OLD LYME—Norman Misheloff was born Aug. 26, 1925, in New Haven. He died Jan. 11, 2024. Norman was the only child of Herman and Ada Misheloff and husband to the late Lillian Collins, …
In his senior year of high school, Norman answered the call to serve his country in World War II by joining the United States Army …
… he finished his education and worked as an English teacher at West Haven High School for 17 years, specializing in Shakespearean literature. He also took great pride in leading the school newspaper to win Best Public School Newspaper in the state of Connecticut….
[T]his United States veteran [was] laid to rest next to his wife in the Duck River Cemetery in Old Lyme, following a Mass of Christian Burial … Monday, Jan. 22, in Christ the King Church, 1 McCurdy Road, Old Lyme. [V]isit www.fultontherouxoldlyme.com for … more information.
Cost Reductions to be Made Without “Degrading Integrity or Design of Building” (Baker—Lymes’ Senior Center Renovation and Expansion Project Building Committee Chair)
OLD LYME — When the trade bids for the Lymes’ Senior Center Renovation and Expansion Project were opened last Tuesday in Old Lyme Town Hall, the numbers were not encouraging—though not entirely unexpected.
In total, the bids were $1.2 million in excess of the budgeted amount.
Asked her reaction to the bids, the project Building Committee Chair Jeri Baker told LymeLine by phone, “We (the committee) are determined to bring the project in within the cost parameters. The $1.2 million is something we are determined to reduce.”
She explained that the architects, construction manager and building committee would, “Work very quickly and with determination,” to find, “Significant cost savings.” Baker stressed, however that these savings would be achieved without, “Degrading the integrity or design of the building,” and that, “Everything” would be still be at code while occupancy numbers and functionality were retained.
Acknowledging that a “delay is inevitable” in the planned building timeline now, Baker said that the building committee should have a, “Much better handle” on how the project will move forward after their next meeting scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 14, at 5 p.m.
NEW LONDON, CT: State Senator Martha Marx (D-20th) has announced a re-election campaign for her seat representing the 20th District, which includes Old Lyme, as well as Bozrah, East Lyme, Montville, New London, Old Saybrook, Salem and Waterford. Marx was first elected to the General Assembly in 2022.
“As a career nurse, the one issue that will always be closest to my heart is healthcare,” Marx stated at the opening of her campaign, continuing, “During my first term, I fought day in and day out to make options here in Connecticut more affordable and take the needed measures to protect nurses on the job who are working to keep us healthy and safe.”
She added, “I also took affordability head-on, passing Connecticut’s largest tax cut in state history, fighting on behalf of consumers against utility companies, and bringing needed state funds to all eight towns in the district.” She also cited various local projects across the district, which she has supported, including funding for the Lymes’ Senior Center.”
Senator Marx has been a resident of New London and a registered nurse for over 30 years. She is a former New London City Council member and a visiting nurse. Since being elected to the senate, Martha has focused on expanding access to affordable healthcare, making the workplace safer and more equitable, and making southeast Connecticut more affordable.
Newly elected Montville Mayor, Lenny “Bud” Bunnell, spoke in support of Senator Marx’s re-election. “Having been recently elected to my first term as the Mayor of Montville I have been very fortunate to be able to call upon Martha for advice and as a resource.”
New London Mayor Michael Passero also took the opportunity to praise Senator Marx on Wednesday. “During her first term, Martha has proven to be a relentless advocate for this district in the senate.”
Beth Sabilia, who is director of the Center for Housing Equity and Opportunity of Eastern Connecticut, also shared her support for Marx, saying, “Senator Marx is a tireless champion for the regular people of the 20th District.”
Editor’s Note: This article is based on a press release issued by the State Senator Marx’s press team.
State Representative Devin Carney (R-23rd) is presented with COST’s Town Crier Award by Paula Cofrancesco, COST President. Photo submitted.
HARTFORD/LYME/OLD LYME – In recognition of his work on behalf of Connecticut’s small towns, State Representative Devin Carney (R-23rd) has been named a recipient of the Connecticut Council of Small Towns’ (COST) Town Crier Award during their 2024 Town Meeting held Thursday, Feb. 8, at the Aqua Turf in Plantsville.
The award is given annually to legislators who have distinguished themselves as outstanding advocates on issues affecting Connecticut’s small towns.
“It is such an honor to be recognized by the Connecticut Council of Small Towns, an organization for which I have deep respect,” Rep. Carney said. “As the representative of four small towns [Lyme, Old Lyme, Old Saybrook and part of Westbrook], I believe communities like the ones I represent are the backbone of our state. With this award, I will continue to be a voice for local control of municipal government and education, mandate relief, and ensuring our towns are safe.”
During the award ceremony, Paula Cofrancesco, First Selectman of Bethany and COST’s President said “Rep. Carney has long been recognized as a legislator who reaches across party lines in a collaborative manner to address issues facing the state’s smaller communities, including finding solutions to the state’s waste management issues, supporting enhanced rail service, and stopping unfunded mandates that would impose costly administrative burdens on our communities. COST is honored to present our Town Crier Award to Rep. Carney for his tireless advocacy on behalf of the state’s small towns.”
Founded in 1975, The Connecticut Council of Small Towns (COST) is an advocacy organization committed to giving small towns a strong voice in the legislative process. Its members are Connecticut towns with populations of less than 35,000.
Other recipients, who also received awards at the event, included State Senator Ryan Fazio (R-36) and State Representative Pat Boyd (D-50). State Senator Cathy Osten (D-19) was unable to attend the event but is also scheduled to receive an award.
The Old Lyme Board of Selectmen welcomed the Alkhalawi family to town during their Feb. 5 meeting. From left to right, (back roww) Selectman Jim Lampos, Fadia Alkhalawi, Mahmoud Alkhalawi, First Selectwoman Martha Shoemaker, Selectwoman Jude Read and Carol Carlson, Co -Chair of the Lyme-Old Lyme Refugee Resettlement Committee.The three Alkhalawi children are (from left to right) Mohammed, Ahmad and Ibrahim.
OLD LYME — At their regular meeting Monday evening, the Old Lyme Board of Selectmen (BOS) welcomed the recently-arrived Alkhalawi family to the town. The Alkhalawis are refugees from Syria and being assisted by the Lyme-Old Lyme Refugee Resettlement Committee in a variety of ways.
Mahmoud Alkhalawi listens attentively to Selectwoman Jude Read as she shakes hands with one of his sons.
The BOS members took time to explain their role in town government and then the audience gave the family an enthusiastic round of applause.
Mahmoud Alkhalawi stands ready to address the audience at the Old Lyme Board of Selectmen’s meeting.
Mahmoud Alkhalawi followed up by expressing his appreciation for the warm welcome the town has given to his family.
