OLD LYME — John “Jack” Hartnett passed away peacefully in his sleep Nov. 10, 2022 after 93 wonderful years of a great life. Jack was born in Malden, Mass., one sister and two brothers, and lived in Old Lyme, for 60 years …
Jack married Lee in 1963, and had daughter Kelly who brought him grandson Zach …
The burial will be a private family ceremony. A memorial dinner is in the planning phase.
Visit this link to read the full obituary published by The Day on Nov. 15, 2022.
HRIC Hopes for Strong Public Support for its Overlay Proposal at Meeting
OLD LYME — UPDATED Nov. 14, 5pm: The Halls Road Improvements Committee (HRIC) was planning to present its application to create a Halls Rd. Overlay District (HROD) to the Old Lyme (OL) Zoning Commission Monday evening, Nov. 14. The agenda included a presentation by the HRIC to support the application, which was being made officially by the Town of Old Lyme.
However, at 4:10 p.m. that day, Edie Twining, HRIC Chair sent an email saying, “Due to concerns from the new zoning enforcement officer (ZEO), Eric Knapp, HRIC has decided to postpone our presentation of the Halls Road Overlay District (HROD) until the next regular meeting of the Zoning Commission, December 12th 2022.”
She continued, “Unfortunately, we only learned this morning that the ZEO had concerns, and we think it is important to resolve these issues before proceeding.
The second is a Public Hearing for a “Petition for Application [ to create the Halls Road Overlay District Proposal (HROC).”
After the hearings are either continued or closed, the Commission members will then consider both items in their regular meeting.
Commission during that segment of the meeting.
The HRIC Chair Edie Twining tells LymeLine by email that she is hoping for, “… strong public support for its proposal at the meeting.”
In its most recent update to the community, the HRIC reported that in July 2022, it was awarded funding for the formal survey and design work required for the bridge and trails, through the Community Initiatives Grant, a part of the town-administered American Rescue Plan.
Requests for Proposals have been posted to design firms to produce design documentation for the pedestrian bridge and associated trails. Once these drawings are created they will be used for grant applications for the implementation of the design.
The HRIC will be working with two experienced grant-writer volunteers to seek grants and create the proposals to fund this project. The design documentation will also show the location of the pedestrian bridge and identify any easements needed for the town to secure.
The BSC Group has put together the town’s application for the Local Transportation Capital Improvement Program (LOTCIP) grant, which was submitted in September 2022. This state-run grant is the first opportunity for the town to present its planned roadway improvements to the CT DOT for their formal approval.
The application covers the planned improvements to sidewalks, bike lanes, landscaping, lighting, and crosswalks along Halls Road. The LOTCIP grant could provide a substantial part of the construction costs of these right-of-way improvements. It is not expected to cover the costs of the new pedestrian- and cyclist-bridge across the Lieutenant River, or the trails leading to and from it.
New zoning for a mixed-use overlay district was submitted to the OL Zoning Commission and recognized as received at the commissions Oct. 11, meeting.
The Halls Rd. Overlay District will allow property owners the option to create mixed-use (commercial and residential) development and bring retail up to Halls Rd. The overlay district provides an incentive for owners to create the walkable, browse-able new town center envisioned in the Master Plan, while leaving the legacy C30-S zoning unchanged.
The HRIC welcomes comments by email at: Hallsroadcommittee@oldlyme-ct.gov
For further information about the HRIC project, visit https://www.oldlyme-ct.gov/halls-road-improvements-committee
LYME/OLD LYME — It was a memorable day in Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Schools on Friday.
Rather than taking a vacation day on Veterans Day as many schools now opt to do, LOL Schools chose to celebrate Veterans Day with in-house events at each school that drove home the important messages of the day while also honoring local US Veterans and serving members of the US military.
Old Lyme First Selectman Tim Griswold attended the ceremonies at the middle and high schools, but was unable to join those at Lyme Consolidated and Mike Creek.
Expressing his disappointment at the latter situation, Griswold commented to LymeLine by email, ”Congrats to District 18 for being in session and honoring the vets!”
OLD LYME — A brief ceremony honoring Veterans Day was held Friday at the flagpole in front of Old Lyme’s Memorial Town Hall.
Current and former members of the military from Old Lyme gathered at the flagpole to honor those who have given their lives to preserve the freedom of their country, and those who continue to serve today.
Here at LymeLine, we thank you all for your service and commemorate those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
OLD LYME — Capping an extraordinary season, Lyme-Old Lyme High School freshman sensation Chase Gilbert finished 13th in Saturday’s New England Cross-Country Championships, in which the ‘best of the best’ compete. She was the highest-placed freshman in the whole event, which was held at Ponaganset High School in North Scituate, R.I.
Gilbert was subsequently awarded Second Team All-New England Honors for Cross-Country at the Awards Ceremony, pictured above, based on her performance at the Championships.
Gilbert’s time of 19:04 is a new school record as well as a best time ever for a Lyme -Old Lyme female athlete at any New England championship.
Additionally Gilbert’s winning time of 18:07 at the Shoreline Championship is the fastest high school female athlete 5K time in the state.
Gilbert is pictured left competing in her award-winning race.
Hearty congratulations from all of us at LymeLine, Chase! We are already looking forward to following your running career in future years.