Family event

set for Dec. 3

PUTNAM — Prospective students are invited to a free Family Event in Putnam with Milton Hershey (Penn.) School® (MHS) admissions counselors at 6 p.m. Dec. 3 at J. D. Cooper’s Restaurant.  No registration is required to attend a Family Event. *For more information, call 1-800-322-3248 and visit: www.mhskids.org.

 Families will have the opportunity to learn more about the school and how it could create a successful future for their children with a top-notch education—including small class sizes, one-on-one attention, extra study hours, hands-on learning, access to the latest technology and the chance to earn a scholarship towards continuing education.

MHS is a cost-free, private, coeducational school in Hershey, Penn., for children from families of lower income in grades pre-k through 12th-grade. The school provides a positive, structured home life year-round giving children the skills necessary to be successful in all aspects of life.

Following a free meal and presentation, attendees—especially children—will have a chance to ask questions and talk with MHS staff during this informal get-together.

*To be considered for enrollment, a child must come from a family of lower income, be from the ages of 4-15 years old, and be free of serious emotional and behavioral problems that disrupt life in the classroom or home. Enrollment is not guaranteed and prospective students must demonstrate the capability to benefit from the programs the school offers. Children are accepted year-round through a rolling admissions process.

 

 

 

PUTNAM — Rande Chmura, tax assessor, said the town will mail new assessment notices Nov. 24.

The notices will go to all owners of properties, whether the assessment increased or decreased.  The notices will show the 2013 assessment and the new 2014 assessment.  There is an 800 number listed at the end of the notice for owners to call to schedule a hearing with representatives of the revaluation firm.  

Do not use the current mill rate to estimate new taxes, since the mill rate will most likely change in 2015.  All the new assessments will be on the Vision Web site. For those without a computer a listing of all owners and  new assessments will be available in the Assessor’s Office during regular business hours.

There are no exemptions on the notices; these will be applied after the final values are set after hearings, by the Assessor’s office.  This includes any new farm, forest or open space exemptions. They will be applied later. 

The deadline for filing for farm, forest or open space is extended during a revaluation year until Dec. 31. 

Normally they have to file no later than Nov. 1. 

 

 

 

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Winners

The Putnam Rotary Club took first place in the Rotaract Trivia Night. Courtesy photo.

 

 

PUTNAM — The Quinebaug Valley Regional Rotaract Club raised more than $6,000 for its scholarship fund at its recent 2nd Annual Rotaract Trivia Night.

Around 200 people attended the event, sponsored by The Citizens National Bank, which featured competition between 18 teams of eight people each. The event also received sponsorship support from Wheelabrator Putnam.

The Putnam Rotary Trivia Masters claimed first place with 12,200 points, after heading into the final round tied for 8th place. The Rotary team donated the competition’s $500 grand prize back to the Rotaract Club.

“The Putnam Rotary Trivia Masters were happy to be a part of this fun night, and look forward to returning next year as the Putnam Rotary Swamp Yankees to defend the trophy,” said Putnam Rotary President Rande Chmura. “We are proud to support the Rotaract Club and applaud them for their generosity to the community.”

The DKH Dragonflies finished in second place with 11,998 points after remaining in the top two teams for most of the competition. The Day Kimball Health Care team donated their $250 prize to the Thompson Ecumenical Empowerment Group, or TEEG, who also competed in Trivia Night.

Third place went to the CNB Trivia Maniacs, of The Citizens National Bank, with 10,100 points. The CNB team donated their $100 prize back to the Rotaract Club.

Other participating local businesses and groups included Byrnes Agency, Danielson Rotary, Sherwin Williams, Gerardi Insurance, Jewett City Savings Bank, Archambault Insurance, The Arc Quinebaug Valley and Woodstock Academy.

“We are thrilled with how much this event has grown in only two years,” said Rotaract President Emily Morrison. “We are grateful for the community support and look forward to continuing to support local college-bound students.”