TOWN ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lyme Recertified as a Sustainable CT Bronze Community
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...
Lyme Public Library Programs & Activities in October
To see the programs and activities the Lyme Public Library has scheduled for October, check out the library’s community calendar.
Board of Selectpeople October 2026 Newsletter
The Board of Selectpeople distributed a newsletter to everyone on the Town's email list. To read the newsletter, click on this link: Email link https://conta.cc/4y0E9eR To be added to the Town's email list, scroll down the home page of the Town's website to the...
Sample Ballot Now Available for the Nov. 3 Election
The Town of Lyme is posting a sample ballot for the Tuesday, Nov. 3, election, so voters can see exactly what they'll be voting on before they go to the polls. This year's ballot includes races for Governor and Lieutenant Governor, the state's other constitutional...
STORM UPDATE – Lyme — Widespread Power Outage in the Area
September 27, 2026 @ 10:44 a.m. Most of the power outage in town is tied to an issue at the Bokum Road (Essex) substation, which supplies power to both Lyme and Old Lyme. There is no estimated time of restoration (ETR) yet. The town is in direct coordination with...
STORM UPDATE — Lyme, 4:30 p.m.
Good afternoon, We currently have numerous road closures in town due to trees down with wires involved. Eversource crews are in town working to clear roads and make them safe for travel. As always, Eversource follows a "Make Safe" approach during storms — first...
ROAD CLOSED: Beaverbrook Road near #183, Lyme
Effective 3:34 p.m., September 26, 2026 A large portion of a tree has come down across Beaverbrook Road near #183, bringing wires down with it. Power is out in the surrounding neighborhood. Eversource has been notified and crews are assigned to the scene. Please avoid...
STORM UPDATE — Lyme, 6:30 a.m.
As of 6:30 AM, we have 12 reported power outages in Lyme. Over the next few hours, town crews will begin assessing roads throughout Lyme for any accessibility issues. If you come across a downed power line, a tree or branch caught in power lines, or a tree completely...
Sign Up for “Lyme Notify” Before This Weekend’s Storm
With a nor'easter predicted to hit our area this weekend, now is the time to sign up for Lyme Notify, our new emergency alert system powered by Everbridge. Lyme Notify allows the Town to reach you directly with time-sensitive information — road closures, power...
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Rogers Lake Authority Meeting – August 12, 2026
The minutes of this Rogers Lake Authority meeting can be viewed or downloaded here.
Board of Selectpeople Meeting – August 3, 2026
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Open Space Committee Meeting – July 28, 2026
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Board of Selectpeople Meeting – July 20, 2026
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Sustainable Committee Meeting – July 20, 2026
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Planning & Zoning Commission Public Hearing & Meeting – July 13, 2026
The minutes of this Planning & Zoning Commission public hearing and meeting can be viewed or downloaded here.
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