The Connecticut Department of Transportation will conduct public hearings on proposed public transit fare increases for bus, rail and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) paratransit services; and proposed service reductions to the New Haven Line, New Canaan Line, Danbury Line, Waterbury Line and Shore Line East rail services. The nearest hearing to Lyme and Old Lyme on … [Read more...] about Public Hearings Scheduled This Evening in New London & Chester on Proposed Rate Hikes, Service Reductions for Local Bus, Rail, Ferry Services
Hear a Reading of ‘The Vagina Monologues’ at Old Lyme’s PGN Library Tonight
Lyme-Old Lyme High School graduate Caitlin Kelly is directing a reading of 'The Vagina Monologues' tomorrow at 6 p.m. at the Old Lyme-Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library. All are welcome and a $10 donation per person is suggested. The play, written by Eve Ensler, is an episodic play that delves into consensual and nonconsensual sexual experiences, body image, genital mutilation, … [Read more...] about Hear a Reading of ‘The Vagina Monologues’ at Old Lyme’s PGN Library Tonight
12th Annual Land Trusts’ Photo Contest Deadline is Today
Six local land trusts invite amateur photographers of all ages to enter their favorite photographs of scenes in the towns of Essex, East Haddam, Salem,Old Saybrook, Lyme and Old Lyme in the Land Trusts Photo Contest. Children are especially encouraged to submit photos. Participants need not live in the towns of Lyme, Old Lyme, Essex, Salem, Old Saybrook and East Haddam, but … [Read more...] about 12th Annual Land Trusts’ Photo Contest Deadline is Today
Duck River Garden Club Welcomes Master Gardener, Local Writer, Radio Show Host Suzanne Thompson at Tonight’s Meeting
The Duck River Garden Club meets tonight, Monday, Feb. 26, 7 p.m. at Old Lyme Memorial Town Hall. Social time starts at 6:30 p.m. preceding the program at 7 p.m., which is followed by the business meeting at 8 p.m. The public is welcome. The program presenter is Suzanne Thompson, Master Gardener, weekly CT Outdoors talk show host and feature and weekly column “Local Dirt” … [Read more...] about Duck River Garden Club Welcomes Master Gardener, Local Writer, Radio Show Host Suzanne Thompson at Tonight’s Meeting
Enjoy ‘Dinner & a Show’ Tonight at Old Lyme Inn, Benefits High School’s New Show Choir
As a result of the wonderful performance that Kristine Pekar's new Lyme-Old Lyme High School Show Choir group Amped Up gave at the Lyme-Old Lyme Chamber of Commerce's Holiday Dinner in December, Ken and Chris Kitchings prompted the group to perform a benefit concert to raise funds for the choir and generously offered The Old Lyme Inn as a venue for the show. This concert … [Read more...] about Enjoy ‘Dinner & a Show’ Tonight at Old Lyme Inn, Benefits High School’s New Show Choir
Talking Transportation: Why I Support Malloy’s Plan for Tolls, Gas Taxes
Am I the only person in the state who thinks Gov Malloy’s plan for tolls and gas taxes makes sense? Probably. But let me try once again to overcome the usual objections and explain why Malloy’s plan is fair and necessary. TOLLS ARE TAXES: No, tolls are users fees. Train fares aren’t taxes, are they? If you don’t want to pay a few pennies a gallon more for gasoline, don’t … [Read more...] about Talking Transportation: Why I Support Malloy’s Plan for Tolls, Gas Taxes
Watch Recording of Old Lyme’s Blight Ordinance Info Meeting on Comcast Community Channel
The Informational Meeting on the Town of Old Lyme's Proposed Blight Ordinance was recorded and will be aired on Public Access Channel 14. Broadcasts will take place for the next several weeks on Sundays at 5 p.m. and Thursdays immediately following the board of selectmen meeting, … [Read more...] about Watch Recording of Old Lyme’s Blight Ordinance Info Meeting on Comcast Community Channel
Reading Uncertainly? ‘Patrick O’Brian: A Life Revealed’ by Dean King
This is a confession of an addict. In early 1993, I was urged by a long-time sailing friend to begin reading a series of novels by Patrick O’Brian about an English skipper and his shipboard surgeon set in the Napoleonic Wars. I did. By now I’ve read – three times, no less –all 21 of the famous Jack Aubrey-Stephen Maturin novels, plus six of his other books, plus King’s 2000 … [Read more...] about Reading Uncertainly? ‘Patrick O’Brian: A Life Revealed’ by Dean King
Letter From Paris: Book That Wins France’s Top Literary Prize Raises Chilling Questions About WWII History
Coincidence or not ? The prestigious French literary Prix Goncourt came out came just a few weeks before the election of 31-year-old Sebastian Kurtz as chancellor of Austria. Many would say that election marked another step by the European Union along the road toward nationalism. The topic of the novel is the Anschluss. With devastating sarcasm the author, Eric … [Read more...] about Letter From Paris: Book That Wins France’s Top Literary Prize Raises Chilling Questions About WWII History
Old Lyme Celebrates Renewal of ‘HEARTSafe Community’ for 7th Year
As the Town of Old Lyme enters its 7th year of certification as a HEARTSafe Community by the State Department of Public Health (DPH), citizens and visitors can view the red and white HEARTsafe road signs proudly proclaiming the award throughout town. “The HEARTSafe Communities program is designed to increase the awareness of the signs and symptoms of sudden … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Celebrates Renewal of ‘HEARTSafe Community’ for 7th Year
Transportation Guru Jim Cameron Discusses Local, State Transportation Issues Tomorrow in Old Lyme
How will the proposed transportation project freeze, commuter rail fare increases and schedule reductions affect Old Lyme? Should we have tolls on our major highways? What can be done to fix Metro-North? Will the gasoline tax be raised? What about high-speed rail? Jim Cameron will speak to these concerns and answer questions on Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. at Old … [Read more...] about Transportation Guru Jim Cameron Discusses Local, State Transportation Issues Tomorrow in Old Lyme
Lyme-Old Lyme Chamber Hosts ‘Business After Hours’ at Lyme Academy Tomorrow, All Welcome
The Lyme-Old Lyme Chamber of Commerce holds its next 'Business After Hours' on Wednesday, Feb. 21, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts of the University of New Haven. It is expected to be a wonderful evening with Coffee's catering the event and plenty of time to view the outstanding 2018 Student Art Exhibition, network with business friends and … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Chamber Hosts ‘Business After Hours’ at Lyme Academy Tomorrow, All Welcome
Old Lyme VNA Sponsors Flu Clinic Tomorrow
The Old Lyme Visiting Nurse Association is sponsoring a walk-in Flu Clinic on the lower level of the Old Lyme Town Hall, Wednesday, Feb. 21, from 4 to 6 p.m. Flu vaccines will be available at no charge for adults Enter through the doors at the rear of the building. … [Read more...] about Old Lyme VNA Sponsors Flu Clinic Tomorrow
9 Town Transit Faces Drastic Funding Cuts From State, Seeks Help From Readers to Prevent Them
For decades, transportation programs in Connecticut have been funded by a tax on gasoline and diesel fuels that goes into the Special Transportation Fund (STF.) The 25 cent gas tax has not changed since 2000, while vehicles have become more fuel efficient, both of which combined have resulted in a significant decrease in revenues. Without action from the legislature, the … [Read more...] about 9 Town Transit Faces Drastic Funding Cuts From State, Seeks Help From Readers to Prevent Them
Town Halls, Senior Center, Lyme Transfer Station Closed Today for President’s Day; No Change to Trash/Recycling Schedule in Old Lyme
Both the Lyme and Old Lyme Town Halls will be closed today, Monday, Feb. 19, in honor of President's Day. The Lymes' Senior Center will also be closed. In addition, the Lyme Transfer Station will be closed, but in Old Lyme, there will be no change to the trash or recycling pick-up schedule. … [Read more...] about Town Halls, Senior Center, Lyme Transfer Station Closed Today for President’s Day; No Change to Trash/Recycling Schedule in Old Lyme