5 Things To Know In The Lymes: Traffic Camera Ordinance, Mixed-Use And Solar Rules, Coastal Rebuilds And More

LYME-EAST LYME-OLD LYME, CT — East Lyme's selectmen hold a hearing Wednesday on changes to the town's traffic camera ordinance, the Zoning Commission hears mixed-use and solar proposals Thursday and Old Lyme's Zoning Board of Appeals weighs four coastal rebuilds.

Here are five things to know about life around Lyme, East Lyme and Old Lyme this week:

1. East Lyme Hearing On Traffic Camera Ordinance Changes
When: Wednesday, Nov. 18, 7 p.m.
Where: East Lyme Town Hall, 108 Pennsylvania Ave., Niantic
What to know: The Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing on an amendment to the ordinance authorizing automated traffic enforcement safety devices and may act on it at the meeting that follows, according to the notice and agenda. The board will also discuss the Cini dock leases and a property maintenance ordinance, and schedule a town meeting on grants including $50,000 a year from the opioid settlement fund.
More information here.

2. East Lyme Zoning Hears Mixed-Use, Solar, Art Center Proposals
When: Thursday, Nov. 19, 7:30 p.m.
Where: East Lyme Town Hall, 108 Pennsylvania Ave., Niantic
What to know: The Zoning Commission holds public hearings on a mixed-use text amendment for CB zones from Michaud Development Group, a St. John's Episcopal Church proposal to allow ground-mounted solar systems, a special permit for the Pattagansett Art Center at 121 Upper Pattagansett Road and a continued amendment on multistory elderly housing, according to the agenda.
More information here.

3. Old Lyme ZBA Weighs 4 Coastal And Flood-Zone Rebuilds
When: Thursday, Nov. 19, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Meeting Hall, Memorial Town Hall, 52 Lyme St.
What to know: Old Lyme's Zoning Board of Appeals will hear requests to replace a home with a FEMA-compliant dwelling at 72 Columbus Ave. in a coastal high-hazard flood zone, rebuild at 20 Stanhope Ave., expand a seasonal home at 22 New Britain Road and add a half-story at 55 Connecticut Road in a flood zone with tidal wetlands.
More information here.

4. Old Lyme Selectmen, Finance Board Meet
When: Monday, Nov. 16, 5:30 p.m. (selectmen); Tuesday, Nov. 17, 7 p.m. (BOF)
Where: Memorial Town Hall, 52 Lyme St.
What to know: Old Lyme's Board of Selectmen meets Monday and its Board of Finance Tuesday, according to the town calendar. The Flood and Erosion Control Board meets Thursday at 7 p.m.
More information here.

5. Lyme Selectpeople Meet Monday
When: Monday, Nov. 16, 4 p.m.
Where: Lyme Town Hall
What to know: Lyme's Board of Selectpeople meets Monday, according to the town calendar. The Planning and Zoning Commission's Agriculture Regulations Committee meets Tuesday.
More information here.