Monthly Archives: August 2022

Death Announced of Gerald Francis “Jerry” Caron, Former Dean of Students, Board Member of Lyme Academy

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NIANTIC — Gerald Francis “Jerry” Caron, 80, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022. Jerry was born June 12, 1942, to Arthur and Mary (Gayette) Caron.

Jerry was raised in Salem, Mass., and lived in Connecticut for most of his life, …

Mr. Caron was a member of the faculty of the Lyme College of Fine Art, Old Lyme, where he served as faculty adviser on the Board of Trustees, and as Dean of Students. In addition, Mr. Caron lectured and taught painting at numerous art organizations …

Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Visit this link to read the full obituary published Aug. 25, 2022, by The Day.

Monkeypox Cases Rise to 87 in CT, All 50 States Now Have at Least One Case

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No New Cases in Nine-Town Ledge Light Health District, Highest Number of Cases Remains in NY State

LYME/OLD LYME — The number of cases in the state has risen to 87 as of this morning, Aug. 26, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data.

On Aug. 16, Ledge Light Health District (LLHD) Director of Health Stephen Mansfield confirmed to LymeLine.com by email, “We are aware of one case within our jurisdiction.” The case was reported in New London. The LLHD jurisdiction comprises nine southeastern Connecticut towns, which include both Lyme and Old Lyme.

Yesterday, Aug. 25, he confirmed there had been no new cases reported as at that date.

Every US State has now reported at least one case.

On Aug. 4, the White House declared monkeypox a public health emergency.

On July 23, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency of international concern.

The CDC’s 2022 US Map & Case Count includes an ongoing, updated count of monkeypox cases throughout the country. There are 14,115 cases in the US at time of publication of this article.

The states with the highest number of cases at time of publication (Aug. 26) are New York (3,117), California (3,068), Florida (1,713), Texas (1,432), Georgia (1,240), and Illinois (999).

Connecticut’s first case was announced July 5.

“Monkeypox spreads through close prolonged contact with an infected person. This might include coming into contact with skin lesions, or body fluids, sharing clothes or other materials that have been used by an infected person, or inhaling respiratory droplets during prolonged face-to-face contact,” according to Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) Commissioner Manisha Juthani, MD.

She added, “Residents who are concerned about fever, swollen glands, and a new rash, should contact their health care provider.”

For those seeking treatment or additional information on the vaccine and antivirals, contact your health care provider or call the DPH Epidemiology Program at (860) 509-7994 or (860) 509-8000 after hours.

For more information about monkeypox, visit the CDC monkeypox webpage and/or the CT DPH monkeypox webpage.

Editor’s Note: Parts of this article are based on a press release issued July 14 by CT DPH and sent to LymeLine.com by Ledge Light Health District.

“Another Great Year” Starts for Lyme-Old Lyme Schools (Superintendent Neviaser of LOL Schools)

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LYME-OLD LYME — The new school year kicked off yesterday for students in Lyme-Old Lyme Schools.

Kindergartners in Mile Creek and Lyme Schools experienced their very first day of ‘proper school.’

It soon turned out that Kindergarten “rocked”!

Changing classes was a great time for students to reconnect after the long summer vacation.

Playgrounds were also great places to catch up with friends (photo above), as were the minutes after the end of class  (photo below.)

Asked at the end of the first day how everything had gone, LOL Schools Superintendent Ian Neviaser told LymeLine via email, “”It was a warm and sunny day to kick-off the new school year. Judging by the smiling faces and excited chatter overheard in the halls, I think this is going to be another great year.”

Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Announce 2022-23 ‘Teacher of the Year’, ‘Staff Member of the Year’

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LYME-OLD LYME — At the recent Region 18 Convocation, Lyme-Old Lyme Schools named the 2022-2023 Teacher of the Year as Diana Marchese. She serves as the Library Media Specialist at Mile Creek School.

At the same event, the 2022-23 Staff Member of the Year was announced as Lori Giannotti, who is employed as a Special Services Clerk.

Congratulations to both ladies!

Editor’s Note: This is a developing story. We will have a much fuller story next week.

Suisman Shapiro Attorneys Collins, Berryman — Both of Old Lyme — Named ‘2023 Best Lawyers in America®’

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Seven Suisman Shapiro Attorneys Named to 2023 Best Lawyers in America® and Ones to Watch ® Lists

Attorney James P. Berryman

Attorney John A. Collins III

NEW LONDON, CONN. — Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law have announced that James P. Berryman and John A. Collins III have been named to 2023 Best Lawyers in America®. Both attorneys live in Old Lyme, and Suisman Shapiro serves as the Town of Old Lyme’s Attorney.

Atty. Berryman focuses on Workers’ Compensation Law on behalf of Claimants and Atty. Collins specializes in Personal Injury Litigation on behalf of Plaintiffs.

Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence.

“Best Lawyers was founded more than 40 years ago to recognize the exceptional accomplishments of top legal professionals,” says Best Lawyers CEO Phil Greer. “We are proud to continue to present the most respected, unbiased legal awards worldwide.”

Best Lawyers has earned the respect of the profession, the media and the public as the most reliable, unbiased source of legal referrals. Its first international list was published in 2006 and since then has grown to provide lists in over 75 countries. For the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, more than 12.2 million votes were analyzed to identify the top legal talent, as identified by their peers.

Lawyers on The Best Lawyers in America list are divided by geographic region and practice areas. They are reviewed by their peers based on professional expertise and undergo an authentication process to make sure they are in current practice and in good standing.

Apart from Berryman and Collins, four additional Suisman Shapiro attorneys were named to the 2023 The Best Lawyers in America®  list:

  • Michael A. Blanchard – Criminal Defense: White-Collar
  • Theodore Heiser – Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
  • Jeffrey W. Hill – Family Law and Family Law Arbitration
  • Robert B. Keville – Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants

Additionally, Kyle J. Zrenda was recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America® , which recognizes associates and other lawyers who are earlier in their careers for their outstanding professional excellence in private practice in the United States

Editor’s Notes: i) Suisman Shapiro is the largest law firm in eastern Connecticut, providing residents and businesses from New Haven to Providence with a full range of legal services.  The firm was established more than 75 years ago and is firmly rooted in the community. For more information visit suismanshapiro.com or call (800) 499-0145.

ii) This article is based in part on a press release issued by Suisman Shapiro Attprneys-at-Law.