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Police Commission Notice
The East Lyme Police Commission is currently reviewing the Internal Affairs investigation, IA #1. Once we are finished reviewing, we will discuss the next steps with the Town’s legal team. The Police Commission is focused on making sure each step moving forward is done properly, and in… Read more >
Water Main Break
We are currently working on a water main break in town, so High Street, Cypress Way, and parts of Stoneywood Drive may experience service interruptions while our crews are working on repairs. If you have any questions, please call us at 860 691-4104.
Holiday Trash/Recycling & Transfer Station hours
The Transfer Station is closed this Friday April 18 but will be open normal hours on Saturday 7:30AM to 3:00PM. No trash or recycling pickup on Friday April 18. Friday’s collections will be made on Monday April 21.
Job Opening: Master Mechanic / Fleet Manager
The Highway Master Mechanic/Fleet Manager performs highly skilled mechanical work in the repair, overhaul, and maintenance of Town automobiles, cdl and non-cdl trucks, heavy and light equipment, small engines and related mechanical equipment. See Job Description and Employment Application on the Human Resources page.
Public Notice: Outpatient Behavioral Health Care Facility
Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes Sec. 19a-638, Hopewell Health Solutions, LLC is applying for a certificate of need to establish an outpatient behavioral health care facility for adults at 248 Flanders Road, East Lyme, with an associated capital expenditure of $10,000. Interested… Read more >
Household Hazardous Waste Collection – May 3
The nextcollection event of this year is on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at East Lyme High School. 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 materials that can and cannot be… Read more >
Job Opening: Chief Building Official & Asst. Building Official
Chief Building Official Responsible for code enforcement and inspection work involving the review of site and construction plans for new buildings, and alterations to existing buildings. Examines buildings in the process of construction, renovation or repair to ensure conformance with applicable government building codes, standards and construction… Read more >
Fair Rent Commission seeks alternate member
The Town of East Lyme Fair Rent Commission is accepting applications for one (1) open Alternate seat for landlord representative. Interested parties should send a letter of interest and bio to sanderson@eltownhall.com See the Fair Rent Commission page for information about the commission.
Town Wide Flushing
The East Lyme Water & Sewer department will be doing routine hydrant flushing along our system. We will be flushing in the area of Boston Post Road & Mill Road this week. We anticipate flushing in the area of the Orchards next week. If you see our… Read more >
Parks & Recreation Summer Camp Registration
Summer Camp from June 23 – August 8 for Grades Entering 1-8 Camp runs from 8:00AM – 1:00PM and Aftercare is from 1:00PM – 5:00PM This year’s summer camp lineup includes creative crafts, sports & games, beach days, and field trips opportunities! Kids will be grouped by… 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 >
2025 Summer Concert Series Proposal
East Lyme Parks and Recreation invites you to submit a proposal to perform at our Summer Concert Series at McCook’s Point Park. Submit a Proposal
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
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is announcing that drainage work on Route 161 will begin the week of March 10, 2025. Motorists are also advised that full depth reconstruction from Frontage Road to the entrance of Walgreens is expected to begin May 1, 2025. Due to the significant raising… 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 >
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 >