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The Putnam Saturday Farmers' Market opened for the season June 6. It runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays into October. The vendors now face outward from the pavilion on Kennedy Drive. Facemasks are required as is 6-foot social distancing.

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Standing for
peace comes to Putnam
By Linda Lemmon
Town Crier Editor
PUTNAM — Moved by the troubles rocking the country, a group of seven quietly stood for peace and justice in front of the Putnam Police Department June 4.
The seven carried signs calling for justice and peace.
Organizers Kim Quattrucci, from out of town, and Stefanie Sudol of Putnam said they put the event together to” stand up for peace and equality. To make people more aware.”
The event was organized on social media. Quattrucci spoke while holding her sign which said “Know Justice. Know Peace”
Most cars passing on Church Street honked or waved in support.
Police Chief Christopher Ferace, moving in close to the group, thanked them for coming and making their peaceful statement. Mayor Barney Seney also thanked the group for coming and for being peaceful.
Group members said they had absolutely no problem with the Putnam Police and in fact asked to exercise their First Amendment rights at the police station because they felt safe there.
One said to the chief, “We’re here because we feel safe. After all, the Putnam Police protect and serve. We know you guys are great.”
Two pastors attended, as well as fire department members plus local and a few outside police department members.
Chief Ferace quoted Martin Luther King Jr.  saying: “An injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”

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A different
kind of
‘fireworks’
Sculpture Affair
coming to Putnam
PUTNAM — In light of the state COVID-19 guidelines, the town will not be able to have the annual July 4th Holiday Fireworks display that had been set for July 5. The fireworks are moved to July 3, 2021.
In keeping with the town’s unofficial COVID-19 motto “We’ve got a great idea”, the town will host a two-month long “Sculpture Affair” in the Business District and along the Putnam River Trail.  
Artist Dale Rogers, the man who created the current sculptures in town: Bird in Hand (Rotary Park), 4 People (River Trail) and Big Dog (entrance to Dog Park) will bring a display that will make “Sculpture Affair” an artistic collection of more than 20 sculptures for people to enjoy while walking in Putnam.
The Town of Putnam in partnership with the Putnam Arts Council will host the “Sculpture Affair” in Putnam from July 4 till Sept. 4.
There will be Woodland Animals for the youngsters, symbolic pieces for the young-at-heart and sculptures that make you stop and think. Families and friends are walking to stay healthy during these unprecedented times. What better way to spend a day than to walk Putnam and see the beautiful, solid, large 3-D sculptures that combine the love of abstract geometrics with organic lines and figurative appeal.
Rogers said art should be accessible to all and he has become an advocate for public art. “Art is my love; public art is my passion.”
He will unveil his most significant piece to date, “Bird Man“, in the center of Rotary Park.
“Sculpture Affair “will be powered by Putnam Bank (a division of Centreville Bank) and Wheelabrator Putnam Inc. These major sponsors have helped Putnam create exciting events in the past and within the current CT COVID-19 guidelines this will be a terrific opportunity to safely enjoy Putnam. There will be a handy map (card sized) of all the art available at Putnam stores and restaurants.

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Honored
EASTON, Mass. — Six local students were named to the fall 2019 dean’s list at Stonehill College: Kailey Castle, Class of 2021, of Woodstock; Angela Celani, Class of 2020, of Chepachet; Matthew Papp, Class of 2021, of Eastford; Abrielle Remick, Class of 2022, of Chepachet; Megan Romprey, Class of 2020, of Thompson; Regina Treveloni, Class of 2021, of N. Grosvenordale.

Honored
GREENVILLE, S.C. —Lydia Taft of Putnam was named to the Furman University’s dean’s list for the 2019 fall semester. Her parents are Kaleen Taft and Timothy Taft.

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WORCESTER— Two local students were named to the Worcester Academy Honor Roll and Headmaster’s List for semester 1:  Megan Buxton of Pascoag, Class of 2020, Headmaster’s List; and Avery Riva of Woodstock, Class of 2020, Second Honors.

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