Pomfret Rec pg 2 10-10-24
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Performs a variety of administrative, professional and supervisory work in direct oversight and control of the Parks and Recreation Department. Responsible for the maintenance of Town parks, sports fields, related recreation areas and facilities and the provision of community recreation programs.
This full-time, non-union position is a salaried position, based on a typical 35-hour work week schedule. Frequent work during weekends and evenings, as necessary related to events and programs. The expected salary range is between $70,000 - $80,000 per year, with possible negotiation based on qualifications and experience. There is health, dental, pension and other benefits with this position.
Full Job Posting, including requirements, and submittal details, can be found on the Town of Putnam’s website, under the Human Resources department page.
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Arts pg 3 10-10-24
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Art grants available
to Putnam businesses
PUTNAM — The Putnam Arts Council currently accepts applications for its first annual round of grants.
Businesses located in the Putnam community are eligible for a grant of up to $500. The grant will be awarded to one proposal for an art-related class, project, etc. that will benefit the Putnam community.
The application deadline is Nov. 30. The grant will be awarded early January, 2025. For more information visit www.putnamctartscouncil.com.
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fine arts pg 3 10-10-24
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WOODSTOCK — Roseland Cottage will hold its 42nd Fine Arts and Crafts Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 19 and Oct. 20.
Admission for adults is $5. Historic New England members and children under twelve are free. Parking is free. The event is held rain or shine. For more information, call 860-928-4074 or 617-994-5924.
The festival is one of the leading juried fine arts and crafts shows in New England, showcasing more than 150 artisans and their wares.
Craft lovers are invited to view handcrafted jewelry, glass, photography, pottery, paintings, clothing, metalwork, and much more.
First floor tours of Roseland Cottage will be available, and geraniums from Roseland Cottage’s historic garden will be given away while they last.
The festival is a wonderful weekend outing to shop, sight-see, and enjoy a fall weekend. Daily activities also include live music, children’s activities, and food concessions.
Lions pg 3 10-10-24
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Putnam Lions
Club celebrates
75 years of service
PUTNAM — The Putnam Lions Club — with a long history of service to the town — celebrated its 75th anniversary Sept. 29 at the Black Dog Bar & Grill in Putnam.
The Putnam Lions Club was organized Sept. 29, 1949, and chartered on Dec. 1, 1949, and has been serving the community for the past 75 years.
They helped purchase the first ambulance for the Town of Putnam and donated to the development of the St. Marie-Greenhalgh Field.
They sponsored the Putnam Lions Dog Park on Kennedy Drive where the Sight Mobile can be found for eyeglass collection.
The Putnam Lions also sponsor the Putnam II Leos Club, a civic organization for students ages 12-18. Putnam Lions provide vision screenings for local schools and take part in an annual Daily Bread Food Drive and weekly food deliveries.
The celebration was attended by several local Lions clubs as well as Lion members from the district level. The immediate Past President Amy Franklin opened the program and Leia Faucher shared the club’s history. Memories were shared by long-standing Lions members, Bernie Gilbert, Greg King, Ed Briere, Steve Faucher and the program was closed by the current Lions President Doria Daviau.
Daviau said, “It was a beautiful celebration, and The Putnam Lions look forward to serving the community for the next 75 years and beyond!”
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