This week the Board of Selectmen had the opportunity to hear a draft presentation of the Old Lyme Sound View and Area B Sewer Project. Chairman of the Water Pollution and Control Authority, Steve Cinami, shared a slide deck with pertinent information, especially updated costs to homeowners. Public comment was offered at the beginning of the meeting, and the Board of Selectmen amended the agenda to include a second opportunity after the presentation for residents to provide Mr. Cinami and the Board of Selectmen with other questions that they felt needed to be answered. I went through the transcript of the minutes and sent the questions to Steve. He has provided answers, and they are posted on the WPCA webpage.

There will be an informational presentation regarding the Sound View and Area B Sewer Project on August 26^th at Lyme-Old Lyme High School in the Auditorium at 6:30PM. Steve Cinami will share his updated presentation at that time. Residents of Old Lyme should attend this presentation, as a future referendum will be required in order to request additional funds to bond for this project. 

During the upcoming week the Old Lyme Visiting Nurse Association Executive Board will be holding their final interviews for a town nurse. As you may remember, Yale New Haven Health had contracted with the OLVNA for many years to provide the services of a town nurse. In February, YNHH contacted the OLVNA and told them that these services would no longer be provided. After much discussion, the Town and the OLVNA decided to partner together to continue to provide these services. Our Human Resource Director, Jill Karrenberg, has worked with the Executive Board to develop a job description and advertise for the position. It is our expectation that the position will be filled soon, and the new hire will begin in September. 

Many thanks to Park and Recreation Director, Don Bugbee and Assistant Director, Winnie Edmed for another successful summer camp season. Don and Winnie spend endless hours preparing activities for the camp attendees and those that stay for after hours care. Don and Winnie do an excellent job hiring and training the camp counselors and lifeguards for the summer season. We are fortunate to have such dedicated professionals on our staff.

The Road & Public Safety Committee wishes to thank the nearly 700 OId Lyme residents, businesses and employees who completed an opinion survey that was posted online last month. Beyond the survey’s questions, over 300 people added comments, and many respondents are interested in talking to the Committee. Key survey results will be publicly shared after the Committee has reviewed the replies. Members will contact people who were interested in offering additional thoughts. 

The American Red Cross shared preparedness information for New England’s hurricane season with us this week. The following information is posted on our website for your easy reference These resources include:

• Hurricane / High Wind Safety Tips – Guidance on preparing your home and family for a tropical event
• Pet Preparedness – How to keep pets safe and included in emergency plans
• Power Outage Preparedness – Essentials to remember during power outages
• Communication Planning – Tips for staying connected before, during, and after a storm

The Sound View Commission will hold its last concert of the season on Thursday, August 14^th at 7PM. Time & Changes Jazz Orchestra will be performing Big Band jazz pop favorites next to the flagpole. Come out and enjoy the last concert of the season. 

Enjoy the weekend! The weather is going to be spectacular!

All my best, 
Martha