Latest News

End of Harvest “Free” Event at Samuel Smith Farmstead
On Saturday, October 18 from 10:00AM to 3:00PM, Samuel Smith Farmstead and East Lyme Agribusiness will host their “End of Harvest”. This event for Children and Adults is free and will be held at the Farmstead located at 82 Plants Dam Road in East Lyme, Connecticut. There… Read more >

Trash & Recycling Pickup – Holiday Schedule
Trash & Recycling Pickup No trash or recycling pickup on Monday, October 13. Double-Pickup on Tuesday, October 14. Recycling Tips Flatten boxes No styrofoam No plastic bags See What Goes Where More Info: Trash & Recycling Pickup Transfer Station Normal Hours: Closed Monday, October 13 More Info:… Read more >

Notification of Voter Registration Sessions
The last day to register to vote for the November 4 election is October 17. The Registrars will be holding a voter registration session in their office (41 Society Rd) on Friday, October 17 from 9:00AM to 8:00PM. Same Day Registration will be held every day of… Read more >

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 >

I-95 Closures – Exit 74 & 75 ramps
Project Notification: Motorists are advised that the Exit 74 southbound off-ramp and Exit 75 southbound on-ramp will be closed for two (2) weeks beginning October 19th. It is anticipated that these ramps will reopen on November 2nd. These closures are necessary to facilitate the reconstruction of these… Read more >

Household Hazardous Waste Collection – November 1
The last collection event of this year is on Saturday November 1, 2025 at Ledyard High School – 24 Gallup Hill Rd. All events start at 9:00AM and end promptly at 1:00PM. This video from East Lyme’s Public Works Director Joe Bragaw explains the type of materials… Read more >

2025 Election – Voter Information
The 2025 Election will be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 from 6:00AM to 8:00PM. Early voting begins on October 20 and ends on November 2. Election Day Voting Sample Ballot Election Day Polling Places – [Map lookup] – [Street Name lookup] District 1 – East Lyme… 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

Early Voting Dates
Important dates from the Registrar of Voters: Early Voting at the East Lyme Community Center October 20 to November 2, 2025 (except October 28 and October 30) Daily 10:00AM to 6:00PM October 28 and October 30 8:00AM to 8:00PM Curbside voting available during all voting hours. For… Read more >