Decision Delayed on Which Town Landings Fall Under Harbor Management's Purview OLD LYME–The Board of Selectmen on Wednesday unanimously approved changes to a local ordinance that they hope will make it safer to swim and boat at Sound View Beach as early as June 3. Meanwhile, they deferred separate changes to the same ordinance that would have laid out which … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Board of Selectmen Approves Changes from Harbor Management to Bolster ‘Law and Order’ at Sound View Beach
Lymes’ Senior Center Hosts ‘Soft Opening’ to Welcome Back Members to Renovated, Expanded Facility
OLD LYME—On Monday, May 5, more than 150 people turned out for a celebratory pizza party at the Lyme’s Senior Center in honor of its "soft opening." The Center on Town Woods Rd. has finally emerged from a major renovation and expansion project. Those who attended were able to explore the now much improved facility while also viewing the new design and improvements for … [Read more...] about Lymes’ Senior Center Hosts ‘Soft Opening’ to Welcome Back Members to Renovated, Expanded Facility
Essex Savings Bank Announces New Name, Prepares to Celebrate 175th Anniversary
ESSEX–The Essex Savings Bank is shortening its name. The institution, which has a branch in Old Lyme, announced it will be known as Essex Bank as of Oct. 1. Its new logo is shown at left. President and CEO Diane Arnold in a press release said the new name better reflects the bank's expanding services, including trust and wealth management services. “As we … [Read more...] about Essex Savings Bank Announces New Name, Prepares to Celebrate 175th Anniversary
Death Announced of Henry ‘Hank’ Dugan of Lyme; Father of Kelly of Lyme, and Ryan
LYME, CT —Henry ‘Hank’ Dugan, aged 82, died peacefully on May 5, 2025 at home in Lyme, CT. Hank was born and raised in Central Falls, RI after which he attended Northeastern University and RI College. He attended OCS at the Coast Guard Academy, becoming an Academy math instructor and basketball coach. Hank spent his professional life in marketing and sales for tech companies … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Henry ‘Hank’ Dugan of Lyme; Father of Kelly of Lyme, and Ryan
Lyme Art Association’s ‘Sea & Sky Soirée’ Brings Together New Faces, Old Friends for a ‘Wonderful’ Fundraising Evening
OLD LYME—More than 100 patrons of the arts converged last Saturday at the Lyme Art Association's signature spring Sea & Sky Soirée fundraiser. Elsbeth Dowd, the association’s Executive Director, said she was delighted by the turnout, telling LymeLine by email, "It was wonderful to see new faces and old friends all coming together to help raise funds for the Lyme Art … [Read more...] about Lyme Art Association’s ‘Sea & Sky Soirée’ Brings Together New Faces, Old Friends for a ‘Wonderful’ Fundraising Evening
Voters Approve 7.39% Budget Increase for Lyme-Old Lyme Schools by Comfortable Margin
Low Turnout in Rainy Weather LYME/OLD LYME--The Region 18 school district’s $39.7 million 2025-26 budget has gone from proposed to official now that voters in Lyme and Old Lyme have approved the spending plan, which is up 7.39% over the current budget. Unofficial numbers show the budget passed by 457 votes to 297, which reflects 60.6% of voters supporting the budget … [Read more...] about Voters Approve 7.39% Budget Increase for Lyme-Old Lyme Schools by Comfortable Margin
Horseneck Creek Dispute Resurfaces After Harbor Management Make Late Changes to Draft Ordinance
Old Lyme Selectmen to Meet at 11am to Continue Discussion, Intent was to Send Ordinance to May 19 Town Meeting for Approval OLD LYME–A jurisdictional dispute over management of the Horseneck Creek Landing has resurfaced in the form of “last-minute” language inserted into a draft Harbor Management Commission Ordinance, according to Selectman Jim Lampos. Selectmen at … [Read more...] about Horseneck Creek Dispute Resurfaces After Harbor Management Make Late Changes to Draft Ordinance
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Announce Q3 Honor Rolls
Lyme-Old Lyme High School 2024-25 Quarter 3 Honor Roll HIGH HONORS Grade 12: Ella Austin, Gavin Biega, Molly Boardman, Nathaniel Bradley, Mark Burnham, Chase Calderon, Andrew Clougherty, Tabitha Colwell, Gloria Conley, Chloe Datum, Caeli Edmed, Anna Eichholz, Davis Fallon, Grace Ferman, Benedict Frazier, Manu Geronimo, Christopher Gibbons, Elias Goldberg, Nicolas … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Announce Q3 Honor Rolls
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools’ Board Sends Unchanged Budget Proposal to Tuesday Referendum
OLD LYME–The Region 18 Board of Education on Monday evening unanimously sent the proposed $39.7 million 2025-26 budget to referendum unchanged despite calls from several residents to take money out of its reserve funds to reduce the impact on taxpayers going forward. The referendum will be held Tuesday from noon to 8 p.m. Old Lyme residents and qualified taxpayers will … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools’ Board Sends Unchanged Budget Proposal to Tuesday Referendum
Labrador Retriever Viera Brings Comfort Both Across State, At Home in Old Lyme
OLD LYME–One of the latest graduates of the Connecticut State Police Comfort K9 program is a Labrador Retriever named Viera who, in four short months, has been there for traumatized children, shell-shocked First Responders, and her own partner, when they most needed a helping paw. Viera had spent most of her life in training for the New York-based Guiding Eyes for the Blind … [Read more...] about Labrador Retriever Viera Brings Comfort Both Across State, At Home in Old Lyme
Op-Ed: Dip Into Region 18 ‘Rainy Day Fund’ to Dampen Debt Impact
Town residents have received their postcard reminder about the 2025-2026 district budget meeting and referendum vote from Regional 18 school district both scheduled for May 5 and May 6 respectively. By means of background information on the school budgeting process, it is important to understand some of the Connecticut school laws defined by the general … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: Dip Into Region 18 ‘Rainy Day Fund’ to Dampen Debt Impact
Talking Transportation: Don’t Believe the Hype
Don’t believe everything you read or see in the media. Sage advice on any topic, but especially when it comes to coverage of transportation. A couple of recent stories illustrate my point. Improved Cell Service on Metro-North The Governor and Connecticut Department of Transportation (CDOT) Commissioner held a media event recently in Stamford to promote the … [Read more...] about Talking Transportation: Don’t Believe the Hype
Death Announced of Susan P. Rankin, Former Associate Pastor at First Congregational Church of Old Lyme
A Remembrance of Susan Rankin by Jasper Craven On a perfect summer day in late August of 2022, I met Susan Rankin on the bank of the Passumpsic River, in St. Johnsbury. It was the first I’d seen her since the pandemic and we caught up for hours, seated at a picnic table with pizza from Kingdom Crust. I’d brought my then-new girlfriend, Lauren, on Susan’s insistence, even … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Susan P. Rankin, Former Associate Pastor at First Congregational Church of Old Lyme
Word-Based Paintings by John Boone on View at Lyman Allyn Through Aug. 10
NEW LONDON –Lyman Allyn Art Museum will hold an opening reception for its latest exhibit, “John Boone – WhatsWhat,” on Friday, May 2, from 5 to 7 p.m. The exhibit of word-based paintings will continue through Aug. 10. The museum in a press release said Boone, who is based in Stonington and Brooklyn, NY, has long explored text-based art in his studio practice. His … [Read more...] about Word-Based Paintings by John Boone on View at Lyman Allyn Through Aug. 10
Ferry Landing Pier/Boardwalk Closes in Old Lyme, Another Pier Opens in Haddam
New Pier Provides Alternate Fishing Location While Old Lyme Boardwalk Closed During Construction of New Connecticut River Bridge OLD LYME–The state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has announced the opening of the pier at Eagle Landing State Park in Haddam as an alternate fishing location for local anglers and outdoor enthusiasts who have been … [Read more...] about Ferry Landing Pier/Boardwalk Closes in Old Lyme, Another Pier Opens in Haddam