WOODSTOCK — Woodstock Academy announces the purchase of a 23-acre parcel of land adjacent to its campus. 

The purchase of the Arvidson land comes after a Board of Trustees meeting where a unanimous vote approved the transaction. 

The purchase price was $800,000

With the addition of this land, the Academy will now have a total of 30 acres. “This is a once in a century land purchase that will set up the Academy for the next 200-300 years,” said Headmaster Christopher Sandford.

“The intent of this purchase is not to grow the population of Woodstock Academy, but to maintain our enrollment and provide our students with a top-quality 21st-century learning environment.”

As a member of the historic district and larger Woodstock community, the Woodstock Academy Board of Trustees said it is committed to maintaining the historic look and feel of the area. This opportunity provides many possibilities for the future while having the least impact on the Academy’s neighbors and historic district. 

 

 

 

Then

This is the Putnam Public Library during the Flood of 1955. The library construction had been finished shortly before the floor. Putnam Town Crier file photos.

 

& Now

This is the library today.

 

 

New home

PUTNAM --- Last weekend a ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the grand re-opening of NOMA Kitchen and Home Goods store at 135 Main St. The store moved from the Montgomery Ward building to the former Cargill Bank Art Deco building. The much expanded shop offers infused olive oils and vinegars, French linens and lamps, imported amenities, pottery and gifts and is owned by George and Esperanza Gomez.