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Trash & Recycling and Transfer Station Holiday Schedule
Trash & Recycling Pickup No trash or recycling pickup on Thursday November 27. Double-Pickup on Wednesday November 26. No trash or recycling pickup on Friday November 28. Double-Pickup on Monday December 1. Please move your bins to the street by 7:00AM. Please wait to contact the Public… Read more >
Land Use Department Office Closure December 2nd
The Land Use Department will be closed to the public on Tuesday December 2nd, 2025. There will be no inspections. Please plan accordingly.
Niantic Jingle 5K – December 13
Join us as we celebrate the 13th Niantic Jingle 5K at McCooks Park in Niantic on Saturday, December 13. Registration begins at 8:30. The Walk/Run starts at 10:00AM. We’re looking forward to seeing everyone at one of the top road races in Connecticut once again! Come join… Read more >
Stay Safe Online: FREE Cybersecurity Informational Session
Protect yourself from scams, fraud, and online threats! East Lyme Emergency Management invites you to come and listen to CT DEMHS Training Specialist, Daniel Mozzochi deliver a friendly, easy-to-understand informational session designed to help you navigate the digital world with confidence. Event Details Date: Thursday, December 4,… Read more >
Job Openings – Town of East Lyme
Part-Time Assistant Building Official Internship opportunity – July 2025 GIS Analyst / Assistant Town Planner See details on the Human Resources Department page.
Fall Leaf Collection
In 2025, the Public Works Department will begin curbside collection on Monday October 20 and will continue the collection through Friday December 5 unless winter weather stops the collection earlier. No collections will occur on the Thursday or Friday holidays of Thanksgiving week. There will be no… Read more >
Niantic Light Parade – Register to Participate
On Saturday, December 13, 2025, the 37th annual Niantic Light Parade will once again travel through our beautiful downtown spreading holiday cheer! Now is the time for participants to register: See Niantic Light Parade registration details
Regional Safety Action Plan Survey
The Southeastern Connecticut Council of Governments (SECOG) is updating the Regional Safety Action Plan. Fill out the survey to offer feedback on specific roadway safety concerns and preferred safety strategies.