This family walked cheerfully into Lyme Consolidated School on the first day of the new academic year. All photos by LOL Schools.
LYME/OLD LYME–This past Tuesday, Aug. 27, was filled with hugs and smiles—and a few nervous steps and glances—as the first day of a new school year in Lyme-Old Lyme Schools unfolded.
More smiles outside Lyme Consolidated School as friends reconnected.
Asked how the day had gone, Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Superintendent Ian Neviaser told LymeLine exclusively in a text message, “We were happy to welcome our students back to school for what looks to be another exciting year in the Lyme-Old Lyme Schools.”
Teachers at Mile Creek School were all smiles too as they waited for their new students.
He added cheerfully, “We have lots of new faces, and many familiar ones, and look forward to everything this school year will bring.”
Megan Moore Eno January 10, 1945 – August 14, 2024
LYME, CT — Megan Moore Eno, beloved wife, mother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully Aug. 14, 2024, at the age of 79. Megan was born to Shirley Flower Moore and William G. Moore Jan. 10, 1945, in New York City.
She spent her early years in Greenwich, attending grammar school at Greenwich Academy. In Greenwich, she enjoyed spending time with her large extended family, including her maternal grandparents, paternal grandmother, and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Her family later moved to Lyme, in search of a quieter life. It was there that Megan met her late husband, Chauncey “Chan” Eno. The two were married Feb. 13, 1971, and became deeply rooted in the community.
Megan graduated from the Forman School in Litchfield, and went on to pursue her degree in teaching at Johnson State College. At Johnson State, she met her loyal friend Gena Glidden, who remained a constant in her life. After her time at Johnson State, Megan found fulfillment in teaching, particularly working with children with special needs. She later left teaching to be a full-time mother and became deeply committed to serving her community. She volunteered with Meals on Wheels, Literacy Volunteers, the Lyme Ambulance Association, and the Lyme Fire Department’s Auxiliary. She was a devoted member of the Lyme Congregational Church and led the Church’s youth group.
Later in life, Megan extended her caring nature to elder care, continuing to make a significant impact by providing compassionate support and assistance to seniors. Megan and Chan had one daughter, Trudy Jewett Eno, who later married Todd Burgess. Megan was a devoted grandmother to Trudy and Todd’s three children: Gretchen, Brooke and Wills. Her grandchildren were the apple of her eye, and she cherished every moment with them. Megan simply adored children. With her grandchildren in tow, Megan treasured her annual trip to Florida, where she spent quality time with her mother and Michelle Marr, who was like a daughter to her. Megan also had a soft spot for animals, especially those most in need. She talked affectionately about her childhood pony, Blondie, and as an adult, ensured that the household was always filled with all sorts of various animals.
Megan is predeceased by her father William Moore; her mother Shirley Flower Howard; her brother Graham Moore; and her husband Chan. She leaves behind her daughter Trudy; son-in-law Todd; beloved grandchildren; her sister Missy Mahoney and her husband Charlie; her brother Corwin Moore and his wife Rainey; her aunts, Bickley Simpson and Betsy Gotbaum; and her nieces, nephew, cousins, and many dear friends.
A memorial service and Celebration of Life will be held at 1 p.m. Oct. 12, at the Lyme Congregational Church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Lyme Ambulance Association at lymeambulance.org.
Rides a-plenty will be on tap at the Hamburg Fair. File photo by Steve Frischling.
LYME, CT—The Hamburg Fair celebrated its 121st anniversary this year and visitors enjoyed music, fun-filled rides galore, great food and drink options, and no end of family-oriented activities and contests for crafts, flowers, children’s art, handcrafts, home goods, fruits and vegetables.
Scenes from Saturday morning at the 2024 Hamburg Fair
Photos courtesy of the Heike Coffee Photography.
Face painting for the young…And the young at heart!The photography competitionBest in showThere was fierce competition in the frying pan tossFair fare with something for everyoneSinging along with Steve SongsA kid with a kid in the farm animals exhibit
LYME, CT—Around 70 Democrats from Lyme and Old Lyme attended an event at the Lyme Public Hall on Saturday Afternoon. U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal, Connecticut Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz, Connecticut Attorney General William Tong, State Senator Norm Needleman, and District 23 State Representative Candidate Jane Wisialowski all spoke about the upcoming election.
Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal speaking to an enthusiastic crowd of local democrats. Lyme DTC photo.
Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewic shares her hopes for the future. Lyme DTC photo.
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong. Lyme DTC photo.
State Senator Norm Needleman. Lyme DTC photo.
Jane Wisialowski, candidate for District 23 State Representative. Lyme DTC photo.
Tuesday’s US Senate Republican Primary in Old Lyme ended with 78 votes for Gerry Smith and 43 for Matthew Corey, while in contrast in Lyme, Corey polled 32 votes to Smith’s 14.
In Old Lyme, there were 26 Early Votes and three Absentee Ballots—Lyme recorded 14 Early Votes.
Turnout was remarkably low in both towns. Old Lyme has 1601 registered Republicans so the 121 total number of voters represented just 7.6 percent of those who were eligible to vote.
The Associated Press (AP) called the race for Corey with 96 percent of votes counted at 9:46 p.m. At that time according to the AP, Corey had secured 19,008 votes to Smith’s 15,931.
Corey will face incumbent Senator Chris Murphy (D) in November. Sen. Murphy is seeking his third term in the US Senate.