The 32nd annual Old Lyme Midsummer Festival returns this year on Friday evening, July 27, and Saturday, July 28, with new offerings and returning favorites for its attendees. The Festival is produced by the newly-formed Old Lyme Arts District. All events and activities are free unless otherwise noted. Saturday Morning 5K Saturday’s festivities begin with a morning 5K … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Midsummer Festival Offers Full Day of Art, Music, Food, & Family Fun; Fireworks Tonight
See ‘Sculpture Dances’ at 2pm Today at Studio 80 During Old Lyme’s Midsummer Festival
Dance bursts forth in a free performance inspired by the beauty of Studio 80 + Sculpture Grounds, 80-1 Lyme Street, during the Old Lyme Midsummer Festival tomorrow! Dancers from GUSTO Dance, IMMIX Dance Project and Mystic Moves Dance Theatre come together from 2 to 3 p.m. to perform "Sculpture Dances." These wonderful dances celebrate the special magic of the sculptures, … [Read more...] about See ‘Sculpture Dances’ at 2pm Today at Studio 80 During Old Lyme’s Midsummer Festival
LOL School Organizations Host Bake Sale, Present Mentor & Mock Trial Programs at Midsummer Festival
Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Schools are participating in the Old Lyme Midsummer festival in a number of ways. All their tables will be at the Lyme Art Association. The Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS)Softball Team are hosting a Bake Sale full of tasty treats. They will also have the highly acclaimed and much sought after Wildcat Water for sale. The LOL Schools Mentoring Program … [Read more...] about LOL School Organizations Host Bake Sale, Present Mentor & Mock Trial Programs at Midsummer Festival
LOL Chamber Promotes Chamber Businesses, Hosts Grand Draw at Midsummer Festival
Lyme-Old Lyme Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Grand Draw at the Old Lyme Midsummer Festival tomorrow. To enter, you must make a donation (minimum $1) to the Chamber's Scholarship Fund and then you will be given a ticket to the Draw. Prizes include: Two(2) hours of paddleboarding/kayak rental for four people Donated by Black Hall Outfitters. Value:$160 … [Read more...] about LOL Chamber Promotes Chamber Businesses, Hosts Grand Draw at Midsummer Festival
Lymes’ Senior Center Presents US 102nd Army Pop Band Tonight
Come and enjoy a summer evening at the Lymes’ Senior Center at 26 Town Woods Road, Old Lyme for "Summer Sounds," a four-week musical concert series. The series continues with a performance tomorrow by Doo-Wop Deville, described as, “New England's Premier Doo-Wop Show Band,” starting at 7 p.m. All ages are welcome. Bring your chairs, blankets, dinner, etc. as the performances … [Read more...] about Lymes’ Senior Center Presents US 102nd Army Pop Band Tonight
Enjoy ‘Lymestock’ on Banks of Lieutenant River at FloGris During Midsummer Festival, Saturday
Lymestock 2018 will be held during this year's Midsummer Festival on Saturday, July 28, from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. It will take place on the stage running alongside the Lieutenant River at the Florence Griswold Museum, located at 96 Lyme Street, Old Lyme. The festival will present New England's Award winning young artists with Connecticut’s local aspiring youth performances. … [Read more...] about Enjoy ‘Lymestock’ on Banks of Lieutenant River at FloGris During Midsummer Festival, Saturday
Community Meeting to Discuss Master Plan for Halls Rd. Improvements Held
The Old Lyme Board of Selectmen (BOS) and the Halls Road Improvements Committee (HRIC) have announced a Community Meeting to discuss 'Improvements for Halls Rd.' on Wednesday, July 25, at 6:30 p.m. at Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School. The BOS and HRIC state in their notice announcing the meeting that, "Feedback at community meetings over the past two years has made it clear that … [Read more...] about Community Meeting to Discuss Master Plan for Halls Rd. Improvements Held
$1.75M Funding for Old Lyme Library Renovations Passes Easily in Packed Meeting
UPDATED 7/24: FULL STORY NOW ADDED -- More than 140 people packed into the Meeting Hall at Old Lyme Town Hall Monday evening to cast their votes on whether the Old Lyme-Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library should receive $1.75 million from the town coffers to fund its planned renovations. Library Director Katie Huffman explained the library needs in part to be renovated due to the … [Read more...] about $1.75M Funding for Old Lyme Library Renovations Passes Easily in Packed Meeting
New Driver Education School Opens in Old Lyme, ‘APC Driving’ Offers a “Boutique” Approach
APC Driving has opened its doors at 19 Halls Rd. in the Old Lyme Marketplace near The Hideaway, offering driver education programs for teens and adults, as well as advanced driver training. Co-founder Brent Thompson, who lives in Old Lyme, explains, "We didn't want to be like any other driving school ... we hope to develop more of a lifestyle approach [to … [Read more...] about New Driver Education School Opens in Old Lyme, ‘APC Driving’ Offers a “Boutique” Approach
Old Lyme Town Meeting Tonight Includes Vote on Town Contribution of $1.75M for OL-PGN Library Upgrades
UPDATED, July 23: A Special Town Meeting will be held tonight, Monday, July 23, at 7:30 p.m. in the Meeting Hall of the Old Lyme Town Hall at 52 Lyme St. to consider a proposal to appropriate $1.75 million towards the cost of the capital construction project being undertaken at the Library by the Old Lyme-Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library Association, Inc. It is anticipated that a … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Town Meeting Tonight Includes Vote on Town Contribution of $1.75M for OL-PGN Library Upgrades
Talking Transportation: ‘Train Time is Your Own Time’ … True or False?
“Train time is your own time” was the old marketing slogan of Metro-North, encouraging commuters to kick back and enjoy the ride while reading, working or taking a snooze. But in reality, train time is shared time. They don’t call it “mass transit” for nothing as passengers much share their space with a hundred other commuters on each railcar. Assuming you get a seat, this … [Read more...] about Talking Transportation: ‘Train Time is Your Own Time’ … True or False?
Affordable Housing Public Hearing Deadline Extended Again, This Time to Sept. 10
UPDATED 7/20, FULL REPORT NOW ADDED: Around 270 people showed up at Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School Tuesday evening for the third Public Hearing held by the Old Lyme Zoning Commission on the 37-unit Affordable Housing development on Neck Rd. proposed by HOPE and the Women's Institute. At the end of the almost three-hour sometimes contentious, sometimes rambling meeting, the … [Read more...] about Affordable Housing Public Hearing Deadline Extended Again, This Time to Sept. 10
‘Blues Meets Pink’ Charity Benefit to Support the Fight Against Breast Cancer, Aug. 9
The American Cancer Society is encouraging residents throughout New London County to purchase tickets to the upcoming Blues Meets Pink Charity Benefit at Stonington Vineyards on Thursday, Aug. 9, to help support the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk of New London County. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $40 each and must be purchased in advance … [Read more...] about ‘Blues Meets Pink’ Charity Benefit to Support the Fight Against Breast Cancer, Aug. 9
Follow the ‘Vision Box’ Trail This Summer!
Through the balance of the summer, the public can follow the trail of Vision Boxes installed at four sites throughout Old Lyme. The boxes are up for three months -- at the end of the project, the boxes will be auctioned. Resulting funds will be contributed to programs that bring urban youth to visit wilderness parks or refuges in the local area and give them the opportunity to … [Read more...] about Follow the ‘Vision Box’ Trail This Summer!
Old Lyme Zoning Commission Hosts Public Hearing on Affordable Housing Proposal Tonight, Final Opportunity for Public to Comment
The Old Lyme Zoning Commission hosts the continuation of the Public Hearing on the proposed 37-unit Affordable Housing development on Neck Rd. this evening at 7:30 p.m. at Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School. It is anticipated that this will be the final opportunity for the public to comment on the proposal. The first Public Hearing drew over 500 people and the second over … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Zoning Commission Hosts Public Hearing on Affordable Housing Proposal Tonight, Final Opportunity for Public to Comment