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Going Up
The future McGee Toyota dealership showroom is rising quick. Last week the skeleton was completed and then these girders were added. McGee anticipates opening in the spring. The dealership is on Rt. 44 in East Putnam. Linda Lemmon photo.
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Interact pg 5 8-22-24
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Interact gets students off to good start
PUTNAM — Aug. 17 the Putnam Rotary Club’s Interact Club, members of the Grace Episcopal Church and others gathered at TEEG to help local school children to pick out new backpacks, fill them with new school supplies and get fitted for new sneakers.
Roberta Rocchetti, Interact advisor, said the Interact Club helped set up, restock tables and be the children’s own personal shopper.
Chelsea French, TEEG administrative director, said there were 40 families and 86 children that were served from grades kindergarten through high school. Rocchetti thanked Interact members: Sofia Thurber, Paige Perry, Kira Green, Serena Smith, Calleigh Levesque and Dylan Axtell and Rotarians Doug Porter, Woody Durst, Tracie Lombardy.
The club’s first meeting of the school year will be at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 10 at the Putnam Public Library. The Interact Club is a Rotary-sponsored regional club and meets the second and fourth Tuesday September - May. Students ages 12 - 18 are welcome. For more information contact Roberta Rocchetti 860-933-8603 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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On the Job
A month into her job as a new firefighter Katelynn Richard is completely happy with her decision to leave the world of masonry and go into firefighting. She is one of the newest members of the Putnam Fire Department. “I wanted to try something new,” she said. Thus far she’s trained with pulling hose and spraying water and a host of other duties. And she’s there when a fire alarm is struck at 5 a.m. “I love it. I like making sure people are safe,” she said. Linda Lemmon photo.
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Wed. Aug. 21
Art Exhibit
PUTNAM --- “The Five Senses of Women” exhibit will run through Sept. 30 at the Corridor Gallery at the Putnam Municipal Complex. Free. It features a variety of medias and techniques from five local artists: Lisa Andrews, Kathy Guertin, Carolyn Nadeau, Laura Moorehead, and Karen Reid. 1. www.PutnamCtArtsCouncil.com for gallery hours and more information.
Fri. Aug. 23
History Program
PLAINFIELD --- A program, “Lafayette Slept Here,” will be presented from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Plainfield senior Center. Refreshments. Registration: 860-564-1819.
Fri. Aug. 30
Bingo Fund-Raiser
PUTNAM --- Relay For Life Bingo Night to benefit American Cancer Society will be held in the Putnam High School BOE Conference Room. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. Games begin at 6:15 p.m. $10 per card. Refreshments available. All welcome. RSVP: https://bit.ly/RFLBingo.
Wed. Sept. 4
Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Library will hold one of its Art @ the Library series, “Landscape Journeys by Al Mathes” at the Thompson Public Library through September. In the Display Case: Constitution Week by Ida Ransom. Reception is from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 9.
Sat. Sept. 7
Fall Festival
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Recreation Department will hold a Fall Festival from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Pomfret Recreation Park. Music by the Great Garage Band Reunion. Apple pie contest, kids’ pie eating contest, sack races and more. www.pomfretct.gov/recreation.
Sun. Sept. 8
Savor the Flavor
PUTNAM --- Savor the Flavor fund-raiser will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Wristbands are $20 with 20 participating restaurants. This year the Flavor is honey. Benefits Daily Bread. www.discoverputnam.com
Sun. Sept. 22
Art in Park
WOODSTOCK --- The 10th Annual Art in the Park will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Roseland Park.
Sat. Oct. 5
'Cozy Pumpkin'
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Recreation Department will host “Make Your Own Hand Knit Cozy Pumpkin at 10 a.m. at the Pomfret Community Center. Learn the basic of arm knitting and make your own cozy pumpkin(s). $45 per pumpkin. All supplies are included! Limited spots available. Sign up now on Facebook at Sovanny’s Comfort Boutique. Find the event and register!
Sat. Oct. 19
Great Pumpkin Fest
PUTNAM --- The Town of Putnam and the Putnam Business Association will present the Great Pumpkin Festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This community celebration of fall features The Great Pumpkin, craft and art vendors, live music, activities for the kids, and more.
Rec to Treat
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Recreation Department will host Rec or Treat at 4 p.m. Trunk or Treating with PCS PTO, hayride, crafts, bonfire and movie. Food and drink will be available for purchase. www.pomfretct.gov/recreation.
Fri. Oct. 25
Murder Mystery
POMFRET --- Murder Mystery Dinner at Grill 37. Cocktail hour starts at 6 followed by the show and buffet dinner. Dressing up is strongly encouraged. The theme will be Death of a Gangster! www.pomfretct.gov/recreation.
Sat. Oct. 26
Trick or Treat
PUTNAM --- The town of Putnam and the Putnam Business Association will present the Downtown Trick or Treat from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Main Street. From Riverfront Commons to Union Square, participating merchants and local groups pass out treats.
Thur. Nov. 21
History Program
THOMPSON ---The Thompson Historical Society and the Thompson Public Library will present “Lafayette Story and Thompson Lore About the Man of Two Countries” at 6 p.m. at the library. Free.
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