Road Work, Better Weather, Better Pay Taxes

What's The Weather? Expect another muggy day with temperatures and humidity hitting 82 degrees and the possibility of scattered thunderstorms. Once those storms have passed, however, the humidity should drop and bring more liveable weather for the next few days. Tuesday could be the best day of the week, sunny and dry with a high of 81 degrees and an overnight low of 63 degrees. Click here to find the five day forecast from Weather.com.

Road Work: The "Q" Bridge roadwork in New Haven finished ahead of schedule this weekend and the new bridge is now open. However, there will be delays on local roads today. The Old Lyme Public Works Department reports that road resurfacing will begin today on Ferry Road, from Route 156 to DEEP headquarters and down Sandpiper Point Road. The work will continue through August 2.  

Taxes Are Due: August 1 is the deadline to pay property taxes in East Lyme, Old Lyme, and Lyme. 

Municipal Meetings 

... In Old Lyme

Monday: Flood and Erosion Control Board, July 29 at 5:30 p.m. in the
2nd Floor Conference Room at Old Lyme Town Hall.

Tuesday: Planning Commission Special Meeting/Workshop, Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at 5:00 PM Mezzanine Conference Room, Town Hall. Find the agenda here.

Wastewater Information Session to provide people with an update on the study Old Lyme is currently undertaking to explore the possibility of creating a wastewater treatment operation in town will be held at Tuesday 7:30 p.m. at the Meeting Hall in Town Hall. 

Wednesday: Conservation Commission meets at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Hall's 2nd floor Conference Room.

Parks and Recreation Meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the Veterans Room of Old Lyme Town Hall.

... In East Lyme

Thursday: Niantic River Watershed meets at 6 p.m. at East Lyme Town Hall

The Zoning Commission meeting that would normally be held on Thursday is canceled this week. 

... In Lyme 

There are no municipal meetings scheduled in Lyme this week. 

Just for Fun

Monday: Meet LEGO Master Model builder Dan Steininger at Waterford Public Library on Rope Ferry Road in Waterford, who will give a presentation 6-7 p.m. Children are encouraged to bring a shoebox-sized container of legos to play along. 

Wednesday: Leon Russell Performs Live! at Harkness Memorial State Park in Waterford. Concert begins with opening acts at 5 p.m. Picnicking is encouraged and there are prizes for the best picnic. Find out more here. 

Thursday:
Lymes' Senior Center Summer Concert series presents Old Lyme Town Band and an ice cream social at 7 p.m. (rain or shine). Find out more here.

Summer music on the Pro-Tek Auto Stage on Main Street Niantic from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. 

Saturday: 
East Lyme Puppet Theater Presents "Jack and the Beanstalk" August 3 at 1:30 p.m. Recommended for children 5 and up. Shows held at St. John's Church Hall, Main St. Niantic. Tickets available at Bayberries and at the performance. Recommended donations, $5 Adult, $3 Child.

Kelly Eberle and the boys take the stage at McCook Point Park in Niantic on August 3 in a free concert sponsored by East Lyme Parks and Recreation from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Sunday: Niantic Bay Triathlon. East Lyme will once again serve as host site for the 2013 Niantic Bay Triathlon. The triathlon will be held August 4 beginning at 7:30 a.m. and features a 1/2 mile swim, 12-mile bike, and a 3.5 mile run through scenic East Lyme with water views and shaded streets. The Niantic Bay Triathlon is a flat, sprint distance race. For additional information about the triathlon, call Beth Shluger at (860) 652-8866 or visit: Hartford Marathon website