To the Editor: The Old Lyme Zoning Commission needs fixing. Although it should always make decisions in the best interests of the community, sometimes its members promote their personal agendas. For example, on March 27 of this year the commission turned down the town's application to create the Halls Road Overlay District. This proposal had been developed over a number of … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Elect Savageu, Orzel to Fix Old Lyme Zoning; Bring Experience, Best Interests of Community to Commission
Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden Kicks Off Annual ‘Sponsor a Row’ Campaign
OLD LYME -- The annual Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden (LOLFSG) Sponsor a Row campaign kicked off Oct. 1. The LOLFSG is extremely grateful to individuals, families, organizations and businesses, who sponsored the garden this season. Volunteers gave more than 800 hours, donated more than 2000 pounds of food to local food pantries, installed a pollinator … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden Kicks Off Annual ‘Sponsor a Row’ Campaign
Letter to the Editor: Vote for Experience, Expertise of Matt Ward for Town Treasurer
To the Editor: I am writing this letter to the voters in Old Lyme to implore you to elect Matt Ward (U) as our Town Treasurer on November 7th. Matt has all the right in-depth financial expertise and experience to serve Old Lyme in this important role. Matt previously served as Assistant Accounts Manager for the Town of Deep River. He has served as the Second … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Vote for Experience, Expertise of Matt Ward for Town Treasurer
Letter to the Editor: Vote Republican Slate for Region 18 BOE, Comprises Three Dedicated, Experienced Incumbents and Newcomer Presti with Multiple Strengths
To the Editor: The Old Lyme Voters have two candidates Steven Wilson and Suzanne Thompson who are running for re-election to the Board of Education. I have been working with Steven and Suzanne for two years on the BOE. It is a honor to work with both of these individuals due to their dedication, experience, and knowledge of District 18 Schools. As a new Board Member I … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Vote Republican Slate for Region 18 BOE, Comprises Three Dedicated, Experienced Incumbents and Newcomer Presti with Multiple Strengths
Letter to the Editor: Powell St. Louis Has Served Diligently on Region 18 BOE for Eight Years, Re-electing Her Will Maintain Party Balance for Lyme on Board
To the Editor: I write in support of the re-election of Lyme’s current Member of the Board of Education, Mary Powell St. Louis. Mary has been a diligent member of the board for eight years and has, in past elections, been re-elected without opposition. Mary has been a thoughtful advocate for parents and students, including special needs students. She is the Vice Chairman of … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Powell St. Louis Has Served Diligently on Region 18 BOE for Eight Years, Re-electing Her Will Maintain Party Balance for Lyme on Board
Letter to the Editor: Vote for Experience, Dedication of Democratic Slate for Old Lyme BOF, Also to Correct Current Party Imbalance on Board
To the Editor: I am running for re-election to the Old Lyme Board of Finance (BOF). I have served on that board since 2014 and very much want to continue. I also urge you to vote for the other Democratic Town Committee candidates: Anna Reiter as a regular member and Sheila Riffle, Diane Linderman and Candace Fuchs as alternates. We appreciate the … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Vote for Experience, Dedication of Democratic Slate for Old Lyme BOF, Also to Correct Current Party Imbalance on Board
Death Announced of Richard Allen Shook of Niantic; Veterinarian, Trumpeter, Active Member of First Congregational of Old Lyme for Almost 30 Years; Service in OL, Oct. 22
NIANTIC -- Richard Allen Shook of Niantic, Connecticut died with his family at his side at Yale New Haven Hospital on October 10, 2023 after a long illness. Richard (Dick) was delivered by his physician father on March 11,1949 in Riverdale, North Dakota ... In 1980, Dick moved to Ames, Iowa and enrolled at the Iowa State University of Veterinary Medicine, where he met … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Richard Allen Shook of Niantic; Veterinarian, Trumpeter, Active Member of First Congregational of Old Lyme for Almost 30 Years; Service in OL, Oct. 22
Letter to the Editor: Old Lyme Republican Candidates Must Declare Opinions on National Party Before Writer Can Consider Voting for Them
To the Editor: Silence is one of the first ways a democracy can be destroyed. Rather than asking questions and demanding answers, people just clam-up. I wrote a comment in response to a Letter to the Editor of LymeLine last week. Numerous people have thanked me for it, complimented me on the subject matter but none have wanted to (or dared to) put their names on public … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Old Lyme Republican Candidates Must Declare Opinions on National Party Before Writer Can Consider Voting for Them
‘Old Lyme Hardware’ Owner Talerico Named a ‘2023 Young Retailer of the Year’, One of Only 11 in North America to Receive Honor
OLD LYME/INDIANAPOLIS — Jessica Talerico, owner of Old Lyme Hardware in Old Lyme, Conn., was recently named one of the independent home improvement industry’s 2023 Young Retailer of the Year honorees by the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA). The Young Retailer of the Year program, now in its 27th year, identifies and promotes the next generation of … [Read more...] about ‘Old Lyme Hardware’ Owner Talerico Named a ‘2023 Young Retailer of the Year’, One of Only 11 in North America to Receive Honor
Letter to the Editor: Some Books in Old Lyme Library Children’s Section are ‘Pornographic,’ BOE Members who Supported Their Retention Should Resign
** COMMENTING ON THIS LETTER IS NOW CLOSED ** To the Editor: I am highly disturbed by the actions of some of the candidates on the Democratic slate and others in Lyme and Old Lyme who put their name on a petition supporting pornographic content in our towns’ libraries. With minimal effort, anyone could find out that the books in question promote immoral, … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Some Books in Old Lyme Library Children’s Section are ‘Pornographic,’ BOE Members who Supported Their Retention Should Resign
Lyme’s Municipal Election Draws Attention This Year for Surprising Reason
LYME -- With the upcoming Lyme town elections, residents are tuned in for an unusual reason: lack of contest. This year’s town elections for the Board of Selectpeople will be unopposed, with First Selectperson David Lahm running uncontested for the position. This is not the first time in Lyme’s recent history that this has been the case. According to Steve Mattson, … [Read more...] about Lyme’s Municipal Election Draws Attention This Year for Surprising Reason
Letter to the Editor: Resident Has Right to Call for BOE Members, Who Signed Petition Against ‘Book-Banning’, to Resign; But Forgets They Were Elected, That Others Also Have ‘Parental Rights’
** COMMENTING IS NOW CLOSED ON THIS LETTER ** To the Editor: At a Region 18 Board of Education meeting on October 4, an Old Lyme resident presented a public comment, asking all Democratic BOE members to step down (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zSCLbbfvcM) - [it is about 10 mins in]. His reasoning is that those members support internet pornography for children. This is … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Resident Has Right to Call for BOE Members, Who Signed Petition Against ‘Book-Banning’, to Resign; But Forgets They Were Elected, That Others Also Have ‘Parental Rights’
A View from My Porch: Children’s Literature for the intrepid — Let Freedom Read!
The American Library Association (ALA) has proclaimed “Let Freedom Read!” as the theme for this this year’s “Banned Books Week,” which just ended this past Friday (Oct. 7.) This “View” is written to acknowledge the rationale for such a week, and reflect on why it is especially pertinent in 2023 Old Lyme. Stepping back, I said at the end of “Surfing with Gen. Alpha,” which I … [Read more...] about A View from My Porch: Children’s Literature for the intrepid — Let Freedom Read!
Gardening Tips for Late September/Early October from ‘The English Lady’
Rain through August and September has been quite plentiful, that said, our gardens need rain as do our reservoirs. In the meantime, if you are planning to plant evergreens; late September going into October is the best time to plant evergreens in our zone. Evergreens planted now can begin to establish strong roots before winter and providing them with … [Read more...] about Gardening Tips for Late September/Early October from ‘The English Lady’
Towns of Lyme, Old Lyme Both Receive $500K STEAP Grants for Lymes’ Senior Center’s Expansion, Renovation
HARTFORD, CT / LYME / OLD LYME -- UPDATED 11:10am with State Rep. Carney’s comments: On Sept. 29, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont announced the latest round of Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP) grants, which included separate $500,000 grants to the Towns of Lyme and Old Lyme respectively towards the expansion and renovation of the Lymes' Senior Center. The Center is a … [Read more...] about Towns of Lyme, Old Lyme Both Receive $500K STEAP Grants for Lymes’ Senior Center’s Expansion, Renovation