuesday, Feb. 6, from 2 … [Read more...] about Lymes’ Senior Center Project ‘Moving Forward,’ First Trade Bids Opened Feb. 6
A View from My Porch: “Lafayette, We Are Here!” An American History Refresher
George Washington’s Birthday Edition In August, 2022, the Lafayette Trail marker on Old Lyme’s South Green that commemorates a visit by General Lafayette to the McCurdy house in 1824 was unveiled. The marker joins another on the Green that recognizes Old Lyme’s role in the women’s suffrage movement—American suffragist and activist Old Lyme resident, Katharine Ludington, … [Read more...] about A View from My Porch: “Lafayette, We Are Here!” An American History Refresher
After Thrilling Game, Old Lyme Boys’ Finally Fall to East Hampton
EAST HAMPTON—Playing away, the Old Lyme Wildcats fought hard on Saturday afternoon but ultimately lost by just four points 68-62 to the East Hampton Bellringers. Old Lyme sophomore Colman Curtiss-Reardon netted a game-high 19 points with senior Jack Porter just one point adrift of him with 18. Jadin Sawyer was top scorer for East Hampton with 18 points while Brady Lynch … [Read more...] about After Thrilling Game, Old Lyme Boys’ Finally Fall to East Hampton
Old Lyme Boys Storm Past Hale-Ray with 48-27 Victory
OLD LYME—Old Lyme pulled off another convincing win last night over Hale-Ray High School, soundly defeating the Noises 48-27. Old Lyme senior Leland Hine scored a game-high 21 points for the Wildcats while fellow senior Charlie Sahadi added 11. Colby Bryant led the Hale-Ray's scoring with nine points The Wildcats Conference Record is now 8-3 while their overall … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Boys Storm Past Hale-Ray with 48-27 Victory
Death Announced of Jennifer K. Eio, 77, of Old Lyme; Wife of Peter, Florence Griswold Museum Volunteer, Hartt School of Music Longtime Board Member
OLD LYME -- Jennifer K. Eio, 77, of Old Lyme, CT, beloved wife and mother passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 28th, 2024, after a long illness.Jennifer is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Peter Eio, and their three children, Tim Eio and his wife Rachel Eio, Christian Eio and his wife Samantha Eio, and Sarah Eio Smithson and her husband Jeffrey. As … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Jennifer K. Eio, 77, of Old Lyme; Wife of Peter, Florence Griswold Museum Volunteer, Hartt School of Music Longtime Board Member
Death Announced of Joan Law, Mother of Kimberly Rice of Old Lyme
On a cold winters night with blustery winds, January 23.2024, our beautiful mom passed away peacefully with family and her faithful dog beside her. Joan was born March 13,1935 to William and Marion Reiss in New Haven CT ... She met the love of her life, Charles Sayward Law, and they married 1957. Together they raised three daughters in a home by the water in Clinton, … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Joan Law, Mother of Kimberly Rice of Old Lyme