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Yard Waste Containers Available for Sale through Public Works
The Town of East Lyme has utility yard waste containers for sale to homeowners and business owners. The cost for each is $25. Quantities are limited and are first come, first served. Containers may be purchased from the Transfer Station (93 Roxbury Rd). These are available to… Read more >
Transfer Station Bulky Waste Fees
MESSAGE FROM THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT In July of this year, the tipping fee that the Town is charged for disposal of bulky waste materials that are dropped off at the Town’s Transfer Station increased by 11%. Because of this, the Board of Selectman at their meeting… Read more >
Dances Without Limits
We are excited to continue the partnership with the Town of Groton parks and recreation department in hosting dances for adults with disabilities each month. We take every measure to make these dances welcoming and inviting for all, but if you have a special request, please let… Read more >
Route 161/Exit 74 Project Information
Current Information Current Project Work Activities Final Condition Video What will the project look like when it is complete? Watch the narrated video showing the final condition. Rock Blasting Beginning on August 1, 2023, rock blasting along I-95 will take place Monday through Thursday for a period… Read more >
Water Meter Replacement project
This video is about the Water Meter Replacement project and what to expect when scheduling an appointment. One of our dedicated water meter installers, Brian Heaton, put this video together to provide information about this project. Brian is a 2018 graduate of East Lyme High School and… Read more >
East Lyme Pollinator Pathway Proclamation
Pollinator Pathway East Lyme, a non-profit, 501(c)(3), mobile agricultural team run by volunteers, is extremely grateful to the East Lyme Town leaders and Board of Selectmen who recognize how science impacts ecosystems in our town. We all share precious resources that are at risk. To have sustainable… Read more >
Schedule a Meter Replacement!
The East Lyme Water Department is in the process of installing new meters and removing old metering technologies. Our staff will need access to each East Lyme home or business to replace the meter and will work with each customer to arrange a convenient appointment time. These… Read more >
Parks and Recreation Summer Camp
Our summer camp is back for 2024! Registration opens April 3rd. Questions regarding summer camp can be sent via email to Jack Messina. Who: Any child entering grades 1 through 8 When: June 24th through August 9th (No camp July 4th) Where: Lillie B. Haynes, East Lyme… Read more >
Viking Mentor Program
East Lyme Youth Services is partnering with East Lyme Schools to relaunch the Viking Mentoring Program. We have experienced firsthand the impact that encouragement, listening and role modeling can have on a child’s life. And we have seen how mentoring programs give us a chance to contribute… Read more >
Driveways – A Message from the Public Works Department
Message from the Public Works Department It seems that more and more of our residents have been replacing their conventional asphalt driveways with pavers and/concrete right up to the edge of the Town road. So that homeowners are aware, if you are looking to put in a… Read more >
Ski & Snowboard Club 2024
Registration for the 2024 ski club will open for all 6th through 12th grade students on October 16th. The club will be heading to Mount Southington on Thursday evenings (January 4, 11, 18, 25, February 1) with the planned itinerary each week being: 2:45- Pick up at… Read more >
Flushing Wipes – DO NOT FLUSH ANY WIPES!
Due to the Corona Virus Pandemic, the East Lyme Water and Sewer Department has seen an increase of disinfectant wipes, baby wipes, and paper towels clogging our wastewater pump stations. Even if the container claims so, these products ARE NOT FLUSHABLE and get clogged in the pipes… Read more >
East Lyme Police Department Partners with Nextdoor
For more than three years, the East Lyme Police Department has partnered with Nextdoor, the Private Social Network for Neighborhoods in an effort to increase safety and communications with residents. This Partnership will enable East Lyme Police Department to Communicate with Residents and Facilitate Virtual Neighborhood Watch… Read more >
Recycling: A Message from Your Public Works Department
RECYCLING: A MESSAGE FROM YOUR PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT The East Lyme Public Works Department is stepping up our public education and enforcement of recycling for our town collection. Here are some facts on trash and recycling pick up in Town; • The trash and recycling service is… Read more >
Our Town, One of the Best
How do we know? Here are some of the rankings we found for East Lyme and Niantic. One of the best school districts #16 in Connecticut and #1 in New London County Only In Your State calls Niantic Village the Best place in Connecticut Kiplinger ranks Niantic… Read more >
Recycling Guidelines
YES – Put these things in the recycling can: Paperboard boxes Mail & Greeting Cards Loose metal jar lids & bottle caps Paper egg cartons Rinsed #1-7 plastic containers & screw-top jars Rinsed plastic bottles & jugs Paperback books File folders Phone books White & color office… Read more >
Are You Affected By A Loved One’s Addiction?
Nar-Anon is a 12 step program to help friends and relatives affected by the disease of addiction. Meetings are Tuesdays 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Oceanside Recovery, LLC, 30 West Main Street, Niantic. For more information contact Erin at 860-961-8700.
Paint Survey for CT Home Owners
We need your help! CT DEEP is conducting a survey on how much unwanted paint CT homeowners have. While we want you to respond to this survey, what would be even more helpful is if you could share with others – your work colleagues, friends, members of… Read more >
Bottle and Can Donations
On the Second and Fourth Saturday of each month, East Lyme Viking Marching Band (ELVB) members and parents collect returnable bottle and can donations to help fund the band. Location Southeast corner of High School parking lot. When The collection is on the Second and Fourth Saturday… Read more >