1.1   Incorporation
   All of the inhabitants dwelling within the territorial limits of the Town of East Lyme, as said limits now are or may hereafter be constituted by law, shall continue to be a body politic and corporate under the name of “Town of East Lyme,” hereinafter called “the town,” and as such shall have perpetual succession and may hold and exercise all powers and privileges heretofore vested in said town and not inconsistent with the provisions of this charter, the additional powers and privileges herein conferred and all powers and privileges presently or hereafter conferred upon towns under the general laws of the State of Connecticut.