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Light Parade – Traffic Patterns
On Saturday, December 9, 2023, the 35th annual Niantic Light Parade will once again travel through our beautiful downtown spreading holiday cheer! The parade will start at 6:00PM at the corner of Columbus Avenue and proceed down Main Street (Route 156) to Pennsylvania Avenue (Route 161), ending… Read more >

Eversource Encourages Customers to Take Control of Their Energy Costs Before Winter Prices Take Effect
Energy company files 39% lower supply rate compared to last winter As energy market volatility continues, Eversource customers can expect to pay less this winter than last on the supply portion of their bill. Energy prices hit historic highs in New England last year due to international… Read more >

2023 Fall Leaf Collection
The dates and other information about the 2023 leaf collection service can be viewed on the Fall Leaf Collection page.

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 >

2023-2024 Scallop Season Information
The season will open on Wednesday November 1, 2023 and close on Wednesday January 31, 2024 at sunset. The taking of scallops will be allowed between the hours of 9:00AM to sunset only. See Downloads section below for regulatory information. Shellfish Hotline and More Information

Coronavirus Disease Information
Announcements 09/18 Fall 2023 COVID Vaccine is now available at local pharmacies Sources of Information East Lyme School District Ledge Light Health District State of Connecticut Coronavirus updates State of Connecticut COVID-19 FAQs State of Connecticut Information for Physicians Emergency Orders by Governor & State Agencies Coronavirus… Read more >

Girl Scout Troop 67972 visits the East Lyme Transfer Station
On Monday August 14, 2023, Girl Scout Troop 67972 visited the East Lyme Transfer Station to learn about recycling and what they can do to help. Rachel Bergeron, Lydia Beck, Lila Carling, Aashi Karanth and their Troop Leader Lynn Sosa-Bergeron met with the East Lyme Public Works… Read more >