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Old Lyme Property Transactions … Are Back!

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Editor’s Note: We are delighted to bring back publication of Old Lyme property transactions. We know that readers enjoyed these in the past and are confident they will spark the same interest today. We will publishing them every two weeks going forward and also adding Lyme’s property transactions shortly.

6/16: 3 Jadon Drive, Gregory P. Carnese, conservator for David E. Barclay of Old Lyme, to D+C 97 LLC of East Haven, $235,000. 

6/23: 7 Haywagon Drive, Paul S. Constantinou and Amy P. Constantinou to Edward Granfield, $975,000. 

6/27: 14 Avenue A, the Estate of Marie Mirliani of Boston, MA, to Adrian Scarpa, $425,000. 

6/30: 106 Neck Road, Aaron P. Sikorski of New Orleans, LA, to James S. Pawlowski of Plantation, FL, $563,000. 

7/1: 11 Bayberry Ridge Road, Nancy W. Lacasse and Joseph Lacasse of Bristol, ME, to George A. Dichario, $680,000. 

7/2: 302 Ferry Road, Elizabeth A. Huston of Guilford to Conrad Home Buyers LLC of Lyme, $374,000. 

7/3: 27 Brightwater Road, Gregory S. Simon, Trustee of the GS Family Trust of Sarasota, FL, to Jennifer Bradley of Charlotte, NC, $1,520,000. 

7/3: 8 Spruce Ave., Julia Z. DiCandio, Trustee of the Thomas R. Coty Irrevocable Trust, to SLA Homes LLC of Somers, $287,000. 

7/8: 8 Katherine Road, John Zettergren of New Britain to Katherine 8 LLC, $435,000. 

7/8: 11 Matson Ridge, Patrick R. Avelange and Natasha Taylor to Dixon P. Downey III, $1,300,111. 

7/10: 23 Columbus Ave., Charles A. Coniglio and Mary Collery-Coniglio of Naples, FL, to Matthew Ahern, $620,000. 

7/10: 22 Oakridge Drive, Susan Steady, Trustee to the Daniel M. Pennella Trust Agreement of Waterford, to Kingsley and Rachael Schroeder of West Hartford, $165,000. 

7/10: 7 Whippoorwill Road, Erin D. McAndrew, Trustee of the Dorothy McAndrew Revocable Trust of Wakefield, RI, to Mary B. McAndrew, $270,000. 

7/10: 29 Whippoorwill Road, Robert J. Santoro, Trustee of the Dolores D. Green Trust of Cheshire, to Garip Kutrolli of Old Lyme, $20,000. 

7/11: 6 Corsino Ave., Luigi Dimauro of Haddam to Susan K. Way, Trustee of the Susan K. Way Revocable Trust of Old Lyme, $655,000. 

7/15: 6 Elm St., Sharon L. Bergquist of Essex to Carl Kolb of Austin, TX, $825,000. 

7/15: 72 Lyme St., Philip Atherton Pineo and Danne Mahone Pineo of Old Lyme to Halloran Murdock of Old Lyme, $576,000.

First Congregational Church of Lyme Seeks Volunteer Parking Attendants for Hamburg Fair, Aug. 15-17

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Parking Proceeds Serve as Church’s Only Annual Fundraiser

The First Congregational Church of Lyme. LymeLine file photo.

LYME–The First Congregational Church of Lyme is looking for volunteers to assist with parking during its traditional fundraiser at the Hamburg Fair, Aug. 15-17. 

Organizers in a news release said the church operating budget relies on proceeds from those parking on the lawn during the fair, which serves as the church’s only fundraising event each year. 

Organizers said they prefer to have four or five volunteers per two-hour shift. Three people will suffice during certain shifts. 

Volunteers are needed at the church driveway entrance to collect money, and on the church lawn to monitor available spots and lead fair-goers to those spots.

To volunteer, sign up here.

Volunteers can also register by contacting Rich Clippinger at rclippinger@snet.net or 860-910-2512, or by reaching out to the church at ctlymechurch@gmail.com or 860-434-0220. 

Help is needed in these time slots to support Hamburg Fair hours:

Friday, August 15

4:30 PM-6:30 PM (four volunteers)

6:30 PM-8:30 PM (four volunteers)

8:30 PM-10:30 PM (four volunteers)

Saturday, August 16

8:30 AM-10:30 AM (three volunteers)

10:30 AM-12:30 PM (four volunteers)

12:30 PM-2:30 PM (four volunteers)

2:30 PM-4:30 PM (five volunteers)

4:30 PM-6:30 PM (five volunteers)

6:30 PM-8:30 PM (four volunteers)

8:30 PM-10:30 PM (four volunteers)

Sunday, August 17

8:30 AM-10:30 AM (four volunteers)

10:30 AM-12:30 PM (four volunteers)

12:30 PM-2:30 PM (four volunteers)

2:30 PM-4:30 PM (four volunteers)

Play ‘Beach Blanket Bingo’ at White Sand Beach in Old Lyme, Wednesday

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OLD LYME — On Wednesday, Aug. 6, play Beach Blanket Bingo from 6 to 8 p.m. at White Sand Beach.

This event is hosted by Lymes’ Youth Service Bureau (LYSB).

Prizes will be awarded to winners. Bring your beach blanket, chairs and bug spray. No food will be served.

This event is open to all Lyme and Old Lyme families.

Check the LYSB website at 5 p.m. for possible weather cancellation.

Blood Drive Scheduled in Old Lyme, Thursday

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OLD LYME–On Thursday, Aug. 7, from 1 to 6 p.m., the American Red Cross will hold a community blood drive at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme.

The American Red Cross reminds readers that blood supplies are critical because every two seconds in the U.S., someone needs blood. While all blood types are needed, donors with type O blood are most urgently needed.

Type O negative blood is often reached for in emergencies when there is insufficient time to match a patient’s blood type.

Type O positive is the most common blood type, so it is important to keep type O blood and all blood types on hand at hospitals for people facing both chronic illness and sudden, life-threatening conditions.

Schedule an appointment at this link or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS. The Red Cross Blood Donor App is also available.  

Old Lyme’s Midsummer Festival Offers Full Day of Fun, Food, Fireworks & Art, July 26

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Old Lyme’s Midsummer Festival takes place July 26, with one of the venues being the Florence Griswold Museum. The antiques car in the foreground of this photo is a reminder that the Lyme-Old Lyme Lions host their Classic Car Show next door at the Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center during the Festival from 9:30am to 1:30pm

OLD LYME—The Old Lyme Arts District has announced two of the town’s premier summer celebrations: the Midsummer Kickoff Concert on Friday, July 25 and the Old Lyme Midsummer Festival on Saturday, July 26.

The Arts District in a press release said the family-friendly events showcase the town’s rich artistic heritage and welcoming community spirit in a weekend of art, music, and family fun.

Midsummer Kickoff Concert at the FloGris Museum, July 25

Come enjoy a free concert by the Mighty Soul Drivers on the lawn in this beautiful venue along the Lieutenant River.

The Florence Griswold Museum, 90 Lyme St., is once again hosting the kickoff concert the night before the Midsummer Festival. This year the Mighty Soul Drivers will entertain. Bring your chairs or blanket and get ready for this favorite party and dance band. Bring a picnic or enjoy food vendor fare.

Special thanks to Concert Sponsors AllPro Automotive and Mercer Advisors/Benchmark Wealth Management, LLC.

More information can be found at FlorenceGriswoldMuseum.org.

  • 5 to 7 p.m. Free admission to exhibitions Nancy Friese: Living Landscapes and Cow Tales, plus early access to the FloGris Shop’s Midsummer Super Sale.
  • 7 to 9 p.m. Midsummer Concert on the Lawn featuring The Mighty Soul Drivers—a high-energy Memphis-style soul band. Bring a picnic or grab food from local vendors. Free and open to the public.

38th Annual Old Lyme Midsummer Festival, July 26

Find art, music, food, and family fun at the 38th Annual Old Lyme Midsummer Festival. The day’s events begin with a 5K road race and then continue with festivities at the Lyme Art Association, Florence Griswold Museum, Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center, Lyme Academy of Fine Arts, and the Old Lyme Inn. More information can be found at ExploreOldLyme.com/MidsummerFestival2025.

‍Midsummer 5K Run hosted by Lymes’ Youth Service Bureau, 59 Lyme Street

A raised hand held the starting horn for the Kids’ Race at last year’s 5K Midsummer Run.
  • 5K Run/Walk (8 a.m. start): A morning run that winds through the beautiful streets of the village. Pre-registration online or onsite beginning at begins at 6:45 a.m.
  • Kid K (9 a.m. start): Takes place on the high school running track. Check in at LYSB.

Lyme Art Association, 90 Lyme St.

9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

  • Outdoor Activities (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.): Meet local artists, enjoy craft-making, get refreshments from Del’s Lemonade, and explore booths from garden clubs and community groups.
  • Live Music: The Wandering Fiddlers (9 a.m. to noon) and Kipp Sturgeon (12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.)
  • Gallery Exhibitions: 104th Elected Artists Exhibition, Red Hot Members Show, and New Haven Paint & Clay Club Select Members Exhibit

Florence Griswold Museum, 96 Lyme Street

9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

  • Free Admission: Explore exhibitions and the historic Griswold Boardinghouse for artists, c. 1910
  • Food Truck Court (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.): Delicious offerings for all ages
  • Dog Show (10 a.m. to noon): Parading Paws returns—every dog’s a winner!
  • Gallery Tour (2 p.m.) and hands-on crafts. Face painting, fairy hair, and more throughout the day
  • Café Flo (11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.): Seated riverside dining (reservations recommended)

Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center, 100 Lyme Street

9 a.m.-3 p.m.

  • Kelsey Family Discovery Center: Science experiments, crafts, and wildlife watching
  • Special Appearances:
    • 10 a.m. Michele Urban Music Show—a whimsical interactive concert for families made possible by the Phoebe Griffin Noyes Old Lyme Library
    • CT River Museum rope-making demos
    • Great Island Foundation oyster & mussel touch tank
    • Environmental presentations by the Old Lyme Land Trust, Old Lyme Open Space Commission and Old Lyme Harbor Management Commission

Lions Club Classic Car Show (9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.):
Enjoy antique, exotic, and hot rod vehicles. Entrance fee of $5 gives attendees the chance to judge entrants. Trophies awarded after 1pm. The Lyme-Old Lyme Lions Club will also be offering its popular grill items onsite. 

Peterson Collection on View: Artist proofs and signed prints in the Eleanor Robinson Center

Old Lyme Inn, 85 Lyme Street

9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

  • Browse fine arts and crafts from the Fence Show Artists, Lyme Artisans Guild, and other vendors.

Lyme Academy of Fine Arts, 84 Lyme Street

9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

  • De Gerenday’s Fine Art Materials & Curiosities (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.): Offering the finest art materials hand selected by our renowned faculty of professional artists and exquisite giftable objects from around the globe.
  • Chauncey-Stillman Gallery On view: (12 to 4 p.m.): Annual Student and Faculty Exhibition. 

*There is also an exhibition of Jac Lahav’s paintings of iconic record covers at Nautilus Architects at 9 Halls Rd. Admission is free and light refreshments will be offered. There will be live music between by Eggshell between 2:30 and 4:30pm*

There will be a concert by the Old Lyme Town Band starting at 7:30 p.m. on the lawn behind Center School, which will be followed by the traditional fireworks display.

Mark your calendars, bring your friends and family, and make memories this summer in Old Lyme! 

Full schedules, maps, and updates available at ExploreOldLyme.com.

The Midsummer Festival is generously supported by Connecticut’s Eastern Regional Tourism District, Pasta Vita, Essex Savings Bank/Essex Financial Services, the Herb Chambers Charitable Foundation, Inc, Bluewater Millwork & Construction Inc, Mercer Advisors, the Nancy Mesham Team at Coldwell Banker Realty, and LymeLine.com.

About the Old Lyme Arts District
Located in the heart of Old Lyme, Connecticut, the Old Lyme Arts District is a collaborative cultural community that celebrates the town’s artistic legacy through exhibitions, events, and partnerships. Anchored by the Florence Griswold Museum, Lyme Art Association, Lyme Academy of Fine Arts, Cooley Gallery, Side Door Jazz Club, Nightingale’s Acoustic Café, Musical Masterworks, Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library, Lymes’ Youth Service Bureau, and Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center, the District offers year-round programming that inspires creativity and fosters community.