by Town of Lyme | Oct 1, 2026 | Announcements, Volunteer
The Town of Lyme has been recertified at the Bronze level by Sustainable CT, renewing its recognition through December 31, 2029. The recertification reflects Lyme’s continued commitment to sustainability, its range of accomplishments and its strong community engagement.
Sustainable CT is a statewide program that helps Connecticut cities and towns become more efficient, resilient and inclusive. Communities earn certification by completing and documenting actions in areas such as energy, natural resources, transportation, local economies and community health.
Five “success stories”
Lyme submitted 22 actions this year. Sustainable CT’s reviewers singled out five of them as “success stories,” a designation for exceptional work that the program may share with other communities as examples to follow:
- Resident outreach for the Plan of Conservation and Development
- Invasive species management
- Lyme Pollinator Pathways
- Composting organic waste in the schools and through Long Table Farm
- Raising public awareness of, and support for addressing, homelessness
Lyme earned full points for its composting work. Reviewers called the school and Long Table Farm programs “a really comprehensive way to involve students, families and other residents in reducing the food waste in the trash system in Lyme. Very impressive work and partnerships, indeed!”
They called the Town’s resident outreach for the Plan of Conservation and Development “exceptional!” They also noted that the plan “integrates sustainability to connect natural resource protection, agriculture, housing, infrastructure, economic vitality, and quality of life with actionable recommendations for the Town’s future.”
“Congratulations to Kristina White, Liz Frankel and the Sustainable Lyme Committee and everyone who worked so hard to make this happen,” said First Selectperson Christy Zelek. “Earning recertification shows that sustainability isn’t a one-time project in Lyme. It’s part of how we govern and how we live. This recognition belongs to the volunteers, Town staff, students, farmers and residents who are making sure Lyme stays a healthy, beautiful place to live for generations to come.”
“We’re proud and grateful,” said Kristina White, chair of the Sustainable Lyme Committee. “Having five of our actions named success stories is a real tribute to the partnerships behind them, with our schools, our farms and our neighbors. Recertification isn’t a finish line. We’re already looking ahead to what we can accomplish next, and we invite everyone in Lyme to get involved.”
Lyme will be recognized with other 2026 certified communities at Sustainable CT’s Annual Awards Celebration on November 10 at the Wadsworth in Hartford. Every action in Lyme’s application that earned points will be publicly viewable on the Sustainable CT website.
To learn more about the Sustainable Lyme Committee or to get involved, contact Kristina White at 860-304-0431.
by Town of Lyme | Jun 25, 2024 | Announcements, Community Events, Volunteer
Lyme’s Open Space Coordinator Wendy Hill is offering two opportunities this weekend for residents to help improve and beautify outdoor areas around town – including Whalebone Cove, Reed Landing, Union Triangle and Joshua Pond. Details below.
Friday, Jun. 28, 8:00 a.m.
Nix the Knotweed at Whalebone Cove
Join a group of volunteers removing invasive Japanese knotweed from Whalebone Cove. Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own work gloves, clippers or loppers, and bottled water. Cosponsored by the Lyme Pollinator Pathway, the Lyme Land Trust and Friends of Whalebone Cove. To register, send an email to trughouse@comcast.net. For more information, go here.
Saturday, Jun. 29, 8:30 a.m.
Nix the Knotweed at Reed Landing, Union Triangle & Joshua Pond
Join a group of volunteers removing invasive Japanese knotweed and tending native plants in these three areas around town. Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own work gloves, clippers or loppers, and bottled water. Cosponsored by the Lyme Pollinator Pathway, the Lyme Land Trust and Friends of Whalebone Cove. To register, send an email to openspace@townlyme.org. For more information, go here.
by Town of Lyme | May 9, 2024 | Announcements, Community Events, Volunteer
Lyme’s Open Space Coordinator Wendy Hill is offering three different opportunities in May for residents to help improve and beautify outdoor areas around town – including Whalebone Cove, Reed Landing and Hartman Park. Details below.
Friday, May 10, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Learn & Work Party at Hartman Park: Removing Invasive Plants
Join a group of volunteers learning how to remove autumn olive and other invasive plants from the Hartman Park Eversource Right of Way. Volunteers are encouraged to wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants; and bring their own work gloves, small chain saws, hand saws, lopping shears, hand pruners, mattock hoes and bottled water. Cosponsored by the Lyme Land Trust. To register, send an email to openspace@townlyme.org. For more information, go here.
Saturday, May 11, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Nix the Knotweed at Reed Landing, Union Triangle & Joshua Pond
Join a group of volunteers removing invasive Japanese knotweed and tending native plants in these three areas around town. Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own work gloves, clippers or loppers, and bottled water. Cosponsored by the Lyme Pollinator Pathway, the Lyme Land Trust and Friends of Whalebone Cove. To register, send an email to openspace@townlyme.org. For more information, go here.
Friday, May 17, 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Nix the Knotweed at Whalebone Cove
Join a group of volunteers removing invasive Japanese knotweed from Whalebone Cove. Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own work gloves, clippers or loppers, and bottled water. Cosponsored by the Lyme Pollinator Pathway, the Lyme Land Trust and Friends of Whalebone Cove. To register, send an email to trughouse@comcast.net. For more information, go here.
by Town of Lyme | Mar 20, 2020 | Announcements, Emergency Management, Volunteer
The Town of Lyme is continuing its preparations to help our most vulnerable citizens through the days ahead.
We have a list of our community’s most vulnerable residents which has long been maintained by our Social Services Director and the Emergency Management Department. We want to make sure, however, that no one who is isolated and vulnerable in our community is overlooked in the coming days.
If you know someone in Lyme who is isolated – or if you, yourself, are a vulnerable individual as a result of your age or other reason – please notify the Town Clerk at townclerk@townlyme.org. If you do not have access to email, please call Town Hall at 860-434-7733.
As a reminder, the Town of Lyme has also issued a call for volunteers who are willing and able to help isolated individuals in our community. Please email our Town Clerk at townclerk@townlyme.org if you are willing to help. She will be compiling a list of resident volunteers. If you have other expertise you think may be valuable in serving others during the coming days, please mention that in your email.
Thank you for helping us look after one another.
Stay Informed
- Residents are encouraged to visit the Town website and Facebook page frequently for the latest public health advisories and updates.
- Residents are also encouraged to sign up for the Town email list here on our website to receive important public health updates by email.
by Town of Lyme | Mar 20, 2020 | Announcements, Emergency Management, Volunteer
The coronavirus is the biggest public health challenge Lyme has faced in generations. We want to make sure none of our vulnerable residents are facing this challenge alone.
In preparation for anticipated needs in days ahead, the Town of Lyme is issuing a call for volunteers who are willing and able to help isolated individuals in our community. We anticipate a need for volunteers who can pick up and deliver groceries, medications and other supplies; and volunteers who can offer ongoing emotional support by phone or email. In the future, there may be additional ways that you can help.
The volunteer coordination effort will be led by our Social Services Director and our Town Clerk, supported by our Emergency Management Department and Second Selectman.
Please email your name, address and phone number to our Town Clerk at townclerk@townlyme.org if you are willing to help. She will be compiling a list of resident volunteers. If you have other expertise you think may be valuable in serving others during the coming days, please mention that in your email.
Thank you for helping us look after one another.
Stay Informed
- Residents are encouraged to visit the Town website and Facebook page frequently for the latest public health advisories and updates.
- Residents are also encouraged to sign up for the Town email list here on our website to receive important public health updates by email.
