Monthly Archives: December 2023

Gov. Lamont Names Lynch New Harbor Master for Old Lyme

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Plaut Previously Held Position More Than Eight Years

Matthew B. Lynch is the new Harbor Master for the Town of Old Lyme..

OLD LYME– On Nov. 29, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont appointed Matthew B. Lynch as the Harbor Master for the harbors and navigable waterways of the Town of Old Lyme.

Lynch succeeds Harry Plaut, who served as Old Lyme’s Harbor Master for more than eight years.  

A native of Waterford, Conn., Lynch is a seasoned mariner, who now resides in Old Lyme. He is a senior manager for Towboat US in Old Saybrook, and an owner of Waterside Transit Services LLC.

Additionally, he holds a  U.S. Coast Guard 200-ton Inland Masters License, is a National Safe Boating Council Instructor, and a Member  of the Niantic Bay Yacht Club.  

Michael Presti, Old Lyme Harbor Management Commission Co-Chair, commented, “Matt’s professionalism, technical knowledge, and dedication to all mariners will undoubtedly serve the community of Old Lyme well in the years to come.” 

Lynch begins his appointment immediately with his term ending on June 30, 2026.

Lyme-Old Lyme Jewish Community Celebrates Hanukkah, Welcomes New Members

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LYME/OLD LYME — On Friday, Dec. 9, Jewish community members from Lyme and Old Lyme gathered again, marking their19th annual community Hanukkah celebration.

The gathering was held at a private home, and more than 70 people attended. All contributed food to the pot luck meal, which included traditional Hanukkah potato latkes, a menorah candle lighting, and an impromptu performance of the song “I Have a Little Dreidel” by many of the children in attendance.

The group welcomes newcomers and “newly discovered” community members at every gathering, and will celebrate together again for Passover in the spring.  

If you or someone you know would like to receive announcements regarding future events, email LOLJewishCommunity@gmail.com with your name, email address and phone number.  

The group wishes Happy Hanukkah, Merry Christmas, and happy holidays to all! 

Con Brio Hosts Auditions for all Voice Parts, Jan. 2

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OLD SAYBROOK — On Tuesday, Jan. 2, from 7 to 8 p.m., auditions will be held by Con Brio Choral Society at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 56 Great Hammock Rd. in Old Saybrook for all voice parts.

Learn more at conbrio.org (click “Join/Tour”) or call Sue at 860-575-9668 to schedule an audition time slot.

Con Brio rehearses on Tuesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. in Old Saybrook.

The group’s April 2024 concert will feature Rutter’s Te Deum and Vivaldi’s Dixit Dominus RV807.

Death of Ellen Bourquin Announced, Mother of Beth Sullivan of Old Lyme

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Ellen Bourquin

MYSTIC, CT — Ellen Bourquin of Mystic, CT, and formerly of Huntington Station, NY, passed away on December 5, 2023. She was the widow of John Bourquin Jr. Ellen was born on August 24, 1929, in Perth Amboy, NJ, the daughter of Ernst and Ellie Christophersen.

She was a registered nurse having graduated from Muhlenberg Hospital’s nursing program in NJ.

Ellen loved to sew, making clothes, doing embroidery and needlepoint pictures.

Ellen is survived by her children Beth Sullivan (Michael) of Old Lyme, CT, John Bourquin, III (Leslie) of Manorville, NY, and her beloved Jan Amaral of CA; grandchildren Peter, Emma, Hannah, Allison, and John IV; and great-grandchildren Shiloh and Quin. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by her sister Joyce Thompson.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

To sign the online guest book visit, www.fultontherouxoldlyme.com.

Ruth Ann Heller Music Foundation Awards Scholarships to Lyme-OL High, Middle School Students

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LYME/OLD LYME — The Ruth Ann Heller Music Foundation Board of Trustees has announced that it has awarded private study music scholarships for the 2023-24 academic year to students from both Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School and Lyme-Old Lyme High School.

Award recipients from the Middle School are: Estelle Filardi, Ava Gray, Isla Morrissette (winner of the Banker Scholarship), Olivia Rozanski-Rose, Cassidy Buckley, Reagan Christopher, Jonah Filardi, Gavin Gray, Benjamin Mattox, Grace Morrissette, and Avery Zbierski.

Award recipients from the High School are: Caterina Wilson, Elizaveta Gregoire, Oliver Wyman, Andrew Liu, Natalie Buckley (winner of the Doc Mirliani award for pursuit of a career in music), and Stella Geromino.

As a supporting organization for Lyme-Old Lyme Schools, the Ruth Ann Heller Music Foundation award scholarships are to be used for private music instruction to students participating in the Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Band Programs.  

The 501(c)(3) non-profit foundation was formed in 1999 after the retirement of Ruth Ann (King) Heller from Lyme-Old Lyme High School, with a mission to strengthen and improve the instrumental music program in Lyme-Old Lyme Schools.  

Donations to the Foundation in any amount are gratefully accepted. The mailing address is the Ruth Ann Heller Music Foundation, PO Box 298, Old Lyme, CT 06371, or donations may be made via PayPal @ http://www.rahmf.org/#donate.