Gil Boro’s Studio 80 + Sculpture Grounds is celebrating Old Lyme’s Midsummer Festival with a host of events on Saturday, July 30. Join us for an exciting, live, outdoor runway show at 12 p.m. by Hygienic Art resident artist Susan Hickman and acclaimed designer Anna Lucas. The show will be repeated at 2 p.m. Following the 2 p.m. show there will be a performance by The … [Read more...] about See ‘Fashion at the Sculpture Grounds’ During Old Lyme’s Midsummer Festival, Two Live Runway Shows at 12 and 2pm Today
Run or Walk in the “Hawaii Five.0” 5K This Morning, Fundraiser for Friends of Music
The weather looks great for the Hawaii Five.0 5K, which takes place this Saturday morning, July 30, before the Old Lyme MidSummer Festival. The race course, flat and very fast, will start in front of Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School, proceed past the entrance to Lyme-Old Lyme High School, and then travel down Lyme Street and McCurdy Road and back again. Lyme-Old Lyme High School’s … [Read more...] about Run or Walk in the “Hawaii Five.0” 5K This Morning, Fundraiser for Friends of Music
FRA Releases Comment Summary Report as Precursor to Announcement of Preferred High-Speed Rail Route
Today NEC FUTURE released a Comment Summary Report, which summarizes the public comments received after the NEC FUTURE Tier 1 Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) was released in November 2015. The report can be read on the NEC FUTURE website at www.necfuture.com, along with the full set of submissions received. It describes the main themes expressed in the comments and … [Read more...] about FRA Releases Comment Summary Report as Precursor to Announcement of Preferred High-Speed Rail Route
Flash Flood Warning Issued From 8pm Tonight Through Tomorrow Afternoon
The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for parts of Southern Connecticut, including New London and Middlesex Counties, from 8 p.m. tonight through Friday afternoon. Showers and thunderstorms will be moving into our region starting this evening and continuing to late tonight. Showers and thunderstorms are expected to continue into Friday morning and to … [Read more...] about Flash Flood Warning Issued From 8pm Tonight Through Tomorrow Afternoon
Music at Sound View, Aug. 4
The Town of Old Lyme and the Sound View Commission are sponsoring family-friendly concerts at Sound View Beach this summer. The next concert in the 2016 series will be held Thursday, July 28, and will feature the 102nd Army Band Rock Ensemble. The soldier/musicians of the 102nd Army Band CT National Guard are both trained soldiers and versatile professional musicians. … [Read more...] about Music at Sound View, Aug. 4
Carney Achieves 100 Percent Voting Record in 2016 Legislative Session
State Rep. Devin Carney registered a 100 percent voting record during the 2016 legislative session and was present for all 313 votes taken on the House floor, according to recently released data from the House Clerk’s office. Perfect attendance is very difficult to achieve, with only 32% of legislators able to do so this year. Carney, serving his first term representing the … [Read more...] about Carney Achieves 100 Percent Voting Record in 2016 Legislative Session
Old Lyme Woman Takes a Personal Adventure to Row Irish in Ireland in Preparation for Currach Regatta in New London, Saturday
During the month of June, I had a personal adventure. In past summers, I typically have been a member of a team in New London, which rows a currach. This is a traditional Irish fishing boat, and teams in the Northeast region compete during the summer months. New London Currach Rowers will host its annual regatta for currach rowing teams throughout the Northeast Region on … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Woman Takes a Personal Adventure to Row Irish in Ireland in Preparation for Currach Regatta in New London, Saturday
Old Lyme Seeks to Increase the Town’s Rate of Recycling
Curbside recycling by Old Lyme residents has become very routine. However, there is some evidence that many recyclables end up in the blue trash bin rather than the green recycling bin. So, to reduce those missed opportunities, the Town has appointed a Solid Waste and Recycling Committee, which will investigate and identify ways to improve recycling in Old Lyme. We plan … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Seeks to Increase the Town’s Rate of Recycling
The Blue Oar: Enjoy a Tropical Feel at River Eatery in Haddam
The soft sunlight of a warm summer evening glistens off the gently flowing river as you sip wine at a pastel-colored picnic table while awaiting your Cajun catfish dinner. No, you’re not in Louisiana; you’re alongside the Connecticut River at the Blue Oar Restaurant in Haddam. Now enjoying its 20th summer, the Blue Oar resembles more of a summer camp than a restaurant. Built … [Read more...] about The Blue Oar: Enjoy a Tropical Feel at River Eatery in Haddam
SECoast Launches Petition Against Proposed High-Speed Train Route Through SE Connecticut
SECoast, the non-profit group formed primarily to fight the proposed high speed train route through southeast Connecticut, is sponsoring, and Old Lyme resident Jennifer Hillhouse is organizing, a petition drive against the proposed by-pass from Old Saybrook to Kenyon, R.I. The text of the petition is as follows: We must not squander a once-in-a-generation opportunity to … [Read more...] about SECoast Launches Petition Against Proposed High-Speed Train Route Through SE Connecticut
Salt Marsh Opera Presents Free ‘Opera in the Park’ Tonight on Old Saybrook Town Green
Salt Marsh Opera's free concert, 'Opera in the Park,' will take place on Sunday, July 24 (rain date July 25) at 6:30 p.m. on the Old Saybrook Town Green adjacent to the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St. World famous singers - tenor Brian Cheney and soprano Sarah Callinan - with accompanist Elena Zamolodchikova will sing opera favorites. Grab your … [Read more...] about Salt Marsh Opera Presents Free ‘Opera in the Park’ Tonight on Old Saybrook Town Green
Blumenthal, Murphy, Courtney Stress Opposition to Rail Through Old Lyme; Urge Federal Railroad Administration to Hear Community Concerns
U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chris Murphy (D-CT), and U.S. Representative Joe Courtney (D-2) yesterday urged the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to meet with the Old Lyme community before moving forward with any plans for a new rail route through the historic city. The FRA has started a massive, multi-million dollar undertaking called “NEC FUTURE” to develop a … [Read more...] about Blumenthal, Murphy, Courtney Stress Opposition to Rail Through Old Lyme; Urge Federal Railroad Administration to Hear Community Concerns
FloGris Museum Board Sends Letter to FRA Stating Strong Opposition to Proposed Rail Route Through Old Lyme; Requests Removal of Route, Public Meeting to be Held
In a week of continuing activity regarding the proposed high speed rail route, the Director of the Florence Griswold Museum, Jeffrey Andersen, and the President of the Board of Trustees of the Museum, Frank (Ted) Hamilton III, sent a letter dated July 15 to Rebecca Reyes-Alicea, the Northeast Corridor (NEC) Program Advisor for the Federal Rail Administration (FRA) expressing … [Read more...] about FloGris Museum Board Sends Letter to FRA Stating Strong Opposition to Proposed Rail Route Through Old Lyme; Requests Removal of Route, Public Meeting to be Held
Formica, Carney & Reemsnyder Request FRA to Host Public Meeting in Old Lyme
In another development regarding the proposed train route, State Senator Paul Formica (R- 20th) sent a letter dated July 14, co-signed by State Representative Devin Carney (R-23rd) and Old Lyme First Selectwoman Bonnie Reemsnyder to the Northeast Corridor (NEC) Future Program Manager Rebecca Reyes-Alicea asking her to meet with them in Old Lyme to discuss the "many questions … [Read more...] about Formica, Carney & Reemsnyder Request FRA to Host Public Meeting in Old Lyme
No Motion at OL Board of Selectmen to Express Formal Opposition to Train Route
There was significant discussion at the Old Lyme Selectmen's meeting last Monday, July 11, regarding the meeting the previous week on July 7 in Old Lyme, which First Selectwoman Bonnie Reemsnyder had attended along with Connecticut Commissioner of Transport James Redeker; State Senator Paul Formica; State Rep. Devin Carney; Pamela Sucato, DOT; Rob Haramut, RiverCOG; Greg … [Read more...] about No Motion at OL Board of Selectmen to Express Formal Opposition to Train Route