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Bees & Birds & Butterflies Oh My! – Free Event at Samuel Smith Farmstead
On Saturday, September 13th from 10:00AM to 3:00PM, Samuel Smith Farmstead will host “Bees & Birds & Butterflies Oh My.” The event for Adults and Children is free and will be held at the Farmstead located at 82 Plants Dam Road in East Lyme, Connecticut. This gathering… Read more >
Rebel Sheep Band at Brookside Farm Museum – Sep 21
🎶 Join us for an afternoon of music and community! 🎶 Come to Brookside Farm Museum on Sunday, September 21 at 2:00PM to enjoy the lively sounds of Rebel Sheep — progressive folk rock band featuring two guitars, a bass, keyboard, bagpipes, and three-part harmonies. Bring your… Read more >
Niantic River Boardwalk closed
The boardwalk on the north side of CT 156 between Cini Park and downtown Niantic will be closed for several days to repair damage caused by a vehicle accident. The Niantic Bay Boardwalk on the water side will remain open and unaffected.
I-95 closures – Exits 70-72
There will be temporary multiple lanes and ramps closure on I-95 in between Exit 70-72 north and southbound starting Tuesday, September 2 to Sunday, November 23, 2025, from 7:00PM to 5:00AM. Detour routes will be clearly posted, and motorists are encouraged to allow extra travel time, remain… Read more >
Board of Police Commissioners announces Chief of Police appointment
The East Lyme Board of Police Commissioners enthusiastically announces the appointment of Kevin Glenn as East Lyme’s Chief of Police. Glenn, who has served as Chief of Police, North Haven, Connecticut since 2020, will be sworn in as East Lyme’s Chief of Police on September 8, 2025.… Read more >
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.
New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
In accordance with the Town of East Lyme’s 2020 Plan of Conservation and Development recommendations, the Town has partnered with Environmental Systems Corporation (ESC) to install (2) 50kW DCFC (Fast Charging) Electric Vehicle Stations at the Town Hall, and future proofed for an additional (4) 9.98kW Level… Read more >
Household Hazardous Waste Collection – September 13
The next collection event of this year is on Saturday September 13, 2025 at Wheeler High School – 297 Norwich-Westerly Rd, North Stonington. 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 >