OLD LYME, DID YOU KNOW THAT YOU HAVE A NEW POLLING PLACE?
THERE IS NO VOTING AT THE CROSS LANE FIRE STATION THIS YEAR.
THIS YEAR IN PERSON VOTING FOR REGISTERED VOTERS WILL BE AT THE
LYME-OLD LYME MIDDLE SCHOOL 53 LYME ST.
READ ON TO LEARN MORE ABOUT VOTING IN OLD LYME THIS YEAR
THERE IS NO VOTING AT THE CROSS LANE FIRE STATION THIS YEAR.
THIS YEAR IN PERSON VOTING FOR REGISTERED VOTERS WILL BE AT THE
LYME-OLD LYME MIDDLE SCHOOL 53 LYME ST.
READ ON TO LEARN MORE ABOUT VOTING IN OLD LYME THIS YEAR
The Old Lyme Democrats Welcome You!
The Old Lyme Democrats Welcome You!
Old Lymers are Safely Voting, Now! Be A Voter!
NEW UPDATES! as of 10/29/20
READY TO VOTE OLD LYME?
This year registered voters can vote either in person or by absentee ballot.
BE A VOTER! HERE'S HOW!
This year registered voters can vote either in person or by absentee ballot.
BE A VOTER! HERE'S HOW!
Make sure you are registered to vote in Old Lyme
Check at: https://portal.ct.gov/SOTS/Election- Services/Voter-Information/Voter-Registration-Information.
At this point, Register or update any information with the Old Lyme Town Clerk at (860)434-1605 x221
Voting in person on November 3?
An absentee ballot application is not necessary. You can discard any application that is mailed to you.
Let the Registrar's know if you are going to need special support services at the poll. (860) 434-1605 Ext. 226
Where do I vote? Old Lyme has a NEW Polling Place! Do not go the Cross Lane Fire House.
The NEW polling location is at the Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School gymnasium located at 53 Lyme St.
The walk-in entrance to the gym is on the northeast side of the building. By the tennis courts.
The poll will be open from 6 am-8 pm on Election Day, Tuesday November 3rd.
You must be in line by 8PM to be eligible to vote.
Wear a mask and bring ID to the poll.
Covid-19 restrictions will be practiced.
Do not wear or bring candidate paraphernalia to the poll. Violations of the “75-foot rule” are a class C misdemeanor, punishable by up to three months in prison, up to a $500 fine, or both.
Voting Absentee This Year? It is Easy, Safe, and Secure!
1) Absentee Ballot Applications, specifically for the Nov. 3 election, are required to be completed before you can receive an absentee ballot. You will receive an application in the mail, or can download one today here.
Note: If you are registered to vote in Old Lyme and you have not received your application yet, call the
Town Clerk at (860)434-1605 x 221
2) Complete the application ASAP.
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Update: If you have not mailed in or dropped off your Absentee Ballot Application at this point, consider voting
absentee, in person, at the Town Clerk's Office on Saturday, October 31, 2020 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Please completely fill out the application so the Town Clerk can mail you your ballot.
Note: Be sure to provide the correct address you want the Old Lyme Town Clerk to send your absentee ballot to.
Drop off the completed Absentee Ballot Application in the secure, Official Ballot Drop Box out front of Old Lyme Town Hall at 52 Lyme St. (the box is only for completed applications and for completed ballots).
Using the drop box will assure the timely receipt of your absentee ballot.
The Town Clerk checks this box at least once a day.
Notes: You can only return your application or ballot where you are registered to vote.
The Town Clerk will verify the application information and are mailing the absentee ballots now.
Want to vote absentee and in person?
The Town Clerk’s office, located at 52 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT, will be open to Old Lyme REGISTERED voters on Saturday, October 31, 2020 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. to accept in-person applications for absentee ballots. If you wish to vote by absentee and have not had a chance to do so, please come in and complete the application. Please wear a mask and bring your valid ID. The absentee ballot will be issued directly to you. You can vote then and drop it in the official ballot drop box located in front of the Town Hall.
3) When the absentee ballot arrives, Follow the directions to complete your ballot ASAP.
vimeo.com/466246451
Drop off the completed ballot packet consisting of the ballot and 2 envelopes in the secure Ballot Drop Box which is located out front of Old Lyme Memorial Town Hall at 52 Lyme St.
Ballots must be received by 8 PM on Tues. Nov 3.
At this point, mailing your ballot to the Town Clerk is not advised.
Drop the completed ballot in the ballot box outside of Town Hall at 52 Lyme St.
No absentee ballot will be accepted at the poll.
Notes:
* Be sure to seal the absentee ballot in the inner envelope, sign and date the inner envelope.
* Be sure to put only your ballot in the envelope.
* Place the signed inner envelope (with your ballot) in the postage paid outer envelope, seal it and drop it off.
* Voters can withdraw their own absentee ballot from the Town Clerk's Office up to Oct. 30 at 5 PM and vote in person at the poll on Nov. 3.
* If you decide to vote in person just rip up the ballot you received and vote in person at the poll on Nov. 3.
* You cannot return your completed and sealed absentee ballot at the poll.
Just use the drop off box at Memorial Town Hall. As long as your completed ballot packet is in the box by 8 pm, it will be counted.
* Municipalities were allowed additional time to count the primary ballots only because of Storm Isaias.
At this point, it is not advised that you use the USPS. Please put the completed ballot in the Ballot Drop Box outside Town Hall at 52 Lyme St. Old Lyme, CT 06371. It is safe and secure. Be sure your vote gets counted!
Just moved to Old Lyme? Need to Register and Vote?
ELECTION DAY REGISTRATION and Voting will be on the second floor of Old Lyme Memorial Town Hall from
6:00 am to 8:00 pm on November 3. If you are in line outside the Town Hall and are there to register, please
see an election official before 8PM and let them know so you can register and vote on the second floor.
You will need to provide proof of identity and residency.
Election Day Registration permits anyone to register and vote in person on Election Day who meets the eligibility requirements for voting in CT and is not already registered, OR is registered in one town but has moved to another town. By law, a person is eligible to register and vote if he or she is (1) a US citizen, (2) age 18 or older, (3) a bona fide resident of the town in which he or she applies for admission, and (4) has completed confinement and parole if previously convicted of a disfranchising felony.
Want to see if your completed ballot was received by the Town Clerk? CT makes it easy.
Look it up here: portaldir.ct.gov/sots/LookUp.aspx
Questions? Call the Old Lyme Town Clerk at (860)434-1605 x 221
https://www.oldlymedtc.com/
Check at: https://portal.ct.gov/SOTS/Election- Services/Voter-Information/Voter-Registration-Information.
At this point, Register or update any information with the Old Lyme Town Clerk at (860)434-1605 x221
Voting in person on November 3?
An absentee ballot application is not necessary. You can discard any application that is mailed to you.
Let the Registrar's know if you are going to need special support services at the poll. (860) 434-1605 Ext. 226
Where do I vote? Old Lyme has a NEW Polling Place! Do not go the Cross Lane Fire House.
The NEW polling location is at the Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School gymnasium located at 53 Lyme St.
The walk-in entrance to the gym is on the northeast side of the building. By the tennis courts.
The poll will be open from 6 am-8 pm on Election Day, Tuesday November 3rd.
You must be in line by 8PM to be eligible to vote.
Wear a mask and bring ID to the poll.
Covid-19 restrictions will be practiced.
Do not wear or bring candidate paraphernalia to the poll. Violations of the “75-foot rule” are a class C misdemeanor, punishable by up to three months in prison, up to a $500 fine, or both.
Voting Absentee This Year? It is Easy, Safe, and Secure!
1) Absentee Ballot Applications, specifically for the Nov. 3 election, are required to be completed before you can receive an absentee ballot. You will receive an application in the mail, or can download one today here.
Note: If you are registered to vote in Old Lyme and you have not received your application yet, call the
Town Clerk at (860)434-1605 x 221
2) Complete the application ASAP.
vimeo.com/464344142
Update: If you have not mailed in or dropped off your Absentee Ballot Application at this point, consider voting
absentee, in person, at the Town Clerk's Office on Saturday, October 31, 2020 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Please completely fill out the application so the Town Clerk can mail you your ballot.
Note: Be sure to provide the correct address you want the Old Lyme Town Clerk to send your absentee ballot to.
Drop off the completed Absentee Ballot Application in the secure, Official Ballot Drop Box out front of Old Lyme Town Hall at 52 Lyme St. (the box is only for completed applications and for completed ballots).
Using the drop box will assure the timely receipt of your absentee ballot.
The Town Clerk checks this box at least once a day.
Notes: You can only return your application or ballot where you are registered to vote.
The Town Clerk will verify the application information and are mailing the absentee ballots now.
Want to vote absentee and in person?
The Town Clerk’s office, located at 52 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT, will be open to Old Lyme REGISTERED voters on Saturday, October 31, 2020 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. to accept in-person applications for absentee ballots. If you wish to vote by absentee and have not had a chance to do so, please come in and complete the application. Please wear a mask and bring your valid ID. The absentee ballot will be issued directly to you. You can vote then and drop it in the official ballot drop box located in front of the Town Hall.
3) When the absentee ballot arrives, Follow the directions to complete your ballot ASAP.
vimeo.com/466246451
Drop off the completed ballot packet consisting of the ballot and 2 envelopes in the secure Ballot Drop Box which is located out front of Old Lyme Memorial Town Hall at 52 Lyme St.
Ballots must be received by 8 PM on Tues. Nov 3.
At this point, mailing your ballot to the Town Clerk is not advised.
Drop the completed ballot in the ballot box outside of Town Hall at 52 Lyme St.
No absentee ballot will be accepted at the poll.
Notes:
* Be sure to seal the absentee ballot in the inner envelope, sign and date the inner envelope.
* Be sure to put only your ballot in the envelope.
* Place the signed inner envelope (with your ballot) in the postage paid outer envelope, seal it and drop it off.
* Voters can withdraw their own absentee ballot from the Town Clerk's Office up to Oct. 30 at 5 PM and vote in person at the poll on Nov. 3.
* If you decide to vote in person just rip up the ballot you received and vote in person at the poll on Nov. 3.
* You cannot return your completed and sealed absentee ballot at the poll.
Just use the drop off box at Memorial Town Hall. As long as your completed ballot packet is in the box by 8 pm, it will be counted.
* Municipalities were allowed additional time to count the primary ballots only because of Storm Isaias.
At this point, it is not advised that you use the USPS. Please put the completed ballot in the Ballot Drop Box outside Town Hall at 52 Lyme St. Old Lyme, CT 06371. It is safe and secure. Be sure your vote gets counted!
Just moved to Old Lyme? Need to Register and Vote?
ELECTION DAY REGISTRATION and Voting will be on the second floor of Old Lyme Memorial Town Hall from
6:00 am to 8:00 pm on November 3. If you are in line outside the Town Hall and are there to register, please
see an election official before 8PM and let them know so you can register and vote on the second floor.
You will need to provide proof of identity and residency.
Election Day Registration permits anyone to register and vote in person on Election Day who meets the eligibility requirements for voting in CT and is not already registered, OR is registered in one town but has moved to another town. By law, a person is eligible to register and vote if he or she is (1) a US citizen, (2) age 18 or older, (3) a bona fide resident of the town in which he or she applies for admission, and (4) has completed confinement and parole if previously convicted of a disfranchising felony.
Want to see if your completed ballot was received by the Town Clerk? CT makes it easy.
Look it up here: portaldir.ct.gov/sots/LookUp.aspx
Questions? Call the Old Lyme Town Clerk at (860)434-1605 x 221
https://www.oldlymedtc.com/
Voting in person?
Old Lyme has a new polling location.
Do not go to the Cross Lane Fire House.
Old Lyme votes at the Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School
53 Lyme St. 6AM-8PM
Old Lyme has a new polling location.
Do not go to the Cross Lane Fire House.
Old Lyme votes at the Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School
53 Lyme St. 6AM-8PM
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Local Democrats are stepping up and running for office.
The Old Lyme DTC supports these candidates who represent our democratic values.
Any donation helps us support them. Thank you!
The Old Lyme DTC supports these candidates who represent our democratic values.
Any donation helps us support them. Thank you!
ENDORSEMENTS
The Old Lyme Democratic Town Committee unanimously endorsed the following Democrats for election
on November 3, 2020. Please support these candidates who Stand Up for us all!
State
Dave Rubino for State Representative in the 23rd District
Martha Marx for State Senate in the 20th District
Federal
Joe Courtney for Congress 2nd District
Joseph Biden and Kamila Harris for U.S. President and U.S. Vice President
Local
Marylin Clarke for Town of Old Lyme Democratic Registrar of Voters
on November 3, 2020. Please support these candidates who Stand Up for us all!
State
Dave Rubino for State Representative in the 23rd District
Martha Marx for State Senate in the 20th District
Federal
Joe Courtney for Congress 2nd District
Joseph Biden and Kamila Harris for U.S. President and U.S. Vice President
Local
Marylin Clarke for Town of Old Lyme Democratic Registrar of Voters
NEW! Read Letters of Support for Candidates here!
Next Old Lyme DTC Meeting
Wednesday Nov. 4, 7:30 PM
To Join Zoom Meeting
email us at: oldlymedtc@gmail.com
The Old Lyme DTC meets the first Wednesday of the month at Memorial Town Hall
Your interest and participation are always welcome!
Wednesday Nov. 4, 7:30 PM
To Join Zoom Meeting
email us at: oldlymedtc@gmail.com
The Old Lyme DTC meets the first Wednesday of the month at Memorial Town Hall
Your interest and participation are always welcome!
new! Covid-19 Information & Testing
We are not an island.
Given the increase in Covid numbers in our region, please continue to wear your mask, watch your distance and wash hands.
Look for free testing (the PCR, swab test) the State has provided, including in Old Saybrook, here.
Results generally back in 2-3 days.
Here is the link to the 10-29-20 sobering update from the Governor. https://youtu.be/SdjG-DegSPo
Given the increase in Covid numbers in our region, please continue to wear your mask, watch your distance and wash hands.
Look for free testing (the PCR, swab test) the State has provided, including in Old Saybrook, here.
Results generally back in 2-3 days.
Here is the link to the 10-29-20 sobering update from the Governor. https://youtu.be/SdjG-DegSPo
The significant uptick in Covid Cases in the Ledge Light Health District is very concerning as noted by the First Selectman of Lyme.
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by Town of Lyme | Oct 2, 2020 | Announcements, Emergency Management
Please be aware that the rate of COVID-19 infections in New London County has significantly accelerated in the last week. The present average number of daily new cases has risen from 5-7 cases a day in early September to more than 35 cases a day now – and stands at a level that is 50% higher than the peak we experienced in May. We have not yet seen a slowing of this growth in new cases and we are concerned of where these numbers may continue to go. We recommend that residents who are in a high-risk category – above 60 years of age or with preexisting medical conditions – be vigilant in protecting themselves; and we urge residents who may have contact with high-risk individuals to take all necessary steps to protect these citizens. Continued social distancing, handwashing and the use of masks remain the best defenses against infection. The one slightly less worrisome piece of news in the data is the number of deaths in New London County. Deaths have increased, but at a slower rate than new cases and remain low – below the level of 1 new death each day. New London County has experienced a total of 2,087 cases and 118 deaths since data collection began. Lyme has experienced only 9 cases so far – and no deaths, for which we are grateful. Please protect yourselves and your families, neighbors and friends as we weather this new surge in local area infections. — Steve Mattson, First Selectman |
Get updates from the Town of Old Lyme at:
www.oldlyme-ct.gov/covid-19-information-old-lyme-emergency-management
www.oldlyme-ct.gov/covid-19-information-old-lyme-emergency-management
Get updates from the State of CT at: portal.ct.gov/Coronavirus and Ledge Light Health District.
The Old Lyme DTC asks everyone to
Wear a Mask, Watch Your Distance and Wash your Hands
Flatten the Curve.
Stay Home. Save Lives.
Wear a Mask, Watch Your Distance and Wash your Hands
Flatten the Curve.
Stay Home. Save Lives.
Thank you Old Lyme First Responders!