OLD LYME— In a remarkably low turnout, the question of whether to approve bonding to fund the renovation and expansion of the Lymes’ Senior Center passed in Old Lyme by 285 Yes votes to 83 No votes. The question on the ballot read: "Shall the Town of Old Lyme authorize the issuance of bonds and notes in an amount not to exceed $6,143,541 to finance an existing appropriation … [Read more...] about Lymes’ Senior Center Bonding Referendum Passes Comfortably in Old Lyme, Funding Already Approved in Lyme
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools $36.9M Budget Passes Easily in Both Towns
LYME/OLD LYME—The Lyme-Old Lyme Schools budget passed easily in both towns with a total across both towns of 356 Yes votes and 95 No votes. The detailed numbers by town, which reflect a very low turnout in both towns, were as follows: OLD LYMEYes- 280No- 89 LYMEYes- 76No- 6 … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools $36.9M Budget Passes Easily in Both Towns
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Announce Quarter 3 Honor Rolls
LYME-OLD LYME HIGH SCHOOL HONOR ROLLQuarter 3 2023-24 HIGH HONORS Grade 12: Alexis Antonellis, Emma Bayor, Oliver Berry, Alis Bicic, Drew Brackley, Natalie Buckley, Jackson Bullock, Sarah Colangelo, Emma Cook, William Coppola, Ava Cummins, Ella Curtiss-Reardon, Eric Dagher, Sydney Doboe, Marcia Geronimo, Calla Gilson, Sydney Goulding, Alexis Grasdock, Justin Green, … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Announce Quarter 3 Honor Rolls
Letter to the Editor: Clarification of Some May 7 Lymes’ Senior Center Referendum Issues for Old Lyme Voters
To the Editor: Christina and I attended the April 30 town meeting at which the Resolution “authorizing the issuance of bonds and notes to finance an existing appropriation* for the planning, design, and construction of an expanded joint Old Lyme/Lyme Senior Center was discussed by First Selectwoman Martha Shoemaker and the Board of Finance (BOF) Chair, Bennett J. Bernblum.I … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Clarification of Some May 7 Lymes’ Senior Center Referendum Issues for Old Lyme Voters
Ballot Question, Two Letters to the Editor About Today’s Lymes’ Senior Center Vote in Old Lyme
OLD LYME—The ballot question on today's vote in Old Lyme regarding the Lymes' Senior Center reads as follows: “Shall the Town of Old Lyme authorize the issuance of bonds and notes in an amount not to exceed $6,143,541 to finance an existing appropriation for the Old Lyme/Lyme Senior Center renovation project? Yes _____ No _____” Voters approving the question will … [Read more...] about Ballot Question, Two Letters to the Editor About Today’s Lymes’ Senior Center Vote in Old Lyme
Duck River Plant Sale Slated for Friday, Saturday, Geranium Preorders Due by Friday Morning
OLD LYME—The Duck River Garden Club Plant Sale is held every year on Mother’s Day weekend under the big tent at the Old Lyme Shopping Center on Halls Rd. Sale dates this year are Friday, May 10, from 12 to 6 p.m. and Saturday, May 11, from 9 to 1 p.m.Buy plants for your own garden or as Mother’s Day gifts. There will be hundreds of healthy varieties including hanging baskets, … [Read more...] about Duck River Plant Sale Slated for Friday, Saturday, Geranium Preorders Due by Friday Morning
Lyme Grange Hosts Plant Sale, Saturday
LYME, CT—Blooms and buds, shining bulbs and tasty tubers will come to springtime life at the annual plant sale of the Lyme Grange on Hamburg Road on Saturday, May 11—the day before Mother’s Day. The sale is open to the public without charge and will be held at the historic Lyme Grange building on Rte. 156 from 9 a.m. through 12 noon. The century-old building is familiar to … [Read more...] about Lyme Grange Hosts Plant Sale, Saturday
Tantummaheag: What Happened? Where Do We Go From Here?
OLD LYME—At last Monday's Special Meeting in the Old Lyme Town Hall, the Old Lyme (OL) Board of Selectmen gave the public an opportunity to comment on the proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Draft between the Town of Old Lyme and the owners of 12 and 19 Tantummaheag Rd., George Frampton and Carla Darista Frampton. A press release issued April 15, by the Old Lyme First … [Read more...] about Tantummaheag: What Happened? Where Do We Go From Here?
Remembering Grace Tanguay, Former Lyme Ambulance Association Chief
Editor's Note: We received the following touching tribute to the late Grace Tanguay from the Lyme Ambulance Association, who noted, "As far as we know, no obituary was published." LYME—Recently our community lost someone very dear—someone whose life touched many lives in Lyme, East Haddam, and beyond. Grace Tanguay, was known as "Mother" to other members of the Lyme … [Read more...] about Remembering Grace Tanguay, Former Lyme Ambulance Association Chief
Who Are MCCD? What is Their Mission? Find Out at Lyme Library Presentation, May 14
LYME—On Tuesday, May 14, at Lyme Public Library at 5:30 p.m., the Mentoring Corps for Community Development (MCCD) will present the group’s methodology of how they deliver on their motto of “Helping Others Succeed”. Founded in 2012, MCCD comprises a 12-member board of retired professionals offering consultation services based on their accumulated skills. These skills were … [Read more...] about Who Are MCCD? What is Their Mission? Find Out at Lyme Library Presentation, May 14
Death Announced of David “Dave” Harold Berggren, 86, of Old Lyme, “a Fixture in the Old Lyme Community”
OLD LYME—The world lost a great man Feb. 1, 2024, when David "Dave" Harold Berggren, 86, of Old Lyme, passed away. Dave was born in Hartford, Oct. 23, 1937, to Hilma (Mimi) Larson Berggren and Harold (Poppy) Berggren.Dave grew up and attended school in Old Lyme, and after graduation, joined the Merchant Marines. Dave returned home and spent his life as an incredibly talented … [Read more...] about Death Announced of David “Dave” Harold Berggren, 86, of Old Lyme, “a Fixture in the Old Lyme Community”
Lyme Academy Announces Two Major Events—Exhibition Opening, May 19, Preview Event, May 18
OLD LYME - The Lyme Academy of Fine Arts announces two major May events: the opening of Beyond the Figure: A Student and Faculty Exhibition and also, In Conversation with the WSJ’s Lance Esplund: A Preview Event. The public is invited on Saturday, May 18, for an insightful and engaging conversation with Lance Esplund, art critic for The Wall Street Journal, … [Read more...] about Lyme Academy Announces Two Major Events—Exhibition Opening, May 19, Preview Event, May 18
Retrospective of Late Lee Dadalt’s Work Opens Friday; Lyme-Old Lyme Art Teacher Fondly Remembered for Creating ‘Student Safe Space’ for More Than 30 Years
OLD LYME/STONINGTON—Jonathan Wilder of Old Lyme still recalls the typical anxieties and insecurities of adolescence from his time growing up in the late 1970s. He also recalls, however, the one junior high school classroom that was different: a place to explore, create and converse without boundaries. That place was the art classroom and the teacher was Lee Dadalt. “We … [Read more...] about Retrospective of Late Lee Dadalt’s Work Opens Friday; Lyme-Old Lyme Art Teacher Fondly Remembered for Creating ‘Student Safe Space’ for More Than 30 Years
Old Lyme Congregational Church Hosts New Member Orientation, May 12
OLD LYME—On Sunday, May 5 and Sunday, May 12, after the 10 a.m. service, the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme (FCCOL) will host small gatherings for anyone interested in exploring membership a little further. Attending one of these gatherings is not a requirement in order to join the church, and if you cannot make it to either event, that is not a problem. These … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Congregational Church Hosts New Member Orientation, May 12
Funding for Lymes’ Senior Center Discussed at Old Lyme Special Town Meeting, Referendum on Funding Planned for May 7
OLD LYME —This evening, Tuesday, April 30, at 7 p.m., the Old Lyme Board of Selectmen will host a Special Town Meeting in the Memorial Town Hall Meeting Room. According to Old Lyme First Selectwoman Martha Shoemaker's newsletter sent out Friday, April 26, "The purpose of this meeting is to learn more about the resolution for [the Lymes'] Senior Center funding." She … [Read more...] about Funding for Lymes’ Senior Center Discussed at Old Lyme Special Town Meeting, Referendum on Funding Planned for May 7