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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 >

Household Hazardous Waste Collection – October 4

The next collection event of this year is on Saturday October 4, 2025 at Griswold Hwy Garage – 1148 Voluntown Rd (Rt 138). 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… Read more >

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 >

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.

Proposed Ordinance Establishing Moratoria On New Sewer Connections Over Certain Limits And On Applications For Allocation Of Wastewater Treatment Capacity

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 >

Events in October 2018

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1	2 Historic Properties Commission (CANCELLED) 7:00PM October 2, 2018 Historic Properties Commission (CANCELLED), Planning Commission 7:00PM October 2, 2018 Planning Commission	3 Board of Selectmen 7:30PM October 3, 2018 Board of Selectmen	4 Niantic Farmer’s Market 3:00PM – 6:00PM October 4, 2018 Come join the fun as Niantic Main Street hosts their 9th season of the Niantic Farmers’ Market. The market features local vendors who fill the market space (i.e., Methodist St) as they do every year with an array of fresh and local produce, pies, breads, plants, herbs, greens, hummus, pork, jams, jellies, prepared foods, native wool, coffee, fresh-filled cannoli’s and much, much more. The Niantic Farmers Market located on Methodist Street between Pro Tek Auto and Niantic Cinemas and will run every Thursday from 3 to 6:00PM until October 12th. Hope to see you there! For additional info regarding Niantic’s Farmers’ Market, visit their Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/NianticFarmersMarket, NRWC Monitoring Group (CANCELLED) 5:00PM October 4, 2018 NRWC Monitoring Group, Niantic River Watershed 6:00PM October 4, 2018 Niantic River Watershed, Zoning Commission (cancelled) 7:30PM October 4, 2018 Zoning Commission (Cancelled)	5	6 Oktoberfest at The Black Sheep 12:00PM – 9:00PM October 6, 2018 Mark your calendars for the 4th Annual Oktoberfest at The Black Sheep located in downtown Niantic. Come join the folks at The Black Sheep as they once again team up with Sam Adams to Host their 3rd Annual Oktoberfest & Pig Roast! Live Music, a Stein Hoisting Competition and a great pork roast dinner are all “on tap”. If you thought prior year’s events were great, this year’s event promises to be even bigger and better. So, mark your calendars for Saturday, October 6th beginning at 12:00PM (noon). The Black Sheep Irish Pub located at 247 Main St., Niantic.	7
8	9 Commission on Aging @ Sr. Center (CANCELLED) 5:00PM October 9, 2018 Commission on Aging @ Sr. Center (CANCELLED), Water & Sewer Special Meeting 6:00PM October 9, 2018 Water & Sewer Special Meeting, Planning Special Meeting 7:00PM October 9, 2018 Planning Special Meeting	10 Board of Finance 7:00PM October 10, 2018 Board of Finance, Conservation of Natural Resources 7:00PM October 10, 2018 Conservation of Natural Resources	11 Health & Safety Committee 2:00PM October 11, 2018 Health & Safety Committee, Niantic Farmer’s Market 3:00PM – 6:00PM October 11, 2018 Come join the fun as Niantic Main Street hosts their 9th season of the Niantic Farmers’ Market. The market features local vendors who fill the market space (i.e., Methodist St) as they do every year with an array of fresh and local produce, pies, breads, plants, herbs, greens, hummus, pork, jams, jellies, prepared foods, native wool, coffee, fresh-filled cannoli’s and much, much more. The Niantic Farmers Market located on Methodist Street between Pro Tek Auto and Niantic Cinemas and will run every Thursday from 3 to 6:00PM until October 12th. Hope to see you there! For additional info regarding Niantic’s Farmers’ Market, visit their Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/NianticFarmersMarket, Police Commission 6:00PM October 11, 2018 Police Commission, Youth Services @ EL Community Center 6:00PM October 11, 2018 Youth Services @ EL Community Center, Parks & Rec @ EL Community Center 7:00PM October 11, 2018 Parks & Rec @ EL Community Center	12	13 Touch A Truck 9:00AM – 2:00PM October 13, 2018 On Saturday, October 13, 2018, the East Lyme Auxiliary of Child and Family Agency of Southeastern Connecticut and the East Lyme Parks and Recreation Department will co-sponsor our eleventh annual Touch A Truck event. This is a family event that will take place from 9:00AM to 2:00PM at McCook Point Park in Niantic, CT. This year there will be Horn Free Hour from 9:00AM to 10:00AM. An event not to be missed, the Touch A Truck experience is for one and all, big and small. Spend some time with us and have yourself a ball. It’s an educational experience that will make you a ‘hero’ with your child/grandchild. Children can climb various vehicles, sit in the driver’s seat and discover the world of trucks. They will be able to see, touch, and interact with big trucks and learn their functions. This unique event will feature large trucks and heavy equipment from law enforcement, fire departments, commercial companies, industrial companies and rental companies. Vehicle demonstrations will be conducted and we never know just who might make an appearance. In addition there will be face painting, hair beading, games and crafts. Refreshments will be available for sale. The Rotary Club of Niantic has agreed to be with us again this year with Amber Alert. This is a great time to sign up and take steps to safeguard your children. The suggested donation is $4.00 per person (ages 2 and up) to benefit the Child and Family Agency of Southeastern Connecticut. Child & Family Agency nurtures children and families to develop their strengths through its service, partnership and advocacy. Its programs support children’s mental health, children’s physical healthcare, the prevention of child abuse, the treatment of family violence, teen pregnancy, parent education, child guidance, and childcare. With a heritage that dates from 1809, Child and Family has grown to become the largest non-profit children’s social service provider in southeastern Connecticut. Last year 18,000 families were served in 79 towns in New Haven, Middlesex, Windham and New London Counties. To learn more, to volunteer or to donate, visit our website www.ChildAndFamilyAgency.org or Facebook page (Touch A Truck East Lyme, CT) or call Child & Family Agency at 860-443-2896, Ext. 1406.	14
15 Inland Wetlands Agency 7:00PM October 15, 2018 Inland Wetlands Agency	16 Harbor Management/Shellfish Commission 7:30PM October 16, 2018 Harbor Management/Shellfish Commission	17 Smith Harris House @ EL Sr. Center 7:00PM – 8:00PM October 17, 2018 Smith Harris House @ EL Sr. Center, Special Town Meeting 7:00PM October 17, 2018 Special Town Meeting, Board of Selectmen 7:30PM October 17, 2018 Board of Selectmen	18 Pension Committee 3:00PM October 18, 2018 Pension Committee, Town Building Committee @ ELHS 6:00PM October 18, 2018 Town Building Committee @ ELHS, WELSCO @ Waterford Town Hall 7:30PM October 18, 2018 WELSCO @ Waterford Town Hall, Zoning Commission 7:30PM October 18, 2018 Zoning Commission	19	20	21
22	23 Water & Sewer Public Hearing 6:45PM October 23, 2018 Water & Sewer Public Hearing, Water & Sewer Commission 7:00PM October 23, 2018 Water & Sewer Commission	24	25 Brookside Farm @ EL Senior Center 7:00PM October 25, 2018 Brookside Farm @ EL Senior Center	26	27	28 Niantic Village Halloween Parade 1:00PM October 28, 2018 Come one, come all, to one of the most highly entertaining family friendly events in town ~ the annual Niantic Village Halloween Parade. The fun will start on Sunday, October 28th, 2018 beginning at 1:00 p.m., when children are welcome to browse the downtown shops for “Tricks and Treats”. Among the parade’s signature highlights is the always popular Halloween Parade which will begin at 2:00 p.m.. Children should gather at Hole-in-the-Wall beach parking lot (which is where the parade begins). Candy for the kids and costume prizes will be awarded. This event is sponsored by the East Lyme Parks & Rec Dept. along with promotional support of the Niantic Main Street organization and the downtown Niantic local businesses who donate candy and snacks for the children. For additional information, contact Terri Smith at 691-0528 or e-mail her at: jsmith5@snet.net Event Weather Alert – please note, should it rain on Sunday, this event unfortunately will be cancelled. There is no rain date.
29 IWA Site Walk 12:50PM October 29, 2018 IWA Site Walk, IWA Site Walk 12:50PM October 29, 2018 IWA Site Walk	30	31

Upcoming Events

October 1, 2025, 7:00PM: Board of Selectmen
October 2, 2025, 6:00PM: NRWC
October 2, 2025, 7:30PM: WELSCO Special Meeting (East Lyme Town Hall)
October 2, 2025, 7:30PM: Zoning Commission

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