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Five individuals were named to the Putnam High School Wall of Honor, Class of 2024.  The award honors PHS graduates or those who have provided service to the school through demonstrated spirit, leadership in their chosen profession, high standards of citizenship and service to their community.
The induction ceremony to honor these individuals will be held in October.
Selection to the Wall of Honor is also a reminder to current students that a Putnam High School education can serve as a springboard to careers in various fields of one’s choice.
This is the seventh class of inductees and includes: William Perry Barber, Class of 1925; William Kelleher, Class of 1949; Roger Franklin, Class of 1956;  Harold Alvord, Class of 1962 and Albert Cormier for service to the school.  All except Franklin are posthumous inductees.
William Perry Barber served two terms as Putnam’s mayor in the 1940s and then compiled an outstanding political and judicial career at the State level.  He served 14 years on the Connecticut Supreme Court including two years as President Pro-Tem and was State Senator for ten years.
William Kelleher was an outstanding football and track athlete while at Putnam High School before continuing his education at Brown and UConn where he continued to establish school records in track. As a coach and teacher at the high school and college level he developed a number of athletes who earned All American honors and one Olympic competitor.  
Roger Franklin was a graduate of Norwich University where he was commissioned Second Lieutenant.  Following active duty he was assigned to serve in various training command and staff positions before retiring as a Colonel in 1992. He served in the Connecticut Labor department for 36 years before turning his attention to local volunteer community services, including over 18,000 hours at Day Kimball Hospital.
Harold Alvord was a military veteran who served in Vietnam where he was injured when his helicopter was shot down. He retired after reaching the rank of Colonel and went on to become Director of Public Works in Norwalk.  His organizational and managerial expertise brought about significant changes in the city for which he was recognized.
Albert Cormier will be the first inductee who is not a graduate of Putnam High School but was recognized for his contributions while serving as the school’s guidance counselor. In his capacity as counselor to the students, he introduced new programs and opportunities and more importantly developed a rapport with students that played a significant role in their high school development and beyond.
This will bring the total of inductees to 30 since its inception in 2017, and their plaques are prominently displayed on a “wall” in a corridor adjacent to the gymnasium

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Woodstock Public Schools
Every day: Fruit. Monday: Chicken patties on buns, celery. Tuesday: Bosco stix, marinara sauce. Wednesday: Chicken nuggets, dipping sauce, brown rice, black beans. Thursday: Cheeseburgers, carrots. Friday: Pizza, corn.
Putnam Elementary/Middle
Every day: Fruit. Monday: "Green Eggs and Ham," ABC French toast sticks, "Fox in Sox" hash browns, "Cat in the Hat" strawberries and whipped cream. Tuesday: Hot dogs, corn dogs, baked beans. Wednesday: Chicken Alfredo pasta bake, broccoli. Thursday: Popcorn chicken potato bowls. Friday: Pizza, salad.
Putnam High
Monday: Waffle bar or spicy chicken sandwiches. Tuesday: Mozzarella sticks, marinara sauce or bacon cheeseburgers. Wednesday: Beef taco pasta or chicken Caesar wraps. Thursday: Chicken potato bowls or "Wild Mike's" cheese bites. Friday: Pizza or popcorn chicken fry basket.
Pomfret Community
Every day: Sloppy Joes, Yogurt Fun Lunch, Sunbutter & Jelly. Monday: Cheese quesadilla, corn. Tuesday: Walking tacos, black beans. Wednesday: Spicy or plain chicken patty sandwiches. Thursday: Popcorn chicken bowl, broccoli. Friday: Stuffed-crust pizza, cucumber wheels and ranch dressing.

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Town of Putnam
Zoning Board of Appeals
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The Town of Putnam Zoning Board of Appeals held a hybrid meeting on February 20, 2024, at 7:00 P.M. on the second floor, Room 201, of the Municipal Complex located at 200 School Street, Putnam, CT.   

Appeal # 2024-001  Epifani Construction LLC request for variances from the front, back, side and corner setbacks reduced to zero for the subdivision of Lot 66.   Property is located at 75 Main Street, Town Assessors Map 015, Lot 66, Zoned PD.  APPROVED

Appeal # 2024-002 Seng Phonesavanh request for side yard variance of 9 feet in accordance with Section 401-Table IV-1 Schedule of Dimensional Requirements in the Town of Putnam Zoning Regulations.  The applicant is seeking a variance to add a second story to an existing structure.  The property is located at 1 Munyan Road, Town Assessors Map 28, Lot 71, Zoned Ag-2.  PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED TO MARCH 19, 2024 at 7:00 P.M..

Appeal # 2024-003  Matt Johnson request for a lot coverage variance in accordance with Section 401-Table IV-1 Schedule of Dimensional Requirements in the Town of Putnam Zoning Regulations.  The applicant is seeking to add an additional unit to a legal-nonconforming 2-family.  The property is located at 88-90 Woodstock Avenue, Town Assessors Map 011, Lot 055, Zoned-R-7. VARIANCE REQUEST DENIED.

Joseph Nash, Chair.

Feb. 29, 2024

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Town of Pomfret
Planning &
Zoning Commission

 At the February 21, 2024, meeting of the Pomfret Planning & Zoning Commission, the following legal action(s) was taken:

1. Taylor Banks, 81 Jericho Road, home occupation application for a cleaning business.  APPROVED.

Dated at Pomfret,
 Connecticut
February 26, 2024

Lynn L. Krajewski,
Clerk
Planning & Zoning Commission

Feb. 28, 2024

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