The town calendar shows upcoming meetings and events.

Events in July 2018

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
June 25, 2018(1 event)

Inland Wetlands Special Meeting


June 25, 2018

Inland Wetlands Special Meeting

June 26, 2018(2 events)

Planning Commission Special Meeting


June 26, 2018

Planning Commission Special Meeting

Water & Sewer Commission


June 26, 2018

Water & Sewer Commission

June 27, 2018(1 event)

Smith Harris House @ EL Sr. Center


June 27, 2018

Smith Harris House @ EL Sr. Center

June 28, 2018(2 events)

Niantic Farmer’s Market


June 28, 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 Special Meeting


June 28, 2018

Police Commission Special Meeting

June 29, 2018
June 30, 2018(1 event)

Annual Arts & Craft Show

N/A
June 30, 2018 July 1, 2018

Come support the Niantic Lions Club as they once again sponsor the 58th Annual Juried Arts and Craft Show 2018 that be held on June 30th (Saturday from 10:00AM – 5:00PM) and July 1st (Sunday from 10:00AM – 4:00PM). Admission to the Arts & Crafts show is free, and over 160 vendors are expected to be at the show. Located on the East Lyme Town Hall grounds (Pennsylvania Ave.), this annual Niantic summer tradition is sure to kick start your summer. Paintings, sculptures, photographs, carvings, pottery jewelry and other beautiful things will be available on both days.

New in 2018 will be the expansion of the Lions Food Court that will be available both days. There will be plenty of hamburgers, hotdogs, curly fries, clam fritters and lots of good, fun food outdoors! Of course, there’ll be the Lions famous Kettlecorn,

Enjoy the sounds of 98.7 WNLC and K100.9 K-Hits broadcasting live on both days from 11:00AM to 1:00PM. Free parking and shuttle buses will be available at designated parking areas.

All proceeds go to Lions Club charities

For additional information, visit the Niantic Lions Club website.

July 1, 2018(1 event)

Annual Arts & Craft Show

N/A
June 30, 2018 July 1, 2018

Come support the Niantic Lions Club as they once again sponsor the 58th Annual Juried Arts and Craft Show 2018 that be held on June 30th (Saturday from 10:00AM – 5:00PM) and July 1st (Sunday from 10:00AM – 4:00PM). Admission to the Arts & Crafts show is free, and over 160 vendors are expected to be at the show. Located on the East Lyme Town Hall grounds (Pennsylvania Ave.), this annual Niantic summer tradition is sure to kick start your summer. Paintings, sculptures, photographs, carvings, pottery jewelry and other beautiful things will be available on both days.

New in 2018 will be the expansion of the Lions Food Court that will be available both days. There will be plenty of hamburgers, hotdogs, curly fries, clam fritters and lots of good, fun food outdoors! Of course, there’ll be the Lions famous Kettlecorn,

Enjoy the sounds of 98.7 WNLC and K100.9 K-Hits broadcasting live on both days from 11:00AM to 1:00PM. Free parking and shuttle buses will be available at designated parking areas.

All proceeds go to Lions Club charities

For additional information, visit the Niantic Lions Club website.

July 2, 2018(1 event)

Inland Wetlands July 2 2018 Special Meeting Agenda


July 2, 2018

Inland Wetlands July 2 2018 Special Meeting Agenda

July 3, 2018(2 events)

Community Read - "The Declaration of Independence"


July 3, 2018

Tuesday, July 3 3:30PM at East Lyme Senior Center
Light refreshments and conversation.
Sponsored by East Lyme Public Library, East Lyme Senior Center, Smith- Harris House, and East Lyme Parks and Recreation.
READ. THINK. ENGAGE.

Historic Properties Commission


July 3, 2018

Historic Properties Commission

July 4, 2018(1 event)

Independence Day

N/A
July 4, 2018

July 5, 2018(2 events)

Niantic Farmer’s Market


July 5, 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

Niantic River Watershed


July 5, 2018

Niantic River Watershed

July 6, 2018
July 7, 2018
July 8, 2018
July 9, 2018(5 events)

Commission on Aging @ Sr. Center


July 9, 2018

Commission on Aging @ Sr. Center

ZBA


July 9, 2018

ZBA

East Lyme Library Annual Meeting @ EL Library


July 9, 2018

East Lyme Library Annual Meeting @ EL Library

Inland Wetlands Agency (CANCELLED)


July 9, 2018

Inland Wetlands Agency (CANCELLED)

East Lyme Library BOT @ EL Library


July 9, 2018

East Lyme Library BOT @ EL Library

July 10, 2018(2 events)

Niantic Farmer’s Market


July 10, 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

Planning Commission (CANCELLED)


July 10, 2018

Planning Commission (CANCELLED)

July 11, 2018(3 events)

Conservation of Natural Resources


July 11, 2018

Conservation of Natural Resources

Board of Selectmen


July 11, 2018

Board of Selectmen

Special Town Meeting


July 11, 2018

Special Town Meeting

July 12, 2018(3 events)

Niantic Farmer’s Market


July 12, 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 (Cancelled)


July 12, 2018

Police Commission (Cancelled)

Zoning Commission (Cancelled)


July 12, 2018

Zoning Commission (Cancelled)

July 13, 2018
July 14, 2018
July 15, 2018
July 16, 2018(3 events)

IWA Show Cause Hearing


July 16, 2018

IWA Show Cause Hearing

IWA Special Meeting


July 16, 2018

IWA Special Meeting

Harbor Management/Shellfish Commission


July 16, 2018

Harbor Management/Shellfish Commission

July 17, 2018(1 event)

Planning Commission (Special)


July 17, 2018

July 18, 2018(1 event)

Board of Finance (Cancelled)


July 18, 2018

Board of Finance (Cancelled)

July 19, 2018(3 events)

Pension Committee


July 19, 2018

Pension Committee

Town Building Committee @ ELHS


July 19, 2018

Town Building Committee @ ELHS

WELSCO (CANCELLED)


July 19, 2018

WELSCO (CANCELLED)

July 20, 2018(1 event)

St. John’s Annual Carnival on Green

N/A
July 20, 2018

Come One!  Come All!   In conjunction with the Celebrate East Lyme festivities, the Carnival comes to town complete with games and rides for folks of all ages along with delectable Carnival Treats. Tickets for rides and amusements may be purchased on the day(s) you attend the carnival. Sponsored by St. John’s Episcopal Church, the Carnival is its largest annual fundraiser supporting community outreach programs.

The Carnival on St. John’s Green will take place on:

Friday (July 20th) from 6PM till 10PM
Saturday (July 21st) from 3PM till 10PM
Sunday (July 22nd) from noon till 5PM

July 21, 2018(4 events)

St. John’s Annual Carnival on Green

N/A
July 20, 2018

Come One!  Come All!   In conjunction with the Celebrate East Lyme festivities, the Carnival comes to town complete with games and rides for folks of all ages along with delectable Carnival Treats. Tickets for rides and amusements may be purchased on the day(s) you attend the carnival. Sponsored by St. John’s Episcopal Church, the Carnival is its largest annual fundraiser supporting community outreach programs.

The Carnival on St. John’s Green will take place on:

Friday (July 20th) from 6PM till 10PM
Saturday (July 21st) from 3PM till 10PM
Sunday (July 22nd) from noon till 5PM

Niantic Main Street Park Opening


July 21, 2018

Opening of Niantic Main Street Park

Celebrate East Lyme Festival


July 21, 2018

Please note, the 2018 Celebrate East Lyme Festival will be held a week later this year than usual.

The 18th Annual Celebrate East Lyme Festival is expected to be held on Saturday, July 21st (this is the week after the New London Sailfest Festival).

The Town of East Lyme will once again transform it’s waterfront Main Street in the seaside village of Niantic into their annual Bash by the Bay filled with food, music and fun-filled activities for the entire family!

Niantic’s Main St. will close to vehicular traffic (beginning at 3:00PM) which will then be filled by over 200 local vendors offering food from local and regional restaurants, products and services from local businesses and entertainment for everyone!  Festivities include live music performances, cooking demonstrations & tastings, children’s areas and so much more!

Additionally, the East Lyme Parks & Recreation Department will again host a Sand Castle competition and the always popular Great Niantic Bay Raft Races. And last, but not least, the day will conclude with a spectacular fireworks show over the beautiful Niantic Bay.

A Schedule of Events will be published once details are made available:

For additional information and a schedule of the days events, please visit: www.CelebrateEastLyme.com

Dominion Fireworks Extravaganza


July 21, 2018

Dominion Fireworks Extravaganza

July 22, 2018(1 event)

St. John’s Annual Carnival on Green

N/A
July 20, 2018

Come One!  Come All!   In conjunction with the Celebrate East Lyme festivities, the Carnival comes to town complete with games and rides for folks of all ages along with delectable Carnival Treats. Tickets for rides and amusements may be purchased on the day(s) you attend the carnival. Sponsored by St. John’s Episcopal Church, the Carnival is its largest annual fundraiser supporting community outreach programs.

The Carnival on St. John’s Green will take place on:

Friday (July 20th) from 6PM till 10PM
Saturday (July 21st) from 3PM till 10PM
Sunday (July 22nd) from noon till 5PM

July 23, 2018(1 event)

Inland Wetlands Special Meeting (Cancelled)


July 23, 2018

Inland Wetlands Special Meeting (Cancelled)

July 24, 2018(2 events)

Planning Commission Special Meeting (CANCELLED)


July 24, 2018

Planning Commission (CANCELLED)

Water & Sewer Commission


July 24, 2018

Water & Sewer Commission

July 25, 2018(1 event)

Brookside Farm Museum (FKA Smith Harris House) @ EL Sr. Cntr


July 25, 2018

Brookside Farm Museum (FKA Smith Harris House)

July 26, 2018(3 events)

Niantic Farmer’s Market


July 26, 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

WELSCO (Special)


July 26, 2018

WELSCO & WHMC Joint Meeting (Special)


July 26, 2018

WELSCO & WHMC Joint Meeting (Special)

July 27, 2018
July 28, 2018
July 29, 2018
July 30, 2018(1 event)

IWA (Special)


July 30, 2018

IWA (Special)

July 31, 2018
August 1, 2018(2 events)

Board of Selectmen (Immediately Following Public Hearing)

N/A
August 1, 2018

Board of Selectmen (Immediately Following Public Hearing)

Board of Selectmen Public Hearing


August 1, 2018

Board of Selectmen Public Hearing

August 2, 2018(3 events)

Niantic Farmer’s Market


August 2, 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

Niantic River Watershed


August 2, 2018

Niantic River Watershed

Zoning Commission


August 2, 2018

Zoning Commission

August 3, 2018
August 4, 2018
August 5, 2018(1 event)

Niantic Bay Triathlon and AquaBike


August 5, 2018

East Lyme will once again serve as host site for the 2018 Niantic Bay Triathlon and AquaBike Event.
The Niantic Bay Triathlon is a flat, sprint distance race with a 1/2-mile swim in Niantic Bay, an ocean bay with no waves or strong currents, a 12-mile bike loop through scenic East Lyme with water views and shaded streets, and 3.5-mile run through the beach community of Niantic; with a spectacular a beach finish. The entire race is at sea level. Aqua/Bike runs simultaneously on swim and bike courses as Tri. This event will be held on Sunday, August 5th beginning at 07:30AM.

For additional information about the triathlon, call Beth Shluger at (860) 652-8866 or visit: Hartford Marathon website