FULL REPORT NOW ADDED: More than 500 people — 503 to be precise according to Old Lyme Fire Marshal David Roberge, who counted them — turned out Tuesday night to attend the Old Lyme Zoning Commission’s Special Meeting held in the Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School (LOLMS) auditorium. The meeting was held to discuss the Affordable Housing proposals submitted by HOPE Partnership for … [Read more...] about Boisterous Crowd Packs Middle School Auditorium to Listen to, Give Opinions on HOPE’s Affordable Housing Proposal
Letter to the Editor: Fair Process Needed for Fair Housing
To the Editor: I believe in open, careful and deliberative government for our democracy. As a member of the Board of Finance, I try to raise material issues to achieve the best process for open discussions and careful decision making, not rushed, rubber-stamping votes. My observation of the effort to allow multifamily zoning for the site at Exit 70 and Route 156 has raised … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Fair Process Needed for Fair Housing
‘The Carousel Shop’ Hosts Chamber’s ‘Business After Hours’ This Evening; All Welcome
The Lyme-Old Lyme Chamber of Commerce holds its next ‘Business After Hours’ on Wednesday, June 6, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at The Carousel Shop, 79 Hartford Ave., in the Sound View section of Old Lyme. Come and network with business colleagues and friends over cocktails and appetizers. Hear the latest news from both the Chamber and our host. At this event, Dee and Jerry … [Read more...] about ‘The Carousel Shop’ Hosts Chamber’s ‘Business After Hours’ This Evening; All Welcome
Major Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition on View in Old Lyme Through Summer
OLD LYME -- Gilbert Boro, owner and curator of Studio 80 + Sculpture Grounds in Old Lyme, will host Summer Sculpture Showcase 2018: An Exhibition of Unique Landscape Sculptures on his property in the center of this historic town. Boro's towering studio is also on the beautiful four-and-a-half acre landscaped grounds, as well as his home. Featuring 20 works by both … [Read more...] about Major Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition on View in Old Lyme Through Summer
BREAKING NEWS: Change of Venue for Old Lyme Zoning’s Public Hearing on 37-Unit Affordable Housing Proposal Tonight
1:20 p.m., June 5: We just received word from the Zoning Commission Chairman Jane Cable that, "Because of large expected attendance, the presentation section of the affordable housing application will take place at the [Lyme-Old Lyme] middle school auditorium, so that all present can see the details of the proposal. The school is available until 9:15 p.m., so the remainder of … [Read more...] about BREAKING NEWS: Change of Venue for Old Lyme Zoning’s Public Hearing on 37-Unit Affordable Housing Proposal Tonight
Letter to the Editor: Proposed 23-Lot Subdivision in East Lyme Questioned, Previous Application Denied Unanimously by Wetlands in 2017; Public Meeting Tonight
To the Editor: In 2017, the Inland Wetlands Agency of East Lyme unanimously denied an application presented by Joe Wren of Indigo Land Design for a 25-lot subdivision built on a parcel of property abutting Four Mile River and consisting mostly of wetlands. The five-page denial details the many reasons this application would likely have an adverse impact on the wetlands and … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Proposed 23-Lot Subdivision in East Lyme Questioned, Previous Application Denied Unanimously by Wetlands in 2017; Public Meeting Tonight
Greenho, Danes are Class S State Tennis Doubles Champions
Last Thursday, Lyme-Old Lyme High School senior Morgan Greenho and freshman George Danes won the CIAC Class S boys' tennis doubles championship at Yale. The pair, who were top seeds, defeated Patrick Markovics and Matthew Newfield of Morgan High School 6-3, 3-6, 6-4. Old Lyme has not won the Class S doubles championship since Dane Pfeiffer and David Neaton's success in … [Read more...] about Greenho, Danes are Class S State Tennis Doubles Champions
‘Run for Something’ Endorses Matt Pugliese for Connecticut General Assembly
Matt Pugliese has received the endorsement of Run for Something (RfS), the groundbreaking organization that recruits and supports strong voices in the next generation of progressive leadership. “I am excited and honored to be endorsed by Run for Something. Hearing about the work that was being done by this organization to help encourage candidates to step forward was a … [Read more...] about ‘Run for Something’ Endorses Matt Pugliese for Connecticut General Assembly
State Awards $1.25M to Valley Shore Emergency Communications for Upgrades
After years of planning and local town coordination, the Valley Shore Emergency Communications received critical state funding to upgrade emergency communications for numerous towns in the region. Valley Shore Emergency Communications serves the towns of Lyme and Old Lyme along with Chester, Deep River, Durham, East Haddam, Essex, Haddam, Killingworth, Middlefield, and … [Read more...] about State Awards $1.25M to Valley Shore Emergency Communications for Upgrades
Reading Uncertainly? ‘Wicked, Weird & Wily Yankees’ by Stephen Gencarella
Editor's Note: Stephen Gencarella, the author of 'Wicked, Weird & Wily Yankees' will be the guest speaker at the Lyme Public Library's Annual Meeting on Tuesday, June 26, at 7 p.m. What a pleasure: to read an engaging book by a close neighbor (Steve and his family live just down Tinker Lane from me) and to encourage other Lymies to do the same! Steve, a professor at the … [Read more...] about Reading Uncertainly? ‘Wicked, Weird & Wily Yankees’ by Stephen Gencarella
Talking Transportation: Connecticut: Love It or Leave It
The recent debate over tolling our highways should remind us of just how divided our state has become. Not red vs. blue and not even just upstate vs. downstate. The real divide is between those who commute by car vs. those who take mass transit. I’ve written for years about the fact that riders on Metro-North pay the highest commuter rail fares in the US, and those fares … [Read more...] about Talking Transportation: Connecticut: Love It or Leave It
Lyme Land Trust Celebrates CT Trails Day with Bunny Habitat Walk Starting 9:30am
The Lyme Land Trust will host a walk to celebrate CT Trails Day on Saturday, June 2, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. The location will be Lyme Land Trust’s Slawson Preserve, Nehantic State Forest and adjacent properties in Lyme, Conn. The focus of the walk will be the Bunny Habitat Restoration Project Phase 2. Lisa Wahle, the “Bunny Lady” and young forest habitat restoration … [Read more...] about Lyme Land Trust Celebrates CT Trails Day with Bunny Habitat Walk Starting 9:30am
Old Lyme Honors CT Trails Day; Renames Trail to Honor Diana Atwood Johnson at 10am, Then Leads Trail Walk
The Town of Old Lyme will rename the main trail in its 65-acre Champlain Farm North open space property in honor of Diana Atwood Johnson in a special ceremony to be held on Saturday, June 2, at 10 a.m. The public is welcome to attend. The dedication will fittingly take place on Connecticut Trails Day 2018, a state-wide celebration intended to encourage enjoyment of state’s … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Honors CT Trails Day; Renames Trail to Honor Diana Atwood Johnson at 10am, Then Leads Trail Walk
OLRA/Blood Street Sculls Hosts National ‘Learn to Row Day’ Today in Old Lyme
Looking for an excuse to escape the gym and spend time outdoors? Head to Rogers Lake in Old Lyme on Saturday, June 2, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., when the Old Lyme Rowing Association/Blood Street Sculls will be hosting National Learn to Row Day at their new boathouse at Hains Park. On this day, more than 75 rowing clubs around the country will open their doors to the public and … [Read more...] about OLRA/Blood Street Sculls Hosts National ‘Learn to Row Day’ Today in Old Lyme
Wayland’s Eagle Project to Construct Boxes for Retired US Flags in Lyme, Old Lyme Draws High Praise
On Monday, May 29, Life Scout of Troop 26 Boy Scouts Theodore Wayland invited the local VFW Post 1467 to Old Lyme's Memorial Town Hall immediately following the Memorial Day parade to present his Eagle project comprising three locally-placed flag repository boxes. Wayland's project was generously sponsored by the VFW Post 1467. This allowed for Theodore and retiring … [Read more...] about Wayland’s Eagle Project to Construct Boxes for Retired US Flags in Lyme, Old Lyme Draws High Praise