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Town of Putnam
Planning Commission
Legal Notice
The Town of Putnam Planning Commission held a hybrid meeting on July 24, 2023, at 6:00 P.M. at the Municipal Complex in Community Room 201 located on the second floor. The following action was taken:
The Town of Putnam Planning Commission amendment to the Town of Putnam Subdivision Regulations. The Commission’s amendment would contain a new section entitled Article III Section 319 Floodplains from the Department of Energy & Environmental Protection necessary for the Flood Insurance Program for the Town of Putnam. APPROVED
Application # 2023-03 Marc Gissleson request for a re-subdivision of 102 David Circle for the removal of the open space resignation/status. Property noted by location Town Assessors Map 3, Lot 90, Zoned R-10. APPROVED
Edward Briere, Chairman
Aug. 3, 2023
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New coach
excited to
come to PSA
Harrison Chipkin is just 29 years old, but the new assistant basketball coach at Putnam Science Academy is beyond those years in experience.
“I’ve kind of bounced around and been a little bit of just about everywhere,” the Rocky Hill, Conn., native said. “But I’m excited to come to Putnam. I know a lot about these guys and know a lot of guys move on. It’s been a great experience already. I’m enjoying my time. I worked the camp a few weeks ago and will be back in August. It’s another chapter for me and I’m looking forward to it.”
Chipkin’s most recent stop was at Bryant University (as the director of Scouting and Video Analysis), where the PSA coaching staff has developed strong relationships, leading to this current position. He’s also been at Florida Gulf Coast University, Albertus Magnus (when the Falcons defeated Jim Calhoun’s St. Joseph’s team for the conference tournament title), Broward Community College in Florida, and worked training NBA superstars such as Russel Westbrook, Blake Griffin, Marcus Smart, and Paul George for two offseasons. He also played college ball at Western New England.
“His recommendations are off the charts” said PSA head basketball coach Tom Espinosa. “He’s a phenomenal human being, who brings a great deal of knowledge. He’s got several years of experience at all different levels. We are very excited to have him join us. He fits our program to a T.”
In addition to bringing his wealth of knowledge to the back-to-back national champion Prep team, Chipkin is also expected to be the head coach of PSA’s Varsity team.
“I know once we get going that the basketball season is very demanding,” he said, “but being at the Division I level is an entirely different level. I am prepared for and looking forward to what this season will bring to us, but it is giving me a chance to step back a little bit and see what happens next. I needed to be a little closer to home right now, and this is a chance to do that and still be involved with the game at an extremely high level.
“I do like having a plan but I feel like I had been too focused on that lately. I’m honestly just going with the flow and I’ll asses what’s next later on down the road, whether it’s taking on a bigger role at PSA or going back to college.”
Chipkin said that when he was playing, he didn’t think too much about the relationship between himself and his coaches. But now that he is in that role, those connections with players are what he really enjoys.
“To be able to really connect with the guys and help with their careers is a special opportunity,” he said. “At Florida Gulf Coast, we had a guy, Kevin Samuel, who was at a couple different schools and now has gone on and is playing in the second division in France. That’s cool to see that. And a guy like Tavian Dunn-Martin, he’s like a 5-foot-8 pipsqueak who can shoot the lights out, and he’s played in Slovenia and now going to the top division in France. To see his growth and development was something I never thought of doing. This stuff is just fun to be around, and I’m looking forward to doing that with this group of young men we’ll have in at PSA.”
Stephen Nalbandian
Sports Information Director
Putnam Science Academy
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Wed. Aug. 2
Art Exhibit
PUTNAM --- “A Cacophony of Greys” Exhibit and Reception by Steve Veilleux will be on display in The Corridor Gallery at the Putnam Municipal Complex through Sept. 30. Features a series of black and white and monotone photographs. All welcome. Free. PutnamCtArtsCouncil.com for gallery hours and info.
Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Thompson Public Library, as part of its Art @ the Library Series, will present “Eclectic Visions: A Photographic Journey,” by Tammy Lynn for the month. Supported by the Friends of the Library. 860-923-9779.
Thur. Aug. 3
Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library will present, as part of its Art @ the Library “Memory and Imagination: Explorations in Color” by Lisa Davidson, Susan Graseck and Sally Rogers until the end of August. Reception from 6 to 7:30 p.m. In the Display Case: The Quiet Corner Garden Club - Celebrating Native Plants and Pollinators. 860-923-9779.
Fri. Aug. 4
Twilight Concert
WOODSTOCK --- Roseland Cottage and the Woodstock Recreation Department will present Patty Tuite & Bank in a free Twilight Lawn Concert at 7 p.m. at Roseland Cottage.
‘A Chorus Line’ --- CANCELLED
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present “A Chorus Line” at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 4, 5, 11 and 12 and at 2 p.m. Aug. 6 and 13. Tickets are $27 for adults and $24 for seniors, students, veterans and first responders. Reservations: with a major credit card online at www.thebradleyplayhouse.org or by calling 860-928-7887.
Sat. Aug. 5
Grange Fair
WOODSTOCK --- The Senexet Grange Fair will be held from 8 to noon at the grange on Rt. 169. Open to all.
History
BROOKLYN --- The Colonel Daniel Putnam Association will present, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Putnam Elms on Church Street, “A Day of Living History with The Second Continental Light Dragoons” including dismounted dragoons with staff set up as a billet operation, demonstrations of arms, public information on their roles in the revolution, and access to the historic property. Free and free parking and restrooms available. No pets. http://www.putnamelms.org
Thur. Aug. 10
Firefly Hike
HAMPTON --- The James L. Goodwin Conservation Center will hold a free Firefly Hike from 9 to 10:30 p.m. All welcome. Bring a headlamp or flashlight. 2.2 mile night hike to Brown Hill Marsh. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Bird Walk
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center on Day Road will present Evening Bird Walk at 6 p.m. $10 CAS members; $20 non-members. Register: 860-928-4948.
Fri. Aug. 11
Twilight Concert
WOODSTOCK --- Roseland Cottage and the Woodstock Recreation Department will present The Flamingos in a free Twilight Lawn Concert at 6:30 p.m. at Roseland Cottage.
Sat. Aug. 12
Concert
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Recreation Commission will present the Wooden Horse Band at 5:30 at the Recreation Park. Free. Bring chairs. Light refreshments will be available for sale.
Country Fest
PUTNAM --- The Town of Putnam Parks and Recreation Department will present Country Fest Concert with River Fire at Rotary Park. Hillbilly Graham Crackers will play from 2:30 to 4 p.m.; Whiskey Boulevard from 4:30 to 6 p.m. and Midnight Anthem from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and then River Fire will be lit soon after on the Quinebaug River. River Fire music by WINY Radio.
Fri. Aug. 18
Movie Night
HAMPTON --- The James L. Goodwin Conservation Center will be showing a thriller/drama based on a true story, Dark Waters, from 7 to 8:30. It’s about forever chemicals, how they came to be and the consequences they have had. Showing free and inside. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Sat. Aug. 19
Murder Mystery Dinner
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Recreation Commission will present A Murder Mystery Show & Dinner starting with cocktail hour at 6 at Grill 37. Following dinner the murder mystery show is, “The Best Laid Plans”, an old Hollywood whodunnit. Dress in your best evening wear and suits-this is a refined party after all! $69. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Relay Field Day
PUTNAM --- The Relay For Life Field Day will be held from noon to 8 p.m. in Putnam's Murphy Park. This family-friendly event will include a corn hole tournament, bounce house, inflatable obstacle course, flush station, food trucks, local crafters and artisans, and much more. The event will be concluded by honoring lives touched by cancer with a luminaria ceremony.
Sun. Aug. 20
Main Street Car Cruise
PUTNAM --- The Town of Putnam will present Putnam’s Main Street Car Cruise from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. around downtown and in Rotary Park. There will be more than 1,000 classic cars, live music and more, including the Kids Zone in Rotary Park with Bounce Houses, Photo Booth, Bella The Clown, Arts & Crafts Tent, and Face Painting. New this year is the Celebrity Dunk Tank --- donate $5 to take a shot at dunking local celebs (benefits the Putnam Business Association).
Tues. Aug. 22
All About Owls
HAMPTON --- Join Naturalist Adam Drouin for an educational owl pellet dissection at the James L. Goodwin Conservation Center from 3 to 4 p.m. The pellets are guaranteed to have bones, and we will attempt to assemble a skeleton. Registration Required. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Fri. Aug. 25
Hike
HAMPTON --- James Goodwin Conservation Center will present a 4-mile hike around Pine Acres Pond from 4 to 6 p.m. There will be a little elevation change, roots and rocks, so be sure to bring water and hiking footwear. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Sat. Aug. 26
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Nature Sketchbook Journaling” from 10 a.m. to noon at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Suggested supplies: watercolor sketchbook, permanent marker, portable watercolor kit, small cup to hold water, and paper towels. $15 CAS members; $25 non-members. Register: 860-928-4948.
Sun. Aug. 27
Cruise Fund-raiser
THOMPSON --- DKH will hold its Cruise, BBQ & Brew - Motorcycle & Car Cruise at 10 a.m. at the Thompson Speedway and The Black Dog Bar & Grille in Putnam. Benefits the NECT Cancer Fund of Day Kimball Healthcare. $35 registration. daykimball.org/cruising.
Tues. Aug. 29
Fish Hatchery
PLAINFIELD --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Plainfield Fish Hatchery Walk” at 8 a.m. at the hatchery. One of the top birding spots in Windham County. $20 CAS members; $30 non-members. Register: 860-928-4948.
Wed. Aug. 30
Nighthawk Watch
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center on Day Road will present “Nighthawk Watch” at 6 p.m. $10 CAS members; $20 non-members. Register: 860-928-4948.
Thur. Aug. 31
Blue Moon Hike
HAMPTON --- The James L. Goodwin State Forest for a guided night hike during the blue moon from 9:30 to 11 p.m. Meet at the Goodwin Conservation Center before heading in our cars to the trailhead by Black Spruce Pond. Bring at least a flashlight; a headlamp may be better for the roots, rocks and keeping your hands free. There is some incline. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Fri. Sept. 8
Golf Classic
PUTNAM --- The Day Kimball Hospital Centreville Bank Golf Classic will set off at 7:45 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Connecticut National Country Club. For info: daykimball.org/golfclassic.
Sun. Sept. 10
Jazz Fund-raiser
WINDHAM --- The Windham Free Library will hold a fund-raiser, the 21st Annual Jazz in the Garden, from 3 to 6 p.m. at 80 Windham Center Road. $60 Pre-sale/$65 at event. Benefits The Windham Free Library. For more info; visit: https://thewindhamfreelibrary.org/jazz/
Sat. Sept. 23
Celebrating Agriculture
BROOKLYN --- 2023 Celebrating Agriculture will begin at 9 a.m. at the Brooklyn Fairgrounds.
Sat. Sept. 30
BBQ
WOODSTOCK --- The Bungay Fire Brigade will host its fall 2023 Chicken BBQ from 4 to 6 p.m. www.bungay.com.
Sat. Nov. 11
Dueling Pianos
THOMPSON --- The DKH Dueling Pianos fund-raiser will be held at 6 p.m. at the Raceway Restaurant and Banquet Hall. Benefits Day Kimball Healthcare At Home services of HomeCare, HomeMakers, and Hospice & Palliative Care of Northeastern Connecticut. Food, drawings and more. Tickets $45, must be purchased in advance. daykimball.org/pianos.
Sun. Dec. 3
Tree of Life
The DKH 34th Annual Hospice Tree of Life Ceremonies will be held at 5 p.m. in 11 towns throughout northeastern Connecticut. The purchase of memorial lights on each community's Tree of Life benefits Hospice & Palliative Care of Northeastern Connecticut. For info: daykimball.org/treeoflife.
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Legal Notice
Town of Pomfret
Planning and
Zoning Commission
At the July 19, 2023, the Pomfret Planning & Zoning Commission held a public hearing on the following applications:
1. R. Wishart, Chairman, Planning & Zoning Commission, text amendment application regarding Temporary Outdoor Lighting. Approved with an effective date of July 31, 2023.
2. R. Wishart, Chairman, Planning & Zoning Commission, text amendment regarding storage containers. Approved with an effective date of July 31, 2023.
A copy of the applications is on file in the office of the Planning and Zoning Commission, 5 Haven Road, Pomfret Center, Connecticut.
Town of Pomfret
Dated this 24th day of July
Lynn L. Krajewski,
Clerk
Planning & Zoning Commission
Aug. 2, 2023
Legal Notice
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
Town of Pomfret
Planning and
Zoning Commission
The Pomfret Planning & Zoning Commission will hold the following Public Hearings at its meeting on August 16, 2023, starting at 7:00 PM.
1. Justin Clark, 236 Deerfield Road, special permit application for a country inn and wedding venue.
2. Maureen Nicholson, First Selectman, 10 Nora Lane, special permit application for a Transfer Station.
A copy of the applications is on file in the office of the Planning and Zoning Commission, 5 Haven Road, Pomfret Center, Connecticut.
Town of Pomfret
Dated this 24th day
of July
Lynn L. Krajewski,
Clerk
Planning & Zoning Commission
Aug. 2, 2023
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