Season Includes Dan Levinson’s Roof Garden Jass Band, Garrison Keillor, Chanticleer Known for its unique concerts of world-class talent and diversity, Essex Winter Series plans to celebrate its 40th anniversary year with a robust schedule for the winter months. The season-opener on Jan. 8 at 3 p.m. at Valley Regional High School in Deep River is a musical tour de force led … [Read more...] about Essex Winter Series Opens 40th Season Sunday with Musical ‘Tour de Force’
New Year Schedules for Old Lyme Town Hall, Transfer Station, Senior Center, Trash and Recycling
Old Lyme Town Hall offices and Transfer Station, and the Lymes' Senior Center re-open today. The Old Lyme holiday trash schedule for New Year is as follows: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday trash pick-ups will move to the following day. Thursday and Friday pick-ups will remain on schedule. The Old Lyme holiday recycling schedule for New Year is as follows: … [Read more...] about New Year Schedules for Old Lyme Town Hall, Transfer Station, Senior Center, Trash and Recycling
Christmas Tree Pick-up in Old Lyme
Curbside Christmas tree pick-up will begin in Old Lyme on Tuesday, Jan. 17, and end on Friday, Jan. 27. Place your tree at the curb by the morning of Jan. 17. … [Read more...] about Christmas Tree Pick-up in Old Lyme
Editorial by The Courant: CT Needs Alternative To Feds’ Shoreline Rail Route
The Hartford Courant published a strong and insightful editorial yesterday about the Federal Railroad Administration's proposed high speed train route yesterday, which begins, "The Federal Railroad Administration needs to rethink its proposal to build new high-speed rail lines through parts of Connecticut, and local leaders should help federal officials come up with a better … [Read more...] about Editorial by The Courant: CT Needs Alternative To Feds’ Shoreline Rail Route
Last Day This Year for Half Price Books at Old Lyme Library’s BookCellar
The BookCellar at the Old Lyme-Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library is offering a half-price sale today, Wednesday, Dec. 28, on photography and history books. This means some terrific bargains will be available but remember, all the books in the BookCellar are a great deal on any day! Catch them between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. today -- the last day that the BookCellar will be open in … [Read more...] about Last Day This Year for Half Price Books at Old Lyme Library’s BookCellar
Talking Transportation: All Tickets Please!
Imagine you’re in a store and you see somebody shoplifting. You’re embarrassed to say anything or to make a scene, but inside you’re pissed-off. You pay for your merchandise, so why should that guy get it for free? And if he’s ripping off the store, doesn’t the merchant actually make you pay more to make up for that loss? It’s morally wrong and it’s just not fair. Yet … [Read more...] about Talking Transportation: All Tickets Please!
Evening Dance Class Offered Thursdays at the Estuary Council
The Estuary Regional Senior Center at 220 Main St., Old Saybrook, has a Ballroom Dance Class that meets Thursday evenings at 6:30 p.m. The six-week class is $10 a class or six classes for $50. It is a fun way to spend an hour and you can join with or without a partner. For more information, call Amy at 860-227-5211 … [Read more...] about Evening Dance Class Offered Thursdays at the Estuary Council
Tips on How to Write to the FRA to Oppose the High Speed Railroad Route
We received a helpful piece from SECoast.org offering detailed advice to our readers on how to write a letter to the Federal Rail Authority (FRA) to voice opposition to the proposed high speed rail Kenyon to Old Saybrook bypass and request an extension of the FRA's Comment period on the proposal from 30 to 60 days. The Town of Old Lyme has also sent out an email asking … [Read more...] about Tips on How to Write to the FRA to Oppose the High Speed Railroad Route
Report by Charlestown Citizen’s Alliance on Last Thursday’s Meeting in Old Lyme with Sen. Blumenthal About High Speed Train Route
Here's an excellent report by the Charlestown Citizen's Alliance (CCA) on last Thursday's meeting. Ruth Platner, a member of CCA, which is based in Charlestown, R.I., attended the meeting. Blumenthal Not On-board Reed’s Train – He’s Taking A Different Track … [Read more...] about Report by Charlestown Citizen’s Alliance on Last Thursday’s Meeting in Old Lyme with Sen. Blumenthal About High Speed Train Route
Blumenthal, Carney Confirm Opposition to High Speed Rail Proposal, Encourage Others to do Same
Updated Dec. 22, 2:35pm: Yesterday Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D) addressed a packed Meeting Room in Old Lyme Town Hall on the high-speed rail issue. He was joined by State Rep. Devin Carney (R-23rd). Many readers have been in touch with us asking what they can do regarding taking effective action to express their opinions on this plan. The comment period currently offered … [Read more...] about Blumenthal, Carney Confirm Opposition to High Speed Rail Proposal, Encourage Others to do Same
Sen. Blumenthal in Old Lyme Today at Noon to Discuss Train Issue
Senator Richard Blumenthal will be in Old Lyme today, Thursday, Dec. 22, at 12 noon at Memorial Town Hall to address concerns about the recently released NEC Future Tier 1 Final Environmental Impact Statement. All are welcome. PLEASE come. Let's pack the hall ... again! … [Read more...] about Sen. Blumenthal in Old Lyme Today at Noon to Discuss Train Issue
SECoast, CT Trust for Historic Preservation Request 60-Day Extension to NRA Waiting Period
We have just received the text of a letter sent by SECoast and the Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) requesting an extension of the 30-day waiting period regarding the FRA's Preferred High Speed Railroad Route Alternative to 60 days. It reads as follows:: The Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation and SECoast, … [Read more...] about SECoast, CT Trust for Historic Preservation Request 60-Day Extension to NRA Waiting Period
‘Hooters’ Hopes for Home in Old Lyme?
Life is strange, isn't it? Since this past Friday, the threat of a high speed rail route passing under, or perhaps, over our beloved little town has become very real, but astonishingly -- in some ways -- we have actually received more direct communications about the possibility of "Hooters" moving into town than reactions to the railroad proposal! We asked Jane Cable, … [Read more...] about ‘Hooters’ Hopes for Home in Old Lyme?
CT Congressional, State Delegates Stand United Against FRA Plan to Route High Speed Trains Through Old Lyme, Southeastern CT
At a press conference held yesterday at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford, U.S. Sen. Blumenthal, Rep. Courtney, state Department of Transportation Commissioner James P. Redeker, state legislators from the southeastern Connecticut shoreline and Old Lyme First Selectwoman Bonnie Reemsnyder stood united in their opposition to the Federal Railroad Authority's Tier 1 … [Read more...] about CT Congressional, State Delegates Stand United Against FRA Plan to Route High Speed Trains Through Old Lyme, Southeastern CT
Reemsnyder Responds to FRA Proposal to Route Train Through Old Lyme, Says It Will Not Happen
Old Lyme First Selectwoman Bonnie Reemsnyder has issued the following statement in response to today's announcement by the Federal Rail Authority (FRA) that the FRA intends to pursue the Old Saybrook to Kenyon, R.I., option as their preferred route for the new high speed rail track between Boston and New York City with a tunnel taking the train under the Connecticut River and … [Read more...] about Reemsnyder Responds to FRA Proposal to Route Train Through Old Lyme, Says It Will Not Happen