Author: Lyme Public Hall & Local History Archives

Free Bus Passes to Vaccine Centers

On March 19, the Ledge Light Health District (LLHD) issued this statement which we found posted on the town website: Southeast Area Transit District (SEAT), Uncas Health District and Ledge Light Health District are pleased to announce a partnership to improve transportation options for New London County residents seeking a COVID vaccination. SEAT buses serve…

Lyme has begun a search for a Public Library Director

We pass this on from the town website knowing what a valuable resource we have in the Lyme Public Library. For an orientation to the Library, check out this pamphlet from 2014.  It has a history of the library including a list of all the librarians dating back to 1913!  Theresa Conley  has filled that…

Attend the (virtual) Lyme Public Hearing on the Macintosh Bridge

Participate in Lyme’s next public meeting focusing on replacement of the Macintosh bridge — its design (including road work and guard rails) and construction. This virtual public meeting will take place on 11 March at 6:00 pm (online).  Click here to make arrangements. Detail: In 2019 our selectmen hired an engineering firm to take a…

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The Newsey, Issue 3

As the Lyme Public Hall continues to remain closed, we have been looking for ways to remain connected to our friends and members and to help you remain connected to each other.  So, here is the third issue of “The Newsey”, an email devoted to sharing our stories of lockdown, social distancing and vaccination issues. We have been…

From You –> Essex Bank –> Us (by 28 Feb)

Every year at this time the Essex Savings Bank shares its profits with our community through its Annual Community Investment Program (ACIP).  The Bank donates up to 10% of their after-tax-net-income to non-profit organizations and community development projects. The Lyme Public Hall and Local History Archives is on the list of recipients. If you are…

George is No Longer in the House

The Board and friends of the Lyme Public Hall—all COVID masked and socially distant—recently gathered in George House’s driveway for morning coffee and Flanders’ pastry.  The gathering was to acknowledge and thank George for his recently completed fourteen years of service on the Lyme Public Hall Board of Directors.  George is now taking a breather…