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Legal Notice
Tax Collector’s Office
TOWN & FIRE
DISTRICT OF POMFRET
Legal Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of the Town and Fire District of Pomfret that the Supplemental Motor Vehicle and second installment of Real Estate and Personal Property tax bills on the Grand List of October 1, 2021 are DUE AND PAYABLE January 1, 2023.
The last day to pay without penalty is February 1, 2023. Per State Statute, interest will be charged at 18% annually (1.5% per month), with a minimum charge of $2.00 per entity (the Town and Fire District are separate entities) on all delinquent payments postmarked February 2, 2023 or later.
Make all checks payable to Pomfret Tax Collector and mail to: Pomfret Tax Collector, 5 Haven Road, Pomfret Center, CT 06259. If a receipt is desired, please enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope. For more information or to pay online, go to www.pomfretct.gov.
Tax Office Hours are: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Town Hall is closed on Fridays. If you have any questions, please call 860-974-0394. The Town Hall will be closed and January 16, 2023.
Pamela N. Gaumond, CCMC
Tax Collector
Town & Fire District of Pomfret
Dec. 22, 2022
Jan. 5, 2023
Jan. 26, 2023
Legal Notice
Town of Putnam
Putnam Special Services District
COLLECTOR OF REVENUE
(860) 963-6800
The second installment of taxes, due to the Town of Putnam and Special Service District on the Grand List of October 1, 2021, is due and payable on January 1, 2023, through February 1, 2023.
Payments made after February 1, 2023 will be subject to an interest charge of 3 percent (1½ percent per month) or $2.00 minimum per Town and $2.00 minimum per District (where applicable), whichever is higher, according to Connecticut State Statute, SEC. 12-146.
Mail must be postmarked no later than
February 1, 2023, to avoid interest charges.
Bills may be paid online at www.putnamct.us or at our outside drop box
Supplemental Motor Vehicle bills will be due in full during January.
Supplemental Motor Vehicle bills are for vehicles registered between October 2, 2021 and July 31, 2022.
If anyone is having financial problems, please contact our office anytime. We will be glad to work with you on a payment arrangement.
Have a happy and healthy holiday season. Closed Jan. 16, 2023.
Tax Window Office hours
8:30am – 4:15pm Monday through Wednesday
8am-5:45pm Thursday
8am-12:45pm Friday
New Address:
Town of Putnam Municipal Complex
200 School Street
Putnam CT 06260
Dec. 29, 2022
Jan. 5, 2023
Jan. 26, 2023
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The Eastern Connecticut Conservation District recently presented awards to those that significantly contributed to the successful completion of projects that fulfill their soil and water conservation mission:
Putnam Middle School Teacher Curt Prochowski was presented with a Watershed Workhorse Award for his significant assistance with site prep and installation of an Outdoor Classroom at Putnam Middle School.
The Quiet Corner Garden Club was presented with the Non-profit Partner of the Year Award for their support with the installation of and financial contributions toward the Putnam Middle School Outdoor Classroom.
The following people were elected to serve as Directors on the ECCD Board through 2025: Charlie Hobbs of Ledyard and Matt Peckham of Woodstock. Lydia Pan of Mystic was elected to serve as an Alternate Director through 2024.
Other awards went to: Master Gardener Joan Lazar of East Lyme was presented an award as a Rain Garden Designer Extraordinaire her extraordinary efforts to design and assist in installing rain gardens in the Niantic River watershed.
Girl Scout Troop 63416 from Montville was presented with an Environmental Stewards Award in recognition of their enthusiasm to protect the environment at Murphy Elementary School by installing a rain garden there.
Jacquie Reeves of the City of Groton was presented with the Circle of Excellence Ripple Effect Award for assistance with and financial contributions for the installation of a rain garden at the Groton Townhouse Apartments.
Exceptional Project Support Certificate of Appreciation was awarded to the Town of Mansfield for planning support and BMP installation assistance in the lower Natchaug River watershed, including installation of two rain gardens at Sunny Acres Park and Mansfield neighborhood and other pollution reduction strategies.
Heidi Comeau of the City of Groton was presented with a Watershed Workhorse Award for her achievements on the Baker Cove Watershed Committee and for planning assistance for rain garden and riparian buffer plantings in the City of Groton.
Kristen Distante of the Town of Groton was presented with a LISFF Grant Support Award for support with planning Pollinator Pathways and assistance with rain garden and riparian buffer plantings in the Town of Groton.
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Tree of Life raises $34,000+
PUTNAM — The Northeast Connecticut for Day Kimball Healthcare’s 33rd annual Hospice Tree of Life Ceremony raised more than $34,000 to support hospice and palliative care services in the region, with more donations still coming in.
With the help of local clergy, civic organizations, community members, and Hospice staff and volunteers, ceremonies were held in the towns of Brooklyn, Canterbury, Danielson, Eastford, Griswold, Plainfield, Pomfret, Putnam, Sterling, Thompson and Woodstock. Trees at all eleven locations were decorated with colored lights, each of which is a symbol of love and hope, and represents an opportunity for family and friends to remember loved ones who have passed.
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Wed. Jan. 4
Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library’s Art @ the Library series will present “Old and New – paintings by Jean Arcand” through Jan. 30. In the display case, through Jan. 30 will be “Quilted Bags” by Laura Salo. 860-923-9779.
Sat. Jan. 7
Service
BROOKLYN --- The public is invited to a Healing service at 2 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church at the intersection of routes 6 and 169. The service will include healing prayer, acoustic music and Holy Communion. Sunday services are held at 10 a.m. in-person and on Facebook. http://www.trinitychurchbrooklyn.org.
Food Drive
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Proprietor’s Food Drive to benefit TEEG’s Pomfret Community Market will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Pomfret Senior Center. Nonperishable pantry Items, canned meats and vegetables and dessert mixes are much appreciated. Representatives from Berkshire Hathaway will be there to collect donations.
Wed. Jan. 11
Food Pantry
KILLINGLY --- The Access Community Mobile Food Pantry will be at the Killingly Public Library parking lot from noon to 2:15 p.m.
Sat. Jan. 14
Breakfast
PUTNAM --- The Living Faith UMC on Grove Street will host its annual MLK Jr. Breakfast, starting with breakfast at 8:30 and the program, featuring Dr. Cheryl Boots, B.U. professor, at 9:15. Free to all. Donations welcome.
Winter Bonfire
THOMPSON --- The Annual Winter Bonfire will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Duhamel Pond (across from the Thompson community center/Library). Music. Bring your ice skates (weather permitting).
Sun. Jan. 15
Open House
POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp Open House will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Registration materials available. Early bird discounts available: www.4hcampct.org
Wed. Jan. 18
Outdoor Program
POMFRET --- Ragged Hill Woods “Evergreen Identification” outdoor program will be held at 10 a.m. and at 4:30 p.m. at Windham Tolland 4-H Camp on Taft Pond Road for children from PK – Grade 8. $20 per child. Register: 860-974-1122.
Thur. Jan. 19
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society of Pomfret at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road will present “Winter Hike – Nightingale Forest South,” at 10 a.m. Deep snow will cancel. $5, CAS members; $10 nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Fri. Jan. 20
‘The Sunshine Boys’
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present “The Sunshine Boys” by Neil Simon at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 20, 21, 27 and 28 and at 2 p.m. Jan. 22 and 29. $23 for adults; $20 for students, seniors, first responders and military. www.thebradleyplayhouse.org.
Sat. Jan. 21
‘The Sunshine Boys’
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present “The Sunshine Boys” by Neil Simon at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 21, 27 and 28 and at 2 p.m. Jan. 22 and 29. $23 for adults; $20 for students, seniors, first responders and military. www.thebradleyplayhouse.org.
Wildlife Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present a program on coyotes at 1 p.m. at the center on Day Road. CAS, $5; $10 for nonmembers. No charge for children 12 and under. For info and reservations: 860-928-4948; ctaudubon.org/Pomfret.
Sun. Jan. 22
‘The Sunshine Boys’
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present “The Sunshine Boys” by Neil Simon at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 27 and 28 and at 2 p.m. Jan. 22 and 29. $23 for adults; $20 for students, seniors, first responders and military. www.thebradleyplayhouse.org.
Wed. Jan. 25
Outdoor Program
POMFRET ---Ragged Hill Woods “Animal Tracking” outdoor program will be presented at 10 a.m. and at 4:30 p.m. at Windham Tolland 4-H Camp on Taft Pond Road for children from PK – Grade 8. $20 per child. Register: 860-974-1122.
Thur. Jan. 26
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society of Pomfret at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center will present “Bird Walk at the Quinebaug Valley Fish Hatchery in Plainfield” at 9 a.m. on Jan. 26 and on Feb. 23. $10, CAS members; $20 nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Fri. Jan. 27
‘The Sunshine Boys’
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present “The Sunshine Boys” by Neil Simon at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 27 and 28 and at 2 p.m. Jan. 22 and 29. $23 for adults; $20 for students, seniors, first responders and military. www.thebradleyplayhouse.org.
Sat. Jan. 28
‘The Sunshine Boys’
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present “The Sunshine Boys” by Neil Simon at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 28 and at 2 p.m. Jan. 29. $23 for adults; $20 for students, seniors, first responders and military. www.thebradleyplayhouse.org.
Art Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society of Pomfret at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road will present the opening reception for “Trail Wood Reflections,” an Edwin Way Teale Artists & Writers In-Residence 10th Anniversary Exhibition at 2 p.m. The exhibit runs through March 18. Snow date March 18. 860-928-4948.
Sun. Jan. 29
‘The Sunshine Boys’
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present “The Sunshine Boys” by Neil Simon at 2 p.m. Jan. 29. $23 for adults; $20 for students, seniors, first responders and military. www.thebradleyplayhouse.org.
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society of Pomfret at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road will present “Nature Sketchbook Journaling” from 1 to 3 p.m. Suggested supplies: watercolor sketchbook, permanent marker, portable watercolor kit, small cup to hold water and paper towels. Also being held Feb. 25 and March 25. CAS members, $15; $25 nonmembers. Register: 860-928-4948.
Wed. Feb. 1
Outdoor Program
POMFRET --- Ragged Hill Woods “Hibernation” outdoor program at 10 a.m. and at 4:30 p.m. at Windham Tolland 4-H Camp, Taft Pond Road for children from PK – Grade 8. $20 per child. Register: 860-974-1122.
Wed. Feb. 8
Outdoor Program
POMFRET --- Ragged Hill Woods “Snow/Igloos” outdoor program at 10 a.m. and at 4:30 p.m. at Windham Tolland 4-H Camp, Taft Pond Road for children from PK – Grade 8. $20 per child. Register: 860-974-1122.
Wed. Feb. 22
Outdoor Program
POMFRET --- Ragged Hill Woods “Basket Weaving” outdoor program at 10 a.m. and at 4:30 p.m. at Windham Tolland 4-H Camp, Taft Pond Road for children from PK – Grade 8. $20 per child. Register: 860-974-1122.
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