Community Bulletin Board
Parttime Employment Opportunity ~ U.S. Census Taker
The U.S. Census Bureau is now hiring nationwide for the 2010 Census. These temporary, part-time jobs offer good pay, flexible evening and weekend hours up to 40 hours a week, and a chance to work near home. Workers are needed in almost every community (including East Lyme).
Call 1-866-861-2010 to learn more or visit: www.2010censusjobs.govEast Lyme Little League Registration
Registration for East Lyme Little League baseball and softball will be held at the East Lyme Middle School (31 Society Rd. in Niantic) cafeteria on the following dates:
January 30, 2010 from 8am - noon
February 3, 2010 from 5 - 8:30 pm
February 6, 2010 from 8am - noon
Late registration will be available at the tryouts in March (a $20 late fee will be applied). For additional information visit: East Lyme Little League website- February 9, 2010
EL Business Organization (ELBO) Meeting
The next East Lyme Business Organization group meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 9th beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the Flanders Fish Market & Restaurant.
All East Lyme business owners and/or managers, regardless of the type of business, are invited and encouraged to attend.
Should anyone have questions about the East Lyme Business Organization, please contact Teri Smith at 691-0528. or Dave Hughes at 739-7302.
For additional information about the ELBO group, visit: ELBO webpageMoney 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
McCook Point Park ~ Pavilion Rentals
The Pavilion at McCook Point Park is available to rent for private functions. Interested individuals should contact the Town of East Lyme's Parks and Recreation Department at (860) 739-5828 for additional information. The Parks and Recreation Department is located at 41 Society Rd., Niantic, CT. 06357.
Beach Passes to McCook Point Beach & Park
Beach passes are usually required to access McCook's Beach and Park, and the Hole-in-the-Wall Beach. Seasonal Permits and/or Day Passes can be purchased Monday thru Friday at the EL Parks & Recreation Department located at
41 Society Rd. (860) 739-5828.
Beach Passes can also be purchased on Saturday's, Sunday's and on holiday's at the new Hole-in-the-Wall Support Building located at the end of Baptist Lane.
Enjoy the beach and please help keep it clean!Parking in Downtown Niantic
Whether you’re coming to town for the East Lyme / Niantic Light Parade in December or the Celebrate East Lyme Festival in July, there is always plenty of FREE Parking available in the Municipal Parking lot on Hope St.
(one block behind Main St. and off Pennsylvania Ave. or Rt. 161).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
Food Pantry Donations
Care & Share of East Lyme accepts food pantry donations on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month at their 11 Hope St. location (across from Rings End Lumber). For more information, call 739-8502
or visit: Care & Share of East LymeNiantic 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.