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Wed. June 19
Exhibit
PUTNAM --- "Natural Vision," photo exhibit by Janet McDonald, is showing in the Corridor Gallery at the Putnam Municipal Complex through June 30. The exhibit features a series of beautiful color photographs of nature and the world around us. Open to the public at no charge. Visit www.PutnamCtArtsCouncil.com for gallery hours and more information.
Thur. June 20
History Program
THOMPSON --- The Thompson Public Library will present the next in its series of local history programs presented by Joe Iamartino with “What is It? 25 Photographs of Old Thompson Explained” from 6 to 7 p.m. No registration required. Brought to you by the Thompson Library and Thompson Historical Society. 860-923-9779.
Fri. June 21
Concert
WOODSTOCK --- Roseland Cottage’s Twilight Lawn Concert at 6:30 p.m. will present with the powerful 10-piece horn band Souls on Fire playing iconic music of the 1970s. Rain date July 14. Grace Gourmet Food truck will be on site. Cosponsored by Historic New England and Woodstock Recreation. All concerts are free and open to the public. Guests are encouraged to bring a blanket and picnic supper and continue the tradition begun by Henry Bowen, the builder of Roseland Cottage.
Sat. June 22
Arts and Crafts
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Arts Council announced it will be hosting its second annual Fine Arts and Crafts Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 22 and 23. It will be held outdoors, rain or shine, on the grounds of the new Putnam Municipal Complex. Admission and parking are free.
Spaghetti Dinner
PUTNAM --- Cub Scout Pack 21, of Putnam, will host a spaghetti and meatball dinner from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Albert J. Breault VFW Post 1523 on Providence Street. Tickets are $10 for adults; $7 for children 12 and under. Take-out or eat-in. There will also be a bake sale and drawings. Benefits the Cub Scout pack 21 Summer Camp Fund. Tickets: VFW Post, Joseph’s Jewelers on School Street, or by calling (860) 928-7241 (leave message).
Sat. June 29
Concert
WOODSTOCK --- The Performing Arts of Northeast Connecticut, The Three C’s and Historic New England will present a free concert at 6 p.m. on the lawn at Roseland Cottage with the St. Luke's Steel Band performing Caribbean music. St. Luke’s band started when New Haven’s historic St. Luke’s Church purchased a set of used steel pans in 1999. The group includes musicians from the West Indies, Antigua, Barbados, Bermuda, Grenada, Jamaica, Montserrat, Nevis, Trinidad and Tobago. Their repertoire includes soca, calypso, reggae, classical, sacred, jazz, popular and island folk music. Main Street Gelato will be on site.
Sun. June 30
Historic Eucharist
BROOKLYN --- In honor of Independence Day, the public is invited to an historic Eucharist at 10 a.m. at Old Trinity Church at 60 Church St. Old Trinity is the oldest standing Episcopal church in Connecticut. The service will feature a salute to American folk music officiated by priest-in-charge, The Rev. Dr. Gretchen S. Grimshaw. Also there will be a healing service with gospel music at 2 p.m. July 20 at Old Trinity. http://www.trinityepiscopalchurchbrooklyn.org.
Thur. July 4
Happy Birthday, America!
Sat. July 6
Fireworks
PUTNAM --- Fireworks will be held around Putnam Rotary Park. Rain date is July 13.
Sat. July 13
Garden Tour
WOODSTOCK --- Quiet Corner Gardens, a self-guided tour of eight gardens in Pomfret, Putnam and Woodstock from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 13, is the Quiet Corner Garden Club’s latest offering to the community. Tickets can be purchased or picked up on the town green across from Roseland Cottage. $25 the day of the tour or $20 when purchased in advance at: quietcornergardenclub.com. Benefits scholarships and garden programs.
Fri. July 26
Concert
WOODSTOCK --- Roseland Cottage’s Twilight Lawn Concert at 6:30 p.m. will present the Flamingos, an all-female swing band. Rain date Aug. 2. Grace Gourmet Food truck will be on site. Bring a pink flamingo or just dress in pink! Join us on the grounds of Roseland Cottage as we flock the Pink House! Anyone with a flamingo or dressed in predominantly pink clothes will be entered in a special drawing—must be present to win. Cosponsored by Historic New England and Woodstock Recreation. All concerts are free and open to the public. Guests are encouraged to bring a blanket and picnic supper and continue the tradition begun by Henry Bowen, the builder of Roseland Cottage.
Fri. Aug. 9
Concert
WOODSTOCK --- Roseland Cottage’s Twilight Lawn Concert at 6:30 p.m. will present The Triple Double with folky, mellow sounds to covers of popular hits from the ‘60s to the ‘90s, plus original songs. Rain date Aug. 11. Cosponsored by Historic New England and Woodstock Recreation. All concerts are free and open to the public. Guests are encouraged to bring a blanket and picnic supper and continue the tradition begun by Henry Bowen, the builder of Roseland Cottage.
Sun. Aug. 11
Pluck a Duck
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will present Pluck a Duck Aug. 11 and 12. This year there will be a Kid Zone Aug. 11 in Rotary Park.
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PUTNAM — The Library and Room 113 at the Putnam Municipal Complex will be available as cooling centers during normal business hours from Tuesday, June 18 to Saturday, June 22.
Scott E. Belleville, fire marshal and Emergency Management director, added, “Be sure to check on friends, relatives, and neighbors who may be sensitive to the extreme heat and poor air quality during the heatwave. For the nearest cooling center call 211.”
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Town of Putnam
Legal Notice
A certified list of Democratic party-endorsed candidates for the Town of Putnam for election as Justice of the Peace will be on file in my office at 200 School Street, Putnam, CT 06260, and copies thereof will be available for public distribution.
A certified list of Democratic party-endorsed candidate(s) for the Town of Putnam for election as Registrar of Voters will be on file with the Office of the Secretary of the State, 165 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, Connecticut, and copies thereof will be available for public distribution.
A Primary will be held August 13, 2024, if the required primary petition(s) for opposition candidate(s) is filed, pursuant to Sections 9-382 to 9-450 of the Connecticut General Statutes, not later than 4:00 p.m. on June 11, 2024. Petition forms, instructions and information concerning the procedure for filing of opposing candidacies, including schedules, may be obtained from Patricia Fondelheit, Democratic Registrar of Voters, 200 School Street, Putnam, CT 06260.
Christine M. Bright,
Putnam Town Clerk
June 20, 2024
Town of Putnam
Legal Notice
A certified list of Republican party-endorsed candidates for the Town of Putnam for election as Justice of the Peace will be on file in my office at 200 School Street, Putnam, CT 06260, and copies thereof will be available for public distribution.
A certified list of Republican party-endorsed candidate(s) for the Town of Putnam for election as Registrar of Voters will be on file with the Office of the Secretary of the State, 165 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, Connecticut, and copies thereof will be available for public distribution.
A Primary will be held August 13, 2024, if the required primary petition(s) for opposition candidate(s) is filed, pursuant to Sections 9-382 to 9-450 of the Connecticut General Statutes, not later than 4:00 p.m. on June 11, 2024. Petition forms, instructions and information concerning the procedure for filing of opposing candidacies, including schedules, may be obtained from Kimberley Simmons, Republican Registrar of Voters, 200 School Street, Putnam, CT 06260.
Christine M. Bright,
Putnam Town Clerk
June 20, 2024
LEGAL NOTICE
TOWN OF PUTNAM
Putnam Special Services
West Putnam District
East Putnam Fire District
Collector of Revenue
(860) 963-6800 Extension 804
The first installment of taxes, due to the Town of Putnam, Special Service District, East Putnam Fire District and West Putnam District on the Grand List of October 1, 2023, is due and payable on July 1, 2024, through August 1, 2024.
TO AVOID INTEREST CHARGES, MAIL MUST BE POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN AUGUST 1, 2024
Payments made after the last day to pay without penalty will be subject to an interest charge of 3% (1.5% per month) or $2.00 minimum per Town and $2.00 per Special Service District, East Putnam Fire District and West Putnam District (where applicable), whichever is higher, according to Connecticut State Statute, Sec. 12-146.
Online payments can be made at the Town of Putnam website - www.putnamct.us after July 1, 2024.
We are now located at 200 School Street at the new Municipal Complex. For your convenience, feel free to use our drop box option located outside the Putnam Town Hall on the left hand side of the building.
Town Hall Office Hours
8:30 a.m. to 4:30p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 8 a.m. through 6 p.m. Thursday
8 a.m. through 1 p.m. Friday
Tax Office Window closes 15 minutes prior to Town Hall daily closure. The Town Hall Offices will be closed July 4, 2024.
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Honored
COLCHESTER, Vt. — Lavender S. Gaudette of Thompson was named to the dean’s list at Saint Michael’s College for the Fall 2023 semester.
On the list
NEWARK, Del. — Ashley Nunes of Woodstock has been named to the University of Delaware Dean’s List for the Fall 2023 semester.
Honored
WEST HARTFORD — Seven local students were named to the University of Hartford dean’s list for Fall 2023: Maralex Ramirez of Danielson, Gracen Van Der Swaagh of Putnam, MacKenzie Oleszewski, Thompon.
Inducted
WILLIMANTIC — Eastern Connecticut State University’s Department of History inducted senior Jackson Giard of Pomfret Center into the history honor society, Phi Alpha Theta.
On President’s List
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Local students named to the Southern New Hampshire University’s winter President’s List include: Ryan Kut of Chepachet, William Lavery of Chepachet, Katelyn Stiles of Chepachet, Jessica Parker of Chepachet, Jacob Dalo of Pascoag, Giavanna Costanza of Pascoag, Annette McClure of Pascoag, Mathew Pelletier of Pascoag, Rene Cummings of Danielson, Jennifer Farquharson of Danielson, Lindsay Thompson of Danielson, Rena Stevenin of Killingly, Sabrina Berard of Dayville, Elizebeth Benoit of N. Grosvenordale, Pasco DelFarno of Pomfret, Daniel Bastura of Pomfret Center, Lissette Hernandez of Putnam, Francesca Benoit of Thompson, Ava Bollig of Woodstock, Jeremy Hughes of Woodstock.
Honored
WILLIMANTIC — The Department of Psychological Science at Eastern Connecticut State University’s Psi Chi honor society inducted junior Emily Cournoyer of Putnam. Emily was presented with the Best Psychology Paper Award, for their work titled “Microbiota and Pharmacology: Behavioral Implications of the Gut-Brain Axis.”
On dean’s list
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Two local students were named to the winter dean’s list at Southern New Hampshire University: Julianna Colbert of Pascoag and Jay Patel of Dayville.
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