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🌱 How serious is Old Lyme’s growing spotted lanternfly problem?

Old Lyme, Connecticut Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning to you Old Lyme! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How serious is Old Lyme’s growing spotted lanternfly problem?

Also on today's calendar: 20th Shoreline Jewish Festival on the Guilford Green and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 96 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 88, low: 67.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 84 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lyme, Old Lyme Conservationists Monitor Growing Spotted Lanternfly Presence (lymeline.com) — Spotted lanternflies are now firmly established in Old Lyme and nearby Lyme, prompting local conservationists to monitor the insects and remove their favored host trees. Staff at the Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center in Old Lyme are emphasizing native plantings and community education to slow the spread and protect local forests, vineyards, and gardens.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Because episode #2 was not filmed, I decided to do another instructional video.
    There are various ways to remove a flag that you have a beef with. As you will see, do not forget to take a snack break for the energy boost needed… (Nextdoor Rogers Lake)
  • American Cruise Lines posted a job opening for Line Cook in Old Saybrook. Apply here.
  • A.R. Mazzotta Employment Specialists posted a job opening for 2nd Shift - Manufacturing Associates in Westbrook. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Old Lyme here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lyme

  • East Lyme Zoning Commission Approves 3 Coastal Home Rebuilds, Forms Data Center Panel (patch.com)

Waterford

New London

  • 6 Displaced Following Kitchen Fire In New London (patch.com)
  • Man arrested for New London shooting that damaged occupied car, 2 homes (wfsb.com)

Ok Old Lyme! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The letter “R.” (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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