Old Lyme public meetings in 2025

America 250 Committee

The America 250 Committee will approve the October 27, 2025 meeting minutes and hear public comments. It will discuss national, state, and regional efforts, review its project list, and consider the Fiscal Year 2026/27 budget. Any new or other business will be addressed before adjournment.

• Approval of October 27, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public comment period
• Discussion of national, state, and regional efforts
• Review of project list
• Consideration of Fiscal Year 2026/27 budget

The America 250 Committee approved the October 27, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. The committee then unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved October 27, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Flood & Erosion Control Board

The Flood & Erosion Control Board will approve minutes from the November 20, 2025 meeting, hear a public comment from landscape architect Sarah Diamond, and discuss updates on the mitigation plan and Community Rating System, including ECOS Club progress and CRS Tracker. The board will also review resident survey responses and consider the 47 Seaside Lane project. Finally, the board will set meeting dates for 2026.

• Approval of minutes from November 20, 2025
• Public comment by Sarah Diamond (landscape architecture)
• Update on Mitigation Plan & Community Rating System (ECOS Club, CRS Tracker)
• Review of resident survey responses
• Discussion of 47 Seaside Lane project

The board approved the minutes from the November 20, 2025 meeting without any discussion, passing the motion unanimously. It also approved the proposed 2026 meeting schedule, with the motion moving by Russ, seconded by Wendell, and passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved November 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 meeting schedule (unanimous)

Tree Commission

The Old Lyme Tree Commission will review and approve minutes from November and December, present a budget request for 2026-2027, and discuss maintenance for Town Woods Park, the North Green, and the Sound View Transit Hub.

• Review and approve 2026-2027 tree commission budget request
• Update on Town Woods Park, North Green at Sill Lane, and Sound View Transit Hub tree maintenance
• Review Zoning Commission document regarding Phase 1 Amended regulations
• Update on Memorial tree project for Fred Behringer and Joanne DiCamillo
• Discuss Ferry Road & Sill Lane tree protection and removal

The commission approved the minutes from the October 16 and November 20 meetings. It then approved the FY 2026‑2027 budget request of $14,625, with $3,500 earmarked for the Tree Warden to be paid after Board of Selectmen approval, resulting in an $11,125 request. The meeting was adjourned at 2:14 p.m.

• Approved minutes of 10/16/25 meeting (3-0-2 vote)
• Approved minutes of 11/20/25 meeting (4-0-1 vote)
• Approved FY 26/27 budget request of $14,625 less $3,500 warden stipend (5-0-0 vote)
• Agreed to request $1,325 for Tree Clerk, $8,000 for Contracted Services, $1,800 for Other/Miscellaneous
• Emily Griswold will install tree guards on Ferry Road & Sill Lane
• Joanne DiCamillo will forward Phase 1 amended zoning regulations to commission members
• Joanne DiCamillo will discuss tree‑gator removal remediation with contractor
• Motion to adjourn meeting passed (5-0-0 vote)

Board of Finance

The Old Lyme Board of Finance will conduct its regular agenda, including electing a chair, appointing a clerk, and approving minutes from recent meetings. The board will also receive financial reports and hear a Selectman's report and public comments. No substantive policy decisions are listed.

• Election of Board Chair
• Appointment of Board Clerk
• Approval of November 18, 2025 Meeting Minutes
• Approval of November 24, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes
• Financial Reports

The board seated Tom Walsh as a voting member and elected BJ Bernblum as chair. Michelle Hayes was appointed clerk. The November 18 and November 24 meeting minutes were approved with minor textual changes. The board then adjourned the meeting.

• Seated Tom Walsh as a voting member (unanimous)
• Elected BJ Bernblum as board chair
• Appointed Michelle Hayes as clerk (unanimous)
• Approved November 18 meeting minutes with added “in the general fund” (unanimous)
• Approved November 24 special meeting minutes with text corrections (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss the acceptance of a Community Connectivity Grant for sidewalk work on Halls Road. The board will also review a request to update the Conservation Commission's mission statement and approve 2026 meeting dates.

• Community Connectivity Grant for Halls Road Sidewalks
• Conservation Commission mission statement update request
• Appointment of Sub-Registrar Vicki Urbowicz
• Approval of 2026 Board of Selectmen meeting dates
• Approval of January 2026 budget review special meeting dates

The Selectmen approved the appointments of sub‑registrars (3‑0‑0) and adopted the 2026 Board of Selectmen meeting dates (unanimous). They accepted the Community Connectivity Grant for Halls Road sidewalks (3‑0‑0) and approved the special budget‑review meeting dates in January 2026. Minutes from prior meetings were also approved, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved sub‑registrar appointments (3-0-0)
• Approved 2026 Board of Selectmen meeting dates (unanimous)
• Approved special budget‑review meeting dates for January 2026 (agreement, no vote recorded)
• Approved acceptance of Community Connectivity Grant for Halls Road sidewalks (3-0-0)
• Approved November 17, 2025 special meeting minutes (2-0-1, one abstention)
• Approved December 8, 2025 regular meeting minutes (3-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Waste & Recycling Committee

The Waste & Recycling Committee will confirm meeting dates for 2026 and review a waste stream layout map. The group will also discuss holiday waste education and visit a Berlin facility.

• Confirm dates for 2026 meetings
• Review waste stream layout map
• Discuss holiday waste education
• Visit Berlin facility

The Waste & Recycling Committee approved a press release for the EPR Cylinder Collective program. The committee assigned Raechel Peterson to send the 2026 meeting dates to the town. Members were identified to attend a tour of the Berlin facility. No vote tallies were recorded for these actions.

• Approved EPR Cylinder Collective press release
• Raechel Peterson to send 2026 meeting dates to town
• Identified attendees for Berlin facility tour

Lymes' Senior Center Board of Directors

The Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting to review the treasurer's report and director's notes. The agenda consists of procedural items and reports.

• Review of November 17, 2025 meeting minutes
• Treasurer's report by Jane Folland
• Director's notes and facilities report by Stephanie Gould

The board voted to accept the November 17, 2025 minutes as read; the motion was carried. The meeting was then adjourned by a motion that also carried. No other formal actions or votes were recorded.

• Accepted November 17, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:20 pm (motion carried)

Boughton Road Emergency Operation Center Expansion Committee

The Boughton Road Emergency Operations Center Expansion Committee will convene to approve minutes from a previous meeting and receive progress updates on the project.

• Approval of meeting minutes from 11/20/2025
• Progress report on punch list and project updates
• Meeting held at the EOC Conference Room, 189 Boston Post Rd.

The committee approved several financial items, all by unanimous vote. They accepted a $1,348.23 credit for unspent material‑testing funds and approved a $17,260.23 payment for December cleaning and related services, pending a positive review. They also approved up to $8,000 to install proper keypad locks on the doors. The meeting minutes from 11/20/25 were approved and the meeting was adjourned at 6:27 PM.

• Approved minutes of 11/20/25 (unanimous)
• Accepted $1,348.23 credit for unspent material‑testing money (unanimous)
• Approved $17,260.23 payment for December billing, contingent on positive review (unanimous)
• Approved up to $8,000 to install proper keypad locks (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:27 PM (unanimous)

Rogers Lake Authority

The Rogers Lake Authority will meet to discuss the proposed budget for 2026/2027 and approve meeting dates for the coming year. The body will also review invasive species planning and water quality testing.

• Review of proposed budget for 2026/2027
• Development of Rapid Response Plan for Invasive Species
• Discussion on wake surfing
• Patrol boat docking at Hains Park
• DEEP Grants for the Control of Aquatic Invasive Species and eDNA testing

Open Space Commission

The Open Space Commission will meet to review stewardship reports and plan the 2026 meeting schedule. The body will discuss land conservation easements and specific site updates for the Cross-Town Trail and Ferry Landing Wildlife Refuge.

• 2026 Phragmites Treatment at Ferry Landing Wildlife Refuge
• Open Space Land Conservation Easements
• Kiosk signs and mapping revisions
• Commission Budget
• Affordable Housing Legislation

The commission amended the agenda to move the 2026 budget item after the beaver activity discussion. It approved the November 12, 2025 meeting minutes, with one member abstaining. A motion to spend up to $4,000 on a beaver deceiver and its annual maintenance was passed. The meeting was adjourned at 6:59 p.m.

• Amended agenda to move 2026 Budget item after Beaver activity (motion passed)
• Approved November 12, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed; Anne Redfield abstained)
• Authorized up to $4,000 for beaver deceiver installation and maintenance (motion passed; no opposition)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:59 p.m. (motion passed)

Road and Public Safety Committee

The Road and Public Safety Committee meeting scheduled for December 9, 2025 has been cancelled. Committee activities and research that were to be discussed remain in progress.

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Water Pollution Control Authority will discuss how to allocate costs per EDU between a connection (hook‑up) fee and a betterment assessment fee, and a motion and vote on this allocation will be taken. The board will also consider a motion to use ARRA funds to pay invoices for shared infrastructure. Additional agenda items include a budget update, preparation of a CWF construction loan, and reports on project status and DEEP funding.

• Motion and vote on allocation of hook‑up fee and betterment assessment fee
• Motion to use ARRA funds for all invoices associated with shared infrastructure
• Budget update and expenses, including preparation of CWF construction loan
• Cost per EDU presentation using actual bid result accepted figures
• Chairman’s report on CSA status, project status, referendum status, and DEEP funding

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting. They approved a $6,000 per EDU hook‑up fee, reducing the betterment assessment by the same amount, with a vote of 8‑3. The water‑pollution project remains on hold until the December 16 referendum. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 9:50 pm.

• Approved November 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $6,000 per EDU hook‑up fee, reducing betterment assessment (8‑3)
• Project placed on hold pending December 16 referendum
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Harbor Management Commission

The Old Lyme Harbor Management Commission will approve minutes from the November 12, 2025 meeting, review the November 2025 financial report, receive updates on the Ship Grant and municipal dock project, hear about the Horseneck Creek dock permit status, and begin discussion of the 2025‑2026 budget.

• Approve minutes of the November 12, 2025 meeting
• Financial report for November 2025
• Ship Grant / municipal dock update (Coastline Consulting contract)
• Horseneck Creek dock permit update
• Budget season discussion for 2025‑2026

The Harbor Management Commission approved the minutes from the November 12, 2025 meeting and voted to adjourn. Members agreed that there will be no increase in mooring fees for the next budget year. Future budget numbers are due December 15, and a discussion on parking enforcement during Swallow season was noted.

• Approved November 12, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Decided no mooring fee increase for 2026 budget
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will approve the minutes from the November 17 and 24, 2025 meetings. New business includes a request from the Duck River Garden Club, a discussion of a possible new policy on local vendors and tax payments, a discussion of updating the municipal polling place designation ordinance, and ratification of the Public Works Employees Local 1303‑311 contract.

• Duck River Garden Club request presented by Maryellen Basham
• Discussion of possible new policy regarding local vendors and tax payments
• Discussion of updating ordinance Chapter 41, § 41‑2 on municipal polling place designation
• Ratification of Public Works Employees Local 1303‑311 contract

The Board approved the purchase of Blue and Gold Star memorial signs for Town Hall, authorizing the First Selectwoman to submit the application. They also ratified the Public Works Employees Local 1303‑311 contract covering July 2025 through June 2029. Minutes from the November 17 and 24 meetings were approved, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved purchase of Blue and Gold Star memorial signs (3-0-0)
• Authorized First Selectwoman Shoemaker to sign application to Historic District Commission (3-0-0)
• Ratified Public Works Employees Local 1303‑311 contract (July 2025‑June 2029) (3-0-0)
• Approved minutes of Nov 17, 2025 meeting (2-0-1, 1 abstention)
• Approved minutes of Nov 24, 2025 meeting (3-0-0)

Zoning Commission

The Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on the special permit and coastal site plan for 96 Lyme Street (Krieble Gallery) and discuss pending litigation appeals for special permits at 250 Shore Road and 43 Smiths Neck. It will also review old business items, including a coastal site plan to replace a gabion wall with a concrete wall at 10, 12, and 12‑1 West End Drive. New business includes setting hearings for several new cases, notably a proposal to adopt comprehensive revised zoning regulations, a special permit for Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts at 80-1 Lyme Street, a coastal site plan for 11 Seaside Lane, and a pre‑application review at 230 Shore Road. The meeting will approve minutes from the November 10 and November 17, 2025 meetings.

• Executive session discussion of pending litigation appeals for special permits at 250 Shore Road and 43 Smiths Neck
• Public hearing on Case 25-9: special permit and coastal site plan for 96 Lyme Street (Krieble Gallery)
• Review of Case 25-8: coastal site plan to replace gabion scour protection wall with concrete wall at 10, 12, and 12‑1 West End Drive
• New business: proposed adoption of comprehensive revised Zoning Regulations (Case 25-11)
• New business: special permit application for Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts at 80-1 Lyme Street (Case 25-10)

The Zoning Commission approved the special permit and coastal site plan for the Florence Griswold Museum’s Krieble Gallery renovation, adding several conditions. It also approved a coastal site plan to replace a gabion wall on West End Drive with a concrete wall, also with conditions. Public hearings were scheduled for the revised zoning regulations and a Lyme Academy College permit for the next meeting. Several routine items, including minutes approval and adjournment, were also acted upon.

• Approved special permit & coastal site plan for 96 Lyme St (Krieble Gallery) with conditions (5-0-0)
• Approved coastal site plan for West End Drive wall replacement with conditions (5-0-0)
• Set public hearing for revised zoning regulations (Case 25-11) on Jan 12, 2026 (5-0-0)
• Set public hearing for Lyme Academy College special permit (Case 25-10) on Jan 12, 2026 (5-0-0)
• Tabled discussion of White Sands Beach pavilion CAM (Case 25-13) to Jan 12, 2026
• Approved minutes of Nov 10 and Nov 17, 2025 meetings (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:49 p.m. (5-0-0)
• Entered and exited executive session on pending litigation (5-0-0 each)

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Old Lyme Board of Assessment Appeals will choose a chairman and determine its regular meeting schedule for 2026. The meeting will also include discussion of any old business and new business items.

• Selection of Chairman
• Selection of Regular Meeting Dates in 2026
• Old Business
• New Business

The Board of Assessment Appeals chose a chairman for the upcoming term. It also approved the schedule for regular meetings in 2026. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Devin Burke, Tim Griswold, and Peter Hunt.

• Chairman selected (vote not recorded)
• Regular meeting dates for 2026 selected (vote not recorded)
• Motion to adjourn made by Devin Burke, Tim Griswold, and Peter Hunt

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will consider the upcoming expiration of three commissioner terms on Jan 31 2026. The meeting will also review updates on the HP playscape, the TWP softball infield, and the current program structure and fees. No decisions are noted for other agenda items.

• HP playscape update (old business)
• TWP softball infield update (old business)
• Review of current Parks & Recreation program structure and fees (old business)
• Commissioner terms ending Jan 31 2026 for Bob Dunn, Brendan McKeever, Ryan Lee (new business)
• Any other new business

The commission approved the November 6, 2025 meeting minutes. The Hains Park playscape update was tabled. The meeting was adjourned at 6:15 p.m.

• Approved November 6, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Tabled Hains Park playscape update
• Adjourned meeting at 6:15 p.m. (motion passed)

Affordable Housing Commission

The Old Lyme Affordable Housing Commission will review minutes from October and November 2025, discuss general updates and development opportunities, and set meeting dates for the 2026 calendar year. The body will also review a budget submission and a chair model.

• Approval of October and November 2025 minutes
• Review of 2026 meeting dates
• Review of budget submission
• Discussion of development opportunities
• Review of chair model

The Affordable Housing Commission approved the October 1 and November 5 minutes with a unanimous vote. The agenda was accepted without changes. Commissioners agreed to hold the next meeting on January 7, 2026 at 5 p.m. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved October 1/November 5 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted agenda with no changes
• Scheduled next meeting for Jan 7, 2026 at 5 pm
• Adjourned meeting at 5:59 pm

Historic District Commission

The Old Lyme Historic District Commission will hear public comments on the Florence Griswold Museum's renovation and expansion at 96 Lyme Street, and discuss a proposed carriage house renovation at 31 Lyme Street. The meeting will also cover demolition guidelines, website revisions, and the annual budget.

• Public Hearing: 96 Lyme Street, Florence Griswold Museum renovations and expansion
• Discussion: 31 Lyme Street proposed carriage house renovation
• Discussion: Demolition guidelines
• Discussion: Website revisions
• Review: FY26/27 Budget

The commission approved the Certificate of Appropriateness for the Florence Griswold Museum driveway changes at 96 Lyme Street. It also approved modest increases to the FY26/27 budget for the Clerk ($2,100) and Administration ($4,900) line items. The November 10, 2025 meeting minutes were approved and the meeting was adjourned at 10:40 a.m., with all votes unanimous (5‑0‑0).

• Approved CofA for 96 Lyme Street museum driveway (5-0-0)
• Increased Clerk budget line to $2100 (5-0-0)
• Increased Admin budget line to $4900 (5-0-0)
• Approved November 10, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:40 a.m. (5-0-0)

Inland Wetlands Commission

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission is holding a special meeting for a site walk. The purpose is to observe the location of proposed activities and possible remediation areas for a deck application.

• Site walk for new deck application at 25-29 3 Jadon Dr (Applicant: Diana Martinez)

Commission members walked the 3 Jadon Drive site with applicant Diana Martinez, but without a quorum no business could be conducted. The Wetlands Enforcement Officer said he will email Martinez about next steps, and any further action will be taken at the next regular meeting in January. No formal action or vote occurred.

Inland Wetlands Commission

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission will meet on November 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM in the Memorial Meeting Hall, 52 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT. New business includes a request for jurisdictional determination for 40 Flat Rock Hill Rd by Michael & Elizabeth Lamarre, and an application to extend an existing permit for 25‑29; 3 Jadon Dr by Diana Martinez. The commission will also adopt the 2026 regular meeting calendar dates. Regular business will cover Water Environment Officer updates for 1‑Mile Creek and 16 Neck Rd/2 Sharon Dr, and the reading and approval of the October 28 regular meeting minutes.

• Request for jurisdictional determination for 40 Flat Rock Hill Rd (applicant Michael & Elizabeth Lamarre)
• Extension of existing permit for 25‑29; 3 Jadon Dr (applicant Diana Martinez)
• Adoption of 2026 regular meeting calendar dates
• Water Environment Officer updates for 1‑Mile Creek and 16 Neck Rd/2 Sharon Dr
• Reading and approval of October 28 regular meeting minutes

The commission voted unanimously to confirm it has no jurisdiction over the timber harvest at 40 Flat Rock Hill Road. A site walk was scheduled for the Jadon Drive permit extension on November 30. The 2026 regular meeting calendar dates were adopted unanimously. The minutes from the October 28 meeting were approved with an amendment, with one member abstaining.

• Approved no jurisdiction over 40 Flat Rock Hill Rd timber harvest (unanimous)
• Scheduled site walk for Jadon Dr permit extension on Nov 30
• Adopted 2026 regular meeting calendar dates (unanimous)
• Approved October 28 minutes with amendment (Bombaci abstained)
• Adjourned meeting at approximately 6:33 PM

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will discuss an amendment resolution concerning the Sound View Beach and the Miscellaneous Town Area B Sewer Project. The meeting also includes the usual call to order, a period for public comment, and adjournment.

• Amendment resolution for Sound View Beach and Miscellaneous Town Area B Sewer Project
• Public comment period
• Call to order
• Adjournment

The Board of Selectmen voted 3-0 to approve the amendment resolution concerning the Sound View Beach and Town Area B sewer project. The motion was made by First Selectwoman Shoemaker and seconded by Selectman Mesham. A separate motion to adjourn the meeting also passed 3-0. No other actions were taken.

• Approved amendment resolution for Sound View Beach and Area B sewer project (3-0-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (3-0-0)

Board of Finance

The Old Lyme Board of Finance will meet on November 24, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at 52 Lyme Street. The board will consider and adopt an amendment resolution related to the Sound View Beach and the miscellaneous Town Area B sewer project. No other agenda items are listed.

• Amendment resolution concerning Sound View Beach and Town Area B sewer project

The Board voted unanimously to approve sending $20,528,486 for construction and installation of a gravity sewer system to a Special Town Meeting. The resolution will be placed on a referendum scheduled for December 16. The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.

• Approved sending $20,528,486 for gravity sewer system to Special Town Meeting (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting carried (adjourned at 8:45 p.m.)

Sound View Commission

The Sound View Commission will meet to review the budget and plan for the 2026 season. Discussions will include facilities, maintenance, and scheduled events and concerts.

• Shoreline Gateway Committee update
• 2026 season planning for events and concerts
• Facilities and maintenance planning
• Budget review

The commission voted to table the October meeting minutes until the next meeting. The 2026 season planning discussion was also tabled for a future meeting. The proposed Sound View Commission budget for 2026 was approved. The meeting was then adjourned.

• October minutes tabled (motion carried)
• 2026 season planning tabled (motion carried)
• Approved 2026 Sound View Commission budget (motion carried)

Boughton Road Emergency Operation Center Expansion Committee

The Boughton Road Emergency Operations Center Expansion Committee will consider approval of the meeting minutes from November 13, 2025. It will provide a public comment period, receive a progress report from Matt Glaser, and discuss any other items on the agenda.

• Approve meeting minutes of 11/13/2025
• Public comment period
• Progress report and updates from Matt Glaser
• Other items

The committee unanimously approved the prior meeting minutes. It added the 2026 meeting schedule to the agenda, approved the schedule, and decided to leave the closet empty, postponing shelf installation. A special meeting was set for Dec. 11, 2025 at 5 PM.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Added 2026 meeting schedule to agenda (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 meeting schedule as presented (unanimous)
• Decided to leave closet empty, shelving to be installed later
• Scheduled special meeting for Dec 11, 2025 at 5 PM
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Flood & Erosion Control Board

The board will review progress on the Mitigation Plan and Community Rating System (CRS). Discussions include responses to a resident survey and updates regarding 47 Seaside Lane. The board will also address appointments for the 26/27 term.

• Mitigation Plan & Community Rating System (CRS) updates
• Resident Survey responses
• Discussion regarding 47 Seaside Lane
• Appointments for 26/27 Term
• Questions for the Town Attorney

The Flood & Erosion Control Board unanimously voted to seat Harry in Russ's seat after Russ joined by phone. The board also unanimously approved the minutes from the September 18 and October 16, 2025 meetings. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously at 8:07 PM.

• Seat Harry in Russ’s place (unanimous)
• Approve September 18 and October 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Old Lyme Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on two variance applications. One request at 41 Hartford Ave seeks in‑kind reconstruction on a concrete foundation for a non‑conforming dwelling in the Sound View Village District. The second request at 70 Sea Spray Rd seeks variances to demolish a 4‑bedroom house in an AE‑12 flood zone and replace it with an elevated, FEMA‑compliant dwelling, accompanied by a Coastal Site Plan Review Application. After the hearings, the board will vote on each case and address routine agenda items such as old business, new business, and approval of minutes.

• Variance request for 41 Hartford Ave – in‑kind reconstruction on concrete foundation (Sound View Village District)
• Variance request for 70 Sea Spray Rd – demolition and replacement with elevated FEMA‑compliant dwelling in AE‑12 flood zone; includes Coastal Site Plan Review Application
• Receipt and scheduling of public hearings for new cases (new business)
• Approval of October 16, 2025 ZBA meeting minutes
• Chair update and correspondence

The board unanimously closed the public hearing and granted the requested variances for the reconstruction of a non‑conforming dwelling at 41 Hartford Avenue. It also unanimously closed the hearing and granted variances to demolish and replace a four‑bedroom house in the AE‑12 flood zone at 70 Sea Spray Road with an elevated, FEMA‑compliant structure, with a condition that no ridge projections be installed. The board additionally approved the Coastal Area Management application for the Sea Spray Road project.

• Close public hearing for Case 25-14, 41 Hartford Ave (5-0-0)
• Grant variances for Sections 5.13.7.8 & 5.13.7.9 at 41 Hartford Ave (5-0-0)
• Close public hearing for Case 25-12C, 70 Sea Spray Rd (5-0-0)
• Grant variances for Sections 8.8.6 & 8.8.7 at 70 Sea Spray Rd, with condition of no ridge projections (5-0-0)
• Approve CAM application for 70 Sea Spray Rd (5-0-0)

Tree Commission

The Old Lyme Tree Commission will review and approve the minutes from the October 16, 2025 meeting, receive a budget report covering the General Fund as of November 5, 2025, and discuss several ongoing tree maintenance tasks. The commission will also consider the calendar for 2026 regular meetings and a tree‑planting project to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary in 2026.

• Approve the minutes from the 10‑16‑25 meeting
• Budget report as of 11‑5‑2025 (General Fund balance and period expenditures)
• Tree edging and mulch at Town Woods Park, North Green at Sill Lane, and Sound View Transit Hub
• Removal of tree gators, storage, and installation of two tree trunk protectors at Ferry Road & Sill Lane
• Plan a tree‑planting project to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary in 2026

The commission voted to add approval of the September 18, 2025 minutes to the agenda and then approved those minutes, with votes of 5‑0‑0 and 3‑0‑2 respectively. Members also approved the 2026 Tree Commission calendar by a 5‑0‑0 vote and adjourned the meeting by a 5‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved adding approval of 9/18/25 minutes to agenda (5-0-0)
• Approved minutes of 9/18/25 as submitted (3-0-2)
• Approved 2026 Tree Commission calendar (5-0-0)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (5-0-0)

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance will review and vote on two funding requests. One request asks for Town Building funds to connect an alarm system in the upper building of the Transfer Station. The second request seeks approval of funding for the Rogers Lake Dock proposal. The meeting will also approve prior meeting minutes, financial reports, and the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Approval of October 14, 2025 Special Meeting minutes
• Approval of October 22, 2025 Special Virtual Meeting minutes
• Funding request for Transfer Station upper building alarm connection
• Funding request for Rogers Lake Dock proposal
• Approval of 2026 Board of Finance meeting schedule

The board approved a $4,362.49 fund reallocation for a new dock at Rogers Lake Hains Park. It also approved $1,125 from the Town Building Fund to connect the upper building of the Transfer Station fire alarm system. Minutes from the October meetings were adopted, and the 2026 meeting schedule wording was changed. The agenda was updated to include a Board of Selectmen executive‑session discussion and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved October 14, 2025 minutes (motion carried, Mr. Behringer abstained)
• Approved October 22, 2025 virtual special meeting minutes (motion carried, Mrs. Fuchs abstained)
• Approved $1,125 appropriation from Town Building Fund for Transfer Station fire alarm connection (unanimous)
• Approved reallocation of $4,362.49 for Rogers Lake dock at Hains Park (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Board of Finance meeting schedule wording change (motion carried)
• Added Board of Selectmen executive‑session discussion to agenda (motion carried)
• Adjourned regular meeting at 8:15 p.m. (motion carried)

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Authority will approve the October 2025 meeting minutes and receive a budget update, including preparation of a CWF construction loan. Members will discuss and vote on authorizing the revised Community Service Agreement and on changing New London and East Lyme connection fees to user fees. A vote will also consider increasing the referendum amount to match DEEP funding figures. The meeting includes a review of the 2026 meeting calendar.

• Approve October 2025 meeting minutes
• Budget update and preparation of CWF construction loan
• Vote to place New London and East Lyme connection fees as user fees
• Vote to increase referendum amount to reflect DEEP figures
• Discussion of approving and authorizing signature of revised CSA

The Water Pollution Control Authority approved a $19,321,565 referendum amount for the sewer projects. It also approved the revised CSA signature, rejected making New London and East Lyme connection fees a user fee, and approved adding those fees to the assessment cost. The meeting accepted the prior minutes, the 2026 calendar, and a motion to amend the agenda for public comment, and then adjourned.

• Approved October 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved revised CSA signature, 6‑3 vote
• Rejected motion to make New London and East Lyme connection fees a user fee (1‑8 vote)
• Approved inclusion of New London and East Lyme connection fees in assessment cost (unanimous)
• Approved increase of referendum amount to $19,321,565 (3 opposed)
• Accepted 2026 meeting calendar (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to agenda for public comment (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment at 9:26 pm (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will discuss funding for the Rogers Lake Dock Proposal and an alarm connection for the Transfer Station upper building. The meeting includes updates on the Emergency Operations Center Expansion Project and a presentation from River Valley Transit.

• Funding request for Rogers Lake Dock Proposal
• Town Building funds request for Transfer Station upper building alarm connection
• Approval-in-concept for historical markers for former Ben Franklin Road
• Appointments for ADA Coordinator and Historic District Commission
• Approval of 2026 Holiday Schedule

The Board approved the October 20 meeting minutes and allocated $1,125 for a fire‑alarm connection at the transfer station. It also approved the concept for historical markers on former Ben Franklin Road, appointed an ADA Coordinator and a Historic District Commission member, adopted the 2026 holiday schedule, moved a draft settlement agreement to the Finance Board, and approved $4,362 to fund a Rogers Lake dock extension.

• Approved October 20 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $1,125 alarm connection at transfer station (2-0-0)
• Approved concept for Ben Franklin Road historical markers (2-0-0)
• Appointed Amy Bonatti as ADA Coordinator (2-0-0)
• Appointed Ed Pinn to Historic District Commission (2-0-0)
• Approved 2026 holiday schedule (2-0-0)
• Moved draft settlement agreement to Board of Finance (2-0-0)
• Approved $4,362 funding for Rogers Lake dock proposal (2-0-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will convene a special meeting at 5:00 PM on November 17, 2025 at Memorial Town Hall. The agenda includes a call to order, an anticipated executive session to discuss confidential communications protected by attorney‑client privilege, and adjournment. No public decisions or actions are listed.

• Executive session to discuss confidential communications (attorney‑client privilege)

The Board entered executive session to discuss confidential attorney‑client matters, then returned to open session, and finally adjourned. All three motions were adopted unanimously. No substantive policy, budget, or other decisions were made.

• Moved into executive session (unanimous)
• Moved out of executive session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Zoning Commission

The Zoning Commission will hold a special meeting to conduct a workshop regarding the re-write of zoning regulations. This is a public meeting, but the commission will not solicit or receive public comment or substantive input during this session.

• Zoning Regulations Re-Write Workshop

The commission voted to adjourn the special meeting. The motion passed with a 5-0-0 vote. The meeting was officially adjourned at 9:00 PM. No other actions were decided.

• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Lymes' Senior Center Board of Directors

The Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting to review the treasurer's report and receive updates from the director and facilities report. The agenda contains no specific new business or decided actions.

• Review of October 20, 2025 meeting minutes
• Treasurer’s report by Jane Folland
• Director’s Notes
• Facilities report

The board accepted the minutes from the October 20 meeting. It approved a $1,000 allocation for the Seniors In Need program. The board delegated the decision on the senior center logo to the Friends board. The meeting was adjourned at 2:20 pm.

• Accepted October 20, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved $1,000 funding for Seniors In Need (motion carried)
• Delegated senior center logo decision to the Friends board (decision made)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:20 pm (motion carried)

Road and Public Safety Committee

The Road and Public Safety Committee will convene to review its progress and outline future goals. The meeting agenda includes the approval of the October 15, 2025 meeting minutes and a general discussion of committee business.

• Approval of October 15, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of committee progress
• Future committee goals

The committee approved the October 15, 2025 meeting minutes. It unanimously adopted a recommendation to place traffic signs on Town Hill Road and Grassy Hill Road. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved October 15, 2025 meeting minutes (passed)
• Recommended traffic signs on Town Hill Road and Grassy Hill Road (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (passed)

Shoreline Gateway Committee

The Shoreline Gateway Committee approved the minutes from the October 9, 2025 meeting with a 5‑0‑1 vote (Joe Camean abstained). They adopted the 2026 meeting schedule, holding meetings on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. and skipping December. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved October 9, 2025 minutes (5-0-1 abstain)
• Set 2026 meeting dates: second Tuesday each month, no December meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Boughton Road Emergency Operation Center Expansion Committee

The Boughton Road Emergency Operations Center Expansion Project Committee will hold a special meeting to approve the minutes from the October 30, 2025 meeting, hear public comments, receive a progress report from Matt Glaser, and discuss any other items related to the expansion project.

• Approval of meeting minutes from 10/30/2025
• Public comment period
• Progress report and updates from Matt Glaser
• Discussion of any other items related to the expansion

The Boughton Road Emergency Operations Center Expansion Committee approved the minutes from the October 30, 2025 meeting unanimously. They also approved payment request #14 in the amount of $23,171.56 after budget review, with a unanimous vote. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved meeting minutes of 10/30/25 (unanimous)
• Approved payment request #14 for $23,171.56 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a lot line modification for properties at 48 and 54 Sill Lane, submitted by Christine Kitchings and Linda & Jeffrey Richartz. It will adopt the calendar of regular meeting dates for 2026. The commission will also hear a RiverCOG overview and select an alternate representative, verify the next planning document due date and review new legislative requirements, and receive the annual report. Finally, it will read and approve the September 11, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Lot line modification for 48 & 54 Sill Lane (applicants: Christine Kitchings; Linda & Jeffrey Richartz)
• Adoption of 2026 regular meeting calendar dates
• RiverCOG overview and selection of an alternate representative
• POCD verification of next plan due date and review of new legislative requirements
• Annual report presentation

The commission approved the 2026 regular meeting calendar on a unanimous vote. The lot line modification application for 48 & 54 Sill Lane was tabled until the next meeting due to incomplete documentation. The board waived reading of the September 11 minutes and approved Vice Rob McCarthy as temporary chair, both unanimously.

• Adopted 2026 regular meeting calendar dates (unanimous)
• Tabled 48 & 54 Sill Lane lot line modification application until next meeting
• Waived reading of September 11 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Vice Rob McCarthy as temporary chair (unanimous)
• Approved motion to thank former chair Harold Thompson (unanimous)

Rogers Lake Authority

The Rogers Lake Authority will meet to review October expenditures and water quality testing. The body will discuss wake surfing and the docking of the patrol boat at Hains Park. Members will also address DEEP Grants for controlling aquatic invasive species.

• Development of Rapid Response Plan for Invasive Species
• DEEP Grants for the Control of Aquatic Invasive Species
• Patrol boat docking at Hains Park
• Discussion on wake surfing
• Review of October 2025 expenditures

The board approved the October 8 and October 21 meeting minutes unanimously. It reviewed October expenditures and noted pending work on invasive‑species response and water‑quality testing. After public comment, the board agreed to shut down the Rogers Lake Authority email group. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved October 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous vote)
• Approved October 21, 2025 special meeting minutes (unanimous vote)
• Shut down Rogers Lake Authority email group (decision after public comment)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:15 pm (unanimous vote)

Open Space Commission

The Old Lyme Open Space Commission will discuss the re-routing of the McCulloch Trail and the connection of Ames Whippoorwill Road. It will receive updates on the Ferry Landing Wildlife Refuge, including a Phragmites treatment, and review final map revisions and kiosk signage. The commission will also consider a conservation easement for the Mile Creek property and plan community outreach activities.

• McCulloch Trail re-routing
• Ames Whippoorwill Rd connection
• Final revisions to maps and kiosk signs
• Phragmites treatment at Ferry Landing Wildlife Refuge
• Conservation easement for Mile Creek property

The Open Space Commission approved a 2026 annual maintenance contract with Beaver Solutions to clean the culvert flow device at Bartholomew Open Space. The commission also voted to move to digital trail maps only and to have the cartographer create artwork for new kiosk signs. Additional actions include reviewing fee‑based use of town open space and coordinating a beaver presentation for November 20.

• Approved October 8, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Amended agenda to discuss Bartholomew Open Space issues (motion passed)
• Approved 2026 annual maintenance contract for Bartholomew Open Space culvert device
• Decided to use digital maps only and not place paper copies at trail kiosks
• Commission’s cartographer will provide artwork for trail kiosk signs
• Commission will review requirements for fee‑based guided excursions on municipal open space
• Commission will work with the First Selectwoman on an environmental assessment of 102‑1 Mile Creek Road
• Planned a beaver presentation on November 20, 2025 at the Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library

Harbor Management Commission

The Old Lyme Harbor Management Commission will review its business reports, discuss permit applications, and provide updates on dock projects. It will also consider the appointment of a Deputy Harbormaster and receive a contract update from Coastline Consulting.

• Approve minutes from the September 9, 2025 meeting
• Financial report for September/October 2025
• Point of Woods‑Nardi permit (Docko) application
• Coastline Consulting contract update (Ship Grant / Municipal Dock)
• Deputy Harbormaster appointment (Peter Jennings) sent to Gov. Lamont

The Harbor Management Commission approved the request for CAD digital designs for the preliminary design of a new town dock. It also approved the Connecticut Marine Trades Association membership for the commission and signed a permit for Mr. Nardi of Point of Wood. The September 9, 2025 meeting minutes were accepted and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved CAD digital designs request for new town dock (approved)
• Approved Connecticut Marine Trades Association membership for HMC (approved)
• Signed permit for Mr. Nardi of Point of Wood (permit issued)
• Accepted September 9, 2025 HMC meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)
• Deputy Harbormaster Peter Jennings appointment signed and sent to Gov. Lamont for approval (appointment processed)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will hold multiple public hearings on property changes, including a driveway apron at 74 Lyme Street, fencing at 6 Lyme Street, renovations and an addition at 105 Lyme Street, and renovations and expansion at 96 Lyme Street for the Florence Griswold Museum. The meeting will also include discussions on demolition guidelines, realtor signage, and an Amtrak information request, as well as reports on vacancies, co‑chair updates, and website revisions.

• Public hearing on 96 Lyme Street, Florence Griswold Museum renovations and expansion
• Public hearing on 105 Lyme Street renovations and addition
• Public hearing on 6 Lyme Street fencing
• Public hearing on 74 Lyme Street driveway apron
• Discussion of demolition guidelines

The commission elected new leadership, approved several Certificate of Appropriateness applications—including a chip‑seal driveway apron at 74 Lyme St. and fence work at 6 Lyme St.—and denied a balustrade for a 105 Lyme St. addition while recommending the appointment of Edward Pinn as a regular member and directing the withdrawal of the Florence Griswold Museum CofA.

• Elected Russ Todd as Co‑Chair (motion carried, vote 5‑0, Russ Todd abstained)
• Elected Debra Czarnecki as Vice Chair (motion carried, vote 4‑0, Debra Czarnecki abstained)
• Recommended Edward Pinn be appointed as a regular member (members agreed)
• Approved chip‑seal driveway apron at 74 Lyme St with stipulations (motion carried, vote 5‑0)
• Approved fence modifications at 6 Lyme St with stipulations (motion carried, vote 5‑0)
• Approved 105 Lyme St addition, denied balustrade, approved French doors style (motion carried, vote 4‑1, Russ Todd abstained)
• Directed withdrawal of Florence Griswold Museum CofA and resubmission for district‑only scope (action noted)
• Directed preparation of reply to Amtrak and notification to Planning Commission (action noted)

Zoning Commission

The Old Lyme Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on Case 25-3 for a special permit modification by the Old Lyme Country Club at 40 McCurdy Road, followed by discussion and possible decision on the same case. New business includes a coastal site plan to replace a deteriorated gabion wall with a reinforced concrete wall at 10 and 12-1 West End Drive, and a special permit and coastal site plan for renovation and expansion of the Krieble Gallery at 96 Lyme Street. The meeting also includes public comment requests and routine agenda items such as minutes approval and training review.

• Public Hearing – Case 25-3: 40 McCurdy Road special permit modification (Old Lyme Country Club)
• Old Business – discussion and possible decision on Case 25-3: 40 McCurdy Road
• New Business – Case 25-8: removal of gabion scour protection wall and installation of reinforced concrete wall at 10 and 12-1 West End Drive (applicants Kimberly Marakovits and Michael Gibson)
• New Business – Case 25-9: special permit and coastal site plan for renovation/expansion of the Krieble Gallery at 96 Lyme Street (applicant Florence Griswold Museum)
• Public comment request by Mark C. Diebolt on development potential at 49 and 54-6 Hatchett Hill

The Zoning Commission approved the Special Permit for 40 McCurdy Road, adding three micro‑blasting limits and reporting requirements, with a unanimous 5‑0‑0 vote. It also set a public hearing for the 96 Lyme Street project and approved the October 14 and October 20 meeting minutes, each passing 5‑0‑0. The meeting was adjourned at 9:04 PM after all motions were unanimously adopted.

• Approved 40 McCurdy Road special permit with conditions (5-0-0)
• Closed public hearing for 40 McCurdy Road (5-0-0)
• Tabled public hearing for 40 McCurdy Road until required attendees present (5-0-0)
• Received and set public hearing for 96 Lyme Street project (5-0-0)
• Approved October 14, 2025 Zoning Commission minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved October 20, 2025 Zoning Commission minutes (5-0-0)
• Adjoined special meeting for November 17, 2025 (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Waste & Recycling Committee

The Old Lyme Waste & Recycling Committee will review updates on its waste survey, a QR‑code handout for the “Trim your Waste” education campaign, and a waste‑stream layout map. Members will also discuss any new tonnage statistics. New business includes a presentation by RiverCOG‑RWA on existing conditions scheduled for 11/18.

• Update on waste survey results
• Develop QR code handout for “Trim your Waste” education
• Create waste‑stream layout map for public education
• Review any new tonnage statistics
• RiverCOG‑RWA Existing Conditions Presentation (11/18)

The Waste & Recycling Committee approved the minutes from the September 10, 2025 meeting. Fred Behringer abstained from the vote. No other formal actions or votes were recorded at this meeting.

• Approved September 10, 2025 minutes (Fred Behringer abstained)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Old Lyme Parks & Recreation Commission will discuss a request for a dock at Hains Park and a proposal for a local baseball program. They will also consider whether to provide a lifeguard at Hains Park. Updates on the Hains Park playscape, picnic tables, beach cleaning, and the current program structure and fees will be reviewed.

• RLA Dock request at Hains Park
• LL Baseball program discussion
• Hains Park lifeguard consideration
• Hains Park playscape update
• Hains Park picnic tables update

The commission approved the minutes of the October 2, 2025 meeting with a minor amendment about the Hains Park playscape bid policy. It approved the purchase of a new dock for Hains Park, with placement details to be finalized in spring 2026. It approved the Little League’s request to expand the infield at Town Woods Park. It approved opening discussions with the Town of Lyme about financial support for Old Lyme Parks and Recreation programs.

• Approved October 2, 2025 meeting minutes with amendment (motion passed)
• Approved purchase of new Hains Park dock, placement to be discussed Spring 2026 (motion passed)
• Approved expansion of Town Woods Park baseball infield for Little League (motion passed)
• Approved engagement with Lyme BOS/BOF for financial contribution to Old Lyme PRC (motion passed)
• Tabled Hains Park lifeguard item (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:27 PM (motion passed)

Boughton Road Emergency Operation Center Expansion Committee

The committee will meet to receive progress reports and updates from Matt Glaser regarding the Boughton Road Emergency Operations Center expansion project.

• Progress reports and updates from Matt Glaser

The Boughton Road Emergency Operations Center Expansion Committee did not have a quorum, so the special meeting on November 6, 2025 was not called to order and no decisions were made.

Affordable Housing Commission

The Old Lyme Affordable Housing Commission will review and vote on the October 2025 meeting minutes. Commissioners will discuss general updates, project updates, development opportunities, and funding opportunities. No specific projects or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

• Approval of October 2025 meeting minutes
• General updates and correspondences
• Project updates
• Development opportunities
• Funding opportunities

The commission approved distributing the October 1 draft minutes and will approve them at the December 3 meeting. It decided to begin community outreach to recruit applicants for two regular and up to two alternate seats opening February 1, 2026. The next meeting was set for December 3, 2025 at 5 p.m., and the motion to adjourn was passed.

• Approved distribution and future approval of October 1 draft minutes at Dec 3 meeting
• Commission will begin community outreach for upcoming regular and alternate seats
• Agreed next meeting will be held Dec 3, 2025 at 5 p.m.
• Motion to adjourn passed at 6:07 p.m.

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will review progress on the Connecticut River Watershed Seminars and the submission of Mission Statement Revision #5 to the Board of Selectmen. The body will also discuss potential partnerships with the ECOS Club and the Save the Sound Project.

• Submission of Mission Statement Revision #5 to the Board of Selectmen
• Update on wetlands violations at 308-1 Mile Creek Road
• Beaver Naturalist presentation on November 20 at Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library
• Bob Cats presentation by Paul Colburn on December 10
• Discussion of two alternate member vacancies

The commission unanimously accepted the October 7 minutes and the November 4 agenda. It approved the revised mission statement (Revision #5, dated August 5, 2025) with a target submission to the Board of Selectmen in November. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 7:30 p.m.

• Approved mission statement revision (target submission Nov) – approved
• Accepted October 7, 2025 minutes – unanimous
• Accepted November 4, 2025 agenda – unanimous
• Adjourned meeting at 7:30 p.m. – unanimous

Historic District Commission

The Old Lyme Historic District Commission cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for Monday, November 3, 2025. The next meeting is set for Monday, November 10, 2025.

• Meeting cancelled for November 3, 2025
• Next meeting scheduled for November 10, 2025

Boughton Road Emergency Operation Center Expansion Committee

The Boughton Road Emergency Operations Center Expansion Committee will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and receive a progress report on the project.

• Approval of meeting minutes from Oct. 23, 2025
• Progress report on Boughton Road Emergency Operations Center Expansion Project

The committee approved the minutes from the October 23, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. A motion to adjourn the October 30 meeting was also passed unanimously. No other formal actions were taken; the remaining items were discussed for future follow‑up.

• Approved minutes of 10/23/25 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:27 PM (unanimous)

Inland Wetlands Commission

The Old Lyme Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission will meet on Oct. 28, 2025. The agenda includes a new permit application from Old Colony Beach Association for structures, dredging and fill. The commission will also review several existing applications and status updates, including a single‑family residence at 43‑2 Saunders Hollow Road, a spillway pipe replacement at 308‑1 Mile Creek Road, and violation updates for Mile Creek Road and properties on Neck Road and Sharon Drive. The meeting will conclude with a WEO report and approval of prior minutes.

• Old Colony Beach Association – Structures, Dredging and Fill permit (new business)
• Euric Development, LLC – Application to build a new single‑family residence at 43‑2 Saunders Hollow Road
• Application for a spillway pipe replacement at 308‑1 Mile Creek Road
• Status violation update for 308‑1 Mile Creek Road
• Status violation updates for 16 Neck Road and 2 Sharon Drive

The commission approved the Saunders Hollow Road single‑family residence application with standard conditions. It denied the 308‑1 Mile Creek Road spillway pipe replacement application for lack of engineered plans. It also directed the Town Attorney to commence litigation against the property owners of 16 Neck Road and 2 Sharon Drive.

• Approved Saunders Hollow Road single‑family residence application with standard conditions (unanimous)
• Denied without prejudice the 308‑1 Mile Creek Road spillway pipe replacement application (unanimous)
• Directed Town Attorney to commence litigation against owners of 16 Neck Road and 2 Sharon Drive (unanimous)
• Approved September 23 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September 29 special meeting minutes (unanimous)

America 250 Committee

The America 250 Committee will approve the September 29, 2025 meeting minutes and hold a public comment period. It will discuss national, state, and regional efforts such as the Florence Griswold Museum partnership, the Blue Star Memorial Program with the Duck River Garden Club, a photo contest, and civic engagement activities. The committee will review the Fiscal Year 2026/27 budget and address any new or other business before adjourning.

• Approval of September 29, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public comment session
• Discussion of national/state/regional efforts (e.g., Florence Griswold Museum, Blue Star Memorial Program: Duck River Garden Club, photo contest)
• Fiscal Year 2026/27 budget review
• New and other business

The America 250 Committee approved the September 29, 2025 meeting minutes and unanimously adopted a $25,000 budget request for fiscal year 2026‑2027. Motions were passed to move discussion of the Blue Star Memorial Program and the Photo Contest to different points in the agenda. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved September 29, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Moved Blue Star Memorial Program discussion to before budget discussion (unanimous)
• Moved Photo Contest discussion to later in the meeting (unanimous)
• Approved $25,000 budget request for FY 2026‑2027 (unanimous)
• Created a Google Drive for committee documents (planned)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Sound View Commission

The Sound View Commission will receive an update from the Shoreline Gateway Committee, review the Bound for the Sound program, and begin preliminary planning for the 2026 season, including events, concerts, facilities, and maintenance. The commission will also set regular meeting dates for 2026 and conduct a budget review. No formal decisions are noted in the agenda.

• Shoreline Gateway Committee – update
• Bound for the Sound – review
• 2026 season preliminary planning (events, concerts, facilities, maintenance)
• 2026 regular meeting dates
• Budget review

Boughton Road Emergency Operation Center Expansion Committee

The Boughton Road Emergency Operations Center Expansion Committee will approve the minutes from the October 16, 2025 meeting, hear public comments, and receive progress reports and updates on the expansion project. No decisions on contracts, rezoning, or funding are listed for this meeting.

• Approve meeting minutes of 10/16/2025
• Public comment period
• Progress reports and updates from Matt Glaser
• Other items (unspecified)
• Adjournment

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the October 16 meeting. It also approved three purchase change orders totaling $7,501.11 for additional electrical work, lighting isolation, and attic painting. Members agreed to submit payment applications for contractors who have completed their scope with no remaining punch‑list items. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved minutes of 10/16/25 (unanimous)
• Approved PCO #14 for $1,679.52 electrical work (unanimous)
• Approved PCO #15 for $1,585.40 lighting isolation work (unanimous)
• Approved PCO #16 for $4,236.19 attic painting (unanimous)
• Approved policy to submit payment applications for completed contractors (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn (unanimous)

Rogers Lake Authority

The Rogers Lake Authority will discuss the DEEP request for comments on wakeboat operation. The board will review a proposed comment submission and then vote on whether to approve the amended submission.

• Discussion of DEEP request for comments on wakeboat operation
• Review of proposed comment submission
• Vote to approve amended comment submission

The Authority concluded that wakeboats are unsuitable for Rogers Lake due to safety and erosion concerns. A motion to submit comments to the DEEP urging a ban on wakeboats under 700 acres, within 600 feet of shoreline, or in water less than 20 feet deep was approved unanimously. Joel Hawkins will email the comments to DEEP by 5 pm on October 22. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved submission of wakeboat ban comments to DEEP (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (unanimous)

Board of Finance

The Old Lyme Board of Finance will discuss a change in the transfer amount for Town Meeting, presented by Anita Mancini. The meeting also includes the usual call to order and adjournment procedures.

• Consider change in transfer amount for Town Meeting (presented by Anita Mancini)

Board of Selectmen

The Old Lyme Board of Selectmen will discuss a change in the town‑meeting transfer amount, approve a REPT funding agreement, and review a Deep Climate Resilience Fund application. They will also consider a revision to pension wording in the employee handbook. Updates on the Grassy Hill Bridge, sewer work, and the Halls Road overlay finance will be provided.

• Change in Transfer Amount for Town Meeting – Anita Mancini
• REPT Funding Agreement Approval – Dave Roberge
• Deep Climate Resilience Fund Application
• Employee Handbook – Pension Wording Revision Approval
• Grassy Hill Bridge Project Update

The Board voted to raise the town's transfer amount to $43,050. It also approved the signing of the REPT funding agreement and the pension wording revision in the employee handbook. All motions passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Increase transfer amount to $43,050 (unanimous)
• Approve First Selectwoman to sign REPT funding agreement (unanimous)
• Approve pension wording revision in employee handbook (unanimous)
• Approve October 6, 2025 regular meeting minutes with correction (unanimous)
• Approve October 9, 2025 special meeting minutes with correction (unanimous)
• Approve October 6, 2025 special meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Add approval of October 6, 2025 special meeting minutes to agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Old Lyme Water Pollution Control Authority will review its budget update and CWF funding reports, hear the chairman’s report on CSA status, OLS bid results, and project progress, and consider several new business items. New business includes a vote to adopt HRT Advisor’s LLC cost numbers, discussions on hiring a new attorney, approving a revised CSA signature, and forwarding the Sewer Ordinance to the Town for a vote.

• Vote to accept HRT Advisor’s LLC project cost numbers as the official figure
• Discussion of hiring a different attorney for the WPCA
• Discussion of approving and authorizing signature of the revised CSA
• Discussion to send the Sewer Ordinance to the Town for a vote
• Review of OLS bid results in the chairman’s report

The Water Pollution Control Authority approved using $2,805 per EDU as the estimated yearly fee for residents. The board also approved starting the process to send the amended sewer ordinance to the town for a vote. An amendment to the September 9, 2025 minutes was approved, and the meeting was adjourned at 8:57 pm.

• Approved use of $2,805 per EDU yearly cost estimate (unanimous)
• Approved start of process to send amended sewer ordinance to town for vote (unanimous)
• Approved amendment adding Mary Daley’s response to September 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment of meeting at 8:57 pm (unanimous)

Zoning Commission

The Zoning Commission will hold a Zoning Regulations Re‑Write Workshop. The session is a public meeting, not a hearing, and the Commission will not solicit or consider public comments on the rewrite. No decisions or votes are scheduled for this item.

• Zoning Regulations Re‑Write Workshop – public meeting, no public comment

The Old Lyme Zoning Commission agreed to hold two public hearings on the zoning‑regulation updates and to schedule a third meeting to consider public comments. A special meeting was planned for November 17, 2025, with the location to be determined. The commission then adjourned the meeting unanimously (5‑0‑0).

• Agreed to hold two public hearings for the zoning‑regulation updates (no vote recorded)
• Planned a third meeting to review public comments on the updates (no vote recorded)
• Scheduled a special meeting for November 17, 2025, location to be determined (no vote recorded)
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously, vote 5‑0‑0

Waste & Recycling Committee

The Waste & Recycling Committee will approve minutes from the September 3 special meeting and the September 8 regular meeting. It will receive updates on a recent survey and on discussions with Long Table Farm, Baylee Drown, and LOL Schools regarding food‑scrap recycling. Additional topics investigated since the September meeting will also be presented.

• Approve September 3 special meeting minutes
• Approve September 8 regular meeting minutes
• Update on survey results
• Update on food‑scrap recycling discussions with Long Table Farm, Baylee Drown, and LOL Schools
• Update on other topics investigated since September meeting

The committee approved the minutes from the September 3 and September 8, 2025 meetings. It decided to look for alternative solutions for food waste and to develop a QR‑code handout with a "Trim your Waste" education campaign. Members were assigned tasks to tour the Transfer Station, distribute education materials, and create a waste‑stream layout map.

• Approved minutes of September 3, 2025 and September 8, 2025
• Decided to seek alternative solutions for food waste
• Planned to release a QR‑code handout and launch a "Trim your Waste" education campaign
• Assigned Leslie O’Connor to tour the Transfer Station and distribute education materials
• Assigned Raechel Peterson and Roger Bigger to create a waste‑stream layout map

Lymes' Senior Center Board of Directors

The Lymes’ Senior Center Board of Directors met on October 20, 2025 for its regular session. The agenda covered standard items such as attendance, public comment, approval of prior minutes, and reports from the treasurer and committees. No specific decisions, contracts, or policy changes were listed.

• Treasurer’s report presented by Jane Folland
• Facilities report included in Committee Reports
• Director’s notes included in Committee Reports

The board accepted the September 15 minutes after correcting a name. It approved a $419 grant for a portable charcoal grill requested by the Friends of the Lymes’ Senior Center. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Accepted September 15 minutes with name correction (motion carried)
• Approved $419 funding for the Friends of the Lymes’ Senior Center grill project (motion carried)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion carried)

Boughton Road Emergency Operation Center Expansion Committee

The Boughton Road Emergency Operations Center Expansion Committee will hold its regular meeting on October 16, 2025. Items on the agenda include a call to order, public comment, approval of the minutes from the October 9 meeting, a progress report from Matt Glaser, and any other business. No decisions on contracts, rezoning, or funding are listed.

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the October 9, 2025 meeting. They also unanimously approved a $761.01 change order to install a dimmer in the call center. No action was taken on the EIFS system cost proposals. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 6:15 PM.

• Approved October 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $761.01 dimmer installation change order (unanimous)
• No action taken on EIFS system cost proposals
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Flood & Erosion Control Board

The Flood & Erosion Control Board will review updates to the mitigation plan and Community Rating System, report on the resident survey status, consider the 47 Seaside Lane project, and receive a landscape architect visit. Public comments will include a presentation by the Old Lyme High School ECOS Club. No new business items are listed.

• Mitigation Plan & Community Rating System updates
• Resident Survey status report
• Consideration of 47 Seaside Lane project
• Landscape architect site visit
• Public comment by Old Lyme High School ECOS Club

The Flood & Erosion Control Board did not have a quorum, so no votes were taken and agenda items were discussed informally. Approval of the September 18, 2025 minutes was moved to the November agenda. Several board members were assigned follow‑up tasks such as expanding the flood survey, seeking grant funding, and preparing informational flyers.

• Discussed agenda items without votes (no quorum)
• Postponed approval of September 18, 2025 minutes to November agenda
• Katherine to contact Martha to distribute the flood & erosion survey to beach associations and resend the email
• Katherine to download and share the survey responses received so far
• Katherine to check with Martha about rules for holding additional workshops outside regular meetings
• Harry to lead search for grant money for a permanent fix at 47 Seaside Lane
• Damon to send flood‑insurance flyer to Martha for possible town distribution

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings and voting sessions for two property variance requests. Both cases involve non-conforming R-10 lots located in the AE-12 flood zone.

• Case 25-10: Variance request for an addition over a garage at 15 Liberty St.
• Case 25-12C: Variance request to replace a 4-bedroom dwelling with an elevated FEMA-compliant dwelling at 70 Sea Spray Rd.
• Case 25-12C: Coastal Site Plan Review Application for 70 Sea Spray Rd.

The Zoning Board of Appeals voted 5‑0‑0 to grant the requested variances for 15 Liberty Street, allowing an attic addition over the existing garage, subject to two conditions. The conditions require compliance with Ledge Light Health District requirements and submission of revised site plans stamped by the ZBA Chair. The Board also voted 5‑0‑0 to continue the public hearing for the 70 Sea Spray Road application to the November 20, 2025 meeting. Additionally, the Board approved the September 18, 2025 meeting minutes and adjourned the meeting, both by unanimous 5‑0‑0 votes.

• Grant variances for 15 Liberty St with conditions (5-0-0)
• Continue public hearing for 70 Sea Spray Rd to Nov 20, 2025 (5-0-0)
• Approve September 18, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Adjourn meeting (5-0-0)

Tree Commission

The Old Lyme Tree Commission will review and approve the minutes from September 18, 2025, and receive a budget report as of October 6, 2025. They will discuss ongoing tree edging, mulch, and protection work at Town Woods Park, North Green at Sill Lane, and Sound View Transit Hub, as well as tree condition issues on Ferry Road. New business includes planting an oak tree seedling to commemorate the nation's 250th anniversary in 2026. The commission will also receive an update on permits and zoning for tree removals on the town's right-of-way.

• Approve minutes from 9-18-25
• Budget report as of 10-6-2025
• Tree edging and mulch at Town Woods Park, North Green at Sill Lane, Sound View Transit Hub
• Ferry Road tree condition, metal trunk protectors, and gator removal timeline
• Oak tree seedling planting to commemorate America's 250th anniversary in 2026

The commission approved a $50 expenditure for tree trunk protectors, with the motion carried unanimously. Approval of the September 18, 2025 minutes was postponed because a quorum was not present. Discussions continued on mulching costs and a memorial tree planting project, but no decisions were made on those items.

• Approved up to $50 spending on tree trunk protectors (unanimous vote)
• Postponed approval of 9-18-25 meeting minutes due to lack of quorum

Road and Public Safety Committee

The Road and Public Safety Committee will approve the minutes from the August 13, 2025 meeting. It will discuss the public opinion survey summary and related recommendations. The committee will consider the next review step for speed camera enforcement, including data, privacy, and collection issues.

• Approval of August 13, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public opinion survey summary and recommendations
• Speed camera enforcement – next review step
• Committee charge and data & privacy issues
• Data collection discussion

The Road and Public Safety Committee approved the previous meeting's minutes unanimously. A motion to adjourn was made, seconded, and passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance will meet to review financial reports and the final report for the Lymes’ Senior Center. The meeting also includes a report from the Selectman.

• Lymes’ Senior Center Final Report
• Financial Reports
• Selectman’s Report

The Board approved the September 16, 2025 minutes as amended, with one member abstaining, and unanimously seated Mrs. Fuchs to fill Matthew Olson’s seat. In an executive‑session decision, the Board awarded the Lyme Street Firehouse paving contract to JJ Dibble Construction of Old Saybrook. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Seat Mrs. Fuchs for Matthew Olson – approved unanimously
• Approve September 16, 2025 minutes (amended) – approved unanimously (Kelsey abstained)
• Award Lyme Street Firehouse paving contract to JJ Dibble Construction – awarded (executive session)
• Adjourn meeting – approved unanimously

Water Pollution Control Authority

The October 14, 2025 Regular Meeting of the Old Lyme Water Pollution Control Authority is cancelled. The meeting will be rescheduled, and the new date will be posted on the Town's website.

• Meeting cancellation notice
• Rescheduled meeting date to be posted online

Zoning Commission

The Old Lyme Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a special permit application to modify the original proposal for 40 McCurdy Rd submitted by the Old Lyme Country Club. The commission will discuss and possibly decide on this case, and will also review a regulation rewrite and its public notification strategy. Additional agenda items include approval of prior meeting minutes, an informal discussion of 125 Shore Rd, a ZEO violations update, and commission member training hours.

• Public hearing – Case 25-3: 40 McCurdy Rd, special permit modification (Old Lyme Country Club)
• Old business discussion and possible decision on the 40 McCurdy Rd special permit
• Review and discussion of regulation rewrite and public notification strategy
• New business – informal discussion of 125 Shore Rd per 13B.3.1
• ZEO report/violations update

The Zoning Commission unanimously approved the special permit application for 40 McCurdy Road, adding three conditions on micro‑blasting. The commission also approved the September 8 and October 1 meeting minutes. Discussion of the community‑notification regulation rewrite was tabled to the October 20 special meeting. A violation at 16 Meetinghouse Lane was noted, and commissioners were reminded to submit training hours.

• Approved creation of agenda item A.1 (5-0-0)
• Closed public hearing on 40 McCurdy Rd (5-0-0)
• Approved special permit for 40 McCurdy Rd with three conditions (5-0-0)
• Approved September 8, 2025 and October 1, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Tabled discussion of notification regulation rewrite to Oct 20 special meeting
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet on October 9, 2025. It may enter an executive session to discuss contract negotiations for the Lyme Street Fire House paving project. No other agenda items involve decisions or public discussion.

• Possible executive session to discuss contract negotiations for the Lyme Street Fire House paving project

The Board entered executive session to discuss contract negotiations for the Lyme Street Firehouse paving project. After the session, the Board unanimously approved awarding the paving contract to JJ Dibble Construction LLC for $137,311. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Entered executive session to discuss paving contract bids (unanimous)
• Awarded Lyme Street Firehouse paving contract to JJ Dibble Construction LLC ($137,311) (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Shoreline Gateway Committee

The committee approved the September 11, 2025 meeting minutes with a 3‑0‑1 vote. A motion to table the review of existing zoning in the Shoreline Gateway area was passed unanimously (5‑0‑0). The meeting was then adjourned by a 5‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved September 11, 2025 minutes (3-0-1)
• Tabled review of existing zoning within Shoreline Gateway area (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Boughton Road Emergency Operation Center Expansion Committee

The Boughton Road Emergency Operations Center Expansion Committee will vote to approve the minutes of its October 2 meeting. The committee will hear public comments and receive a progress update from Matt Glaser. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Approve meeting minutes of 10/2/2025
• Public comment period
• Progress report and updates from Matt Glaser
• Call to order
• Adjournment

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the October 2, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved Pay Application #13 in the amount of $188,774.87. A motion to approve an attic‑painting change order up to $5,000 was rescinded, and the committee asked Newfield to clarify the quote and present options. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 6:08 PM.

• Approved meeting minutes of 10/2/25 (unanimous)
• Approved Pay Application #13 for $188,774.87 (unanimous)
• Rescinded motion to approve attic painting change order up to $5,000 (unanimous)
• Directed Newfield to clarify attic painting quote and provide recommendations (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:08 PM (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Old Lyme Planning Commission's regularly scheduled meeting for Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. was cancelled. No agenda items were presented.

Rogers Lake Authority

The Rogers Lake Authority will review its September 2025 expenditures. It will receive updates on the rapid response plan for invasive species, water quality testing, and patrol boat operations. Additional discussion will cover wake surfing, docking at Hains Park, and creek cleanup near the boat launch.

• Review expenditures for September 2025
• Development of rapid response plan for invasive species
• Update on water quality testing
• Patrol boat operations and docking at Hains Park
• Clean up of creek leading to boat launch

The board unanimously approved the September 10, 2025 meeting minutes as submitted. It also unanimously approved the September 30, 2025 meeting minutes as submitted. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved September 10, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved September 30, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Open Space Commission

The Open Space Commission will review volunteer work parties, trail grant applications, and property mapping projects. The body will also discuss the 2026-2027 budget and hold an executive session regarding property acquisition.

• Review 2025 Recreational Trails Grant round
• Discuss 2026-2027 budget
• Executive Session - Property Acquisition
• Signs for McCulloch, Bartholomew, and Indigenous peoples’ recognition
• Hikers Happy Hour 2025 season

The Open Space Commission approved the September 10, 2025 meeting minutes. Members agreed to extend the Bartholomew Open Space beaver‑deceiver maintenance contract for another year and will later review the McCulloch device. The meeting was adjourned at 6:41 p.m. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved September 10, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Extended Bartholomew beaver‑deceiver maintenance contract for one year (agreement)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:41 p.m. (motion passed)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will vote to approve the minutes from the September 2, 2025 meeting and to accept the agenda for the October 7, 2025 meeting. Members will receive status reports on upcoming Connecticut River Watershed seminars, a revised mission statement, and a beaver naturalist talk by Ginny Apple on Thursday, November 20 at 6:30 PM. The commission will discuss a possible collaboration with ECOS Club advisor Karen Taylor and review upcoming guest lectures on wildlife topics. The meeting will end with a vote to adjourn.

• Vote to approve minutes of the September 2, 2025 meeting
• Vote to accept the agenda for the October 7, 2025 meeting
• Beaver Naturalist presentation by Ginny Apple at the Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library on Nov 20, 6:30 PM
• Planning of Connecticut River Watershed seminars and guest lectures (coyotes Oct 8, bobcats Dec 10, bats Oct 15)
• Discussion of collaboration with ECOS Club advisor Karen Taylor

The commission unanimously accepted the September 2, 2025 meeting minutes and the amended October 7 agenda. It approved the Revision #5 mission statement dated August 5, 2025. The meeting was then unanimously adjourned.

• Accepted September 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted amended October 7 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Mission Statement Revision #5 dated August 5, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will hear reports on sewer costs, the Rogers Lake Authority patrol boat dock, the senior center’s final accounting, new town‑hall employees, and furniture for the Emergency Operations Center. They will also receive updates on the Grassy Hill Bridge project and the town’s sewer project. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of the September 22, 2025 minutes and public comment.

• Accountant’s Report on Sewer Costs
• Rogers Lake Authority – Patrol Boat Dock
• Final Accounting Report for the Senior Center
• Emergency Operations Center – Furniture Costs
• Grassy Hill Bridge Project Update

The Board unanimously approved paying the Registrars of Voters for their mandated early‑voting duties. It also moved the Point O’ Woods boat‑basin bulkhead restoration project to a Town Meeting for financing, and approved the September 22 minutes with a correction. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Added Registrar of Voters pay and POW bonding to agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 22, 2025 minutes with correction (unanimous)
• Moved Point O’ Woods Boat Basin Bulkhead Restoration Project to Town Meeting (unanimous)
• Approved payment to Registrars of Voters for early voting period (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will consider holding an executive session to discuss, with the town attorney, pending or potential legal claims that challenge the town's rights and legal interest in Tantummaheag Road. No other agenda items involve decisions or public hearings.

• Possible executive session to discuss pending or potential claims regarding the town's rights in Tantummaheag Road

The Board of Selectmen voted to enter an executive session to discuss pending legal claims concerning Tantummaheag Road. No motions were made during the executive session. The board then voted to adjourn the meeting.

• Entered executive session (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Historic District Commission

The Commission will conduct public hearings for property modifications at 69, 1, 59, and 74 Lyme Street. The body will also discuss repairs at 105 Lyme Street and future plans for the Florence Griswold Museum.

• Public hearing: 69 Lyme Street fire house parking lot paving
• Public hearing: 1 Rose Lane kitchen extension
• Public hearing: 59 Lyme Street HVAC screening fence
• Public hearing: 74 Lyme Street driveway apron and Certificate of Appropriateness renewal
• Discussion of 96 Lyme Street Florence Griswold Museum future plans

The commission approved several Certificate of Appropriateness applications, including the Fire House parking lot repaving with a concrete apron, a kitchen addition at 1 Rose Lane, an HVAC screening fence at 59 Lyme Street, and the fence portion of the 74 Lyme Street project. It also extended the original CofA for 74 Lyme Street for one year and agreed to reschedule the November 3 meeting to November 10. Finally, the commission approved the proposed 2026 meeting schedule.

• Approved Fire House parking lot repave and concrete apron (unanimous)
• Approved 1 Rose Lane kitchen addition and deck (unanimous)
• Approved 59 Lyme Street HVAC screening fence (unanimous)
• Approved fence portion of 74 Lyme Street CofA, length not to exceed 28 ft (unanimous)
• Extended original CofA for 74 Lyme Street for one year (unanimous)
• Rescheduled November 3 HDC meeting to November 10 (agreed)
• Approved 2026 meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Action: Send letter to Kitchings about 85 Lyme Street signage issues

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Old Lyme Parks & Recreation Commission will approve the minutes from the prior meeting, hear the director’s report on programs and facilities, and discuss several updates for Hains Park, including the playscape, picnic tables, beach cleaning, land and lake surveys, and the current program structure and fees. A new business item proposes a boat dock at Hains Park under a Recreational Lease Agreement (RLA) with M. Hastings. The meeting also includes standard items such as attendance, correspondence, public comment, and adjournment.

• Approve previous meeting minutes
• Hains Park Boat dock/RLA proposal with M. Hastings
• Hains Park playscape update
• Hains Park picnic tables update
• Review of current Parks & Recreation program structure and fees

The Parks & Recreation Commission approved the minutes from the September 15, 2025 special meeting. The commission then adjourned the regular meeting at 7:44 PM. No other motions were adopted.

• Approved September 15, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:44 PM (motion passed)

Boughton Road Emergency Operation Center Expansion Committee

The Boughton Road Emergency Operations Center Expansion Committee will approve the minutes from the September 25, 2025 meeting, hear a progress report from Matt Glaser, and accept public comments. No decisions on contracts or funding are listed.

• Approve meeting minutes of 9/25/2025
• Matt Glaser – progress reports and updates
• Public comment
• Other items
• Adjourn

The Boughton Road Emergency Operations Center Expansion Committee approved the minutes from the September 25, 2025 meeting unanimously. They also approved signing off on the final cost of Change Order #8, which had been previously approved and stayed within the approved amount, with a unanimous vote. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously at 6:10 PM.

• Approved minutes of 9/25/25 (unanimous)
• Approved signing off on final cost of Change Order #8 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:10 PM (unanimous)

Zoning Commission

The Zoning Commission is holding a special meeting to conduct a workshop regarding the re-write of zoning regulations. This session is a public meeting and not a public hearing; the commission will not receive public comment or substantive input.

• Zoning Regulations Re-Write Workshop

The commission continued reviewing the draft zoning regulations and noted topics that need further discussion. The next review of the draft will occur at the regular meeting on October 14, 2025, with a possible special meeting on October 20 if needed. A motion to adjourn was passed unanimously with a 5-0-0 vote. The meeting ended at 8:51 PM.

• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Affordable Housing Commission

The Affordable Housing Commission will review minutes from August 2025 and hear public comments. It will provide general updates, project updates, development and funding opportunities. No specific actions or votes are listed on the agenda.

The Affordable Housing Commission approved the minutes from the 8/06/25 meeting. It decided to begin community outreach to fill two regular and up to two alternate seats opening on February 1, 2026. The next meeting was set for November 5, 2025 at 5 p.m. The meeting was adjourned at 5:19 p.m.

• Approved minutes from 8/06/25 meeting (motion passed)
• Decided to begin community outreach for upcoming commission seats
• Scheduled next meeting for November 5, 2025 at 5 p.m.
• Motion to adjourn passed

Rogers Lake Authority

The Rogers Lake Authority will discuss and vote on replacing the rower’s chase boat dock at Hains Park with a new dock that can accommodate both the patrol boat and chase boats. The decision concerns the design and construction of the new dock. No other agenda items are listed.

• Replace the rower’s chase boat dock at Hains Park with a new dock for RLA patrol and chase boats

The Rogers Lake Authority voted to request up to $5,250 from the town for a $10,500 dock replacement at Hains Park, allowing the patrol boat to dock alongside chase boats. The motion was seconded by Toni Phillips and, after discussion about future repairs and required approvals, passed with five votes in favor and one opposed. No other actions were taken.

• Approved request for up to $5,250 town contribution to $10,500 dock project (5-1)

America 250 Committee

The committee is meeting to review state and regional efforts and discuss branding and promotion for America 250. The group will also provide updates on educational lectures, blog posts, and a planned picnic for Summer 2026.

• America 250 branding and logo promotion
• Planning for Summer 2026 Picnic
• Updates on upcoming lectures and education
• Review of upcoming blog posts and feature articles

The committee approved the August 25, 2025 meeting minutes after a motion by Christine MacGregor and a second by Michaelle Pearson, with unanimous support. No other motions were made; the meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous vote on a motion from Michaelle Pearson, seconded by Mark Terwilliger.

• Approved August 25, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Inland Wetlands Commission

The Old Lyme Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission will hold a special meeting to review applications for new residential construction and the replacement of stream bridges on trails.

• Review application to build a new single-family residence at 43-2 Saunders Hollow Road
• Review application to replace a bridge across a stream on a trail at 17 Boggy Hill Road
• Review application to replace a bridge across a stream on a trail at 95-1 Sill Lane

The commission took no action on the driveway and grading request at 25-28 Saunders Hollow Road. It approved the wooden bridge at 17 Boggy Hill Road and the replacement bridge at 95-1 Sill Lane, each with an administrative permit. For both bridge projects, the commission waived all fees except the DEEP portion of $60. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved wooden bridge at 17 Boggy Hill Road with administrative permit (unanimous)
• Waived fees for 17 Boggy Hill Road bridge except DEEP $60 (unanimous)
• Approved replacement bridge at 95-1 Sill Lane with administrative permit (unanimous)
• Waived fees for 95-1 Sill Lane bridge except DEEP $60 (unanimous)
• No action taken on driveway and grading request at 25-28 Saunders Hollow Road
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Boughton Road Emergency Operation Center Expansion Committee

The Boughton Road Emergency Operations Center Expansion Project Committee will hold a special meeting on September 25, 2025. The agenda includes approval of the minutes from the September 11 and September 18 meetings, a progress report from Matt Glaser, and an open public comment period. No specific decisions or contracts are listed on the agenda.

• Approve meeting minutes of 9/11/2025
• Approve meeting minutes of 9/18/2025
• Public comment period
• Progress report by Matt Glaser
• Other items

The Boughton Road Emergency Operations Center Expansion Committee approved the minutes from the September 11 and September 18 meetings by unanimous vote. A unanimous motion then adjourned the special meeting at 6:00 PM. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved minutes of 9/11/25 and 9/18/25 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:00 PM (unanimous)

Inland Wetlands Commission

The Old Lyme Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission will consider several new development applications, including a single‑family residence and two trail bridge replacements. It will also discuss status updates on existing violations and a spillway pipe replacement. The meeting includes approval of minutes from prior meetings.

• Application to build a new single‑family residence at 43-2 Saunders Hollow Road, Euric Development, LLC.
• Application to replace a bridge across a stream on the trail at 17 Boggy Hill Road, Old Lyme Land Trust.
• Application to replace a bridge across a stream on the trail at 95-1 Sill Lane, Old Lyme Land Trust.
• Application to build a new home and guest house at 7 Thomas Waite Drive, Ben Roche.
• Application for a spillway pipe replacement at 308-1 Mile Creek Road.

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission approved the application to build a new single‑family residence and guest house at 7 Thomas Waite Drive. The commission also voted to table the spillway pipe replacement application for 308‑1 Mile Creek Road until future meetings. Site walks were scheduled for three other development applications on September 29, 2025. Minutes from the August 26 regular meeting and the September 11 special meeting were approved.

• Approved new home and guest house application at 7 Thomas Waite Drive (unanimous)
• Tabled spillway pipe replacement application for 308‑1 Mile Creek Road (unanimous)
• Scheduled site walk for 25‑28 Saunders Hollow Road on Sept 29, 2025 at 5:00 PM
• Scheduled site walk for 17 Boggy Hill Road on Sept 29, 2025 at 5:15 PM
• Scheduled site walk for 95‑1 Sill Lane on Sept 29, 2025 at 5:30 PM
• Approved August 26, 2025 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September 11, 2025 special meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to review real estate tax refund requests and land purchase requests for 18 Avon Avenue. The meeting includes updates on several town projects including the Grassy Hill Road Bridge and Lyme Street Firehouse paving.

• Requests to purchase land on 18 Avon Avenue
• 2 refund requests for overpaid real estate taxes
• Update on Grassy Hill Road Bridge
• Update on Lyme Street Firehouse Paving
• Update on White Sand Beach Gazebo project

The Board of Selectmen unanimously cancelled the scheduled meeting for November 3, 2025, with the option to hold a special meeting if needed. They also approved refunds totaling $9,457.23 for two overpaid real estate tax payments. Additional unanimous actions included adding Animal Control to the agenda, approving the minutes of three prior meetings, and adjourning the session.

• Cancelled November 3, 2025 Board of Selectmen meeting (unanimous)
• Approved refunds of overpaid real estate taxes totaling $9,457.23 (unanimous)
• Added “Animal Control” under agenda item 6, Presentations (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 2, 2025 special meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 8, 2025 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 15, 2025 special meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

America 250 Committee

The September 22, 2025, meeting of the America 250 Committee was cancelled due to a conflict with the Board of Selectmen’s Meeting.

Sound View Commission

The Sound View Commission's regular monthly meeting scheduled for September 22, 2025, has been cancelled.

• Meeting cancelled
• Chairman Frank Pappalardo submitted cancellation notice

Boughton Road Emergency Operation Center Expansion Committee

The Boughton Road Emergency Operations Center Expansion Committee will approve the minutes from its September 11, 2025 meeting, hear public comments, and receive progress reports from Matt Glaser. No decisions on contracts or zoning are listed on the agenda.

• Approve meeting minutes of 9/11/2025
• Public comment period
• Matt Glaser – progress reports and updates

The Boughton Road Emergency Operations Center Expansion Committee approved several change orders, including a $12,000 heat‑trace cost, all by unanimous vote. It also approved smaller change orders for lighting, ceiling tiles, shelving, and signage totaling $7,000‑plus. Approval of the August 28 meeting minutes was postponed. The meeting adjourned at 6:20 PM.

• Approved PCO #2 for $450.00 lighting change (unanimous)
• Approved PCO #3 for $2,392.00 EFIS modifications (unanimous)
• Approved $692.30 for additional ceiling tiles (unanimous)
• Approved $1,580.00 for extra shelving work (unanimous)
• Approved $12,000.00 heat‑trace cost from CM contingency (unanimous)
• Approved $2,161.75 signage cost for entrance door (unanimous)
• Approved $2,151.75 signage cost for front of building (unanimous)
• Approved $518.07 acrylic memorial plaque (unanimous)

Flood & Erosion Control Board

The Flood & Erosion Control Board will review the status of the resident survey and provide an update on the mitigation plan and Community Rating System (CRS) tracker. It will also discuss matters related to the property at 47 Seaside Lane. In new business, the board will consider inviting local landscape architects to present on rain gardens and tree removal.

• Resident Survey status update
• Mitigation Plan & Community Rating System (CRS) tracker update
• Discussion of 47 Seaside Lane
• Consider inviting local landscape architects to talk about rain gardens and tree removal

The board voted unanimously to seat Harry Gough in place of absent member Josh Thompson. It then unanimously approved the minutes from the August 21, 2025 meeting. A final unanimous motion adjourned the meeting.

• Seat Harry Gough, replacing Josh Thompson (unanimous)
• Approve August 21, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings and voting sessions for four property variance requests. The board will also set dates for 2026 regular meetings and approve July 2025 minutes.

• Case 25-10: Variance for addition over garage at 15 Liberty St.
• Case 25-11: Variance to demolish garage and add house addition at 50 Boston Post Rd.
• Case 25-12C: Variance to replace dwelling with elevated FEMA-compliant home at 70 Sea Spray Rd.
• Case 25-13: Variance to convert dwelling into accessory apartment at 100 Mile Creek Rd.
• Adoption of 2026 ZBA Regular Meeting dates

The board delayed the public hearings for the 15 Liberty St and 70 Sea Spray cases to the October 16, 2025 meeting. It then closed the hearings and unanimously approved variances for 50 Boston Post Rd to allow a house addition and garage. It also approved variances for 100 Mile Creek Rd to convert a dwelling into an accessory apartment, with a condition that a new primary house be built within 18 months of a special permit. All votes were 5‑0‑0.

• Delayed public hearing for Case 25-10 (15 Liberty St) to Oct 16, 2025 (5-0-0)
• Delayed public hearing for Case 25-12C (70 Sea Spray) to Oct 16, 2025 (5-0-0)
• Closed public hearing for Case 25-11 (50 Boston Post Rd) (5-0-0)
• Granted variances for Case 25-11 (Sections 8.8.7, 8.8.9, 8.8.11, 9.3.1) (5-0-0)
• Closed public hearing for Case 25-13 (100 Mile Creek Rd) (5-0-0)
• Granted variances for Case 25-13 (Sections 7.1, 7.8.2.1(g)) with 18‑month construction condition (5-0-0)

Tree Commission

The Old Lyme Tree Commission will approve the July 17, 2025 minutes and receive a budget report on the General Fund balance as of September 3, 2025. Commissioners will review tree cut‑out and mulch work at Town Woods Park, Hains Park, North Green at Sill Lane, and Sound View Transit Hub, and assess the condition of two new trees at 17 Ferry Road. The meeting also includes discussion of DEEP grant awards and opportunities for tree planting, the Tree Commission Annual Report, and a proposal to plant a “Liberty Tree” to commemorate the nation’s 250th anniversary in 2026.

• Approve minutes from 7‑17‑25
• Budget report on General Fund balance as of 9‑3‑2025
• Tree cut‑out and mulch at Town Woods Park, Hains Park, North Green at Sill Lane, Sound View Transit Hub
• Review condition of two new trees at 17 Ferry Road
• Discuss DEEP grant awards & opportunities for tree planting

The Tree Commission voted to add treatment of the beech tree at the green where Sill Lane meets the Boston Post Road to the New Business agenda. The commission also approved the July 17, 2025 meeting minutes. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Added beech tree treatment to agenda (3 in favor, 0 opposed)
• Approved July 17, 2025 meeting minutes (3 in favor, 0 opposed)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance will approve the August 12, 2025 meeting minutes, review financial reports and department transfers, and consider the IT Department’s request for police station laptops. It will also hear the Selectman’s Report, allow public comment, and then adjourn.

• Approval of August 12, 2025 minutes
• Financial reports
• Transfers: Department/Appropriation
• Request from the IT Dept – Police Station laptops
• Selectman’s Report

The Board of Finance approved several fund transfers, including $26,100 to the Police Private Duty Fund, $15,875 from the insurance line to the General Fund, and $43,200 from the EOC Capital Account to the Emergency Management Operating Fund. It also approved the purchase of four police laptops for $5,000. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved $26,100 transfer to Police Private Duty Fund (unanimous)
• Approved $15,875 transfer from insurance line to General Fund (unanimous)
• Approved $43,200 transfer from EOC Capital Account to Emergency Management Operating Fund (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of four police laptops for $5,000 (unanimous)
• Approved addition of fire marshal funding discussion to agenda (unanimous)
• Approved seating of alternate Candace Fuchs for absent member (unanimous)
• Approved August 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment of meeting (unanimous)

Pension Committee

The Old Lyme Pension Committee will vote to approve the minutes from its March 18, 2025 regular meeting. The chair will provide comments on the town employee handbook and the pension committee page on the town website. Updates will be given on the Empower plan custodian and Daybright Advisory Services (formerly PASI) as plan administrators, along with participant‑education updates. The committee may consider new business and hold an executive session if needed.

• Approve minutes from the March 18, 2025 regular meeting
• Chair comments on the Town of Old Lyme Employee Handbook
• Chair comments on the Town of Old Lyme pension committee webpage
• Plan update from Empower (plan custodian)
• Plan update from Daybright Advisory Services, formerly PASI (third‑party administrator)

The committee approved the March 18, 2025 minutes unanimously. It approved adding a 2070 target‑date fund and replacing the Alliance Bernstein Large Growth Fund with a lower‑cost Collective Investment Trust version. The committee also set the 2026 meeting dates for March 24 and September 22, 2026.

• Approved March 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved addition of 2070 target‑date fund (unanimous)
• Approved replacement of Alliance Bernstein Large Growth Fund with CIT version (unanimous)
• Scheduled 2026 meetings for March 24 and September 22 (unanimous)

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Old Lyme Board of Assessment Appeals will meet on September 16, 2025, to hear appeals regarding the 2024 motor vehicle grand list. Hearings are scheduled from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM.

• Hearings for 2024 motor vehicle grand list appeals
• First-come, first-served basis
• Location: Assessor's Office, Old Lyme Town Hall

The Board of Assessment Appeals reviewed the 2024 motor vehicle assessment changes but did not take any substantive actions. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Peter Hunt and Tim Griswold and was approved. No policy or appointment decisions were recorded.

• Adjourned meeting (motion approved)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet virtually on September 15, 2025. The agenda includes a request to transfer the Emergency Operations Center. The meeting also covers standard items such as call to order, attendance, and adjournment.

• Emergency Operations Center – Request for Transfer

The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved a $42,201 transfer to the Millstone account for the Emergency Operations Center expansion budget. They also agreed to require a date on the memorandum from the Emergency Operations Director and Finance Director for proper documentation.

• Approved $42,201 funding transfer for Millstone account (unanimous)
• Agreed to require date on memorandum from Emergency Ops Director and Finance Director (unanimous)

Lymes' Senior Center Board of Directors

The Board of Directors will meet to review the treasurer's report and minutes from the July 21 meeting. The session includes reports from the Director and on facilities.

• Review of July 21, 2025 meeting minutes
• Treasurer's report by Jane Folland
• Director's Notes
• Facilities report

The board approved the minutes from the July 21, 2025 meeting. Discussion of two Eagle Scout projects was postponed until the next meeting pending detailed specifications. The meeting was adjourned after a motion carried.

• Accepted July 21, 2025 minutes (motion by Diana Seckla, seconded by Mary Stone, carried)
• Tabled discussion of Eagle Scout Project 1 (grill rebuild) pending specifications
• Tabled discussion of Eagle Scout Project 2 (low stage) pending specifications
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Jeremy Crisp, seconded by Christina Gotowka, carried)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The commission will review updates on several Hains Park projects—including goose mitigation, playscape improvements, picnic‑table replacements, beach cleaning, and the proposed new pavilion at White Sands Beach with cost numbers. It will also examine the current Parks & Recreation program structure and fee schedule. Routine items such as approving minutes and a director’s report are also on the agenda.

• Goose mitigation at Hains Park
• Hains Park playscape update
• Hains Park picnic tables update
• Hains Park beach cleaning update
• New pavilion at White Sands Beach – proposed cost numbers

The Parks & Recreation Commission approved the minutes from the August 7, 2025 regular meeting. The commission then adjourned the special meeting at 7:10 PM. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved August 7, 2025 meeting minutes (motion moved by Brendan McKeever, seconded by Missy Colburn)
• Adjourned the September 15, 2025 meeting (motion moved by Mary Ellen Garbarino, seconded by Brendan McKeever)

Shoreline Gateway Committee

The Shoreline Gateway Committee meeting scheduled for September 11, 2025, at 7 pm has been cancelled. The meeting was to be held at 52 Lyme Street in Old Lyme.

• Meeting cancelled
• Location: 52 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT 06371

Boughton Road Emergency Operation Center Expansion Committee

The Boughton Road Emergency Operations Center Expansion Committee will consider public comments, approve the minutes from the August 28, 2025 meeting, and receive a progress update from Matt Glaser. No other decisions or actions are listed on the agenda.

• Approve meeting minutes of 8/28/2025
• Public comment period
• Progress report and updates from Matt Glaser

The Boughton Road Emergency Operations Center Expansion Committee unanimously approved the minutes of the August 28 meeting, authorized up to $3,500 for power washing the old building, and approved payment application #12 for $350,902.54. The committee also agreed on signage wording and a paint‑only match for the old EIFS, directing the Emergency Operations (EO) staff to obtain vendor quotes. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved minutes of 8/28/25 (unanimous)
• Approved up to $3,500 for power washing old building (unanimous)
• Approved payment application #12 for $350,902.54 (unanimous)
• Decided signage wording “EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER” for exterior and interior signs; EO to get quotes (unanimous)
• Decided paint match only for old EIFS; Newfield to obtain quote (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:15 PM (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Old Lyme Planning Commission will review a lot line modification request for parcels 15‑1 and 15‑2 on Tantummaheag Road, filed by Long River Farm, LLC. The commission will vote on the request during the meeting. The agenda also includes approval of the regular meeting minutes from August 14, 2025. No new business or public comments are scheduled.

• Lot line modification for parcels 15‑1 & 15‑2 Tantummaheag Rd (Long River Farm, LLC)
• Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes – August 14, 2025

The commission approved the 15-1 & 15-2 lot line modification on Tantummaheag Road, pending completion and counsel approval of the legal documents. The August 14, 2025 meeting minutes were waived for reading and approved. The meeting was adjourned at 5:25 PM.

• Approved 15-1 & 15-2 Tantummaheag Rd lot line modification, pending legal document approval (unanimous)
• Waived reading and approved August 14, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:25 PM (unanimous)

Inland Wetlands Commission

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission will hold a special meeting site walk on September 11, 2025. During the meeting the commission will review three new applications: removal of trees and installation of structures at 8 Whippoorwill Road, construction of a new home and guest house at 7 Thomas Waite Drive, and rebuilding a bridge on the Bartholomew Open Space Trail at 71 Buttonball Road.

• 8 Whippoorwill Road – applicant James Carmante seeks removal of 14 trees, installation of a shed, fence, retaining walls, and replacement of a shed.
• 7 Thomas Waite Drive – applicant Ben Roche seeks approval to build a new home and guest house.
• 71 Buttonball Road – Old Lyme Open Space Commission seeks approval to rebuild a bridge on the Bartholomew Open Space Trail.

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission approved the 8 Whippoorwill Rd. application, requiring tree trunks to be cut flush while leaving roots in place. It also approved the 71 Buttonball Road bridge‑rebuild application. The application for a new home at 7 Thomas Waite Dr. was deferred to the regular meeting on September 23.

• Approved 8 Whippoorwill Rd. removal and shed/retaining wall application with condition to cut trunks flush (unanimous)
• Approved 71 Buttonball Rd. bridge rebuild application (unanimous)
• Deferred discussion of 7 Thomas Waite Dr. new home application to regular meeting

Rogers Lake Authority

The Rogers Lake Authority will review August expenditures, discuss a rapid response plan for invasive species, receive updates on water quality testing and herbicide permitting, and consider a creek cleanup and patrol boat dock. The agenda also includes planning for the Sailfish Regatta on September 20.

• Review August 2025 expenditures
• Develop rapid response plan for invasive species
• Update on water quality testing
• Creek cleanup leading to boat launch
• Sailfish Regatta – Sept 20, 9 am‑5 pm

The board approved the August 13, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It decided to cease patrol boat operations at the end of the week due to low lake traffic. The authority confirmed no permit is needed to clean the creek leading to the boat launch and will organize a work party. A Sailfish Regatta is scheduled for September 20 from 9 am to 5 pm.

• Approved August 13, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Patrol boat operations will cease at the end of the week (no vote recorded)
• No permit required for creek cleanup; work party to be organized
• Sailfish Regatta scheduled for Sept 20, 9 am–5 pm
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Open Space Commission

The Old Lyme Open Space Commission will meet to review stewardship reports, discuss the Bartholomew Open Space bridge reconstruction, and address the Ferry Landing Wildlife Refuge Working Group. The agenda also includes a site walk for the IWWC and a seminar on Ailanthus maintenance.

• Approval of August 13, 2025 meeting minutes
• Ames Open Space Trail Re-Opening
• Bridge Reconstruction - OLLHS
• Ferry Landing Wildlife Refuge Working Group
• IWWC Site Walk

The Open Space Commission approved the August 13 meeting minutes and officially reopened the Ames Trail with new signage. It also voted unanimously to spend up to $2,000 for a boundary survey of the Champlain South property if needed. No new business was presented and the meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m.

• Approved August 13, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Amended typographic errors in the minutes (1 abstention, motion passed)
• Authorized up to $2,000 for a Champlain South boundary survey (unanimous)
• Reopened Ames Open Space Trail and approved new signage (motion passed)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:45 p.m. (motion passed)

Road and Public Safety Committee

The Road and Public Safety Committee meeting scheduled for September 9, 2025, is cancelled because research expected to be discussed has not been completed.

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Old Lyme Water Pollution Control Authority will hold its regular meeting on September 9, 2025. The agenda includes approval of the August 2025 minutes, a budget update and expense review, the chairman’s report, and handling of correspondence. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

• Approval of August 2025 meeting minutes
• Budget update and expenses presentation
• Chairman's report
• Correspondence
• Adjournment

The Water Pollution Control Authority board voted to accept the minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting. A motion to adjourn the September 9, 2025 session was also approved. No other actions were taken.

• Approved August 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous vote)
• Approved adjournment at 8:07 pm (unanimous vote)

Harbor Management Commission

The commission will review updates on the Ship Grant and municipal dock, the Horseneck Creek dock permit, and parking signage for swallow season at Pilgrim Landing. It will also receive reports on the midsummer festival, harbormaster activities, and consider a prospective deputy harbormaster. Public comment and routine business reports are also on the agenda.

• Ship Grant / Municipal Dock update (Presti)
• Horseneck Creek dock permit update (Barnes)
• Pilgrim Landing parking signage for swallow season (Presti)
• Midsummer Festival update (Presti)
• Prospective deputy harbormaster appointment (Peter Jennings)

The commission approved the July 8, 2025 meeting minutes and created a working group to examine a municipal dock project. Teri Lewis will meet with Town Finance Director Anita Mancini to clarify the harbor’s finances. The commission also approved Peter Jennings as Deputy Harbormaster and will forward that recommendation to the Board of Selectmen.

• Approved July 8, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Designated working group (Mike Presti, David Acosta, Mayla Guidi, George Finley) to study municipal dock project
• Decided Teri Lewis will request a meeting with Finance Director Anita Mancini for financial clarification
• Approved Peter Jennings as Deputy Harbormaster (all in favor)
• Mike Presti will forward the Deputy Harbormaster recommendation to the Board of Selectmen
• Adjourned meeting at 8:31 PM (motion passed)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will discuss and take action on a WPCA financial presentation. The meeting includes requests for police station laptops and budget transfers for various departments and the Emergency Management Operations Center.

• Action on WPCA financial presentation
• IT Department request for Police Station laptops
• Appointment of Raechel Peterson as Waste and Recycling Coordinator
• Department budget transfers presented by Anita Mancini
• Emergency Management Operations Center budget transfer request from Dave Roberge

The Selectboard unanimously approved a $28,550 transfer from the transfer station account and a $15,875 transfer using insurance overages. They also approved the purchase of four computers recommended by the State Police. Additionally, the board hired Raechel Peterson as part‑time Waste and Recycling Coordinator and accepted a UConn intern, Alena Jalbert.

• Approved $28,550 transfer from transfer station account (unanimous)
• Approved $15,875 transfer using insurance overage (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of four computers for police (unanimous)
• Hired Raechel Peterson as part‑time Waste and Recycling Coordinator
• Accepted Alena Jalbert as UConn intern for policy manual project

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission voted to amend the Certificate of Appropriateness (CofA) application form by inserting the word “property” before “owner” in item 1 and the signature line. The motion passed unanimously. The commission also approved several project applications, including a stone driveway apron at 31 Lyme Street, fence modifications at 96 Lyme Street, an open flag at 16b Lyme Street, a new shed at 72 Lyme Street, and a pool, driveway, fence, steps, and hedge plan at 74 Lyme Street with multiple stipulations.

• Approved July 7, 2025 minutes (motion carried; in favor: D. Mallory, J. Noyes, R. Todd, C. Wakeman; abstention: D. Czarnecki)
• Approved replacing asphalt driveway apron with natural stone pavers at 31 Lyme Street (motion carried; in favor: D. Czarnecki, D. Mallory, J. Noyes, R. Todd, C. Wakeman)
• Approved fence modifications at 96 Lyme Street with stipulations (motion carried; in favor: D. Czarnecki, D. Mallory, J. Noyes, R. Todd; abstention: C. Wakeman)
• Approved open flag application at 16b Lyme Street with stipulations (motion carried; in favor: D. Czarnecki, D. Mallory, J. Noyes, R. Todd, C. Wakeman)
• Approved new shed application at 72 Lyme Street with stipulations (motion carried; in favor: D. Czarnecki, D. Mallory, J. Noyes, R. Todd, C. Wakeman)
• Approved pool, driveway, fence, steps, and hedge plan at 74 Lyme Street with multiple stipulations (motion carried; in favor: D. Mallory, J. Noyes, R. Todd; opposed: D. Czarnecki; abstention: C. Wakeman)
• Amended CofA application form to add “property” before “owner” (motion carried; in favor: D. Czarnecki, D. Mallory, J. Noyes, Russ Todd, C. Wakeman)
• Action: Invite Old Lyme Inn owners to October HDC meeting

Zoning Commission

The commission voted unanimously to receive and set a public hearing for the Old Lyme Country Club blasting amendment request for the October 14, 2025 meeting. It also continued the Bill Hill Road accessory dwelling unit hearing to the same date. Additional routine actions were approved, including 2026 meeting dates, prior meeting minutes, and scheduling special meetings to review draft zoning regulations.

• Continue Bill Hill Rd ADU public hearing to Oct 14, 2025 (5-0-0)
• Approve 2026 Zoning Commission regular meeting dates (5-0-0)
• Approve July 14, 2025 Zoning Commission regular meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Approve August 19, 2025 Zoning Commission special meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Receive and set public hearing for Old Lyme Country Club blasting amendment to Oct 14, 2025 (5-0-0)
• Schedule special meeting to review draft zoning regulations on Oct 1, 2025 (decision made)
• Schedule second special meeting to review draft zoning regulations on Oct 20, 2025 (tentative)
• Adjourn meeting (5-0-0)

Waste & Recycling Committee

The Waste & Recycling Committee will meet to discuss food scrap composting and the onboarding of a new coordinator. The body will also review the town's survey capabilities and a public service announcement for Lymeline.

• Onboarding for Raechel Peterson, Coordinator for W&R Committee
• Discussion on composting food scraps with Old Lyme High School
• Decision to not proceed with a battery recycling container at Town Hall due to fire risk
• Update on Town Survey Monkey capabilities
• Proposed PSA for Lymeline regarding waste management and Big Y plastic recycling

The Waste & Recycling Committee approved the August 11 minutes after a motion by Fred and a second by Leslie. The committee welcomed the new Waste and Recycling Coordinator and decided to develop a public service announcement to be shared via the Selectwoman’s email and Lymeline. It also confirmed that a battery‑recycling container will not be placed at Town Hall and that minor changes will be made to the FY25 Annual Report.

• Approved August 11 minutes (motion by Fred, seconded by Leslie)
• Agreed to create a public service announcement for distribution
• Decided no battery‑recycling container will be provided at Town Hall
• Committed to make minor changes to the FY25 Solid Waste and Recycling Annual Report

Parks & Recreation Commission

The commission will discuss updates to facilities and programs, including costs for a new pavilion at White Sands Beach. Members will also review the current structure and fees for Parks and Recreation programs.

• Proposed cost numbers for a new pavilion at White Sands Beach
• Review of Parks and Recreation program structure and fees
• Goose mitigation updates at Hains Park
• Hains Park playscape and picnic table updates
• Hains Park beach cleaning update

Waste & Recycling Committee

The Waste & Recycling Committee held a special meeting on September 3, 2025. No public comments were received. The committee voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 2:05 PM. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen is meeting to discuss a sewer ordinance and a proposed amendment to increase funding for the Sound View Beach and Miscellaneous Town Area B Sewer Project. If approved, the funding increase would be submitted to voters via referendum on September 30, 2025.

• Proposed appropriation increase of $7,600,000 for the Sound View Beach and Miscellaneous Town Area B Sewer Project
• Total project appropriation increase from $9,500,000 to $17,100,000
• Approval of Sewer Ordinance to be voted on at Referendum
• Discussion of WPCA presentation from August 26, 2025
• Proposed Special Town Meeting on September 23, 2025

The Board of Selectmen moved the amendment resolution for the Sound View Beach sewer project to a future meeting. They also moved the approval of the sewer ordinance, which is slated for a referendum, to a later meeting. Both motions passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Moved amendment resolution for Sound View Beach sewer project to future meeting (unanimous)
• Moved approval of sewer ordinance to future meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Old Lyme Conservation Commission will review status reports on local environmental projects and guest lecture scheduling. The body will also discuss wetlands violations at a specific property and coordinate upcoming coastal cleanup events.

• Update on wetlands violations at 308-1 Mile Creek Road
• Discussion of fourth-quarter submission for Old Lyme Quarterly Events Magazine
• Planning for Connecticut River Watershed Seminars
• Scheduling of guest lectures on black bears, coyotes, bobcats, and bats
• Coordination of Connecticut Coastal Cleanup Season 2025 locations and dates

The commission unanimously accepted the August 5 minutes and the amended agenda. It approved the Revision #5 mission statement for submission to the Board of Selectmen. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Accepted August 5 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted amended agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Revision #5 mission statement for Board of Selectmen review
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Boughton Road Emergency Operation Center Expansion Committee

The committee will meet to review progress reports and updates from Matt Glaser. The body will also consider the approval of meeting minutes from July 17 and August 14, 2025.

• Progress reports and updates from Matt Glaser
• Approval of July 17, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of August 14, 2025 meeting minutes

The Boughton Road Emergency Operations Center Expansion Committee approved the corrected minutes from July 17 and August 14, 2025, each unanimously. It also approved a $1,516.74 contingency amount for power installation to the flagpole and the $64,664.60 payment application #11, both unanimously. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 6:41 PM.

• Approved minutes of 7/17/25 (unanimous)
• Approved corrected minutes of 8/14/25 (unanimous)
• Approved CM contingency amount $1,516.74 for flagpole power (unanimous)
• Approved payment application #11 for $64,664.60 (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously

Inland Wetlands Commission

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission will review new applications for a bridge rebuild and residential projects. The body will also discuss ongoing status violations and a proposed fee schedule.

• Application to rebuild bridge on the Bartholomew Open Space Trail at 71 Buttonball Road
• Application for a new home and guest house at 7 Thomas Waite Drive
• Application for tree removal, shed, fence, and retaining walls at 8 Whippoorwill Road
• Status violation updates for 308-1 Mile Creek Road and 16 Neck Road & 2 Sharon Drive
• Proposed fee schedule for the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission lifted the Cease & Correct order for 308-1 Mile Creek Road after confirming all required work was completed. It also approved permits for a detached accessory building, a gravel access drive, and pond maintenance with conditions, and adopted a fee‑schedule amendment changing the site‑inspection fee to an enforcement‑inspection fee. Several pending applications were scheduled for site walks or tabled for future consideration.

• Approved revised accessory building at 16 Town Woods Rd (unanimous)
• Approved gravel access drive at 40 Flatrock Hill Rd (unanimous)
• Approved pond maintenance permit at 9 Tantummaheag Rd with conditions (unanimous)
• Lifted Cease & Correct order for 308-1 Mile Creek Rd (unanimous)
• Tabled spillway pipe replacement application for 308-1 Mile Creek Rd (unanimous)
• Approved start of remediation work at 16 Neck Rd & 2 Sharon Dr with oversight (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to fee schedule changing site‑inspection fee to enforcement‑inspection fee (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 22 and August 5 meetings (unanimous)

America 250 Committee

The America 250 Committee is meeting to discuss branding, promotion, and project timelines for the upcoming anniversary. The body will also review state and regional efforts and education initiatives involving Region 18.

• Old Lyme branding and promotion
• Education/Region 18 initiatives
• Projects timeline discussion
• State and regional efforts

The committee approved the June 2025 meeting minutes with five votes in favor and one abstention. It then voted 5‑1 to adopt logo design #3, created by Allison Lang, which includes the Town Seal. No other substantive actions were decided, and the meeting was adjourned at 6:51 p.m.

• Approved June 2025 meeting minutes (5 in favor, 1 abstained)
• Approved America 250 logo #3 with Town Seal (5 in favor, 1 opposed)
• Adjourned meeting (6 in favor)

Sound View Commission

The Sound View Commission voted to approve the June and July minutes, with all members in favor. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved June and July minutes (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Boughton Road Emergency Operation Center Expansion Committee

The regular meeting scheduled for August 21, 2025, has been cancelled.

Flood & Erosion Control Board

The board will meet to discuss the status of a resident survey and updates to the Mitigation Plan and Community Rating System (CRS). Other agenda items include website updates and a discussion regarding meeting times.

• Resident Survey status
• Mitigation Plan & Community Rating System (CRS) tracker update
• Library materials review
• Website update

The board seated Harry Gough in place of absent member Josh Thompson. The July 17, 2025 meeting minutes were approved. Members voted to shift future monthly meetings to 7:00 pm. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Seat Harry Gough in place of Josh Thompson (unanimous)
• Approve July 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Move monthly meetings to 7:00 pm (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Zoning Commission

The Old Lyme Zoning Commission will hold a special meeting on August 19, 2025, to discuss a workshop for rewriting zoning regulations. The meeting will be held at 52 Lyme Street in the Mezzanine Room and will not include a public hearing.

• Zoning Regulations Re-Write Workshop
• Executive Session: Discussion of Pending Litigation

The Old Lyme Zoning Commission opened at 6:02 PM and voted 5‑0‑0 to enter an executive session, which lasted until 6:55 PM with no actions taken. After exiting the session, the commission again voted 5‑0‑0 to adjourn the meeting at 9:01 PM. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Enter executive session (5-0-0)
• Exit executive session (5-0-0)
• Adjourn meeting (5-0-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen unanimously approved the July 21 and August 4 meeting minutes with noted corrections. They also approved a $26,100 transfer to fund item 7 and adopted the first draft of the Employee Handbook as final. No formal action was taken on the park dredging request or the Brighton Road speed‑limit petition.

• Approved July 21, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved August 4, 2025 minutes with corrections (unanimous)
• Approved $26,100 transfer to fund item 7 (unanimous)
• Approved Employee Handbook draft as final (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:44 p.m. (unanimous)

Shoreline Gateway Committee

The Shoreline Gateway Committee approved the July 10, 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous 5-0-0 vote. Later, the committee voted 5-0-0 to adjourn the meeting at 7:46 PM.

• Approved July 10, 2025 minutes (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Boughton Road Emergency Operation Center Expansion Committee

The committee approved the minutes from July 31, 2025. It unanimously approved Payment Application #10 for $88,325.87 and Payment Application #11 for $64,664.60. It also approved up to $12,000 for installing heat tapes on the roof, to be funded from the owner’s contingency. The regular meeting planned for August 21 was cancelled and the next meeting set for August 28, 2025.

• Approved July 31 minutes (2-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Payment Application #10 for $88,325.87 (unanimous)
• Approved Payment Application #11 for $64,664.60 (unanimous)
• Approved up to $12,000 for roof heat‑tape installation (unanimous)
• Cancelled regular meeting scheduled for Aug. 21, 2025
• Scheduled next meeting for Aug. 28, 2025 at 5 PM

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission unanimously voted to keep the Tantummaheag Road lot‑line modification application open and continue it at the September meeting. The commission also approved the June 12, 2025 meeting minutes. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Continue Tantummaheag Rd lot line modification application to September meeting (unanimous)
• Approve June 12, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Rogers Lake Authority

The Rogers Lake Authority will discuss the status of a Water Diversion Permit Application and the development of a Rapid Response Plan for invasive species. The body will also review July 2025 expenditures and patrol boat operations.

• Status of Water Diversion Permit Application
• Development of Rapid Response Plan for Invasive Species
• Results of Invasive Plant Survey and herbicide application
• Town use of herbicides on Blood St.
• Upcoming events: SEC Bass Masters (8/24) and Sailfish Regatta (9/20)

The Rogers Lake Authority voted unanimously (5-0-0) to approve a letter requesting the town of Lyme limit or remove herbicide use near the lake. The board also approved the July 9, 2025 meeting minutes with a 3-0-2 vote. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous (5-0-0) motion.

• Approved July 9, 2025 RLA minutes (vote 3-0-2)
• Approved letter urging Lyme to limit herbicide use around the lake (vote 5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (vote 5-0-0)

Open Space Commission

The commission unanimously approved the July 9, 2025 meeting minutes and added a Public Comment item to the agenda. It approved FY 25/26 budget carry‑over funds to support historic minute transcription, a potential ferry landing wildlife refuge, phragmites management, work on the Bartholomew property, and a mapping project. No new business was presented, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved July 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved agenda amendment to add Public Comment as Item #4 (unanimous)
• Approved FY 25/26 budget carry‑over funds for various open‑space projects
• Noted receipt of Inland Wetlands Commission approval for Ames bridge connection
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Road and Public Safety Committee

The committee approved the July 8, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted unanimously to recommend to the Board of Selectmen a reduction of the Brighton Road speed limit to 15 mph, the installation of two seasonal speed humps, and the posting of “slow down” signs. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved July 8, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Recommended to Board of Selectmen: 15 mph speed limit, two seasonal speed humps, and “slow down” signs on Brighton Road (8‑0 vote)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Board of Finance

The Board allowed the three alternate members to vote in place of three absent regular members. The July 15 minutes were approved with listed corrections, with one abstention. The Board approved a total carryover of $1,406,247.86 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.

• Alternates voted in for absent regular members (motion carried)
• Approved July 15 minutes with corrections (motion carried, 1 abstention)
• Approved carryover of $1,406,247.86 for year ending June 30, 2025 (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:15 p.m. (motion carried)

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Water Pollution Control Authority will meet to discuss budget updates and the status of the sewer project and referendum. The body will hold a confirmation vote regarding whether connection fees for East Lyme and New London are included in user fees rather than assessments.

• Confirmation vote on including East Lyme and New London connection fees in user fees
• Budget update and expenses review
• Sewer project status update
• Referendum status update

The board approved adding a Pump Out Mailer and Ordinance agenda item under Old Business. The minutes from the July 8, 2025 meeting were approved. A motion to send an informational mailing after Chairman approval was approved. The board also approved postponing New Business to the next month.

• Approved addition of Pump Out Mailer and Ordinance agenda item (unanimous)
• Approved July 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous, 3 abstentions)
• Approved informational mailing once approved by Chairman, Martha and town counsel (unanimous)
• Approved postponement of New Business until next month (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment of meeting at 9:46 pm (unanimous)

Waste & Recycling Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the July 14, 2025 meeting after a motion by Fred Behringer and a second by Roger Bigger. No other formal actions or votes were recorded; the remaining items were informational or pending further discussion.

• Approved July 14, 2025 minutes (motion by Fred, seconded by Roger)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the June 5, 2025 meeting. It voted to move forward with the proposed White Sand Beach pavilion plan. It endorsed invoices for Hains Park playground swings and equipment not to exceed $75,000. It also approved the purchase of two 8‑foot picnic tables and one handicapped‑accessible table from the Restricted Fund 09.

• Approved June 5, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved moving forward with White Sand Beach pavilion plan (motion passed)
• Approved endorsement of Hains Park playground and swings invoices up to $75,000 (motion passed)
• Approved purchase of two 8‑foot picnic tables and one handicapped‑accessible table using Restricted Fund 09 (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:20 PM (motion passed)

Affordable Housing Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the June 4, 2025 meeting after a motion by J. Miller and a second by L. Walker. The meeting was then adjourned at 5:19 pm following a motion by S. Mastroianni and a second by J. Quarto. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved minutes from 6/04/25 meeting (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:19 pm (motion passed)

Conservation Commission

The Old Lyme Conservation Commission unanimously approved Revision #5 of its mission statement. The commission also approved the framework for a Connecticut River Watershed seminar series. No further action was taken on the proposed spillway pipe replacement at 308-1 Mile Creek Road.

• Accepted June 3, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted amended agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Revision #5 Mission Statement (unanimous)
• Approved framework for Connecticut River Watershed seminars (unanimous)
• No further action on 308-1 Mile Creek Road spillway proposal
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Inland Wetlands Commission

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission approved the Beckman residential addition at 50 Boston Post Road and the Open Space Commission trail reopening at 129-1 Whippoorwill Road, each with an administrative permit, both unanimously. No action was taken on the spillway pipe replacement at 308-1 Mile Creek Road, the gravel access drive at 40 Flat Rock Hill Road, or the compliance review at 16 Neck Rd/2 Sharon Drive. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Approved Beckman addition at 50 Boston Post Road with administrative permit (unanimous)
• Approved Open Space trail reopening at 129-1 Whippoorwill Road with administrative permit (unanimous)
• No action taken on spillway pipe replacement at 308-1 Mile Creek Road
• No action taken on gravel access drive at 40 Flat Rock Hill Road
• No action taken on compliance review at 16 Neck Rd/2 Sharon Drive
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously

Board of Selectmen

The Board approved the July 7 minutes with corrections and moved the July 21 minutes approval to the August 18 meeting, both unanimously. An agenda amendment added a second public comment period after new business, also passed unanimously. The agenda was further amended to include Carryover Expenses as a new business item, again unanimously. Selectwoman Read’s motion to reappoint Fred Verillo to the Senior Center Board of Directors for a term beginning July 1 was approved unanimously.

• Approved July 7 minutes with corrections (unanimous)
• Moved approval of July 21 minutes to August 18 meeting (unanimous)
• Amended agenda to add additional public comment period after new business (unanimous)
• Amended agenda to add Carryover Expenses as item (f) under New Business (unanimous)
• Reappointed Fred Verillo to the Lymes’ Senior Center Board of Directors, term starting July 1 (unanimous)

Boughton Road Emergency Operation Center Expansion Committee

The committee postponed approval of the July 17, 2025 meeting minutes. A walk‑through update reported construction progress, no safety incidents, and that testing costs remain near the $5,000 budget limit. Discussion covered labeling the building and a possible plaque, but no actions were taken. The meeting was adjourned at 6:52 PM by a unanimous motion.

• Postponed approval of 7/17/25 meeting minutes (no vote recorded)
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously

Sound View Commission

The commission voted unanimously to negotiate with local parking lot owners to open their lots for events at a nominal fee of $150 or less. The approval of the June 23, 2025 meeting minutes was tabled and not acted upon. The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 pm after a unanimous motion.

• Approved negotiation with parking lots for fee $150 or less (unanimous)
• Approval of June 23, 2025 minutes tabled
• Meeting adjourned at 8:35 pm (unanimous)

Inland Wetlands Commission

The Commission unanimously approved an extension for a pond‑maintenance project (25‑11). It voted unanimously that the proposed pavilion replacement at 240 Whippoorwill Rd is part of a farming operation and therefore falls under no jurisdiction, exempting it from a permit (25‑15). It also unanimously approved the replacement of an outbuilding (25‑16) and a first‑floor addition with septic upgrade (25‑17). Several items, including the 16 Town Woods Rd accessory building and the fee‑schedule proposal, were tabled until the August meeting.

• Approved pond‑maintenance extension (25‑11) – unanimous
• Denied jurisdiction for pavilion replacement, granting agricultural exemption (25‑15) – unanimous
• Approved outbuilding replacement at 234 Whippoorwill Rd (25‑16) – unanimous
• Approved first‑floor addition and septic upgrade at 64 Grassy Hill (25‑17) – unanimous
• Tabled discussion on 16 Town Woods Rd accessory building (25‑22) – unanimous
• Tabled fee‑schedule proposal – unanimous
• Amended agenda to accept new application 25‑24 (308‑1 Mile Creek) – unanimous
• Scheduled site walks for multiple properties on August 5 2025

Board of Selectmen

The Board unanimously approved the July 7, 2025 special meeting minutes and postponed approval of the July 7 regular meeting minutes until August 4, 2025. They confirmed the appointments of Shawn Mastroianni to the Senior Center Board and Wendal Webber to the Flood & Erosion Control Board. The meeting was adjourned at 7:37 p.m. by unanimous vote.

• Approved July 7, 2025 special meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Deferred July 7, 2025 regular meeting minutes to Aug 4, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Shawn Mastroianni to Senior Center Board (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Wendal Webber to Flood & Erosion Control Board (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:37 p.m. (unanimous)

Lymes' Senior Center Board of Directors

The board accepted the minutes from the June 16 meeting. A motion was carried to place the Friends of Lymes’ Senior Center solicitation display in public buildings such as Town Hall and the Library instead of the Senior Center. The slate of officers—Peter Lucchese as Chairman, Kathy Lockwood as Vice Chair, and Jane Folland as Treasurer—was elected. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Accepted June 16 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved placement of Friends solicitation display in public buildings (motion carried)
• Elected officers: Peter Lucchese Chairman, Kathy Lockwood Vice Chair, Jane Folland Treasurer (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Boughton Road Emergency Operation Center Expansion Committee

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the June 12, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved payment request #8 for $103,025.03 and payment request #9 for $141,521.50. The report presented by Matt Glaser was accepted, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved June 12, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved payment request #8 – $103,025.03 (unanimous)
• Approved payment request #9 – $141,521.50 (unanimous)
• Accepted report from Matt Glaser (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:44 PM (unanimous)

Flood & Erosion Control Board

The Flood & Erosion Control Board voted to seat Harry Gough as a member of the board. The board also approved the minutes from the June 18, 2025 meeting. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Seat Harry Gough as board member (unanimous)
• Approve June 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals granted conditional variances for a garage replacement at 67 Center Beach Ave and approved its coastal site plan review. It also granted conditional variances for a renovation and addition at 48 Connecticut Rd. The Zoning Commission approved removing “Retail dealer’s stations for sale of motor vehicle fuels” as a permitted use in the C‑30 zone effective Aug 11 2025. The board approved the June 19 2025 meeting minutes and adjourned.

• Granted variances with four conditions for 67 Center Beach Ave (Case 25‑8C); vote 5‑0‑0
• Approved Coastal Site Plan Review for 67 Center Beach Ave; vote 5‑0‑0
• Granted variances with condition for 48 Connecticut Rd. (Case 25‑9); vote 5‑0‑0
• Approved removal of fuel‑station use from C‑30 zone, effective Aug 11 2025 (Zoning Commission vote)
• Approved June 19 2025 ZBA meeting minutes; vote 5‑0‑0
• Adjourned meeting; vote 5‑0‑0

Tree Commission

The commission approved the June 19, 2025 meeting minutes and moved to add a Public Comment item to the agenda, both with unanimous support. The board discussed updates on tree inventory, planting projects, and grant opportunities, but no formal approvals or denials of projects were made. The meeting was adjourned with all present voting in favor.

• Approved June 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Added Public Comment to agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (all present voted in favor)

Board of Finance

The Board approved an appropriation of $2,485 from the Townwide Building Improvements Fund to upgrade fire alarms at the Transfer Station and Public Works buildings. A motion to allow the town’s auditors to use AI technology for data analysis was also carried. The Board postponed discussion of the June 2025 financial reports until the August 19 meeting. Minutes from the June 17 meeting were approved with a wording correction.

• Approved June 17, 2025 minutes with correction (motion carried)
• Postponed June 2025 financial report discussion to Aug 19 (motion carried)
• Approved use of AI technology by auditors (motion carried)
• Approved $2,485 appropriation for fire alarm upgrades at Transfer Station and Public Works (motion carried)

Waste & Recycling Committee

The Waste & Recycling Committee approved the minutes from the June 23, 2025 special meeting. It adopted a cylinder recycling program that will begin in October 2025, with collection at the transfer station at no cost to residents. The committee also noted ongoing work on composting expansion and the regional waste study.

• Approved minutes of June 23, 2025 special meeting
• Adopted cylinder recycling program effective October 2025 (no cost to residents)

Zoning Commission

The Zoning Commission voted unanimously to amend Section 5.10.3, removing gas stations as permitted uses in the C‑30 and C‑30S zones, with an effective date of August 11, 2025. The commission also approved the minutes from the June 9, 2025 meeting after a single amendment. A special workshop to work on draft regulations was scheduled for August 19, 2025. Motions to close the public hearing and to enter and exit executive session were each approved unanimously.

• Approved amendment removing gas stations as permitted uses in C‑30 and C‑30S zones (5-0-0)
• Set effective date of amendment to August 11, 2025 (5-0-0)
• Approved June 9, 2025 meeting minutes as amended (5-0-0)
• Scheduled special workshop on draft regulations for August 19, 2025
• Motion to close public hearing passed unanimously (5-0-0)
• Motion to enter executive session passed unanimously (5-0-0)
• Motion to exit executive session passed unanimously (5-0-0)

Shoreline Gateway Committee

The Shoreline Gateway Committee approved the June 12, 2025 minutes with a unanimous 5‑0‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous 5‑0‑0 vote. No consultant bids were received, and the committee discussed re‑issuing a request in the fall.

• Approved June 12, 2025 minutes (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Rogers Lake Authority

The Rogers Lake Authority approved the May 14 and June 11, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved a motion directing the patrol boat to make a loop around the lake once per hour and to extend its operating hours on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays for the remainder of the season. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved May 14, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 11, 2025 meeting minutes (3 votes for, 1 abstention)
• Approved patrol boat hourly loop and extended Tuesday/Thursday/Friday hours (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Open Space Commission

The Open Space Commission approved the minutes from the June 24, 2025 special meeting by unanimous vote. No other formal actions were taken; the remainder of the meeting consisted of reports and discussion of ongoing projects and plans.

• Approved June 24, 2025 special meeting minutes (unanimous)

Road and Public Safety Committee

The Road & Public Safety Committee approved the June 10, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved an amendment to the agenda allowing Brighton Road guests to speak earlier in the meeting. The meeting was then adjourned at 7:04 p.m.

• Approved June 10, 2025 minutes (motion by Amanda Siegelson, seconded by Sophie Diamond)
• Approved agenda amendment to let Brighton Road guests speak earlier (motion by Greg Futoma)
• Approved adjournment at 7:04 p.m. (motion by Amanda Siegelson, seconded by Sallie Munday)

Water Pollution Control Authority

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the May 13 and June 10, 2025 meetings. No changes to the budget were reported. The sewer ordinance was sent to the town attorney for markup and will be presented at a future town meeting. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved May 13, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:00 pm (unanimous)

Harbor Management Commission

The commission voted to accept the June 10, 2025 meeting minutes. The Nardi application/modification was postponed to the August meeting. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved June 10, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Tabled Nardi application/modification until August meeting
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen unanimously approved a $2,485 fire alarm upgrade for the transfer station and public works building and sent it to the Board of Finance. They also unanimously amended the agenda to add the fire‑alarm item and approved the June 16, 2025 meeting minutes with corrections. The White Sands Beach Gazebo design was updated and will move to the bidding phase.

• Amended agenda to add fire alarms for transfer station and public works (unanimous)
• Approved June 16, 2025 minutes with agenda corrections (unanimous)
• Approved fire alarm upgrade costing $2,485, to be reviewed by Board of Finance (unanimous)
• Rescheduled Open Space Commission presentation to July 21, 2025
• Updated White Sands Beach Gazebo design; project to proceed to bid

Board of Selectmen

The Board voted to enter Executive Session to discuss pending or potential claims concerning the town’s rights and legal interest in Tantummaheag Road, inviting Town Counsel Jack Collins and CIRMA counsel James Tallberg. No motions were made during the Executive Session. The Board then voted to adjourn the meeting.

• Entered Executive Session on Tantummaheag Road claims (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Historic District Commission

The commission voted 5‑0 to deny the proposed 8‑by‑12‑foot shed at 72 Lyme Street. It also approved a new two‑part CT Examiner sign at 24 Lyme Street (5‑0), approved a copper vent at 110 Lyme Street (4‑0), and extended the garden‑shed CofA at 97 Lyme Street for one year (5‑0). The meeting included discussion of a roof replacement at the Lyme Academy and other ongoing projects.

• Denied 8‑by‑12‑ft shed CofA at 72 Lyme Street (5‑0)
• Approved CT Examiner sign CofA at 24 Lyme Street (5‑0)
• Approved copper vent CofA at 110 Lyme Street (4‑0)
• Approved one‑year extension of garden‑shed CofA at 97 Lyme Street (5‑0)
• Approved June 2, 2025 minutes (5‑0)

Inland Wetlands Commission

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission walked four sites. No action was taken on the 64 Grassy Hill Road addition and the 234 Whippoorwill Road shed replacement. The commission approved an administrative permit for a 10 × 20 ft shed at 15 Whippoorwill Road. It also approved an administrative permit to replace stairs and add a small deck at 49 Biscayne Boulevard. Both approvals passed unanimously.

• No action taken on 64 Grassy Hill Road addition application (25-17)
• Approved administrative permit for 10 × 20 ft shed at 15 Whippoorwill Road (25-19) – unanimous
• No action taken on replacement shed at 234 Whippoorwill Road (25-16)
• Approved administrative permit to replace stairs and add small deck at 49 Biscayne Boulevard (25-18) – unanimous

Open Space Commission

The Open Space Commission approved the minutes from the May 14, 2025 meeting. It voted 9 in favor and 1 abstention to discuss the town’s 1.8‑acre parcel at 102‑1 Mile Creek Road with the First Selectwoman. The commission entered an executive session at 6:44 p.m. and exited it at 6:58 p.m. The meeting was adjourned at 6:59 p.m.

• Approved May 14, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved discussion of 102-1 Mile Creek Road property with First Selectwoman (9 in favor, 1 abstention)
• Entered Executive Session at 6:44 p.m. (motion passed)
• Exited Executive Session at 6:58 p.m. (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:59 p.m. (motion passed)

Inland Wetlands Commission

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission voted unanimously to increase the required bond to $100,000 for the 16 Neck Road and 2 Sharon Drive mitigation issue. The commission also tabled the fee‑schedule proposal and a pond‑maintenance application until the July 22 regular meeting. Minutes from the May 27 and June 10 meetings were approved and the meeting was adjourned.

• Increased bond to $100,000 for 16 Neck Road & 2 Sharon Drive (unanimous)
• Tabled Fee Schedule Proposal discussion until July 22, 2025 (unanimous)
• Tabled pond maintenance/restoration application (25-11) until July 22, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved reading and approval of May 27 and June 10 minutes (unanimous, one abstention)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Waste & Recycling Committee

The committee approved the May 12 and June 9 minutes with a date amendment. It accepted the final draft of the Coordinator job description after a motion and second. The committee agreed to communicate waste‑recycling information with St Anne’s church and similar groups, to connect with Baylee Drown to support her food‑scrap program, and to seek more information on upcoming gas‑cylinder recycling regulations.

• Accepted May 12 and June 9, 2025 minutes with amendment (motion passed)
• Approved final draft of Coordinator job description (motion by Roger, seconded by Fred)
• Agreed to communicate waste and recycling information with St Anne’s church and similar organizations
• Committee will connect with Baylee Drown to support food‑scrap collection; John Flick will liaise
• Committee will seek further information on upcoming EPR gas‑cylinder recycling regulations and communicate changes to residents

America 250 Committee

The committee unanimously approved an amendment to add discussion of affiliate organizations to the agenda. Christine MacGregor was appointed as committee secretary by unanimous vote. The April 7, 2025 special meeting minutes were adopted, with three members voting in favor and one member abstaining. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Amended agenda to include Affiliate Organizations discussion (unanimous)
• Appointed Christine MacGregor as secretary (unanimous)
• Approved April 7, 2025 special meeting minutes (3‑0‑1 abstention)
• Agreed to focus townwide picnic near July 4, 2026 as primary event (consensus)
• Michaelle assigned to archive accomplishments and planning procedures
• Cheryl assigned to create event calendar and blog posts
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Sound View Commission

The Sound View Commission approved the April and May meeting minutes, with two members abstaining and the motion carried. Later, the commission adjourned the meeting with all members in favor. No other formal actions were voted on during this session.

• Approved April and May minutes (motion carried; all in favor, Paul Orzel and Joann Lishing abstained)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Flood & Erosion Control Board

The Flood & Erosion Control Board approved the April 10, 2025 minutes by unanimous vote. The board then adjourned the meeting unanimously. Damon agreed to pursue state funding for the 47 Seaside Lane marsh‑gate issue. Russell will ask Susan Paisley to submit a resignation letter, and Damon will have his friend Wendel contact Martha about the open seat. Josh Thompson requested to step down as Secretary and Katherine Thuma offered to resume the duties.

• Approved April 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
• Damon to seek state funding for 47 Seaside Lane marsh drain (planned)
• Russ to request Susan Paisley's resignation letter (planned)
• Damon to have Wendel contact Martha about open seat (planned)
• Josh Thompson to step down as Secretary (requested)
• Katherine Thuma to assume Secretary responsibilities (offered)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The board unanimously granted the requested variance for 307 Swan Ave to construct a 28 ft × 40 ft detached garage with a half bath, subject to four conditions. The board also unanimously approved the continued engagement of Attorney Sylvia Rutkowska for FY 2025‑2026 with a $10 hourly increase. A motion to waive variance fees for a separate application (Case 25‑8C) was rejected 0‑5‑0.

• Granted variance for 307 Swan Ave garage (28 ft × 40 ft) with conditions, vote 5-0-0
• Closed public hearing for Case 25‑5, vote 5-0-0
• Approved continued engagement of Attorney Sylvia Rutkowska (FY 2025‑2026), vote 5-0-0
• Rejected motion to waive variance fees for Case 25‑8C, vote 0-5-0
• Scheduled public hearing for Case 25‑8C (67 Center Beach Ave) on July 17 2025
• Scheduled public hearing for Case 25‑9 (48 Connecticut Rd) on July 17 2025

Tree Commission

The Tree Commission voted to amend the June 17 minutes, changing the clerk expense from $93 to $186. They also approved requesting a quote not to exceed $1,000 from LaCasse and Son for tree cut‑out and mulch work. The meeting was then adjourned at 5:08 PM.

• Amended minutes to correct clerk expense to $186 (motion passed, no opposition)
• Approved request for a quote ≤ $1,000 from LaCasse and Son contractor for tree cut‑out and mulch (motion passed, no opposition)
• Adjourned the meeting at 5:08 PM (motion passed, all present in favor)

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance approved the May 28, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved the tax suspense list totaling $5,262.11. A motion to add the Water Pollution Control Authority to the agenda was carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m.

• Approved May 28, 2025 minutes (motion carried; Mr. Behringer abstained)
• Approved tax suspense list totaling $5,262.11 (motion carried)
• Approved adding Water Pollution Control Authority to agenda under Other Business (motion carried)
• Adjourned regular meeting at 9:20 p.m. (motion carried)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen approved the appointment of Roger Bigger to the Waste and Recycling Committee by unanimous vote. They also approved the June 2, 2025 meeting minutes, added a General Discussion item to the agenda, and adjourned the meeting unanimously. The Duck Hunting Ordinance update was deferred, and Harbor Management Commission grants were approved after correcting an address error. Golf‑cart inspections were planned with Tony Verillo receiving a stipend and a $25 registration fee for owners.

• Approved June 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Roger Bigger appointment to Waste & Recycling Committee (unanimous)
• Added Selectmen’s General Discussion as agenda item 9 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:26 p.m. (unanimous)
• Deferred Duck Hunting Ordinance Update
• Approved Harbor Management Commission Grants after address correction
• Planned golf‑cart inspections; Tony Verillo to assist with stipend
• State to add signage in three town locations (proposal mentioned)

Lymes' Senior Center Board of Directors

The board approved the corrected minutes from the May 19 meeting. The board nominated Peter Lucchese as Chairman, Kathy Lockwood as Vice Chair, and Jane Folland as Treasurer, with all members in favor. The meeting was adjourned at 2:15 p.m. after a motion carried.

• Motion to accept corrected minutes carried (Jeremy Crisp motion, Mary Stone seconded)
• Board nominated Peter Lucchese (Chair), Kathy Lockwood (Vice Chair), Jane Folland (Treasurer); all in favor (Diana Seckla motion, Christina Gotowka seconded)
• Meeting adjourned at 2:15 p.m.; motion carried (Kathy Lockwood motion, Diana Seckla seconded)

Shoreline Gateway Committee

The Shoreline Gateway Committee unanimously approved the May 22, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0‑0). No consultant bids have been received and a new RFP bid opening is set for June 27, 2025. The committee revised the draft Blight Ordinance, added lighting references, and will forward the document to the Zoning Commission and the First Selectwoman’s office. A list of blighted properties was also sent to ZEO Eric Knapp for review.

• Approved May 22, 2025 minutes (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0-0)
• Scheduled new RFP bid opening for June 27, 2025
• Revised blight ordinance draft and added lighting references attachment
• Will send revised blight ordinance draft to Zoning Commission and First Selectwoman’s office
• Added listed blighted properties to Eric Knapp’s review list

Boughton Road Emergency Operation Center Expansion Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the February 20 meeting and authorized payment #2 of $130,108.90 for the Boughton Road Emergency Operations Center expansion. Dave Roberge was designated an authorized signer for change orders, Erik Olsen was approved as clerk of the works, and the committee approved an admin contract up to $30 per hour for up to 10 hours per month. Four change order items totaling $9,670 were also approved, and a special follow‑up meeting was set for July 10.

• Approved minutes of 2/20/25 (unanimous)
• Authorized payment #2 of $130,108.90 (unanimous)
• Assigned Dave Roberge as authorized signer on PCOs and COs (unanimous)
• Approved Erik Olsen as clerk of the works (unanimous)
• Authorized admin services up to $30/hr, 10 hrs/month (3‑0, 1 abstain)
• Approved PCO #1: sewage pumping $450 (unanimous)
• Approved PCO #2: core boring $1,250 (unanimous)
• Approved PCO #3: material testing up to $5,000 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission voted unanimously that the petition to amend the C‑30 and C‑30S zone regulations is consistent with the Plan of Conservation and Development, adding an addendum about future commercial development. The commission also approved the April 10, 2025 meeting minutes without dissent. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved petition to amend zoning regulations as consistent with POCD (unanimous)
• Approved April 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Rogers Lake Authority

The meeting consisted of a call to order, attendance roll, and a presentation on invasive aquatic weeds by staff from the Office of Aquatic Invasive Species. No actions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The next meeting is scheduled for July 9, 2025.

Road and Public Safety Committee

The Road & Public Safety Committee approved the May 13, 2025 meeting minutes. A motion to adjourn was made by Co‑Chair Amanda Siegelson, seconded by Greg Futoma, and passed unanimously. No other formal actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved May 13, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:28 p.m. (unanimous)

Water Pollution Control Authority

The board deferred approval of the May 13, 2025 minutes until the July meeting. A budget update was presented, noting a remaining balance of $55,017.66 and ARPA funds of $158,347. The meeting was formally adjourned with an 8‑0 vote.

• Approval of May 13, 2025 minutes deferred
• Adjourned meeting (8‑0 vote)

Inland Wetlands Commission

The commission walked the site, observed water depth of 4‑5 inches and a blocked culvert due to beaver activity. Members reviewed a proposal to replace millings with stones, leave certain boulders, and adjust the berm to reduce flooding. No formal decisions or votes were recorded.

Harbor Management Commission

The Harbor Management Commission voted to accept the minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting. A motion to adjourn the June 10, 2025 meeting was also passed. No other formal actions or votes were recorded; the remainder of the agenda consisted of reports and discussion items.

• Approved May 13, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Adjourned the June 10, 2025 meeting (motion passed)

Zoning Commission

The Zoning Commission unanimously approved a special permit for a licensed pediatric medical practice at 149-D Boston Post Rd in the C-30 zone. The commission also received and set for hearing an amendment to remove gas stations as a permitted use in C-30 and C-30S zones. A new fee schedule (Option 1) with two revisions was adopted. Minutes from the May 12, 2025 meeting were approved.

• Approved special permit for pediatric medical practice at 149-D Boston Post Rd (5-0-0)
• Received and set application to amend zoning regulations to remove gas stations from C-30 and C-30S zones (5-0-0)
• Approved Option 1 fee schedule with PDF requirement and removal of neighborhood impact language (5-0-0)
• Approved minutes from May 12, 2025 Zoning Commission meeting (5-0-0)

Waste & Recycling Committee

The committee set a special meeting for June 23, 2025 at 6 p.m. to draft a letter supporting a compost‑program grant. It also decided to review and amend the recycling coordinator job description and will request a meeting with Jill to continue that work. The May 13, 2024 minutes will be reviewed and accepted at the June 23 meeting.

• Scheduled special meeting on June 23, 2025 at 6 p.m. to write grant‑support letter
• Determined recycling coordinator job description needs amendments
• Will request meeting with Jill to continue job description revisions
• Set review and acceptance of May 13, 2024 minutes for June 23 meeting

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Old Lyme Parks & Recreation Commission approved the Ticks LAX Club’s request to use the town‑wide fields one night per week from June 25 to August 20, requiring the club to pay for field lining and allowing the commission to cancel the approval. The motion was moved by Brendan McKeever, seconded by Missy Garvin, and passed unanimously. The commission also approved the minutes from the May 12 special meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 7:10 PM.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved Ticks LAX Club use of TWP fields June 25‑Aug 20 (all in favor)

Affordable Housing Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the May 7 meeting unanimously. It voted unanimously to advise the Board of Selectmen that the town-owned lot at 11 Avon will not be considered for affordable housing. Members agreed to cancel the July meeting and schedule the next meeting for August 6. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous motion.

• Approved May 7 minutes (unanimous)
• Declared 11 Avon lot not suitable for affordable housing (unanimous)
• Cancelled July meeting; set next meeting for Aug 6
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Old Lyme Conservation Commission accepted the May 6, 2025 meeting minutes and the June 3, 2025 agenda, each by unanimous vote. The commission then adjourned the meeting at 7:35 PM, also unanimously. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Accepted May 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted June 3, 2025 agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:35 PM (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen unanimously approved the memorandum of agreement that lets the First Selectwoman grant up to five days of vacation to police officers who cannot take leave. They also appointed Karl Ravech to the Flood and Erosion Control Board and entered an executive session to discuss possible real‑estate acquisition, after which they unanimously directed the Trust for Public Land to begin research on a property of interest. Minutes from the May 5 and May 7 meetings were approved without dissent.

• Approved police department MOA for up to 5 days vacation (unanimous)
• Appointed Karl Ravech to Flood and Erosion Control Board (unanimous)
• Approved May 5, 2025 Board minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 7, 2025 Board minutes (unanimous)
• Moved into executive session on real‑estate site selection (unanimous)
• Directed Trust for Public Land to research potential town property (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Historic District Commission

The commission approved the May 5, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted 5‑0 to grant a Certificate of Appropriateness for extensive exterior renovations to 1 Lyme Street, adding conditions on foundation height, gutter matching, window type, and door design. The body also tasked John Noyes with revising the signage guidelines and asked Debra Czarnecki to distribute sample realtor‑sign photos. The meeting was adjourned at 10:36 a.m.

• Approved May 5, 2025 minutes (vote 4‑0, 1 abstention)
• Approved CofA for exterior renovations at 1 Lyme Street with stipulations (vote 5‑0)
• Directed John Noyes to update signage guidelines (no vote recorded)
• Assigned Debra Czarnecki to circulate sample realtor sign photos (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:36 a.m. (vote carried)

Board of Finance

The board approved a mill rate of 16.23 for fiscal year 2025‑26. It also approved the minutes from the May 19 meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m.

• Approved FY 2025‑26 mill rate of 16.23 (motion carried)
• Approved May 19 meeting minutes as written (motion carried)
• Adjourned regular meeting at 9:10 p.m. (motion carried)

Sound View Commission

The commission postponed approval of the April meeting minutes to the next meeting. A motion to adjourn was made and passed with all members in favor. The Shoreline Gateway Committee will re‑issue its RFP after receiving no bids.

• April minutes tabled (postponed) – no vote recorded
• Shoreline Gateway Committee RFP reissued after receiving no bids – no vote recorded
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously (all in favor)

Inland Wetlands Commission

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission unanimously approved an extension of Permit 21‑19 for the Grassy Hill Bridge. It also approved the demolition and new garage project at 15 Sill Lane, requiring erosion‑control approval by the Wetlands Officer. Applications for pond restoration at 9 Tantummaheag Road and a mitigation plan at 308‑1 & 304 Mile Creek Road were tabled. A bond posting for 16 Neck Road & 2 Sharon Drive was postponed until after the June meeting, and site walks were scheduled for 240 Whippoorwill Rd (June 3) and Mile Creek Road (June 10).

• Approved extension of Permit 21-19 for Grassy Hill Bridge (unanimous)
• Approved 15 Sill Lane demolition and garage construction with erosion‑control condition (M. Aurelia abstained)
• Tabled 9 Tantummaheag Road pond restoration application (unanimous)
• Tabled mitigation plan for 308-1 & 304 Mile Creek Road pending site walk (unanimous)
• Scheduled site walk for 240 Whippoorwill Rd pavilion replacement on June 3, 2025 at 5 PM
• Postponed bond posting for 16 Neck Road & 2 Sharon Drive until after June Regular Meeting (unanimous)
• Scheduled site walk for Mile Creek Road mitigation plan on June 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM

Shoreline Gateway Committee

The committee approved the April 10, 2025 minutes unanimously (6‑0‑0). It decided to repost the Municipal Planning Consultant solicitation with a new posting date of June 17, 2025 at 2 PM. The members were tasked with reviewing current zoning regulations for any conflicts with the draft blight ordinance. A motion to adjourn was also passed unanimously (6‑0‑0).

• Approved April 10, 2025 minutes (6-0-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn (6-0-0)
• Decided to repost Municipal Planning Consultant bid; new posting June 17, 2025 at 2 PM
• Tasked committee to review current zoning regulations for conflicts with blight ordinance draft

Board of Finance

The Board approved a motion allowing Candace Fuchs and Diane Linderman to vote in place of absent regular members David Kelsey and Matthew Olson. The establishment of the FY 2025-26 mill rate was tabled for a future meeting. The Board also approved the April 15, 2025 special meeting minutes and adjourned the session.

• Authorized alternates Candace Fuchs and Diane Linderman to vote for absent members (motion carried)
• Tabled establishment of FY 2025-26 mill rate
• Approved April 15, 2025 special meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion carried)

Inland Wetlands Commission

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission approved the deck replacement application at 75 Shore Drive and the demolition and new dwelling application at 21 Shore Drive, each with the condition that sediment and erosion controls be approved by Wetlands Officer Eric Knapp. Both motions passed unanimously. No action was taken on the pond maintenance/restoration application at 9 Tantummaheag Road. The commission decided to verify the wetlands proximity claim for the garage project at 15 Sill Lane at a later time.

• Approved 25-10 deck replacement application (unanimous) – condition: sediment and erosion controls approved by Eric Knapp
• Approved 25-12 demolition and new conforming dwelling application (unanimous) – condition: sediment and erosion controls approved by Eric Knapp
• No action taken on 25-11 pond maintenance/restoration application
• Decision to defer confirmation of wetlands proximity representation for 25-14 garage construction

Lymes' Senior Center Board of Directors

The board voted to accept the April 21 minutes with the listed corrections. A motion to delete the Program Ideas/Suggestions item from the agenda was passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by motion.

• Accepted April 21 minutes with corrections (motion carried)
• Removed Program Ideas/Suggestions from agenda (all in favor, motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The board unanimously approved variances with conditions for the 9 Caulkins Rd development, allowing a two‑story home with septic and well in a coastal flood zone. It also waived the application fee and granted variances for two new single‑family homes on 130‑1 Whippoorwill Rd. Both public hearings were closed without public comments.

• Closed public hearing for 9 Caulkins Rd (vote 5-0-0)
• Granted variances with conditions for 9 Caulkins Rd (vote 5-0-0)
• Waived variance application fee for 130‑1 Whippoorwill Rd (vote 5-0-0)
• Closed public hearing for 130‑1 Whippoorwill Rd (vote 5-0-0)
• Granted variances for two homes on 130‑1 Whippoorwill Rd (vote 5-0-0)

Open Space Commission

The commission approved the April 10, 2025 meeting minutes, with one member abstaining. Members agreed to explore methods for building a bridge on the Ames property to restore trail access affected by beaver activity. A contract was awarded to Wilcox Tree to remove invasive softwood trees, with work scheduled for June 11, and the related IWWC permit was granted for five years. The commission also decided to purchase safety equipment for steward Issac and to use remaining grant funds to buy two signs for salt‑marsh protection.

• Approved April 10, 2025 meeting minutes (1 abstention)
• Agreed to explore bridge building at Ames property to restore trail access
• Contract awarded to Wilcox Tree for invasive softwood tree removal (work June 11)
• IWWC permit granted for tree‑removal project (valid 5 years)
• Decided to purchase safety equipment for steward Issac
• Planned purchase of two signs using remaining Rockfall Foundation Grant funds
• Committee will obtain a tent for the July 26 midsummer festival
• Committee will consider providing seed packets or seedlings for festival visitors

Rogers Lake Authority

The Authority approved the April 2025 meeting minutes with no opposition. A motion to adjourn the May 14 meeting was also passed unanimously. No other formal actions were voted on.

• Approved April 2025 meeting minutes (no opposition)
• Approved motion to adjourn meeting (no opposition)

Road and Public Safety Committee

The Road & Public Safety Committee approved the April 8, 2025 meeting minutes with a 9‑0 vote and one abstention. No formal actions were taken on the Altumint vendor presentation; the program will be studied by a working group before any recommendation. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved April 8, 2025 minutes (9‑0, 1 abstention)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:20 p.m. (all in favor)

Water Pollution Control Authority

The board approved a $7.6 million increase to the referendum, bringing the total spending authority to $17,064,205.59. The board also rescinded a prior $4.5 million approval and adopted the new $7.6 million figure. Minutes from the April 8 meeting were approved and the meeting was adjourned at 8:17 pm.

• Approved April 8, 2025 minutes (vote: all for, none opposed)
• Approved $7.6 million increase to referendum amount (vote: all for, 1 opposed)
• Approved amendment rescinding $4.5 million and increasing referendum by $7.6 million (vote: all for, 1 opposed)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:17 pm (vote: all for, none opposed)

Harbor Management Commission

The commission approved the marsh‑crossing walkway plan for the Docko property at 100 Mile Creek Road. It also approved the midsummer festival tent request and recorded that the SHIPP Grant for rebuilding the municipal dock on Ferry Road has been confirmed. Ordinance 58 was approved by the Board of Selectmen and is pending attorney review. Members scheduled the relocation of the Yakport kayak launch to the Town Landing.

• Approved April 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 30, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Docko marsh‑crossing walkway plan for 100 Mile Creek Road (unanimous)
• Approved midsummer festival tent request (unanimous)
• Ordinance 58 approved by Board of Selectmen (unanimous)
• Confirmed SHIPP Grant approval for municipal dock rebuild (no vote)
• Planned relocation of Yakport kayak launch to Town Landing (action scheduled)
• Adjoined meeting at 7:46 PM (unanimous)

Waste & Recycling Committee

The Waste & Recycling Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the April 14 meeting. The committee completed merging a draft for a Waste & Recycling Coordinator and will receive a new draft from Marth Shoemaker. Members agreed to conduct a community survey to gauge interest and feasibility for a state food‑waste grant application.

• Approved April 14 minutes (unanimous)
• Merged draft for Waste & Recycling Coordinator; Marth Shoemaker to share new draft
• Agreed to conduct a community survey for the food‑waste grant opportunity

Zoning Commission

The Zoning Commission received and scheduled a public hearing for Dr. Cambi's pediatric medical office application for June 9, 2025. Commissioners entered an executive session to discuss pending litigation. Minutes from April meetings were approved, one with conditions. The commission directed staff to prepare an application to remove gas stations from the C‑30 and C‑30S districts by the June meeting.

• Received and set pediatric medical office application for June 9 hearing (4-0-0)
• Entered executive session with Attorney Willis and ZEO/LUC Knapp (4-0-0)
• Approved April 9, 2025 special meeting minutes (4-0-0)
• Approved April 14, 2025 regular meeting minutes with conditions (4-0-0)
• Directed ZEO/LUC to prepare application to remove gas stations from C‑30/C‑30S zones by June meeting
• Adjoined meeting (4-0-0)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The commission approved the corrected minutes from the April 3, 2025 meeting. It decided not to purchase a pavilion for Hains Park and approved the purchase of three new picnic tables, one of which is ADA‑compliant. Commissioners were reminded of the revised $72,000 quote for a new playground at Hains Park.

• Approved corrected minutes from April 3, 2025 (motion passed)
• Decided not to purchase a pavilion for Hains Park (no vote recorded)
• Approved purchase of three picnic tables for Hains Park, including one ADA‑compliant
• Noted revised playground quote for Hains Park: $72,000 (informational)

Board of Selectmen

The Board unanimously approved the draft Harbor Management ordinance, removing three last‑minute provisions, and agreed to begin discussion to make substantial progress by July 4. They also unanimously accepted the revised Sound View Parking ordinance (section 161‑8) and approved a draft Golf‑Cart ordinance pending final sign‑off by Trooper Weber, the Selectmen and Town Counsel. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved Harbor Management draft ordinance, removing three added provisions (unanimous)
• Set follow‑up discussion deadline of July 4 for Harbor Management changes (unanimous)
• Accepted Sound View Parking ordinance revisions, including section 161‑8 (unanimous)
• Approved draft Golf‑Cart ordinance pending final sign‑off by Trooper Weber, Selectmen and Town Counsel (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Affordable Housing Commission

The Affordable Housing Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the April 2, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously voted to cancel the scheduled July 2 meeting and to hold a special meeting later in July if needed. Other agenda items were discussed but no further actions were taken.

• Approved minutes from 4/02/25 meeting (unanimous)
• Cancelled July 2 meeting; will schedule special meeting if needed (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn passed (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission accepted the meeting agenda and the April 1 minutes without dissent. Members unanimously approved a motion to have Chair M. McKenzie report potential fuel‑spill concerns to the Fire Marshall. The commission also agreed to partner with the Open Space Commission on a beaver‑impact seminar and then adjourned the meeting.

• Accepted agenda (unanimous)
• Accepted April 1 minutes (unanimous)
• Endorsed reporting oil‑spill concerns to Fire Marshall (unanimous)
• Approved partnership with Open Space Commission on beaver seminar (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board voted to increase building permit fees to $30 for the first $1,000 and $15 for each additional $1,000, effective July 1, 2025. They also confirmed Jenn Miller and Amy Hosier as the town's representatives to the River COG Housing Commission. The Board approved the minutes from both the April 21 special and regular meetings. A proposed Harbor Management ordinance was rejected with a 0‑3‑0 vote.

• Approved building permit fee increase to $30 for first $1,000 and $15 for each additional $1,000 (unanimous)
• Appointed Jenn Miller (primary) and Amy Hosier (alternate) to River COG Housing Commission (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 21, 2025 Special Board meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 21, 2025 Regular Board meeting (unanimous)
• Rejected Harbor Management ordinance draft (vote 0-3-0, motion does not carry)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Historic District Commission

The commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a new ADA‑compliant front door at 49 Lyme Street. It also extended the May 2024 CofA for walkways and the automatic door post at the same address, and renewed four historic‑preservation memberships. The April 7, 2025 minutes were adopted and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved CofA for ADA‑compliant door at 49 Lyme St (5 in favor, 0 opposed)
• Extended May 2024 CofA for walkways and automatic door post at 49 Lyme St (5 in favor, 0 opposed)
• Renewed memberships for Preservation CT, National Trust, Florence Griswold Museum, Old Lyme Historical Society (5 in favor, 0 opposed)
• Approved April 7, 2025 meeting minutes (4 in favor, 1 abstention, 0 opposed)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:08 a.m. (5 in favor, 0 opposed)

Harbor Management Commission

The commission voted to approve the proposed amendments to Old Lyme Town Code 58, including new dates for 58-8, specification of Easterly Lines in 58-6-D, and fines in 58-8. Members also agreed that all language in Code 58 should be gender‑neutral. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved amendments to Town Code 58 (58-8 new dates; 58-6-D Easterly Lines; 58-8 fines) – motion passed
• Agreed to use gender‑neutral language throughout Town Code 58 – motion passed
• Adjourned the meeting – motion passed

Inland Wetlands Commission

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission voted unanimously not to lift the existing cease‑and‑desist order for 16 Neck Road and 2 Sharon Drive. It adopted several new remediation requirements, including a foundation survey, a professional planting plan, re‑flagging of the wetlands, an emergency erosion‑control plan, and an engineer’s estimate for an erosion‑control bond. The Chair also moved to adjourn the meeting, which passed unanimously.

• Vote to continue the C&D order – passed unanimously
• Vote not to lift the C&D order – passed unanimously
• Add requirement for accurate foundation survey – adopted (unanimous)
• Add requirement for professional planting plan – adopted (unanimous)
• Add requirement for wetlands re‑flagging – adopted (unanimous)
• Add requirement for emergency erosion‑control plan – adopted (unanimous)
• Add requirement for engineer estimate for erosion‑control bond – adopted (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting – passed unanimously

Inland Wetlands Commission

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission conducted a site walk inspection of the properties at 16 Neck Road and 2 Sharon Drive. The Wetlands Enforcement Officer showed the members various storm‑water features and erosion conditions. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded during this special meeting.

Sound View Commission

The commission approved the February meeting minutes, with all members in favor and two members abstaining due to absence. The town's operating budget was approved during the meeting. The session was then adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Approved February minutes (all in favor, two abstentions)
• Approved operating budget (vote not recorded)
• Motion to adjourn passed (all in favor)

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Old Lyme Board of Assessment Appeals met on April 22, 2025 and considered ten pending appeals for properties valued between $425,000 and $3,657,000. The minutes list each appeal but do not record the specific outcomes or vote totals. The meeting adjourned at 6:23 P.M.

• Appeal for 17 Avenue A ($1,325,000) – outcome not recorded
• Appeal for 15 Binney Rd ($3,657,000) – outcome not recorded
• Appeal for 29 Boston Post Rd ($525,000) – outcome not recorded
• Appeal for 2 Littlefield La ($700,000) – outcome not recorded
• Appeal for 8 Hartung Pl ($875,000) – outcome not recorded
• Appeal for 1 North Rd ($425,000) – outcome not recorded
• Appeal for 10 Old Post Rd ($775,000) – outcome not recorded
• Appeal for 8 Coult LA ($875,000) – outcome not recorded

Inland Wetlands Commission

The Commission approved a temporary gravel roadway permit for the Duck River Cemetery, adopting the applicant’s sedimentation and erosion controls and requiring a year of wetland monitoring. It also voted unanimously to issue a cease-and-desist order and related compliance requirements for the 16 Neck Road/Sharon Drive erosion‑control violations. All motions were adopted without opposition.

• Approved cemetery access permit with erosion controls (7‑0, 1 recusal)
• Issued cease-and-desist order with compliance plan (unanimous)
• Approved March 25 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved special site‑walk minutes (unanimous, 1 abstention)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen approved the March 17 and April 7 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. They also approved sending the revised Duty of Selectmen ordinance (41-1) to a Town Hall meeting, again unanimously. The proposed Cross Lane dog park was tabled for now. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved March 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved sending Duty of Selectmen ordinance (41-1) to Town Hall (unanimous)
• Tabled Cross Lane dog park proposal
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Old Lyme Board of Selectmen held a special meeting on April 21, 2025. Selectwoman Jude Read moved, and Selectman Jim Lampos seconded, a motion to go into executive session to discuss a possible real‑estate acquisition and to invite two guests. The board emerged from executive session at 5:24 PM and adjourned at 5:25 PM. No votes were taken on any items.

Lymes' Senior Center Board of Directors

The board accepted the March 17 minutes with the listed corrections. It authorized up to $1,500 to purchase new picture frames for seniors aged 90+. It also approved $150 for video production of the Grand Opening. The meeting was adjourned at 1:44 p.m.

• Motion to accept minutes with corrections carried (unanimous)
• Authorized up to $1500 to purchase frames for 90+ senior members (all in favor)
• Authorized $150 for video production of the Grand Opening (all in favor)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals voted unanimously (5-0-0) to continue the public hearing for Case 25-2C (9 Caulkins Rd) at the May 15, 2025 meeting. It also set public hearing dates for Cases 25-3, 25-4C, 25-5, and 25-6 for May 15, 2025, and for Case 25-7C for June 18, 2025. The Board approved the March 20, 2025 meeting minutes and adjourned the meeting.

• Continue public hearing for Case 25-2C (9 Caulkins Rd) to May 15, 2025 (5-0-0)
• Schedule public hearing for Case 25-3 (130-1 Whippoorwill Rd) on May 15, 2025
• Schedule public hearing for Case 25-4C (72 Corsino Ave) on May 15, 2025
• Schedule public hearing for Case 25-5 (307 Swan Ave) on May 15, 2025
• Schedule public hearing for Case 25-6 (36 Homestead Circle) on May 15, 2025
• Schedule public hearing for Case 25-7C (7 Champion Rd) on June 18, 2025
• Approve March 20, 2025 ZBA meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Adjourn meeting (5-0-0)

Tree Commission

The commission approved the March 20, 2025 meeting minutes. A motion to require planting only native species or cultivars on town right‑of‑way was carried unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved March 20, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried, 4 in favor, 1 abstention)
• Adopted policy to plant only native species/cultivars on town right‑of‑way (motion carried, 5 in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried, all present in favor)

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance adopted a total budget of $45,394,104 after modifying one line-item reduction. After several motions, the Board approved withdrawing $800,000 from the Undesignated Fund surplus. The $800,000 motion passed with five votes in favor and one against. Minutes from the April 8 meeting were also approved.

• Approved FY 2025 budget of $45,394,104 (motion carried)
• Rejected $600,000 surplus withdrawal (3‑for, 3‑against; motion failed)
• Rejected $700,000 surplus withdrawal (3‑for, 3‑against; motion failed)
• Approved $800,000 surplus withdrawal (5‑for, 1‑against; motion carried)
• Approved April 8, 2025 minutes as written (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:15 p.m. (motion carried)

Inland Wetlands Commission

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission approved administrative permits for five projects: a bridge over the trail behind Old Lyme High School, vegetation removal at 316 Ferry Road, a new shed at 9 Duck River Lane, and a deck and patio replacement at 61 Biscayne Blvd. All motions passed unanimously. No action was taken on the secondary access request for the Duck River Cemetery.

• Approved administrative permit for bridge at 69-2 Lyme Street (unanimous)
• Approved administrative permit for vegetation removal at 316 Ferry Road (unanimous)
• No action taken on secondary access request for Duck River Cemetery at 5 Elm Street
• Approved administrative permit for new shed at 9 Duck River Lane (unanimous)
• Approved administrative permit for deck and patio work at 61 Biscayne Blvd with size condition (unanimous)

Waste & Recycling Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the March 10 meeting. Fred Behringer was tasked with contacting Bay State Textiles about adding a second bin. The draft job description for a Recycling Coordinator was finalized and will be sent to Martha for discussion before presentation to the Board of Selectpersons. Leslie O’Connor will arrange for rain‑barrel information to be posted on the town website.

• Approved minutes of March 10 meeting (no vote tally recorded)
• Fred Behringer to contact Bay State Textiles about a possible second bin
• Finalized draft of Recycling Coordinator job description; to be sent to Martha for discussion before Board of Selectpersons presentation
• Leslie O’Connor to coordinate posting of rain‑barrel information on the Old Lyme website via Katie B

Zoning Commission

The Zoning Commission closed the public hearings for both special permit applications and then approved each permit with specific conditions. A motion moved agenda items 2 and 3 to the start of the meeting. The Commission also agreed to have the town engineer and other agencies review the 40 McCurdy Road project for historic and drainage concerns.

• Closed public hearing for Special Permit 38 Hatchetts Hill Rd (5-0-0)
• Approved Special Permit 38 Hatchetts Hill Rd with conditions (5-0-0)
• Moved agenda items 2 and 3 to the beginning of the meeting (5-0-0)
• Closed public hearing for Special Permit 40 McCurdy Road (5-0-0)
• Approved Special Permit 40 McCurdy Road with conditions (5-0-0)

Shoreline Gateway Committee

The Shoreline Gateway Committee approved the March 13, 2025 minutes with a 5-0-1 vote. The committee drafted a request for proposals to hire consultants for a Shoreline Gateway plan and noted that the Fire Marshal secured the property at 47 Hartford Ave. Members reviewed a draft of the town's proposed blight ordinance, made revisions, and scheduled further discussion for next month. The meeting was adjourned with a 6-0-0 vote.

• Approved March 13, 2025 minutes (5-0-1)
• Drafted RFP for Shoreline Gateway consultant plan (no vote)
• Secured 47 Hartford Ave property by Fire Marshal (action taken)
• Revised draft blight ordinance; further discussion scheduled (no vote)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0-0)

Flood & Erosion Control Board

The Flood & Erosion Control Board approved the March 20, 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. No other formal approvals, denials, or tablings were recorded. The board discussed updates to a resident flood survey, mitigation plans, and assigned review tasks. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved March 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Open Space Commission

The Open Space Commission approved the March 12, 2025 meeting minutes with one abstention and then adjourned at 6:28 p.m. A vendor was selected to remove invasive softwood trees at the Ferry Landing Wildlife Refuge for $1,000. Discussion of the Ames Access trail connection was tabled for future consideration, and the beaver‑deceiver device was reported to be working as intended.

• Approved March 12, 2025 meeting minutes (1 abstention, motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:28 p.m. (motion passed)
• Selected vendor to remove invasive softwood trees at Ferry Landing Wildlife Refuge ($1,000 cost)
• Tabled Ames Access/Possible connection for town‑wide trail discussion
• Reported beaver deceiver device is functioning as intended
• Noted $75,000 acquisition fund allocation request remains pending
• Bill Ruel seated as a voting member
• Stewardship reports will be circulated via email

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission voted to release the bonds held for the 71 Exchange Corporate Park subdivision ($19,666.71), the Hollis & Penelope Risley subdivision ($3,304.50), and the James R. McAraw subdivision ($3,965.74). All three motions passed unanimously. The commission also approved the February 13, 2025 meeting minutes and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved release of $19,666.71 bond for 71 Exchange Corporate Park subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved release of $3,304.50 bond for Hollis & Penelope Risley subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved release of $3,965.74 bond for James R. McAraw subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved February 13, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Zoning Commission

The Zoning Commission continued its public hearing on the petition to create a Halls Road Overlay District that would allow mixed‑use development along Halls Road and the C‑30S district. Residents voiced both support and opposition, raising concerns about housing density, traffic, sewer capacity, and environmental impacts. Attorney Sweeney noted the Planning Commission had previously given a favorable recommendation. No vote or formal decision was recorded at this meeting.

Rogers Lake Authority

The board approved the March 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. Members reviewed old business items including March expenditures, a flood analysis for 15 of 25 properties, planning for an invasive‑plant workshop, a rapid‑response plan, patrol‑boat scheduling and water‑quality sampling with Yale. Upcoming lake events such as high‑school rowing regattas and fishing tournaments were announced. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote at 8:20 p.m.

• Approved March 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:20 p.m. (unanimous)

Road and Public Safety Committee

The Road and Public Safety Committee approved the prior meeting minutes. Members voted to nominate Greg Futoma as Co‑Chair, and the motion passed. The meeting was adjourned at 7:03 pm. No other actions were decided.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Nominated Greg Futoma as Co‑Chair (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance approved $799,996 for the Capital General Fund budget and transferred $1,779,700 to Capital Project Funds. It also approved a $70,000 appropriation for the Old Lyme Visiting Nurses Association. Several motions to use surplus funds were rejected, and the March 25 minutes were approved.

• Approved $799,996 for Capital General Fund Budget (motion carried)
• Approved $1,779,700 transfer to Capital Project Funds (motion carried)
• Approved $70,000 for Old Lyme Visiting Nurses Association (motion carried)
• Motion to use $400,000 from surplus failed (3 for, 3 against)
• Motion to use $800,000 from surplus failed (3 for, 3 against)
• Motion to use $600,000 from surplus failed (3 for, 3 against)
• Approved March 25, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:15 p.m. (motion carried)

Water Pollution Control Authority

The board unanimously approved the March 11, 2025 meeting minutes. The members voted to adopt the proposed EDU calculation system for the sewer project, with five in favor, one opposed and one abstaining. The board also decided not to include East Lyme and New London hook‑up fees in the project cost. It was noted that no contract has been signed, so change orders cannot be issued.

• Approved March 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved EDU calculation system (5‑for, 1‑against, 1‑abstain)
• Decided not to include East Lyme and New London hook‑up fees in project cost
• Confirmed no contract signed; change orders cannot be written

Harbor Management Commission

The Harbor Management Commission approved the minutes from the March 11, 2025 meeting and moved the March 2025 Financial Report to an earlier agenda slot. No new business or substantive policy decisions were made, and the meeting was adjourned at 9:10 PM.

• Approved March 11, 2025 meeting minutes (SO VOTED)
• Moved Financial Report March 2025 earlier in agenda (SO VOTED)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:10 PM (SO VOTED)

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen unanimously approved up to $14,500 to complete engineering plans for the White Sands Beach gazebo project. They also approved the March 17, 2025, executive‑session minutes and appointed members to the America 250 and ADA committees. Work groups were created to develop private‑beach stipend formulas and to explore a new town dog park.

• Approved $14,500 for White Sands Beach gazebo engineering plans (unanimous)
• Approved March 17, 2025 executive‑session minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Allie Lang to America 250 Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Jill Karrenberg and Amy Bonatti to ADA Committee (unanimous)
• Formed work group for private beach association stipends (assigned)
• Directed formation of a committee to study a town dog park (assigned)

America 250 Committee

The America 250 Committee agreed to hold regular meetings on the fourth Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. A motion to adjourn the special meeting was seconded and passed unanimously.

• Set regular meeting time: fourth Monday of the month at 5:30 (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Historic District Commission

The commission approved the installation of 19 new Marvin wood windows at 1 Lyme Street, with the condition that no storm windows be placed over them. It denied the portion of the application covering porch and foundation work for the same property. Several procedural minutes were approved and the meeting was adjourned. Additional tasks were assigned for research, sign handling, and outreach.

• Approved February 3, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved February 24, 2025 special meeting minutes (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved installation of 19 new Marvin wood windows at 1 Lyme Street, condition: no storm windows (5-0)
• Denied porch and foundation portion of CofA application at 1 Lyme Street (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:17 a.m. (5-0)
• Assigned Martha Hansen to continue research at 23 Ferry Road and update Fred Gaston
• Assigned Russ Todd to contact Old Lyme Inn about fence sign and wire signs
• Assigned Martha Hansen to invite District 18 superintendent and architects to May 5 meeting

Parks & Recreation Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the March 12, 2025 meeting. Commissioners agreed to hold a public clean‑up day at Cross Lane Park and to refresh the playground wood chips. They decided to proceed with the new pavilion and playscape at Hains Park and scheduled the first goose‑scram application for June, with four applications total. The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 PM.

• Approved March 12, 2025 meeting minutes (SO VOTED)
• Agreed to hold a public clean‑up day at Cross Lane Park; Don Bugbee to set date (SO VOTED)
• Decided to proceed with Hains Park pavilion and playscape; schematic to be obtained (SO VOTED)
• Planned first goose‑scram application at Hains Park in June, total of four applications (SO VOTED)
• Directed public works to refresh wood chips at Cross Lane Park playground; Don to contact (SO VOTED)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:20 PM (SO VOTED)

Affordable Housing Commission

The Affordable Housing Commission voted to approve the minutes from the March 5, 2025 meeting with a unanimous vote. The meeting was then adjourned at 6:11 p.m. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved March 5 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn passed (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission unanimously accepted the agenda and the March 4 minutes. Members voted to not pursue hosting an art contest to support conservation awareness. The meeting was adjourned unanimously and the next regular meeting is set for May 6, 2025.

• Agenda accepted (unanimous)
• March 4 minutes accepted (unanimous)
• Did not pursue art contest (vote by members)
• Meeting adjourned (unanimous)

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Old Lyme Board of Assessment Appeals reviewed dozens of pending appeals on March 26, 2025. It approved the assessed value of $3,168,000 for the Paquette property at 14‑1 Neck Rd and set new values for several other properties. Many appeals were marked as "no change" or "no show," indicating no adjustment or dismissal. No vote tallies were recorded for these decisions.

• Approved $3,168,000 appeal for Paquette Rebecca & Tony (14-1 Neck Rd)
• Approved $2,750,000 appeal for Shegirian John P & Lea Michelle T (13 Binney Rd)
• Approved $1,450,000 appeal for TA Fox Family LLC (45 Seaside LA)
• No change for Quinn Joseph JR et al (13 Brightwater Rd)
• No show for Scott Kevin & Helen (20 Browns La)
• No change for Sullivan Cynthia & Michael (2 Howard Rd)
• Approved $1,800,000 appeal for Sullivan Cynthia & Michael (2 Howard Rd)
• Approved $1,275,000 appeal for Sakk‑Hartung LLC (17 Hartung Pl)

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance approved a $1,000,000 increase to the Roads Improvement Fund after a motion was made and carried. The Board also approved the corrected minutes from March 18, 2025, with one member abstaining. A special Board of Finance meeting was scheduled for April 8, 2025, to finalize the budget and mill rate. The regular meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m.

• Approved $1,000,000 addition to Roads Improvement Fund (motion carried)
• Approved corrected March 18, 2025 minutes (motion carried, Russell abstained)
• Scheduled special Board of Finance meeting for April 8, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
• Adjourned regular meeting at 9:10 p.m. (motion carried)

Inland Wetlands Commission

The commission approved the application for 308-1 Mile Creek Road, LLC, adopting a set of conditions covering clearcutting, material deposition, berm remediation, and erosion control. The motion was made by T. Machnik and seconded by J. Mesham. The commission also scheduled site walks for four other applications on April 15, 2025. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved 308-1 Mile Creek Road wetland permit with detailed conditions (motion by T. Machnik, seconded by J. Mesham)
• Scheduled site walk for 5 Elm Street (temporary cemetery roadway) on April 15, 2025 at 5:30 pm
• Scheduled site walk for 61 Biscayne Blvd (paver installation and deck replacement) on April 15, 2025 at 6:00 pm
• Scheduled site walk for 9 Duck River Lane (new shed installation) on April 15, 2025 at 5:45 pm
• Scheduled site walk for 69-2 Lyme Street (trail bridge Eagle Scout project) on April 15, 2025 at 5:00 pm
• Scheduled site walk for 316 Ferry Road (phragmites herbicide treatment renewal) on April 15, 2025 at 5:15 pm
• Noted DEEP Rogers Lake aquatic pesticide treatment notification; commission had no comments
• Approved reading and unanimous approval of minutes from February 18 and February 25 special meetings

Zoning Commission

The commission closed the public hearing on the special permit application for 99 Halls Rd. It then approved the special permit for a retail plant business limited to 5,000 square feet, with seven specified conditions. All motions passed unanimously with a 5‑0‑0 vote.

• Closed public hearing for 99 Halls Rd special permit (5-0-0)
• Approved special permit for 99 Halls Rd retail plant business with conditions (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Old Lyme Board of Assessment Appeals decided on pending appeals for 33 properties. New assessment values were assigned for most properties, while a few were left unchanged or noted as having no appeal. The decisions were recorded without any vote tallies.

• Assessment set at $750,000 for 4 Smiths Neck Rd (Campbell)
• Assessment set at $631,100 for 16-1 Buttonball Rd (Johnston)
• No appeal recorded for 62 Billow Rd (Cunningham)
• Assessment set at $655,000 for 74 Old Colony Rd (Lombard)
• Assessment set at $3,200,000 for 12 Tantummaheag Rd (Darista & Frampton)
• Assessment set at $1,670,300 for 18 West End Dr (Harris)
• Assessment set at $750,000 for 14 Great Oak Rd (DeConto)
• No change for 10 Fifth Ave (Dellaripa)

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Old Lyme Board of Assessment Appeals met on March 22, 2025 and considered a series of residential and industrial property valuation appeals. All listed appeals were recorded as pending, and three were noted as no‑show. No votes or final decisions were taken before adjournment at 1:00 p.m.

• 76 Old Colony Rd appeal – pending
• 29 Sea Spray Rd appeal – pending
• 44 Seaside La appeal – pending
• 4 Ridgewood Rd appeal – no show
• 6 Flat Rock Hill Rd appeal – pending
• 8 Avenue G appeal – no show
• 77 Sea Spray Rd appeal – pending
• 57 Brightwater Rd appeal – pending

Flood & Erosion Control Board

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the January 16, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously appointed Katherine Thuma and Russell Linderman as co‑chairs and Josh Thompson as secretary. The regular April 17, 2025 meeting was cancelled and a special meeting was scheduled for April 10, 2025 at 7:30 pm.

• Approved January 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Katherine Thuma and Russell Linderman as co‑chairs (unanimous)
• Appointed Josh Thompson as secretary (unanimous)
• Cancelled regular April 17, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Scheduled special meeting for April 10, 2025 at 7:30 pm (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The board unanimously granted the requested variances for Sections 8.8.8 and 8.8.9 at 64 Portland Ave, allowing the existing dwelling to become FEMA compliant, provided the footprint and living space remain unchanged and the final structure is FEMA compliant. The motion passed 5‑0‑0. A separate motion to grant variances for 19 Brighton Rd failed with a 2‑3‑0 vote. The board also scheduled a public hearing for 9 Caulkins Rd on April 17, 2025, and approved the February 20, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Granted variances for 64 Portland Ave (Sections 8.8.8 & 8.8.9) with conditions, 5-0-0
• Denied variances for 19 Brighton Rd (Sections 8.8.5 & 9.3.1), 2-3-0
• Set public hearing for 9 Caulkins Rd (Case 25-2C) on April 17, 2025
• Approved February 20, 2025 ZBA meeting minutes, 5-0-0
• Adjourned meeting, 5-0-0

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Old Lyme Board of Assessment Appeals met on March 20, 2025. For the residential valuation appeals listed, the board recorded two as no‑show and the remaining appeals as pending. No approvals, denials, or votes were taken.

• Appeal of 14 Seaside La – No show
• Appeal of 20 Browns La – No show
• Appeal of 23 Ferry Rd – Pending
• Appeal of 45 Seaside LA – Pending
• Appeal of 1 Lonicera Ct – Pending
• Appeal of 1 Clarks La – Pending
• Appeal of 10 Springfield Rd – Pending
• Appeal of 98 Hill Crest Rd – Pending

Tree Commission

The commission approved the 2025‑2026 budget of $14,575, which adds $500 to the Tree Warden’s stipend and restores $2,000 to Contracted Services. The commission also seated Anne Bing as a regular voting member and elected Joanne DiCamillo as Co‑chair. Members agreed to drop the postage line item from next year’s budget.

• Motion to seat Anne Bing as a regular voting member carried (4‑0)
• Motion to approve February 20, 2025 minutes and elect Joanne DiCamillo Co‑chair carried (3‑0, 2 abstentions)
• 2025‑2026 Tree Commission budget of $14,575 approved by the Board of Finance, including $500 stipend increase
• Commission agreed to eliminate the postage line item from next year’s budget
• Motion to adjourn the meeting carried (all present in favor)