OLD LYME -- Old Lyme Planning Commission Chairman Harold Thompson opened Thursday evening's Public Hearing for the ‘Adoption of the 2020 Plan of Conservation & Development (POCD)’ by noting, "This has been a long road with some difficult times." Adding that the Commission had held 15 workshops to discuss the document, which is published on the Town of Old Lyme website, he … [Read more...] about Public Hearing for Old Lyme’s Planning Commission’s Conservation, Development Plan Draws Most Comments on Town’s Housing Needs
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Lyme-Old Lyme HS Senior Builds Benches For OL Land Trust’s Lohmann Preserve as Eagle Scout Project
OLD LYME -- Anyone who has visited the John Lohmann CT River Preserve recently has undoubtedly noticed the two new cedar benches. These were built as the Eagle Scout project of Alec Russell of Boy Scout Association Troop 240. Alec is a senior at Lyme-Old Lyme High School. Russell proposed and planned this service project, organized a work team, secured donations of material … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Senior Builds Benches For OL Land Trust’s Lohmann Preserve as Eagle Scout Project
Death of LymeLine Contributor, Former NY State Senator Jerome ‘Jerry’ Wilson Announced
ESSEX -- It is with great sadness that we report the passing of our beloved contributor, Jerome 'Jerry' L. Wilson. Mr. Wilson, 88, passed away Friday, Nov. 1, in Essex. We have not yet heard the details of services for Mr. Wilson but will publish them as soon as we receive them. Mr. Wilson was a great supporter of our online news ventures and contributed more article and … [Read more...] about Death of LymeLine Contributor, Former NY State Senator Jerome ‘Jerry’ Wilson Announced
Jennifer Miller (R): Candidate for Region 18 Board of Education Representing Old Lyme
Recently retired, Jenn’s professional career spanned various accounting, finance and business operations management roles. Jenn has been accountable for budgets ranging from $400 to $960 MM, including technology and capital improvement budgets. As a former Army Officer, a CPA with KPMG Peat Marwick, and an Executive Director with Pfizer, working with and leading diverse teams … [Read more...] about Jennifer Miller (R): Candidate for Region 18 Board of Education Representing Old Lyme
Opinion: Vote Tuesday in Old Lyme’s Referendum on Sewers, Then Respect the Result
OLD LYME -- Tomorrow Old Lyme voters will go the polls to decide whether the Town of Old Lyme should bond $9.44 million to fund the installation of sewers on three streets in Sound View. The facts of the proposal have been widely reported, for example, Mary Biekert of The Day authored a comprehensive article on the subject published Saturday on TheDay.com at this link. As a … [Read more...] about Opinion: Vote Tuesday in Old Lyme’s Referendum on Sewers, Then Respect the Result
With Approach of Brexit Deadline, a New Conundrum Emerges: UK Grows More Divided, EU More United
It was a close call for Theresa May and probably the most difficult time of the 900-odd days of the Brexit negotiations. On Monday, Dec. 10, her proposed "deal" faced opposition from all sides. Several of her ministers had already resigned: Boris Johnson, Dominic Raab and David Davis, successive Secretaries of State for Brexit. Even her own Tory party was … [Read more...] about With Approach of Brexit Deadline, a New Conundrum Emerges: UK Grows More Divided, EU More United
Update on Halls Rd. Improvement Project
We felt an update on the Halls Road Improvements project would be timely since several related things have occurred since our last post on the subject. Firstly, we have received quite a number of thoughtful and constructive comments from readers on the topic, some of which we have already published and others that were sent to directly to us and anonymity requested. We … [Read more...] about Update on Halls Rd. Improvement Project
Letter to the Editor: Two “Inescapable Facts” About Affordable Housing in Old Lyme
To the Editor: In considering the debate over the suitability of 16 Neck Road for development of affordable housing under CT 8-30g as proposed by the HOPE Partnership, there are two inescapable facts in play. First, Old Lyme has a woefully inadequate supply of affordable housing. As a result, the people who teach our children, respond to our 911 calls, earn wages in local … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Two “Inescapable Facts” About Affordable Housing in Old Lyme
A Rally to Remember — Women (Mostly) Gather to Call Attention to Power of Peaceful Protest
More than 400 warmly dressed people gathered Saturday morning under clear skies on the forecourt of the Two Wrasslin' Cats cafe in East Haddam to stand in solidarity with all the other Sister Marches taking place all over the country ... and beyond. The event was organized by Together We Rise CT (TWRCT) and facilitated by Theresa Govert, founder and chair of … [Read more...] about A Rally to Remember — Women (Mostly) Gather to Call Attention to Power of Peaceful Protest
Connecticut Fund for the Environment Send Strong Letter to FRA Opposing Their ‘Preferred Alternative’ High Speed Rail Route
We have been invited to publish the text of a letter sent Feb. 23 from the Connecticut Fund for the Environment (CFE) to the Federal Rail Authority (FRA), which, while supporting the principle of high speed rail, clearly states the CFE's opposition to the FRA's Tier 1 Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) under the following two headings: The Current Tier 1 EIS Does Not … [Read more...] about Connecticut Fund for the Environment Send Strong Letter to FRA Opposing Their ‘Preferred Alternative’ High Speed Rail Route
Rte. 156 Bikeway/Sound View Improvements Proposal: The Case For and The Case Against
At tonight's Special Town Meeting, residents will vote on whether to approve $877,000 for the construction cost of State Project #104-172: Rte. 156 Bikeway/Sound View Improvements Project. The board of selectmen anticipates the actual project cost may be as low as $812,000. A federal grant being administered by the State Department of Transportation will cover 80 percent of … [Read more...] about Rte. 156 Bikeway/Sound View Improvements Proposal: The Case For and The Case Against
Presentation of Sound View Improvements Draws Praise, Criticism at Lively Meeting
In a boisterous meeting Monday night held at the Shoreline Community Center on Hartford Ave. Old Lyme, more than 60 people gathered to hear the latest information on the Sound View Improvement Project. With her fellow members of the Old Lyme Board of Selectmen, members of the Sound View Improvement Committee (SVIC) and representatives of the engineering firm of BSC of … [Read more...] about Presentation of Sound View Improvements Draws Praise, Criticism at Lively Meeting
CANCELLED: Lyme P & Z Meets Tonight to Discuss Revised Zoning Regulations
2:00 PM UPDATE: We have just heard that this meeting has been cancelled due the snow. It will be rescheduled but a date has not yet been determined. Lyme Planning and Zoning (P & Z) Commission will host a Public Hearing on the revised zoning regulations during their meeting this evening (Monday) at 7:30 p.m. at Lyme Town Hall. The regulations have been revised as a … [Read more...] about CANCELLED: Lyme P & Z Meets Tonight to Discuss Revised Zoning Regulations
Old Lyme’s Latest Newsletter From The First Selectwoman
We're delighted to publish today the latest newsletter written by Old Lyme's First Selectwoman Bonnie Reemsnyder. Newsletter from the First Selectwoman April 2013 Finally, the weather seems to be warming up! Our lawns are getting greener – and longer! Flowers are blooming and I see many more people getting out for walks, bike rides and jogs! Oh, how good it is to have a … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Latest Newsletter From The First Selectwoman
Sound View Improvement Plan Approved for Grant Funding
The Town of Old Lyme has been awarded a grant through the federal Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) under the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (known as MAP 21). The funds, administered through the State of Connecticut Department of Transportation, are expected to cover 80 percent of the cost of improvements to Sound View Beach and the shoreline … [Read more...] about Sound View Improvement Plan Approved for Grant Funding