I am extremely grateful to the following Chairs that attended the 2^nd Annual Spring Into Action meeting with me last Saturday. This was an opportunity to collaborate with other boards and hear what current projects are on their agendas. During the event we found that the individuals below collectively have provided 279 years of service to the Town of Old Lyme. We are so fortunate to have volunteers who make the time to take care of our Town.

• Brandy Campbell – Conservation Commission
• Joanne DiCamilla – Tree Commission
• Bob Dunn – Parks & Recreation Commission
• Fred Fenton – Affordable Housing Commission
• John Flick – Waste & Recycling Committee
• Greg Futoma – Open Space Commission
• Jeff Hartmann – Economic Development Commission
• Mark Hastings – Rogers Lake Association
• Russ Linderman – Flood & Erosion Control
• Peter Lucchese – Lymes’ Senior Center Board
• Lou Mangano – Ethics Commission
• Frank Pappalardo – Sound View Commission
• Cheryl Poirier – America 250 Committee, Economic Development Commission & 
  Sustainable Old Lyme
• George Ryan – Conservation Commission
• Amanda Siegelson – Road & Public Safety Commission
• Harold Thompson – Planning Commission
• Edie Twining – Halls Road Improvement Committee
• Jean Wilczynski – Pension Committee

This week I have been working on ordinance revisions and updates that will be presented to the Board of Selectmen at our meeting on Monday. These drafts will be reviewed and revised, if needed, before being sent to the town attorney for their review. The Board of Selectmen would like to have these ready for the Town Meeting on May 19^th.

We received wonderful news this week from the furniture supplier for the Lymes' Senior Center. Most of the new furniture will be installed on Wednesday and Thursday of next week. We will also be moving in the items from storage on Tuesday. It will be a busy moving week!  

Amy Bonatti, Social Services Coordinator would like to remind everyone that the Renters’ Rebate program is now open for applications. Old Lyme residents who meet minimum income qualifications; paid rent (partial or full year) in Connecticut in 2024, and are 65 years or older as of 12/31/24, or are totally and permanently disabled, might be eligible to receive a rebate of up to $700 for singles, or $900 for married couples. For more information or to see if you qualify, please contact Amy Bonatti at (860) 434-1605, ext. 228.

RiverCOG is having their annual Compost Bin and Rain Barrel sale. Please note that orders will need to be picked up on May 9^th at RiverCOG in Essex.

And lastly we have a white canvas coat that was left in the American Legion meeting room two weeks ago. If you are missing a coat, please let us know.

Have a wonderful weekend!