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Christmas Tree Collection
The Town of East Lyme Public Works Department will pickup Christmas trees during the week of January 5, 2026 to January 9, 2026. To ensure pickup, you must register by noon on Friday, January 2. See the Christmas Tree Collection page for details and the Christmas Tree… Read more >
East Lyme – Santa Run 2025
🎅✨ The Santa Run 2025 is Coming to Town! ✨🎅 Get ready, East Lyme — Santa is suiting up and hitting the road once again! Join us for TWO festive afternoons as Santa tours our neighborhoods with the help of our amazing crews. 📆 Saturday, December 20th… Read more >
Annual Veteran Tax Exemption Filing Deadline is Near
The latest revision to CGS §12-81 83 requires any Veteran seeking the tax exemption for Veterans with a 100% service-connected, permanently and totally disability rating to make annual application no later than January 1st. That date is rapidly approaching; failure to apply will result in the loss… Read more >
Request for Comments: Siting Council Docket 545
The Connecticut Siting Council is considering an application to install a monopole cell phone tower at the rear of 306 Flanders Road (Smokey O’Grady’s). The Board of Selectmen are seeking comments from residents to be included in the town’s submission to the Connecticut Siting Council. Comments may… Read more >
Job Openings – Town of East Lyme
Parks Foreman- Turf Specialist Land Use Administrative Assistant Part-Time Firefighters Part-Time Assistant Building Official Internship opportunity – July 2025 GIS Analyst / Assistant Town Planner Engineer See details on the Human Resources Department page.
Niantic Jingle 5K – December 13
Join us as we celebrate the 13th Niantic Jingle 5K at McCooks Park in Niantic on Saturday, December 13. Registration begins at 8:30. The Walk/Run starts at 10:00AM. We’re looking forward to seeing everyone at one of the top road races in Connecticut once again! Come join… 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
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
Beginning on December 17, blasting along I-95 Southbound will take place Monday through Friday for a period of approximately six (6) weeks. As a result, I-95 northbound and southbound will be closed twice a day between the hours of 9:00AM and 1:30PM for 5-10 minutes for each… 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 >