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9-11 Experience
At the Sept. 11 Putnam Rotary Club meeting Dee Carnahan of Woodstock told her harrowing story of surviving the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attack on the Pentagon. She was working 100 yards away from where the jet hit. Rotary Club President John Miller presents Carnahan with a thank you mug. Linda Lemmon photo.

 

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THOMPSON — A Southbridge man was arrested on Rt. 131 Sept. 13 after members of the Troop D Quality of Life Task Force stopped his vehicle and executed a narcotics-related warrant.
Jory Maldonado, 25, of 117 Cole Ave., Southbridge was charged with possession of heroin and possession of heroin with intent to sell.
The search warrant was obtained after a lengthy investigation revealed that a “JAY –Z” was using the vehicle to sell pre-packaged heroin in and around Thompson
A search of the vehicle by K-9 Ambrie located numerous prepackaged clear plastic baggies of heroin and a cell phone. 
Members of the CT State Police are committed to combating drug activity in the “Quiet Corner” and anyone with information regarding the illegal sale of narcotics are encouraged to call the Troop D QLTF anonymous Tips Hotline at 860-779-4950 or message the QLTF Facebook page.

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$1,000 contributed
OXFORD, Mass. — The Hometown Bank Community Foundation announced its contribution to the first Southbridge Family Fun Day in August.
bankHometown worked closely with The Salvation Army, who put on the event, Southbridge Community Connections, Tradewinds Clubhouse and KIVA Wellness Center. The event served around 500 meals, much of which was donated, and provided free fun activities such as face painting, drawings donated from local businesses, two bounce houses and a live DJ. Sponsors are looking into making this event happen annually. 

 

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The following charges were listed in the Putnam Police Department logs.  The people charged are innocent until proven guilty in court. The Town Crier will publish dispositions of cases at the request of the accused. The dispositions must be accompanied by the proper documentation. The Putnam Police Department confidential Tip Line is 963-0000.
Sept. 11
Abigail Thompson, 22, Sabin Street, Putnam; failure to obey traffic signal.
Sept. 12
Francis Daniel Wilson, 47, School Street, Putnam; first-degree failure to appear; second-degree failure to appear.
Sept. 15
Steven Woodward, 52, Marshall Street, Putnam; second-degree breach of peace, third-degree assault on an elderly.
Sept. 16
Shaun Fredrick, 24, Bailey woods Road, Brooklyn; traveling unreasonably fast.
William Robinson, 57, no certain address; two counts of second-degree failure to appear.