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🌱 Patch AM: East Lyme Parks Panel Names Field In Honor Of Beloved Coach, Looks At Labyrinth Rebith

Also, don't miss 44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize on the Lyme Patch calendar

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Hello Lyme! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Beloved coach honored as East Lyme weighs park upgrades and fees
  • Water main break shuts down part of North Bridebrook Road
  • West Nile detected in Old Lyme mosquitoes, officials urge prevention steps

Also on today's calendar: 44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 70 degrees.
  • Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 82, low: 61.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• East Lyme Parks Panel Names Field In Honor Of Beloved Coach, Looks At Labyrinth Rebith (patch.com) — East Lyme's Parks and Recreation Commission voted to name the Veterans Memorial Park softball field after longtime coach Judy Deeb and a Darrow Pond wildflower meadow for Bruce Dassinger, highlighting local contributions. Members also discussed restoring the McCook Point Park labyrinth, potential fee increases for summer camp and facilities, and progress on playground upgrades and possible dog park locations that matter to East Lyme families.
   

• East Lyme Road Closed Due To Water Main Break, Police Say (patch.com) — Drivers in East Lyme should steer clear of North Bridebrook Road near 131, where a water main break has forced a temporary closure. Police say construction crews are on scene working to repair the damage, and they're urging residents to avoid the area and plan alternate routes while work continues.
   

• Mosquitoes Test Positive For West Nile Virus In Old Lyme (patch.com) — Old Lyme residents are being urged to protect themselves after mosquitoes in town tested positive for West Nile virus, according to the Ledge Light Health District. Officials recommend limiting time outdoors at dawn and dusk, using repellent, and eliminating standing water around homes to reduce mosquito breeding and lower infection risk.
   

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  • Good morning Happy Tuesday.
    I hope that you all had a fantastic weekend. We've made it to the last full week of August. This is the time of year that we start heading back into… (Nextdoor Hamburg Rd/Norwich-Salem Rd)
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  • Stop & Shop posted a job opening for PT Night Crew-Clerk - Grocery - 0667 in Waterford. Apply here.
  • Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: 4am Inbound (Stocking) (T1267) in Waterford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lyme here.

🗞 Nearby News

Old Lyme

  • Lyme, Old Lyme And East Lyme Gas Prices Vary Across Shoreline Towns (patch.com)
  • Upcoming September Events at the Lyme Public Library (lymeline.com)
  • The Lymes' July Employment Data Release, Here's What The Numbers Reveal (patch.com)

Waterford

  • Waterford-East Lyme animal control officer to retire to focus on his health (theday.com)

Clinton

  • Clinton Council Seeks More Landfill Oversight Bids, Reviews Waterside Lane Bridge Project (patch.com)

Ok Lyme! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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