Monthly Archives: November 2020

Provisional Results Announced by Lyme Show Democratic Sweep in That Town

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State Senator Norm Needleman

LYME — The provisional results for Lyme gave Democrats a sweep of all the races in the town.

US Rep. Joe Courtney (D) has a substantial lead over his challenger Justin Anderson, but has yet to declare victory.

State Senator Norm Needleman (D-33rd) is currently leading over challenger Brendan Saunders.

Although David Rubino secured more votes than incumbent State Rep. Devin Carney (R) in Lyme, Carney appears to have secured victory over Rubino in the 23rd House District as a whole.

(The results below, which we stress are still provisional, show the winner in red. The following abbreviations are use: WF: Working Families and I: Independent.)

President 

Biden & Harris (D): 1,139

Trump & Pence (R): 564

Jorgensen & Cohen (Libertarian): 26

Hawkins & Walker (Green): 4

Representative in Congress

Joe Courtney (D & WF): 1,160

Justin Anderson (R): 546

Daniel Reale (Libertarian): 8

Cassandra Martineau (Green): 8

State Senator 

Norm Needleman (D & I): 1,055

Brendan Saunders (R): 646

State Representative

David Rubino (D & WF): 925

Devin Carney (R & I): 806

Registrar of Voters 

Diane Ahlberg (D): 1,032

Judith W. Davies (R): 682

 

 

Groups Fighting for Social Justice Co-Host ‘Teach-In’ in Old Lyme, Wednesday

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  • LYME/OLD LYME — – The Lyme-Old Lyme Partnership for Social Justice has announced that it will hold a “teach-in” the day after the election – in conjunction with the Old Saybrook March for Justice.

The teach-in is titled The Work That Lies Ahead: Desegregating Hearts, Minds and Spaces in the Aftermath, and will be held Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 5 p.m., outside Old Lyme Memorial Town Hall.

The timing of the event reflects the reality that, whatever the outcome of the election, the Partnership’s work along the Connecticut shoreline will remain the same – fighting for social justice in Lyme and Old Lyme.

The teach-in will feature two speakers:
• Kevin Booker from the New London City Council – an educator, social justice advocate and
council member for the City of New London.
• Erica Watson – an educator and wellness advocate.

All are welcome. It is requested that everyone should wear a mask at the event.

Upcoming events sponsored by the partnership or the Old Saybrook March for Justice will take place as follows:
• Wednesday, Nov. 11 – Essex, in front of Town Hall
• Wednesday, Nov. 18 – Deep River, in front of the Congregational Church
• Wednesday, Nov. 25 – Old Saybrook, in front of the Kate
• Wednesday, Dec. 2 – TBD

The Lyme-Old Lyme Partnership’s mission is to educate area residents on important topics of social justice and call attention to opportunities where citizens can support local, state and national social-justice efforts. For more information or to stay abreast of news, visit the partnership’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/LOLPartnership4SJ or send an email to LOLPartnership4SJ@gmail.com.

The Old Saybrook March for Justice is an inclusive and welcoming coalition of friends and neighbors, who care deeply about basic human rights.

Their mission statement states, ” We are outraged by centuries of structural racism in this country. We stand with Black Lives Matter. We listen, learn and act. We understand that silence is not an option. We aim to be allies and antiracist. We are respectful, nonpartisan and inclusive. We welcome all who share our values. We educate ourselves and join in weekly marches.”

For further information, email osbmarch@gmail.com.

Last-Minute Voters Have Short Time Before Polls Close at 8pm

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The entrance to the polls at Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School. Quiet at 1 and 4 p.m. this afternoon, but in contrast, extremely busy at 6 a.m.! All photos by Michele Dickey.

OLD LYME — The polls are still open at Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School (LOLMS) and Lyme Town Hall.  The doors at LOLMS above will close at 8 p.m.  The same will happen to the doors at Lyme Town Hall and the Official Ballot Boxes at both town halls will also be locked at 8 p.m.

Supporters of both parties were out in force to support their candidates. The Democrats above in the photo are (from left to right) Peter Hunt, John Pote, Marisa Hartmann, Chairwoman Christine Gianquinto, and Gloria Dimon.

Republicans gathered in the photo above are (from left to right) Deb Czarnecki, Dean Williams, Tim O’Rourke, Dave Kelsey, Lisa Knepshield, 23rd House District incumbent candidate Devin Carney, and Dave Evers.

 

Girls Win, Boys Draw Against Hale-Ray, Tuesday

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Stephanie Mauro (#4) had the assist on the first goal in Old Lyme’s 3-0 victory over Hale-Ray on Tuesday.

Playing away, the Old Lyme girls pulled off a resounding 3-0 defeat of Hale-Ray on Tuesday with all the goals scored in the first half.

Maddie McCulloch scored first, assisted by Steph Mauro, and then Mauro herself scored the second goal assisted by Abby Manthous .

Ellie Zrenda scored the third and last of Old Lyme’s goals unassisted.

The third goal came when Ellie Zrenda put the ball in the back of the net unassisted.

Stephanie Mauro (left) takes on a Hale-Ray defender.

Since regular goalie Sam Grey is out until Nov. 13, sophomore Rhyleigh Russell started in goal for the Wildcats. Later in the game, Nyla Goulis and Margot Paynter also went in goal .

Playing at home, the Old Lyme boys tied Hale Ray 2-2 on Tuesday.

Anders Silberberg scored both goals for Old Lyme with assists from Jesper Silberberg and Mike Milazzo.

Matt Conroy scored both goals for Hale Ray

Jonah Lathrop was in net for the Wildcats and made one save. Meanwhile, Loudon Chupas was in goal for Hale Ray and notched 12 saves.

Old Lyme is now 5-2-2

Long Wait to Vote in Old Lyme Early, Then Quieter Later; Reverse in Lyme

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Those who arrived early in Old Lyme waited up to an hour to enter Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School to cast their votes.

LYME/OLD LYME — When the polls opened at 6 a.m. at Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School, the line soon developed to having an hour wait-time. The line itself stretched all the way from the side door of the middle school gym all the way round to Center School. All the reports we received were that the line remained in good humor despite the wait.

Campaigners for both parties urged voters to vote for their candidates.

Lyme, in contrast, had no line initially but then one built up later.

The growing line at Lyme Town Hall.

Best sign of the day, see below, was sent to us by John Kiker from Middlefield!