Monthly Archives: April 2017

I-95: Exit 70, 72 Ramp Closures Continue

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The Connecticut Department of Transportation has announced the following dates scheduled for ramp closures related to Project 104-164, Safety Improvements I-95.  The CTDOT says these closures are necessary for the safety of the traveling public and the contractors work force during the milling, reconstruction and paving of the ramps due to the widths and curvatures.

1. Southbound Exit 72  Off Ramp  – April 24 & 25, 2017 *
2. Southbound Exit 72 On Ramp –  April 24 & 25 ,2017 *
 
*These two ramps will not be closed concurrently, but as Exit 72 Off opens then Exit 72 On will close.
 
3. Southbound Exit 70 Off Ramp – May 1, 2017
4. Northbound Exit 70 On Ramp – May 12, 2015
5. Northbound Exit 71 On Ramp – May 15 & 16, 2017
6. Northbound Exit 71 Off Ramp – May 15 & 16, 2017
7. Northbound Exit 72 Off Ramp – May 17 & 18, 2017  
 
Detours for all ramps will be posted and signed so that the minimum inconvenience to the traveling public will occur.  All closures will be between the hours of 8 p.m. and 5 a.m.
 
The project does not foresee the need to close the Northbound Exit 70 Off Ramp or Southbound Exit 70 On Ramp as the widths will allow milling operations with traffic access.
 
These dates may change as conflicts arise or due to weather related issues. Emergency vehicle access will be given the highest priority in these locations.

Linda Clough Presents ‘Invasive Plants—Law and Lore’ at Duck River Garden Club Meeting, Tonight; All Welcome

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On April 25, Linda Clough will present to DRGC members and friends on invasive plants, such as the water lilies pictured above.

The next meeting of the Duck River Garden Club (DRGC) will be held Tuesday, April 25 in the Old Lyme Memorial Town Hall. The evening will begin with a social time at 6:30 p.m. followed by the program at 7 p.m. and the business meeting at 8 p.m.

This month’s presenter is Linda Clough, who is a DRGC member with a B.A. from UCLA in history; MLS (Library Science) from SCSU; and JD from the UConn School of Law. She received certification as a Master Gardener in 2011 and went on to receive Advanced Certification in 2013.

Her topic is Invasive Plants—Law and Lore. Clough will define what an invasive plant is and make attendees aware of the Connecticut General Statute covering their sale and propagation. She will talk about invasive plant habits, habitat, and address some remedial measures. In her talk, Linda hopes to emphasize why propagation of native species is important to the general environment. She will also discuss the findings presented at the seminar given by UConn’s Invasive Plant Working Group in October 2016.

For more information, visit the DRGC website at this link.

Guilford Savings Bank Supports Shoreline Soup Kitchens & Pantries with ‘Green for Greens’

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From left to right, front row, Guilford Saving Bank Branch Manager, Dave Carswell, SSKP Board Member Rick Westbrook, SSKP Executive Director, Patty Dowling, and Guilford Saving Bank Community Development Officer, Lisa La Monte. (back row) Guilford Saving Bank Assistant Branch Manager, Sandra Miller, and Guilford Saving Bank tellers Ryan Donovan and Brandy Reilly.

AREAWIDE — Guilford Savings Bank has awarded a $4,000 grant to Shoreline Soup Kitchens & Pantries (SSKP) to purchase fresh produce for needy residents of the shoreline. The grant, called “Green for Greens”, helps assure that local families who come to SSKP’s food pantries will be provided with fresh fruit and vegetables, in addition to non-perishable foods.

Lisa LeMonte, Marketing and Community Development Officer at Guilford Savings Bank, shared, “I know I speak for everyone at GSB when I say how proud we are to provide “Green for Greens” that allows The Shoreline Soup Kitchen and Pantries to supplement their budget with funds to purchase additional fresh produce.”

“The support of Guilford Savings Bank and their generous “Green for Greens” is truly a gift to those we serve at our 5 food pantries.  We all know the feeling of eating a fresh crisp apple, or finding a banana in our lunch bag when we are hungry midday.  Because of GSB, those in need will share in that feeling, and on behalf of those we serve, I sincerely thank Guilford Savings Bank for their commitment to providing access to fresh fruits and vegetables,” said Patty Dowling, Executive Director.

Founded 28 years ago, The Shoreline Soup Kitchens & Pantries provides food and fellowship to people in need and educates the community about hunger and poverty, serving the Connecticut shoreline towns of Essex, Chester, Clinton, Madison, Old Saybrook, East Lyme, Lyme, Old Lyme, Killingworth, Westbrook and Deep River.

Guilford Savings Bank has been serving the financial needs of the Connecticut shoreline for over 140 years.  Recently named the #1 Community Bank in Connecticut, it is the premier relationship bank, providing banking, lending, wealth management and life insurance solutions for personal, small business and commercial customers. For more information visit www.gsbyourbank.com

A Little Humor in Celebration of The Bard’s Birth- and Death-Day

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Today is not only St. George’s Day (the equivalent for England of St. Patrick’s Day for Ireland) but also both William Shakespeare’s birth- and death-day. Well, to be honest, the latter is a definite while the former is one which, to quote from Wikipedia, “has proved appealing to biographers.”  It is known for sure that Shakespeare was baptized in Stratford-upon-Avon in England on April 26, 1564, and so the April 23 date has simply been deduced from that.

In honor of the great Bard, we are delighted to publish this delightful submission from our good friend and book reviewer Felix Kloman and his wife Ann of Lyme.  This is sure to put a smile on the faces of all our Shakespeare-ophiles!

Memories of Yorick

Late last fall, a scrawny young mouse named Yorick politely asked to spend the winter with us, providing entertainment and conversation in return for a modest meal each day. We greeted him with enthusiasm, and shared stories . But, of late he has seemed much fatter and far hungrier. We fed him more and, of course, warned him not to go into the pantry, where we had set a trap for some rapacious relatives. He didn’t follow our advice.

Alas, poor Yorick!

 

Lyme Committee on Volunteerism Hosts Town’s Inaugural Volunteer Open House Today

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Dozens of Volunteer Opportunities Available To Help Keep Lyme Beautiful, Safe and Healthy

The Lyme Committee on Volunteerism announced today that the first-ever “Lyme Volunteer Open House” will be held Sunday, April 23, from 12 to 3 p.m., at the Lyme Fire House – to kickoff National Volunteer Week and help address the Town’s critical need for volunteers.

According to the Committee, while the Town of Lyme employs only a handful of full-time employees, in order to operate efficiently, it staffs more than 140 additional positions with volunteers.  Representatives of more than 20 Town boards, committees and commissions – as well as some local nonprofits – will be on hand at the Open House to help residents discover volunteer opportunities that match their interests, skills and availability.

“Volunteers play a critical role in keeping our town safe, beautiful and healthy,” said Town Board of Selectman Steven Mattson. “Our town couldn’t function without them.”  He encouraged residents to stop by the Open House to learn about ways their time and talents could benefit the community.

Some volunteer positions are short term, others long term; some are designed for individuals, others can be done in groups or with families.  Groups looking for volunteers at the Open House include:

The Town of Lyme Lyme Land Conservation Trust
Friends of the Lyme Public Library Lyme Garden Club
Lyme Public Hall Association Open Space Committee
Lyme Local History Archives Lyme Parks & Recreation Commission
Lyme Cemetery Commission Friends of Whalebone Cove
Lyme Consolidated School PTO Lyme Ambulance Association
Lyme/Old Lyme Education Foundation Lyme Fire Company
Mentoring Corps for Community Development Lyme Grange 147
Lyme-Old Lyme Volunteer Connection Friends of Lymes’ Senior Center
Lyme Farmers Market, Inc. Lyme Veterans Memorial Committee
Camp Claire Lyme Republican Town Committee
Hamburg Fair Committee Lyme Democratic Town Committee
High Hopes Therapeutic Riding

Mattson said the Open House is the perfect way for residents to find ways to give back to the Town while mingling with their friends and neighbors, and enjoying an array of free picnic food – including donations by Four Mile River Farm and Deep River Snacks.

The event is sponsored by the Town of Lyme and the Lyme Committee on Volunteerism.