Lyme-Old Lyme High School's (LOLHS) Commencement Ceremony is scheduled for this evening, Tuesday, June 19, at 6 p.m. It will be held on the field between the middle and high schools starting at 6 p.m. Entry to the field is open and the public is welcome to attend the event. Congratulations to the Class of 2018! The LOLHS Class of 2019 is running a fundraiser to … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Graduation is Tonight! Celebrate a Senior … or the Whole Class of 2018 With a Lawn Sign
Greg Dwyer Presents ‘The Magic of Communication’ Tonight at Old Lyme Library
Successful people know the role communication plays in life. How one communicates with oneself and others is the key to a fulfilled life. On Monday, June 18, at 6:30 p.m., business and marketing strategist and former illusionist Greg Dwyer will share secrets on how to create real magic in your life. Based on neuroscience and a little storytelling, Dwyer will entertain and … [Read more...] about Greg Dwyer Presents ‘The Magic of Communication’ Tonight at Old Lyme Library
Letter From Paris: Exhibition Explores Work of American Female Artist in Male World of French Impressionism
"Mary Cassatt (1844-1926) was the most French of all American artists," said art historian Jerome Coignard. She was the only woman - along with Berthe Morisot - to be recognized by the Impressionist movement and therefore permitted to show her works in their annual Salons. For 40 years she developed a personal and artistic friendship with Edgar Degas, which was somewhat … [Read more...] about Letter From Paris: Exhibition Explores Work of American Female Artist in Male World of French Impressionism
Death Announced of Anthony V. Lynch III
Anthony V. Lynch, III, age 94, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2018 in Winston-Salem, NC. Known as Tony by friends and family, he was predeceased by his beloved wife Jane (Wischmeyer) Lynch and his parents, Anthony V. Lynch, Jr. and Gertrude (Momand) Lynch of Greenwich, CT. He leaves behind a sister, Keiron Lynch Jesup of Dorset, VT; two sons, Anthony V. Lynch, IV of Lyme, … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Anthony V. Lynch III
Carney, Formica Hold Office Hours in Old Lyme This Morning
State Representative Devin Carney (R-23rd) and State Senator Paul Formica (R-20th) will hold office hours at the Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library, located at 2 Library Lane in Old Lyme on Saturday, June 16, 2018 from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. This session will provide constituents with an opportunity to ask questions or share their ideas and concerns about state government, the … [Read more...] about Carney, Formica Hold Office Hours in Old Lyme This Morning
Healthy Food, Farming is Focus of Today’s Child & Family’s ‘Farm to Fork’ Benefit Event
How much do you know about the food you eat? Do you know where it was grown, or how was it planted, cultivated, and harvested? Were any harmful chemicals used? How healthy was the soil it grew in? Or the water that nourished it? Farm to Fork: The Sustainable Life is a day spent at a local, family-owned farm learning about sustainable farming, organic practices, Community … [Read more...] about Healthy Food, Farming is Focus of Today’s Child & Family’s ‘Farm to Fork’ Benefit Event
Sing for Joy! Cappella Cantorum Hosts Vocal Camp in Old Saybrook, July 23-27
Bring the joy of singing to your summer by attending Cappella Cantorum’s Summer Vocal Camp July 23 to July 27 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church on Great Hammock Road in Old Saybrook. Founder of the Salt Marsh Opera and Cappella’s music director Simon Holt and nationally known tenor Brian Cheney will lead instructive sessions on improving singing skills and how to … [Read more...] about Sing for Joy! Cappella Cantorum Hosts Vocal Camp in Old Saybrook, July 23-27
Lyme Public Hall Annual Meeting This Evening Features Songs of World War I
The Lyme Public Hall Association and Local History Archives will hold its annual meeting on Thursday, June 14, at 6 p.m. Following a potluck dinner and business meeting, Rick Spencer and Dawn Indermuehle will present a program "To End All Wars: Songs of the First World War" for the Lyme Public Hall Association and Local History Archives beginning at approximately 7 p.m. The … [Read more...] about Lyme Public Hall Annual Meeting This Evening Features Songs of World War I
Old Lyme Library Presents Information Sessions on Renovation Plans, June 20
The Old Lyme Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library Building Committee and Old Lyme First Selectwoman Bonnie Reemsnyder will host a final Information Session Wednesday, June 20, starting at 7 p.m.in the library's Community Room, on plans to renovate the library. All are welcome. The session will include: an overview of how the project came about planned repairs and … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Library Presents Information Sessions on Renovation Plans, June 20
At HOPE’s Request, Old Lyme Zoning Extends Affordable Housing Hearing Deadline to July 17
UPDATED 1:53pm: Around 300 people attended the Old Lyme Zoning Commission's Regular Meeting in the Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School (LOLMS) auditorium on Monday. This represented some 200 less than were seated the previous Tuesday when the HOPE Partnership made its initial presentation to the commission in reference to their two Affordable Housing applications for 18-1 Neck Road … [Read more...] about At HOPE’s Request, Old Lyme Zoning Extends Affordable Housing Hearing Deadline to July 17
Anyone for Bocce? St. Louis Renovates Lymes’s Senior Center Courts for Eagle Scout Service Project
On Saturday, June 2, Evan St. Louis, Life Scout of Boy Scout Troop 26, completed his Eagle Scout Service project at the Lymes’ Senior Center on Townwoods Rd. St. Louis’s project focused on refurbishing the bocce courts at the Lymes’ Senior Center – this included tree, brush, and weed removal, reconditioning the bocce court surface, cleaning and staining of the court frame … [Read more...] about Anyone for Bocce? St. Louis Renovates Lymes’s Senior Center Courts for Eagle Scout Service Project
Zoning Commission Meets Tonight to Continue Public Hearings on Affordable Housing Proposal
The Old Lyme Zoning Commission will convene this evening for its regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School (LOLMS) auditorium to continue the Public Hearings related to the two Affordable Housing applications submitted by HOPE Partnership for 18-1 Neck Road (formerly 16 Neck Road) for a total of 37 dwelling units. The property, which will be known as … [Read more...] about Zoning Commission Meets Tonight to Continue Public Hearings on Affordable Housing Proposal
Letter to the Editor: Two “Inescapable Facts” About Affordable Housing in Old Lyme
To the Editor: In considering the debate over the suitability of 16 Neck Road for development of affordable housing under CT 8-30g as proposed by the HOPE Partnership, there are two inescapable facts in play. First, Old Lyme has a woefully inadequate supply of affordable housing. As a result, the people who teach our children, respond to our 911 calls, earn wages in local … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Two “Inescapable Facts” About Affordable Housing in Old Lyme
All Welcome at Community Supper Tonight To Support Local Puerto Rican Family Relocated After Hurricane
The First Congregational Church of Old Lyme (FCCOL), Christ the King Church and Saint Ann's Episcopal Church will hold a joint community supper – featuring traditional Puerto Rican music and delicious dishes - at 6 p.m., this evening, Saturday, June 9, at Christ the King Church to help support the churches’ efforts to relocate the Colon family from Vega Baja, Puerto Rico. The … [Read more...] about All Welcome at Community Supper Tonight To Support Local Puerto Rican Family Relocated After Hurricane
Letter to the Editor: Old Lyme Clergy Speak Out in Support of Affordable Housing
To the Editor: On Tuesday evening, June 5, a public hearing was held in the Middle School Auditorium concerning the proposed affordable housing project, sponsored by the Hope Partnership. As the clergy from the First Congregational Church and St. Ann’s Episcopal Church, we sat through the meeting and listened to a very thoughtful and careful proposal from Hope, and from its … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Old Lyme Clergy Speak Out in Support of Affordable Housing