Town News
Category: General
Notice of Republican Primary – August 13, 2024
Notice is hereby given that a Primary of the political party listed below will be held in East Lyme on August 13,2024 for nomination to each office indicated below. Notice is also hereby given that the following are the names of the party-endorsed candidates, if any, for… Read more >
Route 161/Exit 74 Project Information
Current Information Current Project Work Activities Watch the narrated video of the 2024 Stage 2 and 3 plans to be completed by December 2024 Final Condition Video What will the project look like when it is complete? Watch the narrated video showing the… Read more >
Summer: Transfer Station Hours & Trash Collection
It’s almost Summer!!!!! We want to make everyone aware of the changes coming about in some of our services to our residents. Transfer Station Summer Hours We are happy to tell you we are extending our hours of availability at the Transfer Station this summer. Between Tuesday… Read more >
Ad Hoc Short-Term Rental Committee—Status Report
The Ad Hoc Short-Term Rental Committee presented its Status Report to the Board of Selectmen at the Selectmen’s regular meeting on Wednesday, May 15 at Town Hall. The Status Report contains the Committee’s findings, analysis, and conclusions to date, pending the Connecticut Supreme Court’s decision concerning short-term… Read more >
Notice of Adoption Of Ordinance Establishing The East Lyme Grants Fund
NOTICE lS HEREBY GIVEN that at its meeting of March 6, 2024, the East Lyme Board of Selectmen voted to enact the Ordinance entitled “Establishment of Grants Fund.” See the Notice of Adoption of Ordinance Establishing The East Lyme Grants Fund in the Downloads section.
Preparing for Spring And Summer
The following may help you to be prepared for Spring and Summer. Many homes and businesses are equipped with Burglar and Fire Alarms. Complete and mail the Alarm Registration Form to ensure your information is up-to-date with our Dispatch Center. For some residents your spring-cleaning lists already include… Read more >
Historical Properties – Need Your Help
Are you looking to spend some spare time helping your town? Why not look into some of these worthwhile organizations? You can make a difference, whether it is volunteering at an event or attending monthly meetings. Your efforts would support your community and help preserve historical sites… Read more >
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Schedule 2024
The HHW collection for 2024 is in place and can be viewed at SCRRRA HHW Schedule.
A Message From The East Lyme Water Department
EAST LYME WATER DEPARTMENT MESSAGE January 3rd, 2024 The Environmental Protection Agency has recently started requiring public water utilities to test for per and polyfluoroalkyl substances, more commonly known as PFAS. The East Lyme Water Department started testing its wells in December for these substances and just… Read more >
Adopted Water & Sewer Rates
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on December 12, 2023, the East Lyme Water and Sewer Commission approved the revised schedule of rates and charges for connection to and use of the East Lyme water system and for connection to and use of the East Lyme sewer system.
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 >
Driveways – A Message from the Public Works Department
Message from the Public Works Department It seems that more and more of our residents have been replacing their conventional asphalt driveways with pavers and/concrete right up to the edge of the Town road. So that homeowners are aware, if you are looking to put in a… Read more >
Flushing Wipes – DO NOT FLUSH ANY WIPES!
Due to the Corona Virus Pandemic, the East Lyme Water and Sewer Department has seen an increase of disinfectant wipes, baby wipes, and paper towels clogging our wastewater pump stations. Even if the container claims so, these products ARE NOT FLUSHABLE and get clogged in the pipes… Read more >
East Lyme Police Department Partners with Nextdoor
For more than three years, the East Lyme Police Department has partnered with Nextdoor, the Private Social Network for Neighborhoods in an effort to increase safety and communications with residents. This Partnership will enable East Lyme Police Department to Communicate with Residents and Facilitate Virtual Neighborhood Watch… Read more >
Recycling: A Message from Your Public Works Department
RECYCLING: A MESSAGE FROM YOUR PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT The East Lyme Public Works Department is stepping up our public education and enforcement of recycling for our town collection. Here are some facts on trash and recycling pick up in Town; • The trash and recycling service is… Read more >
Our Town, One of the Best
How do we know? Here are some of the rankings we found for East Lyme and Niantic. One of the best school districts #16 in Connecticut and #1 in New London County Only In Your State calls Niantic Village the Best place in Connecticut Kiplinger ranks Niantic… Read more >
Recycling Guidelines
YES – Put these things in the recycling can: Paperboard boxes Mail & Greeting Cards Loose metal jar lids & bottle caps Paper egg cartons Rinsed #1-7 plastic containers & screw-top jars Rinsed plastic bottles & jugs Paperback books File folders Phone books White & color office… Read more >
