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Town reports three wake buoys vandalized or stolen; citizens asked to check river cameras

Board of Selectmen, Old Lyme · July 29, 2026
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Summary

The chair said three wake buoys purchased with grant funds were vandalized or stolen (est. $750–$800 each), and asked residents with river-facing cameras to review footage from Saturday evening to help identify suspects.

Chair reported that three wake buoys recently procured with grant money were vandalized or stolen over the weekend and asked residents who might have river-facing cameras to review footage.

She identified likely locations as Lieutenant River and Back River and said a Hamburg Cove buoy was also vandalized. The town paid roughly $750'$800 per buoy and the harbor master had installed them; the board asked residents and neighboring property owners to check recorded camera footage for activity on the reported evening.

Chair said Harbor Master Mike Presti held a press conference earlier in the day regarding the incidents and the town will pursue available leads and follow-up options if footage or witnesses are identified.