OLD LYME/CLINTON—Old Lyme went into this semifinal following the announcement of “All-Conference Players” by the Shoreline Boys Basketball Conference. The roster of players awarded All-Conference honors included Old Lyme Freshman Eddie Fiske Jr., who was named to the 1st team and Senior Leland Hine, who was named to the 2nd team.
Congratulations to both players … and, regarding tonight’s game, Go Wildcats!
OLD LYME/NEW LONDON COUNTY — William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty has announced that Beth Cote of Old Lyme, formerly a top-performing real estate agent with the firm’s Old Lyme brokerage, is now Brokerage Manager for the firm’s Old Lyme and Niantic offices.
In addition, Heather Gagnon, also an Old Lyme resident, who previously managed these two locations as well as the firm’s Mystic brokerage, will now have a dedicated role as Brokerage Manager for Mystic. This strategic realignment comes during a period of strong growth for the company in the Connecticut Shoreline region.
Cote brings nearly 30 years of residential real estate sales experience with in-depth knowledge of the Connecticut Shoreline market, and she has consistently ranked among the top producing associates at William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty. She began her career as Rookie of the Year and continued to earn prestigious distinctions with small boutique firms as well as at Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage before joining William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty in 2021, where she received the Platinum Sales Award for production in 2021 and 2022.
Cote additionally possesses a marketing and Management Information Systems background and is well-versed in the technology side of real estate, with expertise in social media and digital platform advertising. In her new role, Cote is excited to bring her passion for real estate to benefit and support the firm.
“My goals are to help the company grow its position in the Old Lyme and Niantic markets and to collaborate closely with our agents to help them develop and excel in their businesses,” she said.
Heather Gagnon, also of Old Lyme, who has been instrumental in substantially growing and supporting all three offices, will now shift her management focus to overseeing the Mystic brokerage. She will also help to support growth in the Noank, Groton Long Point and Stonington markets, and in northern areas such as Woodstock and Pomfret as well as Rhode Island.
“I’m looking forward to directing my energy to the Mystic office, which I opened in 2021, and further developing my incredible team of agents as we all work together to expand our presence in Connecticut and beyond,” Gagnon said.
“We are excited to welcome Beth as she embraces her new role, as well as to celebrate Heather’s achievements in propelling substantial growth within the territory,” said Paul Breunich, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty. “I am eager and optimistic about the promising opportunities ahead as we approach this market with even greater strength and capacity.”
Editor’s Note: This article is based on a press release issued by William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty and Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty.
NIANTIC, CT—Robert Allen Regan, of Niantic, CT, died peacefully on February 20, 2024 at the age 91. He is survived by his two sisters, Ione Bartells and Marianne Sackett, daughters, Lisa Feltes and Amy Jonsson (Eric); grandchildren, Logan, Cooper, Brooke, and Brandon; great-grandchildren, Nora and Julia, and several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents, Allen and Leone Regan; his wife, Marilyn Regan, and his granddaughter, Haley Feltes.
Robert was born on May 28, 1932 in Aberdeen, South Dakota to parents Allen and Leone Regan …
His career led to multiple acting and singing roles on and off the stage including a short stint as Prince Harry in the original Broadway production of Once Upon a Mattress…
A Celebration of Remembrance will be held at 3:00pm on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme, 2 Ferry Rd., Old Lyme, CT 06371. In lieu of flowers, donations in Robert’s memory may be made to the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme, Special Music Fund.
Visit this link to read the full obituary published by Legacy.com.
LYME—Martha Lord Kneen, 87, of Lyme, passed away Feb. 12, 2024, in Colchester. Martha was born at Hartford Hospital to Mildred Bright Lord and Moreland Lord March 2, 1936 …
She supported many local and distant organizations, including the Lyme Fire Company and Ambulance Association. She was very happy to win blue ribbons for her quilts and sock monkeys at the Hamburg Fair. For the last several years, she created sock monkeys and bunnies to give to loved ones and strangers that she met in restaurants, especially at the Hideaway and Sapore’s in Old Lyme.
Martha is preceded in death by her husband Frank Kneen. She is survived by her children, Susan Kneen Way and her partner Edward Ruete, and Frank Kneen and his wife Sandra; her sisters, Hercy Lord and Debra Costello; brother William Lord and his wife Marlene; grandchildren … ; great-grandson … ; nieces … and nephews … and great-nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 25, at Fulton-Theroux Funeral Home, 13 Beckwith Lane, Old Lyme. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations may be given to any animal rescue of your choice, Lyme Ambulance Association, Lyme Fire Company, and Masonicare Hospice.
Editor’s Note: Visit this link to read the full obituary published by The Day on Feb. 17, 2024.
OLD LYME—The Town of Old Lyme is about to commence the state-mandated revaluation project of 2024 with the assistance of Municipal Valuations Services, LLC (Munival) of Fairfield, Conn. (the revaluation company hired to assist the Town with the revaluation).
This revaluation process will take place from February 2024 through Oct. 31, 2024.
As part of this process, Municipal Valuation Services will have data collection personnel assigned throughout the Town of Old Lyme taking exterior photos, inspecting, and measuring the exterior and interior of both residential and commercial properties. This means residents and property owners will see company representatives knocking on taxpayer’s doors asking questions.
Munival will additionally be mailing each property owner a data verification letter. This letter contains information specific to an owner’s property.
In a press release issued Feb. 15, by the Town of Old Lyme Assessor’s Office, Assessor Melinda R. Kronfeld, CCMA asks property owners, “… to review the information listed on the form, make any corrections directly to the form and return this form back to Munival for review.”
She adds, “You may return the form either by mail, email, fax or drop off at the assessor’s office (address information will be listed directly on your letter). A drop box will be out front of the assessor’s office.”
Kronfeld stresses, “All Munival employees will have a Town badge and a company (Munival) badge on their person, along with a signed letter of introduction. They will also have magnets on their vehicles and the company logo on their attire.”
She concludes in the press release by saying, “Thank you and we look forward to your cooperation during this time,” adding that property owners should call Municipal Valuation Services at (203)-292-5500 for any additional information or questions.
Editor’s Note: This article was written based on a press release issued Feb. 15, 2024 by the Town of Old Lyme Assessor’s Office.