A crowd of more than 500 area residents turned out Wednesday to join elected officials in opposing a possible Amtrak railroad bypass project that would run from Old Saybrook through southeastern Connecticut to Kenyon, R.I. The auditorium at Lyme-Old Lyme High School was packed to capacity for a public session with representatives of the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). … [Read more...] about Hundreds Join Elected Officials to Oppose Possible Amtrak Railroad Bypass
Opinion: Old Lyme Residents Can Stand Proud After Packing HS Auditorium at Wednesday’s FRA Meeting
Yesterday we published an Opinion piece titled, "Let Your Presence Make a Difference (Since Your Voice Can't be Heard) -- Go to the FRA Meeting at 4:30pm This Afternoon!" Well, my goodness, you did -- in droves! To have more than 500 -- we'll say that again, five hundred -- people show up at a meeting scheduled for 4:30 p.m. on the first day of school in our little town is … [Read more...] about Opinion: Old Lyme Residents Can Stand Proud After Packing HS Auditorium at Wednesday’s FRA Meeting
Public Hearings on Proposed Shoreline East, Metro North Fare Hikes Held in Old Saybrook
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CT DOT) is proposing to increase public transit fares for the New Haven Line (Metro North) and Shore Line East rail services. For example, the proposed one-way fare on Shoreline East from Old Saybrook to New Haven would rise on Dec. 1, 2016, from $6.75 to $7.25. Similarly, the proposed one-way peak fare on Metro North from New … [Read more...] about Public Hearings on Proposed Shoreline East, Metro North Fare Hikes Held in Old Saybrook
Old Lyme Library Thanks Summer Reading Program Sponsors
Celebrate the end of Summer Reading at the Old Lyme-Phoebe Griffin Noyes's Masquerade-Themed Finale Party on Thursday, Sept. 1. This event is for for teens in grades 6-12. Create a masquerade mask at the library, or wear your own from home. Or...dress up as a character from one of your favorite books you read this summer! This is the last chance to submit your … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Library Thanks Summer Reading Program Sponsors
Op-Ed: Follow NEC Future’s Own Findings, Abandon Alternative #1, Statement from Old Lyme Selectwoman MaryJo Nosal to the FRA:
Today we welcome representatives from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) at Lyme-Old Lyme High School, 4:30PM. The following is a statement I planned on reading if the meeting format had allowed for public comment: Congress established the Northeast Corridor Commission in 2008 and it was “chartered to facilitate collaborative planning … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: Follow NEC Future’s Own Findings, Abandon Alternative #1, Statement from Old Lyme Selectwoman MaryJo Nosal to the FRA:
Opinion: Let Your Presence Make a Difference (Since Your Voice Can’t be Heard) — Go to the FRA Meeting
Back in February of this year, we wrote an opinion piece titled, "The Menace in our Midst." about the proposed high speed rail route through Old Lyme, about which we as a community had just heard. Surprisingly, not a whole lot has changed since then with the exception that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has finally decided to pay Old Lyme a call. That meeting is … [Read more...] about Opinion: Let Your Presence Make a Difference (Since Your Voice Can’t be Heard) — Go to the FRA Meeting
FRA to Host Public Meeting in Old Lyme on Proposed Rail Route; Submit Questions, Comments in Advance
UPDATE: New information has been added regarding where to send your questions in advance of the meeting, the format of the meeting and attendees -- see text in red below. We have now received an official announcement regarding the public meeting with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) in Old Lyme from Old Lyme First Selectwoman Bonnie Reemsnyder. The meeting will be … [Read more...] about FRA to Host Public Meeting in Old Lyme on Proposed Rail Route; Submit Questions, Comments in Advance
Letter to the Editor: New Trains Not New Tracks
An Open Letter to the Members of the FRA: I support high speed rail service. This country needs to find the most efficient transportation system possible to make us the most sustainable country on earth. The world is urbanizing at a rapid rate which makes mass transit a critical part of the solution. That means making both local and long distant rail so attractive that … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: New Trains Not New Tracks
CT Early Childhood Alliance Names Sen. Linares a 2016 “Children’s Champion”
AREAWIDE -- Sen. Art Linares has been named a 2016 “Children’s Champion” by the Connecticut Early Childhood Alliance for his leadership on issues related to Connecticut’s young children. Connecticut Early Childhood Alliance (www.earlychildhoodalliance.com) is committed to improving outcomes in the areas of learning, health, safety and economic security for children ages … [Read more...] about CT Early Childhood Alliance Names Sen. Linares a 2016 “Children’s Champion”
CT Port Authority Chair Tells Lower CT River Local Officials, “We’re All on One Team”
There was an overarching message both throughout the Connecticut Port Authority’s (CPA) meeting in Old Lyme’s Town Hall Thursday afternoon and during a subsequent boat ride on the MV 'Victoria' for members and local officials on the Connecticut River. It was, in the words of CPA Chairman Scott Bates, that, “We’re absolutely committed to river communities.” In addition, … [Read more...] about CT Port Authority Chair Tells Lower CT River Local Officials, “We’re All on One Team”
Old Lyme Selectmen Host Public Hearing on Whether to Join Ledge Light Health District
The Old Lyme Board of Selectmen has scheduled a public hearing next Monday, Aug. 29, at 7:30 p.m., in the Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School auditorium at 53 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, to receive questions and comments from the public regarding the possibility of the Town of Old Lyme becoming a member of the Ledge Light Health District. … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Selectmen Host Public Hearing on Whether to Join Ledge Light Health District
Mosquito Spraying to Take Place in Old Lyme’s Beach Area THIS EVENING
Due to the recent mosquito problem in town, spraying for mosquitoes will be done THIS EVENING, Tuesday, Aug. 23, in the Hawks Nest Beach area beginning at 7:30 p.m. The following areas will be treated: Finnegan Farm Lane Haywagon Drive Dogwood Drive Manor Estates Cypress Circle Salt Meadow Lane Beechwood Lane Sandlewood Lane Robbins Avenue Prospect Street Hemlock … [Read more...] about Mosquito Spraying to Take Place in Old Lyme’s Beach Area THIS EVENING
Op-Ed: Support Sound View’s Historic District Designation With its Numerous Benefits; Ignore Inaccuracies Being Circulated
COMMENTS ON THIS ARTICLE ARE NOW CLOSED: Sound View residents have been receiving letters from Heidi DiNino-Fields of Hartford Avenue urging them to register their opposition to the Sound View Historic District designation. These letters are filled with incorrect information, designed to confuse and frighten residents into opposition. Among the more blatant lies are that owners … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: Support Sound View’s Historic District Designation With its Numerous Benefits; Ignore Inaccuracies Being Circulated
Sales Tax Free Week Continues Through Saturday
It’s August, which means Connecticut’s annual “Tax-Free Week” is here. The annual sales tax holiday week — during which most individual clothing and footwear items costing less than $100 are exempt from state sales tax — runs from Aug. 21-27. This is the 16th consecutive year in which the state has held the tax holiday week, which always coincides with back-to-school … [Read more...] about Sales Tax Free Week Continues Through Saturday
Final Day to Enjoy the 115th Hamburg Fair
The 115th Hamburg Fair, sponsored by the Lyme Grange Association, opens Friday at 5 p.m. and runs through Sunday at 4 p.m. Gates open at 9 a.m. both Saturday and Sunday. Friday evening's events and entertainment are headlined by the Braiden Sunshine Band from 9 to 11 p.m. and also include the Eight 'n' Up from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The program for the remaining two days is … [Read more...] about Final Day to Enjoy the 115th Hamburg Fair