May 14—EAST LYME — The newest owner of Dad’s Restaurant hopes to reopen the 60-year Niantic mainstay a year from now with an updated but “pretty similar” ambiance. Scott Leahy, owner of adjacent Boats Incorporated, purchased the 147 Main St. property last November for $400,000. The Wall Street analyst-turned-boating executive on Tuesday said floodplain regulations […]
Jan. 30—EAST LYME — The attorney for an East Lyme property owner who encourages short stays in the Oak Grove Beach community stood up at a public hearing Monday with a warning: Any “targeted restrictions” on short-term rentals in town could result in lawsuits. Jeffrey Londregan identified himself as the lawyer for the Vafidis family, […]
Dec. 31—EAST LYME — The town’s parks and recreation department and Niantic Children’s Museum on Sunday held the annual “Countdown to Noon!” event at the town’s community center. “It’s a way the whole family can enjoy New Year’s Eve without being up at midnight,” said state Rep. Holly Cheeseman, R-East Lyme, who also helped organize […]