To get today’s newsletter out to the public in a timely manner, we are going with a shortened version this week.

As many of you are aware, a Coastal Flood Watch has been issued for the Connecticut shoreline. The Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection has informed us that the level of impact will depend on the exact track of the system and the prevailing wind direction. By Sunday night, the system is expected to evolve into a large nor’easter, stalling near the Delmarva Peninsula and remaining nearly stationary through Monday. Please pay close attention to updated weather reports over the next two days and prepare as necessary. Shoreline residents should note that the persistent northeast winds may cause some minor to moderate coastal flooding, especially since the storm is expected to last during multiple high tide cycles.

The Public Works Department removed the flags along Lyme Street due to the anticipated high winds. The flags will be replaced after the storm and will remain in place until Veterans Day.

Town Hall will be closed on Monday in observation of the holiday. Our IT department will be doing some work on our network on Monday which will interfere with our email system. Our website should remain active. We will post any emergency notices to our Facebook page and/or the website as necessary.

The Transfer Station is closed tomorrow and Monday. It will reopen on Tuesday.

Here are few announcements from the State of Connecticut:

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is conducting a series of in-person open houses for their Active Transportation Plan across the state next week. The closest one to Old Lyme will be held in Middletown on October 14^th from 6-8PM at the Middletown City Hall in their Council Chambers located at 245 deKoven Drive. Please note that the Active Transportation Plan is an important step in creating a safer, more accessible transportation network for all Connecticut residents and visitors . The CTDOT values the public feedback from these open sessions

DEEP has published a PUBLIC NOTICE which details opportunities for public comment and engagement on the scope of the study regarding Wakesurfing. This recreational activity has a growing interest to many residents and businesses. Since Old Lyme is one of the many towns with various waterbodies, this study may help inform state-level policy from which we could benefit. Please take a look at the public notice for public comment and engagement opportunities. Comments are due by October 22^nd and can be provided as outlined in the notice.

Please stay safe over the long weekend.

All my best, 
Martha