Option Available to Email Comments in Advance of Meeting LYME–The Planning and Zoning Commission invites public comment on the draft Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD) on Wednesday, Nov. 12. The public hearing and special meeting will both be held at 7 p.m. in Lyme Town Hall. Lyme residents who attend the public hearing can make comments on the POCD for the … [Read more...] about Public Asked for Input on Lyme’s Plan of Conservation and Development at Hearing Tonight, 7pm
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TOP STORY: Political Newcomer Christy Zelek Elected Lyme First Selectman on Promise to Bring People Together
LYME–Voters in a rare contested race for first selectman have endorsed the ideals of volunteerism, collaboration and consensus with the election of Democrat-supported unaffiliated candidate Christy Zelek over Republican Tom St. Louis. Zelek will serve on the Board of Selectpeople with incumbent Democratic Selectman John Kiker and St. Louis. The decisive … [Read more...] about TOP STORY: Political Newcomer Christy Zelek Elected Lyme First Selectman on Promise to Bring People Together
TOP STORY: Election Day Turnout Steady in Lyme, Old Lyme as Poll Workers Roll Out New Voting Tabulators
LYME-OLD LYME–Voting officials in Lyme and Old Lyme on Election Day reported happy voters despite a glitch with one of the new tabulators in Lyme. Lyme Registrars of Voters Dottie Wells, D, and Judith Davies, R, said there didn't seem to be any problems with the Election Day tabulator in a previous test run or during the first hour of Election Day. But the machine around … [Read more...] about TOP STORY: Election Day Turnout Steady in Lyme, Old Lyme as Poll Workers Roll Out New Voting Tabulators
Still Deciding? Here Are All Our Lyme/Old Lyme-Related Election Articles, Candidate Q & A’s, and Letters to Help
LYME/OLD LYME–Still making up your mind how to cat your vote? We’ve compiled all our election coverage in one place to help you make an informed decision. If you haven’t already voted, don’t forget to cast that ballot before the clock runs out. Get the details here. Read on to explore the candidates and issues through our original reporting, the candidates’ own … [Read more...] about Still Deciding? Here Are All Our Lyme/Old Lyme-Related Election Articles, Candidate Q & A’s, and Letters to Help
TOP STORY: ‘It Matters That You Vote’: Lyme Residents Turn Out Early for Familiar Election Day Ritual
LYME, CT—Resident Michael Tuccio was among a small surge of Wednesday afternoon voters, who came through the typically quiet voting area set up in Lyme Town Hall’s main meeting room since Oct. 20. By the time he got there, election officials said voters had cast 335 ballots as part of the two-week early voting period. Combined with 31 absentee ballots, that amounts to … [Read more...] about TOP STORY: ‘It Matters That You Vote’: Lyme Residents Turn Out Early for Familiar Election Day Ritual
Letter to the Editor: Lyme Deserves Better
To the Editor: If ever there was any doubt that Republicans at the local level embrace the bullying tactics of Donald Trump, it was dispelled this past Saturday. Led by the husband-and-wife-Republican candidates running for office in Lyme, a small group of sign-wavers set up along an unusual stretch of Rt. 156, near Sterling City Road. While their behavior appeared … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Lyme Deserves Better
TOP STORY: Lyme Board of Selectpeople Candidates Respond to Our Questions
Hopefuls Weigh In On Affordable Housing, Shrinking Volunteer Numbers and Taxes LYME–A rare contested election for the Board of Selectpeople is playing out on road signs spread across the town’s serene landscape in variations of red, white and blue. The candidates responded with a 350-word limit to four questions that we posed. We thank them for responding in a … [Read more...] about TOP STORY: Lyme Board of Selectpeople Candidates Respond to Our Questions
‘Witness Stones Project’ Merges with Massachusetts-based Preservation Group
HAVERHILL, MA–Two organizations committed to recovering hidden histories, commemorating enslaved individuals and fostering a deeper understanding of the country’s complex past have joined forces. The Connecticut-based Witness Stones Project, which includes an active presence in Lyme and Old Lyme, has been absorbed by Historic New England, a preservation organization … [Read more...] about ‘Witness Stones Project’ Merges with Massachusetts-based Preservation Group
Calling all Korean, Vietnam War Veterans from Lyme
LYME –Town officials are compiling a list of veterans from the Korean War and Vietnam War to be recognized by the state's lieutenant governor. The town in a release said First Selectman David Lahm will provide the list to Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz, who is planning a ceremony to honor living veterans from those wars. Veterans are eligible if they served between 1950 and 1953, … [Read more...] about Calling all Korean, Vietnam War Veterans from Lyme
Letter to the Editor: Lyme Democrats Choose Conversation Over Confrontation
To the editor: It was disappointing to see Tom St. Louis resort to mischaracterizing recent events and conversations about the approach our Democratic Town Committee (DTC) is taking to connect voters with our candidates in advance of the upcoming election. His letter seemed intent on instilling drama and creating controversy where there is none. That’s not how we … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Lyme Democrats Choose Conversation Over Confrontation
Lyme Property Transactions, 9/17/25
Editor’s Note: Click here for the first installment of our newly revived Property Transactions section published Aug. 14. 8/29: 108-1 Hamburg Road, Adam J. Brevoort of Lyme to Christa L. Allen, $675,000. 8/25: 0 Norwich Salem Road, Jonathan Kenyon of Brooklyn, NY, to Thomas Chilton of East Haddam, $250,000. 8/8: 3 Avenue B, Ryan Brouwer and Anna Marie Brouwer of … [Read more...] about Lyme Property Transactions, 9/17/25
Letter to the Editor: Residents Deserve to Hear From Candidates in Open Forum
To The Editor: I am writing to inform the residents of Lyme of the recent dismaying development in the election campaigns for our town offices. For the past month, I and the Republican Town Committee (RTC) have been planning to participate in a Lyme candidates’ debate, suggested in an email on Thursday, August 14 from Lymeline.com reporter Ms. Elizabeth Regan to the … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Residents Deserve to Hear From Candidates in Open Forum
Lyme Property Transactions … are Back!
Editor's Note: We are delighted to bring back publication of Lyme property transactions. We know that readers enjoyed these in the past and are confident they will spark the same interest today. We will publishing them every two weeks going forward. Publication Date: 8/14/25 7/30: 150 Brush Hill Road, Stephen R. Flanagan of Old Lyme to Samuel Granger and Rachel Granger, … [Read more...] about Lyme Property Transactions … are Back!
TOP STORY: Lyme Democrats Support Unaffiliated Petitioning Candidate Christy Zelek for First Selectman
Democrat Kristina White Seeks Reelection as Petitioning Candidate for Selectman LYME–The Lyme Democratic Town Committee (DTC) this week endorsed nine candidates for the Nov. 4 municipal elections, while pledging support to unaffiliated petitioning candidate Christy Zelek for first selectman and Democrat Kristina White for selectman. The group met in a Tuesday … [Read more...] about TOP STORY: Lyme Democrats Support Unaffiliated Petitioning Candidate Christy Zelek for First Selectman
TOP STORY: Lyme Republicans Endorse Tom St. Louis for First Selectman
Mitchell Etess, Retired Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority CEO, Tapped for Board of Finance LYME–The Republican Town Committee (RTC) this week endorsed the husband-and-wife team of Tom St. Louis for first selectman and Mary Powell-St. Louis for selectman. The Republican’s 11-member slate also includes retired Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority CEO Mitchell Etess for Board … [Read more...] about TOP STORY: Lyme Republicans Endorse Tom St. Louis for First Selectman