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Lyme-Old Lyme Crew Wins State Fours Trophy Again at CPSRA Championships

The team has won the trophy nine times in the last 13 championships for the best combined performance across the four-person boat events.
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Voters in chairs in the meeting room look at the moderator.
$48.2 Million Budget Approved at Old Lyme Town Meeting With Scant Turnout
The budget was approved at Monday’s town meeting with just 0.6% voter turnout and a lone dissenting vote.
Death Announced of William Charles Norton II of Clinton, Craftsman Who Restored Historic Homes and Barns
Bill devoted his life to preserving 17th and 18th-century structures, referring to his work as a “labor of love, skill and patience in equal proportions.”
Body Recovered from Connecticut River in Lyme Identified as 63-Year-Old Holyoke Man
The recovery came May 9 after a boater reported a body in the river, with fire departments from Chester and Lyme assisting state law enforcement in the response.
Ellsbeth Dowd laughs with a raffle winner receiving her prize.
Lyme Art Association Spring Soiree Draws Crowd for Evening of Art and Celebration
About 100 guests gathered at the Lyme Art Association Spring Soiree to support the historic gallery rooted in the famed Lyme Art Colony.
Old Lyme Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony Set for May 25
Join or watch the parade as it makes its way to Duck River Cemetery for Old Lyme’s annual Memorial Day ceremony.
Talking Transportation: Could Metro-North Be Next for a Strike?
The LIRR strike should be considered a warning for Connecticut commuters in a system where one rail shutdown could trigger regional traffic chaos.
What’s Next for Old Lyme? Community Invited to Weigh In on New Rules for Growth
Community members are encouraged to complete an online survey and attend a June 4 workshop that will help guide a comprehensive zoning regulation rewrite.
Wildcat Roundup: May 9-15
Catch up on sports results from Lyme-Old Lyme High School track & field, tennis, golf and baseball teams over the past week.
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Old Lyme Voters to Decide $48.2 Million Town Budget, May 18
The proposed $48.2 million 2026–27 town budget includes a 6.2% spending increase and an estimated 0.6-mill tax rate hike.
Sewer Project Staging Areas Draw Scrutiny From Old Lyme Zoning Commission
Proposed laydown areas for a long-planned shoreline sewer project may require a zoning amendment, potentially delaying construction by at least six weeks.

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