Community Bulletin Board
Niantic Railbridge Construction Project Update
This Niantic Railbridge Construction Project is moving along and has scheduled the following waterway closures and restrictions. Please calendar them now as during a closure, the waterway is closed to any navigation. Please note: dates are tentative at this time (as of 1/5/12), but are being published to give boaters as much advanced notice as possible.
Waterway Closures:
Jan 30, 6:30am to Jan 31, 5:00pm. Girder shoring
Feb 13, 6:30am to Feb 17, 5:00pm N&S rack assys, etc.
Mar 5, 6:30am to Mar 6, 5:00pm Install N&S counterweights
Mar 26 12:30am to Apr 2, 12:30am Float in new bridge
Apr 3, 6:30am to Apr 7, 5:00pm Erect approach beams
Waterway Restrictions:
Feb 6, 6:30am to Feb 8, 5:00pm Unload barge
Feb 9, 6:30am to Feb 10, 5:00pm Set girders
Feb 18, to Mar 4, Daily Install counterweights
Mar 7, to Mar 16 Daily Install counterweights
Mar 17, to Mar 23 Daily Prep for Float In.
Again, the above schedule is subject to weather conditions and change.Dancing ~ Shoreline Swing Dance Club
Shoreline Swing Dance Club has swing dances at the East Lyme Community Center, on the 3rd Saturday of each month, September through June. Each dance is preceeded by a complimentary swing dance lesson from 7:30 - 8:30 pm. All dances are open to the public, for all ages and abilities, and no partner is necessary. $14 General Admission. More information about Shoreline Swing and its dances can be found at: shorelineswingct.org
Niantic Boardwalk - UPDATE
As Amtrack begins work on the replacement of the Niantic River Railroad Bridge, we will try to keep you informed of their progress, and impacts the work may have on the Niantic Boardwalk.
March 1, 2010 - Amtrack begin work on the Niantic River Bridge, and as a result closed the east end (the wooden portion) of the Boardwalk. Limited public access to the Boardwalk will continue to be available throughout the project via the Hole-in-the-Wall Beach (via Baptist Lane entrance).Money Magazine Names East Lyme a Top 100 Place to Live!
Money Magazine recently named East Lyme as one of their top 100 Places to Live noting that East Lyme was as "quaint as a New England seaside town can be." East Lyme's “strong school system” helped it land the No. 75 spot in Money magazine's 2009 list of Best Places to Live. The magazine also cited East Lyme's small downtown, community beach and proximity to rail service, median family income of more than $95,000, and median home prices of $281,250 being factors in being selected.
For additional information, visit: Money Magazine ArticleCommunity Emergency Response Team
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is a group of volunteers that can be activated to provide assistance to their neighbors and the town during large-scale disasters, such a major hurricane. We are currently working in conjunction with surrounding area CERT teams to act as a regional resource. Our regional efforts have resulted in a new website (www.cert-sect.org), where those interested can find information about our CERT activities and about the CERT program in general.
We need all the volunteers we can get! Hope you can help.
For additional information, please contact Pearl I. Rathbun, Emergency Management Director for the Town of East Lyme at (860) 739-4434 or visit: www.cert-sect.orgCongratulations ~ East Lyme High School
Congratulations to everyone at East Lyme High School on being named one of “America’s Best High Schools” by U.S. News & World Report. East Lyme earned a “silver medal” in a survey of 18,790 public high schools around the country. For a complete list of those high schools making the list from Connecticut, visit: America’s Best High Schools
East Lyme Newcomers Club
The East Lyme Newcomers Club meets the first Thursday each month at Niantic Community Church, 170 Pennslylvania Avenue from 09.30 - 11.30 a.m. Creche available. Club activities include mom and kids, food and friends, lunch bunch, book group and more. For more information, please contact Janet Banks at (860) 739-2891 or e-mail her at: janbanks@hotmail.co.uk
Niantic Toastmasters Club
The Niantic Community Toastmasters Club meets the first and third Mondays of the month from 7:00 p.m. 'til 8:30 p.m. at the Niantic Community Church; 170 Pennsylvania Avenue. The purpose of the club is to: provide mutual support; develop communication & leadership skills; foster self-confidence & attain personal growth. Guests are welcome!
For additional information, please contact Catherine Steel at (860) 691-1223 or e-mail her at: csteel@ct.metrocast.netAmerican Legion (Post # 128) ~ Monthly Meeting Notice
The American Legion Post # 128 holds its monthly meetings the second Thursday of each month beginning at 7:30 PM at their 16 York Ave Niantic CT 06357 location. All Veterans are welcomed and encouraged to attend.