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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 >
Health & Safety Fair
Exciting Opportunity to Connect with Customers at the Town of East Lyme’s 2024 Health & Safety Fair! We are thrilled to announce the highly-anticipated return of the Health & Safety Fair on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 Rain Date: Wednesday, September 25, 2024), after a decade-long hiatus. This… Read more >
July 4 Holiday – Trash Collection & Transfer Station Schedule
During the July 4th holiday week, this is the Department’s schedule; Curbside Garbage and Recycling Collection – Due to the July 4th holiday on Thursday, those with regular Thursday pickup will be picked up as double collection on WEDNESDAY JULY 3RD. Friday July 5th will be the… Read more >
Water Dept. Flushing Notice
Notice: Water Department Flushing Downtown Niantic between 11 PM Thursday (06/27/24) and 7 AM Friday Morning. During this time, Customers may experience temporary discoloration of the water in this area. If you are experiencing discolored water, flush a cold water tap for 5 to 15 minutes. Water… 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 >
Road Resurfacing Work Starting June 19, 2024 – A Public Works Message
MESSAGE FROM THE EAST LYME PUBLIC WORKS DEPT ABOUT THIS WEEK’S ROAD RESURFACING The Town’s road contractor should be starting road resurfacing work this Wednesday 6/19 and it will take them probably 4 days (Wed, Thurs, Fri and Mon). As for the roads, we will be starting… Read more >
East Lyme Taxpayers – It’s Tax Collection Season!!
The following taxes are due July 1, 2024 to August 1, 2024. Payments cannot be accepted before July 1. Real Estate…….1st installment Motor Vehicle tax bills Personal Property tax bills Interest of 1.5% per month if paid after August 1, 2024. Failure to receive bill(s) does NOT invalidate… Read more >
Next Household Hazardous Waste Collection – July 6
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 >
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 >
McCook Point Park Summer Concert Series
The music will be flowing through the park once again this summer! We will be hosting concerts on both Wednesday and Friday evenings, on the beach and in the bandshell. Parking passes will not be needed to enter the park beginning at 5:00 PM on concert evenings,… Read more >
Public Service Message from the East Lyme Public Works Department
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 >
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 >
Notify Us – How to report issues to Public Works
East Lyme Public Works is proud to announce that we have a new online resident reporting page that helps residents communicate issues or questions they may have about our streets and services. We all love our community and want to help keep it as clean and maintained… 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 >
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 >
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 >