‘Black and Brown' beach party moved from Old Lyme after concerns raised over noise

A beach gathering that organizers describe as a chance for adults to relax and connect is being moved from Old Lyme to New London after town officials raised concerns about the event’s size and use of a DJ. The gathering, started nearly two decades ago by organizer Hillary Brown, began as a small outing for a few dozen women at Sound View Beach. Over the years, it has grown to about 100 people and…