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Putnam Elementary/Middle
Monday - Wolf Meal: Beef burgers with cheese, sherbet. Tuesday: Orange popcorn chicken rice bowl, broccoli. Wednesday: Cheese-filled twisted bread, marinara sauce, fruit. Thursday: Turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, treat, fruit. Friday: Pizza, salad, fruit.
Putnam High
Monday: Waffle and eggs or spicy chicken sandwiches. Tuesday: Italian meatball Parm Grinders or bacon cheeseburgers. Wednesday: General Tsos chicken or ham and cheese apple panini. Thursday: Turkey, mashed potatoes, corn, cookie or calzone pizza boli. Friday: Pizza or calzone.
Woodstock Elementary/Middle
Everyday: Fruit. Monday: hamburgers, baked beans. Tuesday: Mozzarella sticks, marinara sauce. Wednesday: Popcorn chicken, green beans. Thursday: Turkey sandwich, butternut squash. Friday: Pizza, corn.
Pomfret Community
Everyday: fruit and veggies and Alt. Sunbutter & Jelly. Monday: Grilled cheese. Tuesday: BBQ chicken nachos. Wednesday: Shepherd's Pie. Thursday: Sausage egg and cheese bagels. Friday: Pizza.
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Bank pg 3 11-11-21
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Award
The Centreville Bank Charitable Foundation has awarded $424,600 in funding to 17 organizations throughout Rhode Island and Connecticut. TEEG (Thompson Ecumenical Empowerment Group), is among the recipients. Pictured at a recent check presentation are, from left: Harold Horvat, Centreville Bank president, CEO and chairman; Jo-Ann Chenail, Resource developer; Jill Bourbeau, Youth Programs manager, Anne Miller, executive director, all from TEEG; and Paola Fernandez, VP, Community Development Officer, Centreville Bank. Courtesy photo.
W. WARWICK, R.I. — The Centreville Bank Charitable Foundation has awarded $424,600 in funding to 17 organizations in Connecticut and Rhode Island.
Harold M. Horvat, bank president, CEO and chairman, said: “Centreville Bank remains committed to helping to improve the quality of life for the people of Rhode Island and eastern Connecticut,” said Horvat. “We embrace this responsibility by supporting organizations that are making a positive impact by addressing such critical issues as food and housing insecurity, literacy and education, and health and well-being. The recipients of our Charitable Foundation third-quarter grants are making a difference where it counts most.”
Connecticut organizations receiving third quarter grants are: Hale YMCA (Putnam) – The $5,000 grant will be used to cover membership fees for families in need who otherwise would be unable to afford programs and services.
Horizons (S.Windham) - The $2,000 in funding will go toward COVID-19 recovery and capital-building including the purchase of a computer and a wireless printer to aid staff in working remotely; Read to Grow (Branford) – The $70,600 grant will be used for the purchase of a new mobile library.
TEEG (Thompson Ecumenical Empowerment Group) (N. Grosvenordale) – The $50,000 in funding will be used to expand the Attendance Mentoring Program for students in various towns throughout Connecticut. Mentors work with at risk youth focusing their attention on aiding the child with academic achievement, vocational exploration, developing life skills, personal awareness, healthy relationships, and managing emotions.
Rhode Island organizations receiving third quarter grants are: Adoption RI (Providence) – The $3,000 in funding supports the “Level Up Summit” and two-day workshop for Foster Care youth ages 16-21, which focuses on financial well-being, improving study habits, self-care, and career planning; Autism Project (Johnston) – The $12,000 grant will go toward strategic planning and operational support; Back to School Celebration (Providence) – The $10,000 grant supports the annual distribution of backpacks and school supplies for 16,000 children in Rhode Island.
City of Central Falls – A $10,000 grant will support the city’s new Participatory Budgeting (PB) initiative where community members decide how to spend part of a public budget. PB generates more equitable and effective spending, as it is more responsive to expressed public needs, and decision-making is done directly by residents.
Coventry Housing Authority- The $2,000 grant will be used for the “Tis the Season Program,” which helps purchase basic needs for families in need, particularly around the holidays.
Foster Forward (East Providence)- The $25,000 grant will support the “Aspire Program,” which provides Rhode Islanders with financial education, training, and access to employment and education services, as well as assistance with saving toward purchasing and sustaining durable assets.
Meals on Wheels (Providence) –This $50,000 grant will support the “Centreville Bank Emergency Meal Program,” which enables Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island to provide five “shelf-stable” meals, ensuring that homebound seniors will be safe and fed should inclement weather or other emergencies prevent the delivery of meals.
North Kingstown Food Pantry – The $5,000 grant will be used for the “Food Nutrition Program” for school-age children and families in need.
RI Community Food Bank (Providence) – A $5,000 grant will help cover costs associated with acquiring food for people in need.
Ronald McDonald House (Providence) - The $20,000 grant will go toward continued funding of the “Centreville Bank Room” and additional operational support.
The College Crusade (Providence) – The $125,000 will be used for operational needs and to fund the “Family Engagement Program,” which aims to engage, empower, and educate College Crusade parents and guardians so they can advocate for their child’s academic success and social development, and support their children’s readiness for postsecondary education.
University of Rhode Island (Kingston) – The $20,000 grant will be used for the University’s Foundation Scholarship Fund. This is the fifth of a five-year commitment to Kingston-based URI. It is focused on college scholarships to support 4-5 students every year across various disciplines, including Nursing, Supply Chain Management (Business), Kinesiology, Psychology, Secondary Education, Electrical Engineering, and Nutrition and Dietetics.
Year UP (Providence) – The $10,000 in funding will be used to cover enrollment costs for two groups of Providence students (approximately 160) and operational support.
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Legals pg 3 11-11-21
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Town of Putnam
Zoning Board
of Appeals
The Town of Putnam Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a hybrid meeting on November 16, 2021, at 7:00 P.M. in Conference Room 201 located on the second floor at the Municipal Complex at 200 School Street, Putnam, CT. This meeting will also be available via Zoom.
A public hearing will be held on the following:
Appeal # 2021-007: Matthew McLaughlin — Request for a 1-foot variance from the required 5 feet down to 4 feet for the placement of a shed in accordance with Section 401 “Schedule of Uses & Districts” of the Town of Putnam Zoning Regulations. Property noted by location Town Assessor’s Map 20, Lot 10. Zoned R-7.
Joseph Nash,
Chairman
All meeting information will be available on the Town of Putnam
website prior to the meeting.
Nov. 11, 2021
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It was a roller-coaster week if there ever was one for Putnam Science Academy’s soccer team.
After a deflating 5-0 loss Nov. 3 in which nothing went right, the Mustangs bounced back with a thrilling win on PKs in a tournament Nov. 6, only to turn around Nov. 7 and suffer a 2-0 loss in the championship game.
“For us, because we’re not in a league, we’re not playing for league championships and tournament titles,” said coach Ryan Dunnigan. “For us, it’s about development and college exposure and getting guys placed in the right schools. That can be hard to see a lot of times, hard to remember, especially through the losses.
“We want to win, we’re disappointed we didn’t play better and that we didn’t win, but again, I look at it too that it’s a chance to have a game on film for the kids and something we can go back and watch and learn from.”
Dunnigan challenged his team after Wednesday’s loss, and they responded nicely, jumping out to a 2-0 lead over the Long Island Slammers in the first 10 minutes Saturday on goals from Nacho Dorrego and Zach Vlachos in a tournament at Woodstock Academy. Regulation ended 2-2 and PSA won 4-3 on PKs, as Arthur Prates scored the game-winner on the last penalty kick.
The Mustangs trailed 3-2 after the third round of PKs before keeper Mateo Gularte saved the last two to give his team a chance.
“There are a lot of strategies from different keepers on PKs,” Gularte said. “Mine is to watch their hips and try to see if they open up, then it’ll go to my left, and if not them to my right. But really, at the end of the time, it’s really just luck. Just guessing right.
“It’s a really good feeling to save a PK. You get hyped because it’s a one-on-one situation. The feeling of saving a penalty, and keeping your team alive, it’s just incredible. It’s the nest feeling.”
PSA had a number of good chances to take a lead Sunday against Woodstock Academy but just couldn’t put anything home. Woodstock got behind the defense and made it 1-0 midway through the second half, then added the finishing goal with about two minutes to play and seal the win.
The Mustangs finish their season this weekend.
Boys’ Basketball
Pioneer Academy spoiled opening night for the PSA Elite boys’ basketball team, coming away with a 94-89 win, despite 20 points and nine rebounds from Lamar Watkins. After trailing by as many as 14 points in the second half, Watkins’ 3-pointer with 18.7 seconds left got the Mustangs within two points at 91-89. They would get no closer however.
Jaden Brewington finished with 20 points and nine rebounds, while Jalen Claude chipped in with 20 points and Jorge Trueba 16.
PSA looked sharper throughout its next game, Nov. 5 against Lee Academy, as Claude led five players in double figures with 21 points in a 111-55 win. Brewington had 16 points, while Watkins had 15, Glenn Manigault III finished with 11 points, and Eliomar Philips chipped in with 10 for the Mustangs.
“I loved our energy and toughness right from the start,” said PSA coach John Cavaliere. “Our guys were confident right away and it set the tone.”
By Stephen Nalbandian
Sports Information Director
Putnam Science Academy