OLD LYME/CROMWELL -- The Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) boys started strong Thursday winning their home game opener 2-1 against the Cromwell Panthers. The Wildcat goals were scored by Lucas Dasilva and Anders Silberberg. Cromwell's lone goal was scored by Jacob Salafia. All three goals were unassisted. In goal for LOL was Jonah Lathrop, who made six saves. Thomas Garcia was in … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Soccer: Boys Win, Girls Lose Season Openers Against Cromwell
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Board Sets Nov. 8 Referendum on $57.6 Million Building Plan
OLD LYME -- At their meeting on Wednesday evening, Sept. 7, the Region 18 Board of Education voted to hold a referendum in the Towns of Lyme and Old Lyme on Tuesday, Nov. 8, on the proposed $57.6 million building plan for Mile Creek, Center, Lyme Consolidated, and Lyme-Old Lyme Middle Schools. Nov. 8 is also the national Election Day. The referendum question will be a … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Board Sets Nov. 8 Referendum on $57.6 Million Building Plan
Old Lyme Shopping Center Goes Up for Auction
OLD LYME -- The Old Lyme Shopping Center is currently for sale via an online auction opening Sept. 6 (previously Aug. 23.) At the time of writing (7:10am), the highest bid is $2,750,000 but it also states on the site that the reserve has not yet been met. Ten-x.com's NorthEast Private Client Group is handling the sale and the property details are listed as … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Shopping Center Goes Up for Auction
Lyme-Old Lyme Board of Education Holds Public Hearing Tonight for $57.6M K-8 Building Plan
LYME/OLD LYME -- On Wednesday evening, Aug.31, the Region 18 Board of Education voted unanimously to move forward with the proposed $57.6 million building plan for Mile Creek, Center, Lyme Consolidated, and Lyme-Old Lyme Middle Schools by setting a Special District Meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 7, at 6 p.m. to discuss and potentially approve appropriating and bonding the … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Board of Education Holds Public Hearing Tonight for $57.6M K-8 Building Plan
Learn the History of Old Lyme’s Watch Rock, Then Take an Easy Hike of the Preserve, 5:30pm Today
OLD LYME -- On Wednesday, Sept. 7, at 5:30 p.m., the public is invited to come and learn about the history of Watch Rock at the Watch Rock Preserve located at Joel Rd. in Old Lyme, off Rte. 156. Members of the Old Lyme Historical Society will discuss the preserve’s early history and how the Old Lyme Land Trust came to acquire it. Watch Rock is one of Old Lyme’s most … [Read more...] about Learn the History of Old Lyme’s Watch Rock, Then Take an Easy Hike of the Preserve, 5:30pm Today
Letter to the Editor: Lyme-Old Lyme Schools BOE Apparently Did Not Care What Residents Thought About Armed Guards, Will They Behave Same on Proposed $57.6 Million Building Plan? Will Residents Speak Up?
To the Editor: The Reticent Residents of this town have nothing to say about paying $57,555,000 for the planning, design, demolition, construction, and renovation of our public schools. Let me break the silence. That is a hell of a lot of money. We have 1362 children attending our schools. That comes out to about $42,000 per student, OK? Yet the people in our … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Lyme-Old Lyme Schools BOE Apparently Did Not Care What Residents Thought About Armed Guards, Will They Behave Same on Proposed $57.6 Million Building Plan? Will Residents Speak Up?
A la Carte: Tomatoes Times Two: One Recipe (Tomato Ginger Salad), One Tip
When I received my Food Network Magazine, I was, as always, taken by the cover: The Secret to a Perfect Pesto. But in the Editor’s Letter, I was even more taken with words: “… In looking back at all the September covers in this magazine, about half of them show some variations of corn, basil and tomatoes. … So why should we question putting the farmers’ market trifecta on … [Read more...] about A la Carte: Tomatoes Times Two: One Recipe (Tomato Ginger Salad), One Tip
Stephen Hackett Sworn In as Member of Old Lyme PD, Graduated From LOL High School in 2007
OLD LYME -- On Thursday morning, Stephen Hackett was sworn in as the newest member of the Old Lyme Police Department by First Selectman Timothy Griswold. His official title will be Officer Hackett, FC36. The other members of the board of selectmen and some current members of the OLPD were on hand for the ceremony. Griswold explained to LymeLine in a text message that … [Read more...] about Stephen Hackett Sworn In as Member of Old Lyme PD, Graduated From LOL High School in 2007
It’s First Friday in Chester Tonight!
Old Lyme’s Rowing Program Sees Three of Its Own Selected to US Team for 2022 World Championships in Czech Republic
OLD LYME -- Three rowers with strong Old Lyme connections have been selected for the US roster for the 2022 World Rowing Championships, which are scheduled to be held Sept. 18-25 in Račice, 25 miles north of Prague in the Czech Republic. Liam Corrigan, whose parents have now live in Lyme after spending many years in Old Lyme, has been selected for the US Men's Eight … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Rowing Program Sees Three of Its Own Selected to US Team for 2022 World Championships in Czech Republic
Rowe Stepping Down from Top Job at Lyme Academy, Board Launches Search for Managing Director
OLD LYME -- Mora Rowe, who currently serves as the Lyme Academy of Fine Arts Executive Director, has announced her intention to step down from the position this month. Consequently, the Academy has launched a search for a Managing Director to oversee the Academy’s finances, facilities, and operations on its nine-acre campus in Old Lyme, C0nn. Rowe contributed to planning the … [Read more...] about Rowe Stepping Down from Top Job at Lyme Academy, Board Launches Search for Managing Director
CT Test Results Give Lyme-Old Lyme Schools “Highest Scores Ever” (LOL Supt. Neviaser), Placing Them in Top Tier Across Subjects, Grades
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Achieve Highest Place Rankings Across the Board in New London County, Take First Place in CT Rankings on 5th Grade English Language Arts, All Results Feature in Top 10 of State LYME-OLD LYME -- On Friday, the Connecticut State Department of Education released the results of the 2021-2022 Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC), which is the … [Read more...] about CT Test Results Give Lyme-Old Lyme Schools “Highest Scores Ever” (LOL Supt. Neviaser), Placing Them in Top Tier Across Subjects, Grades
Lyme-Old Lyme Prevention Coalition Recognizes International Overdose Awareness Day Today With Distribution of Free Naloxone Kits & More
OLD LYME -- On Wednesday, Aug. 31, the Lyme-Old Lyme Prevention Coalition (LOLPC) is collaborating with Ledge Light Health District, Alliance for Living, NLC CARES Team, and the Old Lyme Ambulance Company to recognize International Overdose Awareness Day. Between 11 and 11:45 a.m., LOLPC volunteers will be on hand in front of the Old Lyme Town Hall to teach residents how to … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Prevention Coalition Recognizes International Overdose Awareness Day Today With Distribution of Free Naloxone Kits & More
Almost Full Auditorium for Aug. 27 Old Lyme Regional Wastewater System Update
OLD LYME -- More than 150 residents attended yesterday's meeting to review the current status of the proposed Regional Wastewater System. The meeting was held in the Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School auditorium. Senator Richard Blumenthal addressed the audience via a video link as he was on his way to a prior commitment in Bridgeport, Conn. State Senator Paul Formica … [Read more...] about Almost Full Auditorium for Aug. 27 Old Lyme Regional Wastewater System Update
Meeting on Old Lyme’s Regional Wastewater System Scheduled for 10am Today, No Open Q & A Planned
OLD LYME -- Old Lyme First Selectman Timothy Griswold gave LymeLine.com an update Wednesday via e-mail on the presentation scheduled today on the Old Lyme Regional Wastewater System. The event will be held at 10 a.m. in the Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School. Griswold advised that it will be hosted by the heads of the three private beach associations and Sound View Beach … [Read more...] about Meeting on Old Lyme’s Regional Wastewater System Scheduled for 10am Today, No Open Q & A Planned