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Air Line Trail
gets a boost
POMFRET — According to the minutes from a recent Board of Selectmen meeting, the next step in improvements to the Air Line Trail is underway.
The second round of the state’s Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP2) funding will allow wetlands to be flagged and some extensive topography work to be completed.
The trail bed will be improved between Pomfret and Putnam.
The project has been in the planning stages for a while and now enters the next phase of marking the wetland areas and getting an on-ground grasp of some tough topography challenges.
That is step one that needs to be done before machinery can start moving dirt around.
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Coyote program
set for Jan. 21
POMFRET — The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present Paul Colburn, a master wildlife conservationist with a program about “Eastern Coyotes in Connecticut,” at 1 p.m. Jan. 21 at the Connecticut Audubon Society (CAS) Center at Pomfret 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
His presentation will focus on the history of coyotes in Connecticut, their habitat, diet, behaviors, and reproduction. He will suggest practical recommendations for peaceful coexistence with our state’s coyote population. He will also talk about coydogs, coywolves, and wolves. He will bring coyote artifacts to share with the audience.
Coyotes are present on CAS properties in both Pomfret and Hampton. According to Andy Rzeznikiewicz, Bafflin and Trail Wood sanctuaries land manager, “While livestock and pet owners sometimes come into conflict with them, coyotes are a valuable part of the ecosystem, helping keep rodent and other prey populations under control.”
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Pomfret board has vacant seat
The Board of Selectmen are seeking a qualified candidate to fill a recently vacated seat. The appointment will be to fill the current term thru to November, 2025. Interested parties must live in town, be a registered republican or unaffiliated voter, and able to attend at last two meetings per month.
An appointment will be made by the end of January as dictated by State Statute.
Anyone interested in serving the community on this important Board should contact the First Selectman’s Office at 860-974-0191 or stop by the office at 5 Haven Road, Pomfret.
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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.
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. 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.
Winter Concert
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Middle School will present a winter concert at 7 p.m. at the Loos Center for Arts. Free. Any and all cash donations graciously accepted at the door. Snow date is Jan. 20.
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.
Music Fund-raiser
POMFRET --- “The Red Hot Banjo Wizard'' Howie Bursen returns onstage, joined by Sally Rogers, John Bailey, and Bennett and Lorraine Hammond at 7 p.m. at The Vanilla Bean Café. $25. Benefits Access’s Northeast Connecticut Food Pantries.
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.
Lecture
POMFRET --- The Pomfret School will present its Swartz Public Lecture, Jessica Bruder at 7 p.m. in the Hard Auditorium. Open to all. Free. No registration required. Bruder is the NYT best-selling author of “Nomadland.” A book signing and reception will follow.
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.
Thur. Feb. 16
History Program
THOMPSON --- The Thompson Public Library and the Thompson Historical Society will present “Old Turnpikes of Northeast Connecticut” at 6 p.m. at the library.
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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