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Yard Waste Containers Available for Sale through Public Works
The Town of East Lyme has utility yard waste containers for sale to homeowners and business owners. The cost for each is $25. Quantities are limited and are first come, first served. Containers may be purchased from the Transfer Station (93 Roxbury Rd). These are available to… Read more >
Transfer Station Bulky Waste Fees
MESSAGE FROM THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT In July of this year, the tipping fee that the Town is charged for disposal of bulky waste materials that are dropped off at the Town’s Transfer Station increased by 11%. Because of this, the Board of Selectman at their meeting… 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 >
Parks and Recreation Summer Camp
Our summer camp is back for 2024! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER! Questions regarding summer camp can be sent via email to Jack Messina. Who: Any child entering grades 1 through 8 When: June 24th through August 9th (No camp July 4th) Where: Lillie B. Haynes, East Lyme… 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 >
Flushing Wipes – DO NOT FLUSH ANY WIPES!
Due to the Corona Virus Pandemic, the East Lyme Water and Sewer Department has seen an increase of disinfectant wipes, baby wipes, and paper towels clogging our wastewater pump stations. Even if the container claims so, these products ARE NOT FLUSHABLE and get clogged in the pipes… Read more >
East Lyme Police Department Partners with Nextdoor
For more than three years, the East Lyme Police Department has partnered with Nextdoor, the Private Social Network for Neighborhoods in an effort to increase safety and communications with residents. This Partnership will enable East Lyme Police Department to Communicate with Residents and Facilitate Virtual Neighborhood Watch… Read more >
Recycling: A Message from Your Public Works Department
RECYCLING: A MESSAGE FROM YOUR PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT The East Lyme Public Works Department is stepping up our public education and enforcement of recycling for our town collection. Here are some facts on trash and recycling pick up in Town; • The trash and recycling service is… Read more >
Our Town, One of the Best
How do we know? Here are some of the rankings we found for East Lyme and Niantic. One of the best school districts #16 in Connecticut and #1 in New London County Only In Your State calls Niantic Village the Best place in Connecticut Kiplinger ranks Niantic… Read more >
Recycling Guidelines
YES – Put these things in the recycling can: Paperboard boxes Mail & Greeting Cards Loose metal jar lids & bottle caps Paper egg cartons Rinsed #1-7 plastic containers & screw-top jars Rinsed plastic bottles & jugs Paperback books File folders Phone books White & color office… Read more >
Are You Affected By A Loved One’s Addiction?
Nar-Anon is a 12 step program to help friends and relatives affected by the disease of addiction. Meetings are Tuesdays 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Oceanside Recovery, LLC, 30 West Main Street, Niantic. For more information contact Erin at 860-961-8700.
Bottle and Can Donations
On the Second and Fourth Saturday of each month, East Lyme Viking Marching Band (ELVB) members and parents collect returnable bottle and can donations to help fund the band. Location Southeast corner of High School parking lot. When The collection is on the Second and Fourth Saturday… Read more >