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The Town of Putnam is seeking a Certified Connecticut Municipal Assessor (CCMA) I or CCMA II. This position will report to the Town Administrator and will coordinate with the Mayor and various Town Committees including the Board of Assessment Appeals. This position performs a variety of professional, technical, supervisory, and administrative work in performing assessment duties imposed by State and local law. Responsible for assessment of real, personal, and motor vehicle property for the preparation of the annual Grand List
This full-time position is a salaried position, based on a typical 35-hour work week schedule. The expected salary range is between $75,000 - $87,000 per year, with negotiation depending on experience. There is health, dental, pension and other benefits with this position. Vacation, personal leave, and sick leave accruals are applicable.
Full Job Posting, including requirements, and submittal details, can be found on the Town of Putnam’s website, under the Human Resources department page.
Aug. 31, 2023
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Putnam looking
for assessor again
By Linda Lemmon
Town Crier Editor
PUTNAM — The town is once again on the hunt for a tax assessor.
Current assessor, Rachel Ferreira, recently gave her notice to the town. She has accepted the assessor’s position in Brooklyn.
Town Administrator Elaine Sistare said her last day is Sept. 8. Putnam is currently advertising for an assessor.
Before Ferreira was hired, the town had a difficult time filling the job. In that interim the town arranged with an assessor from Plainfield to work in Putnam on Fridays.
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Taking part
The Putnam Police Department and the Tri-State Cruisers Classic Car Club were happy to take part in the Buckleupallofus Cops & Rodders Child Passenger Safety Campaign last week. The safety program, founded by Rhode Islander Jim Weicherding, asked both to take part in advance of the National Child Passenger Safety Week from Sept. 17 through 24. To help promote child passenger safety the Putnam Police Department partnered with Jim’s campaign at a recent car show hosted every Tuesday night at the Crossings Restaurant and Centreville Bank. Putnam police officers and area hot rodders posed for photos holding up Buckleupallofus full color safety banners, kids coloring posters and fridge magnets reminding kids and families to “Boost Up! Buckle Up! for safety. Buckleupallofus giant mascot dinosaur balloon, Bucky, will be showcased during the month of September every Tuesday weather permitting. Free Bucky CPS coloring posters and fridge magnets will be handed out to kids to take home or color inside the Crossings Restaurant while eating dinner. From left: Officer Thomas Olsen, officer Nicholas Ustin and, from the Cruisers, Dick Salvas.
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PUTNAM — Day Kimball Health’s (DKH) WIC program was awarded a $2.95 million grant by the Connecticut Department of Public Health. The grant will facilitate the expansion of services in Windham County with the assistance of the ACCESS Community Action Agency.
By using the grant funding through 2028, the DKH WIC program aims to extend its regional coverage to Willimantic, offering comprehensive nutrition assessment, counseling, education, and the provision of an electronic benefits card (eWIC) for the purchase of specific supplemental foods.
DKH WIC Site Nutritionist Kera Morissette said, “Being chosen to serve the northeastern Connecticut and Willimantic region is a huge honor for DKH. My team and I are looking forward to continuing to serve the families in our community with empathy, compassion, and understanding. We are excited to be able to bring our years of experience and knowledge to the Willimantic area through our subcontract with the ACCESS Community Action Agency.” The two programs will coordinate to serve approximately 2,000 participants under the leadership of DKH.
With more than 30 years of experience in providing WIC services, DKH is uniquely positioned to positively impact birth outcomes by closely collaborating with expectant mothers from their first trimester. Additionally, DKH’s WIC program will continue to offer invaluable referral services to eligible individuals, including pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers up to one year postpartum, infants, and children up to age five.
“We are thrilled to receive this significant funding that strengthens our commitment to the health and well-being of the communities we serve,” said Kyle Kramer, CEO of Day Kimball Health. “This grant helps our WIC program to empower the families of Northeastern Connecticut to make healthier choices. Our longstanding collaboration with Access Community Action Agency allows us to maintain uninterrupted support and services for the families in the region, ensuring seamless delivery of WIC services.”
DKH’s WIC program is focused on increasing first-trimester enrollment, a critical goal that sets the stage for achieving other outcome objectives. Currently at 20 percent DKH’s first-trimester enrollment surpasses many other programs in the state with efforts underway to further improve enrollment.
The program has a proven track record in breastfeeding promotion, support, and education. This can be attributed to its dedicated staff, including International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) and Certified Lactation Counselors (CLCs).
The expansion into Willimantic will mark a significant milestone in improving access to vital healthcare services for the communities of Windham County. Through this grant, Day Kimball Health reaffirms its commitment to providing comprehensive and compassionate care to individuals and families throughout Northeastern Connecticut.
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