Monthly Archives: November 2019

Lyme Land Trust to Rename Moulson Pond Fishway in Honor of Former Board Member, Land Trust President Linda Bireley.

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LYME — The Lyme Land Trust will rename the Moulson Pond Fishway in honor of former board member and Land Trust President Linda Bireley.  Ms. Bireley, lover of the environment and the preserves of Lyme, passed away Nov. 8, 2019.

She served on the board of directors of the Lyme Land Trust for more than 10 years, as president from 2006-2007.  As stewardship committee chair, she worked to develop many of the trails in Lyme and developed a digitized stewardship monitoring program.

Ms. Bireley spearheaded the campaign to build three fish ladders in Lyme, most notably the Moulson Pond fish ladder. She was the first Town of Lyme Open Space Coordinator, from 2006 until 2014, when she was forced to retire due to illness.

The Lyme Land Trust notes in a press release, “We in Lyme were very fortunate to have had Linda,  a woman with such a dedicated and generous spirit, serving on our behalf. Moreover, she was a beloved and admired friend.”

Calling hours are Friday, Nov. 15, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at the Lyme Fire Department, Rte. 156, Lyme.

The full obituary is published at this link 

Wildcat Boys Fail to Make State Semis After Loss to Immaculate, AD Heck Says They had a “Great Season”

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LYME/OLD LYME — Sadly the Old Lyme soccer boys couldn’t get the ball in the net Friday afternoon against Immaculate of Danbury. In contrast, Immaculate put away two goals to win the game and advance to the CIAC Class S state championship semi-finals.

Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Athletic Director Hildie Heck commented on Twitter, “[I] Couldn’t be prouder of the boys soccer team. [They] Had a great season, played with heart, played clean and proved a lot of people wrong! Tough loss today, but a positive season to remember.”

Congratulations to the Wildcat Boys and their coach Ally Gleason on a memorable season!

Old Lyme Soccer Girls Meet Housatonic in State Quarters This Afternoon

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LYME/OLD LYME — Lydia Tinnerello scored first for Old Lyme in Thursday’s CIAC Class S  State Championship Second Round game against St. Paul. Kaylee Armenia assisted the goal.
Sophia Gerst scored lone goal for St. Paul from a penalty kick.
Kaylee Armenia scored the game-winning goal unassisted for the ‘Cats.
Sam Gray was in goal for Old Lyme and made five saves.
Eighth-seeded Old Lyme now faces top seeds Housatonic Regional this afternoon with a 2 p.m. kick-off at Housatonic Valley Regional High School in the quarterfinals.

Old Lyme Soccer Boys Face Immaculate in State Quarters This Afternoon, “We’re Peaking at the Right Time” (Coach Ally Gleason)

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LYME/OLD LYME — Following on their 3-1 victory over Hale-Ray High School on Wednesday, the Old Lyme boys travel to Danbury, Conn., today to take on the Immaculate High School team in the quarter-finals of the CIAC Class S State Soccer Championship.

The game kicks off at 2 p.m.

Asked how she felt about Old Lyme reaching the state quarter-finals, Coach Ally Gleason responded, “This is an exciting time for our program. We haven’t been to the state tournament since 2016 and then only reaching the second round. Two of our seniors were on that varsity team.”

She continued, “So this is a whole new level for our team and I’m so happy that they get to experience the state tournament, especially our seniors. We have a very talented team and the boys have been working hard all season to prepare themselves for this.”

Gleason added, “We had a tough regular season plagued with injury and illness and now having everyone back, we’re peaking at the right time. I’m looking forward to today’s game no matter the outcome, even though a win (which I know we can do) would be the best, but to be back in the states now with the boys is surreal.”

She then asked herself rhetorically, “How great would it be to get to the championship? Pretty remarkable I’d say. And the best part? They have what it takes to get there. Go Wildcats!”

This is a terrific achievement for first-year coach Ally Gleason, so we also say a heartfelt, “GO WILDCATS!”

Musical Masterworks ‘MMModern’ presents ‘Project Fusion–Saxophone Quartet’ Tonight in Old Lyme

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Project Fusion will perform at Lyme Art Association, Nov. 15, in the opening concert of the 2019-20 MMModern series.

OLD LYME — This fall experience contemporary chamber music featuring Project Fusion–Saxophone Quartet, an ensemble that is dedicated to creating unique collaborations among musicians. “We are looking forward to welcoming these marvelous young musicians to our community. We know they will inspire our audience with their energy and skill.” said Alden Murphy, President of Musical Masterworks.

Join Musical Masterworks Nov. 15, at the Lyme Art Association to enjoy a concert by Project Fusion, who Splash magazine describes as a “joy to watch — sparkling as much as the instruments in their hands.”

Project Fusion Executive Director and Baritone Saxophonist Matt Evans comments, “We’re thrilled to be performing this program of American music in Old Lyme, including two world premieres and a piece inspired by the paintings of Matisse; very appropriate, considering Old Lyme is the home of innovative art as well as great music. We are also excited to be presenting numerous educational engagement programs in K-12 schools in Norwich and New London the week leading up to the performance.”

Admission is $35; student admission is $5.  Admission includes a reception prior to the concert at 5:30 p.m.; the concert begins at 6:30 p.m.  

After the performance, end your evening with a three-course Prix Fixe dinner for two with a bottle of wine for $100 at the Bee & Thistle, only available to MMModern concertgoers. Make your dinner reservation by calling the Bee & Thistle at 860.434.1667.

For more information and to purchase concert tickets, visit Musical Masterworks at www.musicalmasterworks.org or call 860.434.2252.