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Trash & Recycling Pickup – Holiday Schedule
Trash & Recycling Pickup No trash or recycling pickup on Tuesday, November 11. Double-Pickup on Wednesday, November 12. Recycling Tips Flatten boxes No styrofoam No plastic bags See What Goes Where More Info: Trash & Recycling Pickup Transfer Station Closed: Tuesday, November 11 More Info: Transfer Station… Read more >
Land Use Department Office Closure
The Land Use Department will be closed to the public on Thursday November 13, 2025. There will be no inspections. Please plan accordingly.
Job Openings: Assistant Building Official and GIS Analyst/Assistant Town Planner Intern
The Town of East Lyme is seeking a Part-Time Assistant Building Official for its Building Department. The Town of East Lyme has an Internship opportunity – July 2025 GIS Analyst / Assistant Town Planner. See details on the Human Resources Department page.
Fall Leaf Collection
In 2025, the Public Works Department will begin curbside collection on Monday October 20 and will continue the collection through Friday December 5 unless winter weather stops the collection earlier. No collections will occur on the Thursday or Friday holidays of Thanksgiving week. There will be no… Read more >
Niantic Light Parade – Register to Participate
On Saturday, December 13, 2025, the 37th annual Niantic Light Parade will once again travel through our beautiful downtown spreading holiday cheer! Now is the time for participants to register: See Niantic Light Parade registration details
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 >
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 >