Eversource Presents Old Lyme Fire Department with Community Impact Grant

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Old Lyme First Selectwoman Martha Shoemaker (third from left) stands with Eversource Community Relations Specialist Teresa Jackman (fourth from left) to celebrate the presentation by Eversource of a Community Impact Grant to the Old Lyme Fire Department (OLFD). Also pictured from left to right are OLFD members 1st Assistant Chief James Oldfield, Chief of Department Stephen Super, Deputy Chief Mike McCarthy Jr, Lt. Jared Flagg, Capt. Ken Swaney, and Lt. Matt Merrill. Not pictured but present at the ceremony were 2nd Assistant Chief James Caramante, Capt. John Duddy, Captain Matt Kakos and Lt. Jessica Rand. Photo by Troy Christopher.

OLD LYME – On Tuesday, March 12, Eversource presented the Old Lyme Fire Department with a $1500 Community Impact Grant. Eversource is a leading energy company committed to supporting local communities.

The presentation was held at the Old Lyme Fire Headquarters at 69 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT. 

The grant presentation signified Eversource’s dedication to fostering community safety and resilience. This grant aims to enhance the capabilities of the Old Lyme Fire Department (OLFD) in serving and protecting the residents of Old Lyme and its surrounding areas.

Eversource Community Relations Specialist Teresa Jackman presents OLFD Chief of Department Stephen Super with the $1500 Community Impact Grant.

Asked by LymeLine what his response was to the OLFD receiving the award, OLFD Lt. Jared Flagg said in an email, “With the continued support from First Selectwoman Shoemaker for constant professional development of our members, Old Lyme Fire Department was able request and receive grant funding to put some of our members through Swiftwater Technician training provided by Water Training Resources.”

He added, “With the ever changing marine environment and the need for specialized training, we can’t thank Eversource Energy enough for recognizing this need and helping us take some of the financial burden from our residents.”

Flagg concluded, “Thank you again to First Selectwoman Shoemaker, Eversource Energy and all the Old Lyme officers for their hard work.”

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