Town News
Category: Public Works and Utilities
On-Call Excavation, Pipe Installation & Drainage Services Bid
The Town of East Lyme is looking for an on-call contractor to perform excavation, pipe installation and drainage services for 2024 throughout the Town of East Lyme. See Bids/RFPs/RFQs page.
Water Main Flushing – Giants Neck Areas
Giants Neck Areas April 10, 2024 As spring arrives, the annual practice of flushing hydrants takes center stage, playing a vital role in safeguarding water quality. This crucial process aims to eliminate legacy iron and manganese from water mains, preventing their release into household taps and enhancing… Read more >
Next Household Hazardous Waste Collection – May 4
This video from East Lyme’s Public Works Director Joe Bragaw explains the type of materials that can and cannot be brought to SCRRRA Household Hazardous Waste Collections held monthly from April to November. Residential financial and personal document shredding is available at every collection event. There is… Read more >
CT DEEP MS4 General Permit – 2023 Annual Report
In accordance with the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection General Permit for the Discharge of Stormwater from Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4 General Permit) Effective July 1, 2017, the Town of East Lyme has complied with Section 4(d) of the General Permit by… Read more >
Job Openings: Highway Department
The Town of East Lyme Highway Department is looking to fill multiple positions. One position is for a full time benefitted Highway Maintainer 3. This position requires a CT Commerical Driver’s license. Ideally we would like someone with some construction, maintenance and/or snow plowing experience. We are… 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 >
Route 161/Exit 74 Project Information
Current Information Current Project Work Activities Final Condition Video What will the project look like when it is complete? Watch the narrated video showing the final condition. Rock Blasting Beginning on August 1, 2023, rock blasting along I-95 will take place Monday through Thursday for a period… Read more >
Water Meter Replacement project
This video is about the Water Meter Replacement project and what to expect when scheduling an appointment. One of our dedicated water meter installers, Brian Heaton, put this video together to provide information about this project. Brian is a 2018 graduate of East Lyme High School and… 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 >
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 >