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Town of Putnam
Zoning Commission
Legal Notice
The Town of Putnam Zoning Commission will hold a hybrid meeting on June 21, 2023, at 7:00 P.M at the Municipal Complex in Community Room 201 located on the second floor. A public hearing will be held on the following:
Docket # 2023-06 Town of Putnam Zoning Commission request to amend Section 605 Floodplain of the Town of Putnam Zoning Regulations. The Commission’s proposed amendment would consist of revised regulations from the Department of Energy & Environmental Protection necessary for the Flood Insurance Program for the Town of Putnam. The proposed amendment can be viewed in the Building/Land Use office.
Zoom meeting information will be available on the Town of Putnam website one week prior to the meeting date.
Patricia Hedenberg, Chairman
June 8, 2023
June 15, 2023
Town of Putnam
Zoning Board of Appeals
Legal Notice
The Town of Putnam Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a hybrid meeting on June 20, 2023 at 7:00 P.M. on the second floor, Room 201, of the Municipal Complex located at 200 School Street, Putnam, CT. A public hearing will be held on the following:
Appeal # 2023-002 Matt Brazeau request for a front yard variance from the required 20 feet down to 3 feet for the placement of a sign. Property located at 80 Front Street, Town Assessors Map 015, Lot 028, Zoned Highway Commercial.
Joseph Nash, Chairman.
Meeting information will be available on the Town of Putnam website prior to the meeting.
June 8, 2023
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The Last Green Valley, Inc. (TLGV) is searching for 12 photos capturing the unique spirit of the National Heritage Corridor. The selected images will appear in the 2024 TLGV Calendar.
Each photograph must be in color digital format, sized to 10” wide x 8” tall (landscape orientation), and at least 300 dpi and be accompanied by a completed contest form. Photos that do not meet the criteria will be disqualified. There is a limit of three entries per person. Contest forms are available online at thelastgreenvalley.org. All submissions will become the property of TLGV. Submissions are due by email no later than noon on June 26. Send to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., subject line “Calendar Photo Contest.” For more information, please call 860-774-3300 or send questions to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., subject “Calendar Photo Contest.”
Photos must capture the heart and soul of the natural, historic and cultural resources of The Last Green Valley. Entries depicting nocturnal animals, insects and plants will be given special consideration. Photos of people caring for and enjoying the National Heritage Corridor are welcomed but must include the subject’s permission to publish.
The TLGV Calendar is a full 8.5 by 11 inches, printed in color on high quality paper and will be available through the TLGV online shop, with all proceeds supporting the programs and projects of the National Heritage Corridor. The name of the photographer and title of the image is printed with each image.
The photographer who earns the cover will be featured in a press release about the calendar, in addition to receiving 10 copies of the 2022 TLGV Calendar. All other winners will get five copies of the calendar.
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Downtown 'Newness'
It used to be an ugly electrical box next to Union Square. With the help of artists from the Art Guild Northeast, some very handsome turtles appeared. Linda Lemmon photo.
Instant Posers, like mini billboards, were created by Jennerate with help from Sheila Frost, the PBA, the town of Putnam and Rawson Materials. A second one will go up in Rotary Park. Linda Lemmon photo.
Dave Laab from the Airbrush Shack created this mural on the side of the Hare and the Hound in downtown Putnam. Linda Lemmon photo.
'Sailing' into Fun
Visitors to Putnam's Ciao Italia had fun with the photo op gondola --- the brainchild of TEEG. Linda Lemmon photo.
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Wed. June 7
Art
PUTNAM --- “A 70-year Retrospective: The Works of Jerry Ferguson” will appear in the Corridor Gallery at Putnam Municipal Complex through June 30. It features the works of Gerald (Jerry) Ferguson. Free.
Fri. June 9
'Nuts'
PUTNAM --- The Theatre of Northeastern Connecticut at the Bradley Playhouse will present Nuts at 7:30 p.m. June 9, and 10 and at 2 p.m. June 11. Tickets are $23 for adults; $20 for seniors, students, veterans and first responders. Mature audiences. Reservations: www.thebradleyplayhouse.org.
Sat. June 10
Music Fest
PUTNAM --- Particle Accelerator, a free, all-day music festival, features music of all genres and for all ages will be held from noon to 8 p.m. at Rotary Park. In its 17th year, Particle is dedicated to the memory of the Legendary Jack Young Jr. and to raising awareness for suicide and depression and local resources available to help. Funds raised benefit United Services, Inc., northeastern Connecticut's non-profit mental health and social service agency. For info: particle.rocks or unitedservicesct.org.
Sat. June 17
Art & Crafts Festival
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Fine Arts & Crafts Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 17 and 18, rain or shine at the Putnam Municipal Complex. It will feature more than 40 art vendors, demonstrations, live music, and more. Free parking and admission. PutnamCtArtsCouncil.com
Sat. June 24
Radio Field Day
THOMPSON --- The Eastern Connecticut Amateur Radio Association (ECARA) will be participating in the annual American Radio Relay League (ARRL) Field Day June 24 and 25. The last full weekend of June is a field day to test the capability of the nation's FCC-licensed Amateur Radio operators to set up and operate stations under simulated emergency conditions to practice and demonstrate their ability to communicate during potential disasters. It has evolved into more than that; becoming part operating event, part social activity and part contest to see which stations and clubs can make the most contacts over the 24-hour period. ECARA will operate from Gawron Farm on Gawron Road in Thompson, and the public is invited to tour, observe and even participate. For info: ECARA.net.
Rabies Clinic
DANIELSON --- Pet Pals Northeast will hold a low cost rabies clinic from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Quinebaug Valley Veterinary Hospital on Rt. 12. $15 cash per animal. Preregistration and appointment is required. No walk-ins. 860-317-1720. This is the last clinic until October.
Sun. July 9
Touch-A-Truck
WOODSTOCK --- The Bungay Fire Brigade will host Touch-A-Truck from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Roseland Park.
Sun. Aug. 27
Cruise Fund-raiser
THOMPSON --- DKH will hold its Cruise, BBQ & Brew - Motorcycle & Car Cruise at 10 a.m. at the Thompson Speedway and The Black Dog Bar & Grille in Putnam. Benefits the NECT Cancer Fund of Day Kimball Healthcare. $35 registration. daykimball.org/cruising.
Fri. Sept. 8
Golf Classic
PUTNAM --- The Day Kimball Hospital Centreville Bank Golf Classic will set off at 7:45 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Connecticut National Country Club. For info: daykimball.org/golfclassic.
Sat. Sept. 30
BBQ
WOODSTOCK --- The Bungay Fire Brigade will host its fall 2023 Chicken BBQ from 4 to 6 p.m. www.bungay.com.
Sat. Nov. 11
Dueling Pianos
THOMPSON --- The DKH Dueling Pianos fund-raiser will be held at 6 p.m. at the Raceway Restaurant and Banquet Hall. Benefits Day Kimball Healthcare At Home services of HomeCare, HomeMakers, and Hospice & Palliative Care of Northeastern Connecticut. Food, drawings and more. Tickets $45, must be purchased in advance. daykimball.org/pianos.
Sun. Dec. 3
Tree of Life
The DKH 34th Annual Hospice Tree of Life Ceremonies will be held at 5 p.m. in 11 towns throughout northeastern Connecticut. The purchase of memorial lights on each community's Tree of Life benefits Hospice & Palliative Care of Northeastern Connecticut. For info: daykimball.org/treeoflife.
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