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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.
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 >
Legal Ad: Municipal Endorsements
Legal Notice of Receipt of Certification Of Party-endorsed Candidates for Municipal Offices Including Notice of “Underendorsement” for Some Offices.
Legal Ad: Town of East Lyme Financial Report For Period Ending June 30 2023
The Financial Report for the Town of East Lyme for the period ending June 30, 2023 is on file in the Town Clerk’s Office and is open for public inspection.
Motor Vehicle Assessment Changes
Pursuant to Public Act 22-118, June Special Session Public Act 24-1, and Public Act 25-2, municipal Assessors will be valuing registered/non-registered passenger motor vehicles differently than they have in the past. Effective with the October 1, 2024 Grand List, Assessors will utilize the Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price… Read more >
Youth, Family & Human Services Prevention Survey
The results of the 2024 survey are presented in a video created by Youth, Family & Human Services staff and East Lyme High School Students.
Korea-era and Vietnam-era Veterans Awards Ceremony (Photos Ready to Download)
Download photos On December 2, 2024 at East Lyme High School auditorium Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz, Veteran Affairs Commissioner Ronald Welch, State Senator Martha Marx and First Selectman Daniel R. Cunningham recognized and honored the service of East Lyme veterans of the Korea-era and Vietnam-era. After an… Read more >
CT DEEP MS4 General Permit – Draft 2024 Annual Report for Review
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 October 1, 2023, the Town of East Lyme has complied with Section 4(d) of the General Permit by… Read more >
Water Service Shut-Off Notice
Please be advised that after a delinquency letter was mailed previously and a door hanger was placed on the front door of delinquent residences, the East Lyme Water Department will begin turning off customers who have not yet paid their bill. If you received a doorhanger last… Read more >
Route 161/Exit 74 Project Information
Future Milestones The next major milestone goal is to move into stage 5 of the construction project. This would come with the completion of the following elements of work: Reconstruction of I-95 including traffic shift Installation of the middle portion of I-95 Bridge 250. Construction of temporary Exit… Read more >
New Property Tax Exemption for Disabled Veterans
Substitute House Bill No. 5491, Public Act No. 24-46, introduces a property tax exemption for veterans with a service-connected permanent and total disability as determined by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. The exemption applies to a dwelling or one motor vehicle owned by the qualifying… Read more >
Unacceptable waste items in trash cans
Sometimes when the East Lyme Public Works Dept is collecting curbside trash, our drivers don’t pick up the trash can because there are unacceptable waste items in the can. Some of the common items that we flag include yard waste, grass clippings, scrap metal, recyclable materials, demolition… 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 >
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 >
East Lyme Pollinator Pathway Proclamation
Pollinator Pathway East Lyme, a non-profit, 501(c)(3), mobile agricultural team run by volunteers, is extremely grateful to the East Lyme Town leaders and Board of Selectmen who recognize how science impacts ecosystems in our town. We all share precious resources that are at risk. To have sustainable… 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 >