Croteau pg 3 10-31-13
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Croteau joins
Putnam Bank
Katherine Croteau joined the staff of Putnam Bank in September as Branch Manager/Business Development Officer in the Norwich Office. She has been in the banking industry for over 23 years including 12 years in community bank lending.
“We are pleased to welcome Ms. Croteau to Putnam Bank,” said Thomas A. Borner, president and CEO of the bank. “Her extensive background in local community banking makes her a valued addition to the Putnam Bank family,” added Borner.
Croteau is a 2007 graduate of the SE CT Chamber Leadership Program and has also taken numerous Center for Financial Training and American Banking Association classes. Her community involvement includes the Bark for Life, a part of the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life; and past volunteer for the Rocky Neck American Heart Walk. She is an active member of the Lions Club and a member of the Norwich Chamber of Commerce.
LaBelle pg 3 10-31-13
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LaBelle promoted
Lauren LaBelle was recently promoted to Branch Manager of the Gales Ferry office of Putnam Bank. LaBelle has been employed by Putnam Bank since 2009, initially as Customer Service Representative/Teller, later being promoted to a Head Teller/CSR position then to Assistant Branch Manager of the Plainfield Office.
“We are pleased to promote Ms. LaBelle to the Branch Manager and as a Bank Officer,” said Thomas A. Borner, president and CEO of the bank. “She exemplifies the best of community banking; and it is rewarding to be able to promote from within as the staff develops and grows along with the bank,” added Borner.
LaBelle has a bachelor’s degree from UConn, and is a licensed Life Insurance agent through Vantis Life. She is an avid supporter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation and a committee member of the Deary Memorial D’Vine Wine Tasting event. A native of Connecticut, she lives in Griswold with her husband and children.
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Pomfret pg 3 10-31-13
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Finishing Touches
First Selectman’s Assistant Bonnie Ryan and First Selectman Maureen Nicholson put finishing touches on town’s new website. Courtesy photo.
Pomfret's website
launches Nov. 1
POMFRET — The Town of Pomfret’s new website, Pomfretct.gov, will go live Nov. 1. The site has been completely redesigned by Virtual Towns and Schools, a web design firm that has designed over 400 municipal websites. All of Pomfret’s boards and commissions have had input into the content of their page.
“We will have a tremendous amount of new content, residents will be able to subscribe to receive information they are interested in, and we will be able to communicate in a timelier manner with everyone. I am very excited to see this go live.,” said Maureen Nicholson, firest selectman.
She added, “This has truly been a collaborative effort. First Selectman’s Assistant Bonnie Ryan has done a tremendous amount of work coordinating with all involved and her attention to detail is clearly obvious. The goal of this website is to provide information, answer questions, and allow for comment in a convenient on-line format.”
Calen dar pg 4 10-31-13
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Fri. Nov. 1
Gallery Opening
PUTNAM --- The P.S. Art gallery opening will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Silver Circle Studio. Artwork from Pomfret School students.
Veterans Dinner
PUTNAM --- The Veteran's Dinner and Concert will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Killingly High School. Reservations are required for dinner (774-2827) Dinner is free for veteran and one guest. All other dinner guests are $5. Sponsored by The Rotary Club of Danielson, KHS Music Department, KHS Student Council and F.L.A.G.
Fish Fry
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Knights of Columbus Council 2087 will hold a fish fry from noon to 7 p.m. at the hall on Riverside Drive. Prices vary. 860-923-2967.
Sat. Nov. 2
Roast Beef Supper
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam, downtown, will hold a Roast Beef Supper from 5 to 7 p.m. in the dining room. Adults $12; kids 12 and under $5. Benefits community charities. Takeout available. 928-4405.
Conference
POMFRET --- As part of the Town of Pomfret’s 300th birthday celebration, the Association for the Study of Connecticut History (ASCH) is sponsoring a one-day conference, “300 Years in Connecticut’s Not-So-Quiet Corner,” from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Pomfret School. Tickets are $30 for ASCH members, Pomfret parents and alumni; $45 for all others. http://asch-cthistory.org.
Craft, Bake Sale
ASHFORD --- The Ashford Senior Center Organization will hold its fall craft and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Senior Center. Lunch available. Tables are $15. 487-5122.
Artists Studio
FOSTER --- Artist Open Studios, sponsored by fosteringArts.org, will from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ten artists will be featured on the tour. Free family event. For more information, to download a map and chart your own tour visit www.artistopenstudios.org. You may call to have a map mailed to you -- 401-397-6501.
'Trout Fishing'
WOODSTOCK --- Performing Arts of Northeast Connecticut will present "Trout Fishing in America" at 2 p.m. at the Hyde Cultural Center. $10 in advance; $12 at the door. 860-928-2946.
Thur. Nov. 7
Art Swap
POMFRET --- The Northeastern CT Art Guild is having an ART SWAP at 6:30 at the CT Audubon society. Members are encouraged to bring in art supplies and equipment in good condition either for sale or to swap. Refreshments will be served. All welcome.
Seminar
TOLLAND --- "Introduction to French-Canadian Genealogical Research,” a free public seminar, will be presented at 7 p.m. in the French-Canadian Genealogical Society of Connecticut’s library in the Old County Courthouse on Tolland Green. Maryanne LeGrow of Willington will show how to use the library’s many resources to find ancestors in Canada and New England. Seating limited. Pre-register: 860-623-8721.
Fri. Nov. 8
'Life' Production
PUTNAM --- The Off Bradley Production of "Life as I Knew It" will be presented at 7:30 Nov. 8, 9, 15, 16 and at 2 p.m. Nov. 10 and 17 at Killingly High School. $15. 928-7887.
Sat. Nov. 9
Yuletide Fest
PUTNAM --- The Daughters of Isabella Circle 543 will hold its annual Yuletide Festival from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 9 and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 10 at the St. Mary Church Hall on Providence Street. Light lunch available.