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Town of Putnam
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Town Attorney,
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Labor Attorney
The Town of Putnam is seeking Requests for Proposals from qualified law firms and/or individual attorneys to provide general legal services as Town Attorney and legal services as Bond Counsel, Labor Attorney and Land Use/Environmental Attorney for a period of January 2018 to December 31, 2019. Firms and/or individuals can submit for one or more legal service(s).
Proposal documents are available at the Mayor’s Office, 126 Church Street, Putnam, CT 06026, at www.putnamct.us or by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Proposals must be received in the Mayor’s Office, 126 Church Street, Putnam, CT 06260 by 3:00 PM on December 18, 2017. The Town of Putnam reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals, or any part thereof, if it is in the best interest of the Town.

Nov. 30, 2017

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Town of Putnam
Inland Wetland
Commission
The Town of Putnam Inland Wetland Commission held a meeting on November 14, 2017, at 7:00 P.M. at the Putnam Town Hall located at 126 Church Street, Putnam CT.  The following were APPROVED
Application # 2017-09:  Town of Putnam-Gerard Beausoleil, DPW-East Putnam Bridge #05658 over Mary Brown Brook.
Application # 2017-10:  Brian Meehan –  9 St. James Place- Mantup Road – Resubdivision – 1 Lot

Ann Battersby,
Chair

Nov. 30, 2017

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Town of Putnam
Zoning Commission
The Town of Putnam Zoning Commission held a meeting on November 15, 2017, at 7:00 P.M at the Putnam Town Hall located at 126 Church Street, Putnam, CT.   The following was APPROVED:

Docket #2017-07:  Donna Marie DiMastrantono — Request for a Special Permit for a home occupation for a one-chair hair salon. Hours of operation would be Wednesday -Friday 10:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Property located at 341 River Road, Town Assessor’s Map 43, Lot 09. Zoned Ag-2.

Patricia Hedenberg,
Chairperson

Nov. 30, 2017

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There was little in the way of disappointment when the Woodstock Centaurs football team left the field on Thanksgiving Day shortly after noon time.
There was nothing unexpected about the 55-6 loss to the Killingly Redmen at the Bentley Athletic Complex.
“We knew (Killingly) had this potential,” said Centaurs coach Sean Saucier.
In fact, he and Killingly coach Chad Neal had a very cordial meeting at midfield as halftime was coming to a close.
Before Saucier went and addressed his team following the game, Saucier went over to the Killingly huddle to congratulate them.
“I told them that they have a really special group and they need to take advantage of the next week and a half and get it done because they are a state championship caliber team. There are a lot of gentlemen on that team, a lot of kids that play with sportsmanship. I have a lot of respect for Chad Neal and his team and what they have been able to accomplish,” Saucier said.
One of those being Spencer Lockwood who waited at the end of the line for Centaur senior Kameron Janice to come through the line. The former youth football teammates shook hands and exchanged a quick embrace.
Neal did the same with Janice after both teams had left the field.
“There is a lot of respect between these two teams. I think it starts with the coaching staffs. It’s no secret the history between Sean and I (the two were teammates on the Putnam Clippers football team in 1993) and (Killingly assistant and Woodstock Academy paraprofessional) Gary Brine and the kids and stuff. I think it’s going to be a good tradition. The get-together the Tuesday before. The kids know each other and I thought the crowd was excellent (Thursday). We have a lot of respect for them and what they’re doing. It’s not where they are now, it’s where they are going to be. That is what they are aiming for is their future,” Neal said.
The Redmen will move on to another football game.
The top-seeded Redmen will host No. 8 Jonathan Law on Tuesday in a Class M state playoff quarterfinal.
On Thursday, they became the first Killingly team to finish undefeated in a regular season since 1953.
They did so in dominant fashion.
It was clear from the start that the speed and power of the Redmen was better than the Centaurs had seen previously.
That produced trouble on the first play from scrimmage in the game.
The Centaurs won the toss and took the football believing that keeping the Killingly offense on the sideline was going to be their best defense.
Killingly’s defense had other ideas.
The Redmen got into the backfield almost as soon as quarterback Derek Thompson took the snap and the ball popped loose.
It was picked up by Killingly defensive end Quinn Gervasio who carried it home from 15 yards out for the score.
“We practice the scoop-and-score drill often. The kids love practicing it and we use it as a conditioning drill and we talk about it. Scoop-and-score is a chance, especially for those who aren’t getting the ball all the time, to score,” Neal said.
It was the first of three turnovers by the Centaurs (4-6), all of them led to touchdowns by the Redmen.
“I don’t know if it was nerves, but certainly there were some silly mistakes, but I’m not down on my guys right now. I can point out a number who battled, played hard and did what I asked them to do. I have a lot of pride in my heart right now for these guys,” Saucier said.
Lockwood, who scored on a 20-yard run in Killingly’s first possession, added another touchdown when the Centaurs turned over the ball on a fumble on their own 22-yard line.
The other turnover was on a fumbled kickoff which was picked up by Killingly’s Jackson Lopes on the 5-yard line and he carried it into the end zone on another scoop-and-score event.
Woodstock Academy did move the ball, almost entirely through the air.
While Janice, who came in with 2,240 yards rushing, was held to 30 yards, Thompson and Luis Miranda combined for 149 yards in passing.
Miranda accounted for the only touchdown of the game.
The Centaurs used a little trickery, giving the ball to receiver Jacob Straub going from right to left, who handed it to Miranda on the double reverse and he threw the football downfield for a 41-yard score to Janice.
“It wasn’t pretty but it got us in the end zone. It was neat and it was nice to put up, at least, six (points),” Woodstock Academy coach Sean Saucier said.
Thompson completed 5 of 15 passes for 108 yards.
Miranda finished with 68 yards in two receptions while Travis White added two catches for 32 yards.
It may be a source of concern for the Redmen in the state playoffs. Killingly (10-0) gave up 445 yards passing to the Capital Prep/Achievement First in a 41-32 win the week before.
“It’s something we have to work on,” Neal said. “(Woodstock Academy) did a great job hitting the quick slants over the middle. Our backers were (blitzing), we didn’t away the inside, the safety didn’t get there, hats off to them. Great play call, they executed it.”
Lockwood was named the Most Outstanding Player of the game for the Redmen, finishing with 177 yards and four touchdowns in 15 carries, but he knows where his bread is buttered- his offensive line has opened holes for him all season.
“I plan on taking the line to dinner soon. We’ve talked about that. They have had a great year,” Lockwood said.
“That is a special offensive line and when you throw in the tight end (Jake Gauthier) with those backs, it’s tough to stop. They communicate so well,” Neal said.
Even when they’re not at 100 percent.
Ethan Canova, whom Neal believes is an All-State caliber player, didn’t suit up for the Thanksgiving Day game.
Janice was named the Most Outstanding Player for the Centaurs.
“It was my last high school game. It’s been a long journey, but I was just blessed to have these guys here,” Janice said.
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WOODSTOCK — As expected, the Woodstock Academy Gold prep basketball team went into the Thanksgiving break in the top five in the country.
Nov. 21 the website National Prep Hoops ranked the Centaurs No. 1 in the country. That followed the 2nd2NoneBball poll on Tuesday afternoon that put the Centaurs into the No. 2 slot behind Massanutten Military Academy from Virginia.
The Gold team started the season ranked No. 7, but moved up when all six teams above them lost at the National Prep Showcase at Albertus Magnus College in New Haven over the weekend.
“We’re consensus top five across the board. It’s hard when you’re there because you will get everybody’s best shot. You can’t have a bad day,” Bergeron said.
Bergeron considers Brewster Academy, on paper, to be the best team in the country. But Brewster Academy had one of those bad days on Sunday morning in New Haven and lost to unranked Mount Zion Prep, 72-68.
The two wins for the Centaurs raised their record to 8-0 going into the Thanksgiving break.
“I didn’t know what to expect,” Bergeron admitted. “I had a bunch of kids that I didn’t know. Now that I know them, and I know how they interact and their level of character, I do expect wins out of them.”
The Centaurs are off until Thursday, Nov. 30 when they travel to Redemption Christian Academy in Troy, N.Y.
The top 10 in the National Prep Hoops poll is:
1. Woodstock Academy Gold
2. Brewster Academy (N.H.)
3. Hargrave Military Academy (Va.)
4. Putnam Science Academy
5. IMG Academy (Fla.)
6. MacDuffie School
7. Mt. Zion Prep (Md.)
8. CBD Montverde (Fla.)
9. Sunrise Christian (Kansas)
10. Hillcrest Prep (Az.)
The top 10 of the first 2nd2NoneBball poll of the prep season is below:
Massanutten Military Academy (Va.)
Woodstock Academy Gold
Brewster Academy (N.H.)
Fork Union Military Academy (Va.)
Hargrave Military Academy (Va.)
Northfield-Mt. Hermon (Mass.)
IMG (Fla.)
Scotland Campus Sports (Pa.)
Zion Prep (Md.)
Putnam Science Academy
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Lionel J. Bergeron,
WWII vet
KILLINGLY — Lionel J. Bergeron, 96, of Killingly, died Nov. 23, 2017.
He was born April 23, 1921, in Thompson, son of Ernest & Evangeline (Sarette) Bergeron and raised in the Ballouville section of Killingly where he lived his entire life.
He was a 1939 graduate of Killingly High School and captain of both the baseball and hockey teams.
He married Marguerite Humes, the love of his life, on June 19, 1942, before joining U.S. Army for WWII. He participated in the European Theater and fought in the Battle of the Bulge.
After returning home in 1945, he worked at Jacobs Rubber and later at Hales Manufacturing. At this time, Lionel also drove bus at Killingly Schools for 35 years while forming many friendships with the students. He was an avid Red Sox and UConn women’s basketball fan plus a lover of all animals. Lionel enjoyed gardening, which was admired by everyone.
Besides his wife, Marguerite of 75 years, he leaves his son, Richard, daughter-in-law Patricia Bergeron of Putnam, and grandson Bryan Bergeron of Billerica, Mass. He was predeceased by his grandson Jeremy Bergeron and his brother Ovide Bergeron.
Graveside Services were Nov. 28 in Westfield Cemetery in Danielson. Donations: NECCOG Animal Services, 125 Putnam Pike, Dayville, CT 06241. Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam.

Raymond A. LeClaire,
Korean war vet
DAYVILLE —  Raymond A. LeClaire, 89, of Primrose Village, died Nov. 24, 2017, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester.  He was the husband of 67 years to Lorraine (Poulin) LeClaire.
Born in 1927 in Putnam, he was the son of the late Alfonse and Irene (Joly) LeClaire.
Ray joined the Merchant Marines and was later drafted by the U.S. Army serving during the Korean war.
On Nov. 29, 1952, he was united in marriage to the former Lorraine Poulin in St. Mary Church of the Visitation in Putnam.
Mr. LeClaire worked for many years for Southern New England Telephone Company as a dispatcher.
He was a member of the American Legion Post #13 in Putnam and the VFW Post #2650 in Danielson. Raymond was a true “people person”, and enjoyed traveling and going camping with his family.
He leaves his wife; three sons Bruce LeClaire (Debbie) of Scituate, Mass., Kevin LeClaire of Fairbanks, Alaska, and Wayne LeClaire of Cape Coral, Fla.; a daughter Lori Peabody (Ed) of Eastford; siblings Norman LeClaire of Cape Cod, Pauline Carter of Danielson, Jeanette Haskel of Jewett City, Madeline Dore of Moosup, and Helen Normandie of Danielson; six grandchildren Michael, Patrick, Christopher, Jonathan, Dylan, and Andrew; two great-grandchildren Mackenzie and Ella. He was predeceased by a granddaughter Melissa,
The Mass of Christian Burial was Nov. 29 in St. Mary Church of the Visitation, Putnam, with burial in St. Mary Cemetery.  Donations: VFW Post #2650, 29 Mechanics St., Danielson, CT 06239. Gilman Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Church St., Putnam.

Florence Kennette
PUTNAM — Florence Kennette, 92, of Putnam, died Nov. 13, 2017, at the Westview Health Care in Dayville. She was the wife of the late Theodore Kennette. They were married Dec. 5, 1946. He died in 2003.
She was born Oct. 15, 1925, in Putnam, daughter of the late Warren and Una (Fortney) McNally. She had worked as a telephone operator for SNET and a sewer for Wellington Curtain. She enjoyed travelling. She was a communicant of St. Mary Church of the Visitation in Putnam, a member of the Daughters of Isabella, Putnam VFW Ladies Auxiliary and Putnam Travelers.
She leaves her son Allen Kennette (Janice) of Punta Gorda, Fla.; her grandchildren, Allison Langevin of Martinsburg, W.Vir., and April Thomas of Putnam;  great-grandchildren, Madison, McKenzie, Taylor and Noah; sisters, Sandra Peterson of Putnam, Arlene Altmeier of Putnam, Phyllis Miller of Oneco; her brother Francis McNally of Brooklyn. She was predeceased by her sister Cynthia Laurion.
A Graveside Service will be at 11 a.m. Dec. 9 in St. Mary Cemetery, Putnam. Donations: St. Mary Church of the Visitation, 218 Providence St., Putnam, CT 06260. Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam.

Kevin J. Walsh
N. GROSVENORDALE — Kevin J. Walsh, 66, of Blain Rd., died Nov. 20, 2017, at Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester.  He was the husband of Sharon L (Laliberte) Walsh.  Born in 1951 in Hartford, he was the son of the late William and Joanne (Hickey) Walsh.
Mr. Walsh worked for many years as a sales representative for D. J. D. Medical.
Kevin enjoyed playing golf, gardening, and local politics. He was an avid New York Giants and Boston Red Sox fan.
He leaves his wife Sharon; three sons Joshua Austin Walsh of Willington, Andrew Adam Walsh (Elizabeth) of Holden, Mass., and Bryan Curtis Walsh of Thompson; 12 siblings Gregory Walsh of Danielson, Christopher Walsh of Dayville, Bernard Walsh of Montague, Mass., Martin Walsh of Putnam, Matthew Walsh of Moosup, David Walsh of Worcester, Thomas Walsh of Evans Mills, N.Y., Benjamin Walsh of Sharon, Mass., Maura Mills of Morre, S.C., Monica Bouchey of Richmond, Vir., Jenny Sullivan of Lyman, S.C., and Brigid Saucier of Berlin, N.H.; four grandchildren Grace, Daniel, Elijah, and Maxen Walsh.
The Mass of Christian Burial was Nov. 25 at St. Joseph Church, N. Grosvenordale, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery.  Donations: Daily Bread, 53 Grove St., Putnam, CT 06260. Valade Funeral Home, 23 Main St., N. Grosvenordale.

Lucille K. Duhamel
PUTNAM — Lucille K. Duhamel, 86, of Thurber Rd., formerly of Ballou St., died, Nov. 21, 2017, at Matulaitis Nursing Home. Born in 1931 in Putnam, she was the daughter of Napoleon and Marie (Caron) Keroack. She was the wife of the late Arthur Duhamel.
Lucille graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Trinity College, Washington, D.C., and was employed as the organist for St. Mary Church for 40 years.
She leaves five sons, David Duhamel, Robert Duhamel, James Duhamel, Paul Duhamel and William Duhamel; two daughters, Louise Duhamel of Springfield, Vir., and Claire Duhamel.
The Funeral was private. Donations: St. Mary Church 218 Providence St., Putnam, CT 06260. Gilman Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Church St., Putnam.

Doris B. Gravel
N. GROSVENORDALE —  Doris B. (Pelletier) Gravel, 97, formerly of Riverside Dr., died Nov. 24, 2017, at Westview Healthcare in Dayville.  She was the wife of the late Albert J. Gravel.
Born in 1920 in N. Grosvenordale, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Roseanna (Houle) Pelletier.
On May 1, 1948, in St. Joseph Church she was united in marriage to Albert J. Gravel, who died in 1991.
Mrs. Gravel worked as a winder at local woolen mills as well as in the St. Joseph School cafeteria, Cluett – Peabody, and N. Grosvenordale candy store. Mrs. Gravel was a member of St. Joseph Church in N. Grosvenordale.
She leaves a daughter Phyllis Larson (David) of Thompson; four grandchildren Timothy, Daniel, Joshua, and Benjamin; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her 12 siblings
The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Dec. 7 in St. Joseph Church, N. Grosvenordale, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. Gilman and Valade Funeral Homes and Crematory, 104 Church St., Putnam.

Judith Ann LeSage
BROOKLYN — Judith Ann LeSage, 79 of Brooklyn, died Nov. 22, 2017 at the Hartford Hospital. She was the wife of the late Rene P. LeSage, who died Dec. 4, 2007.
She was born Sept. 27, 1938, in Putnam, daughter of Joseph and Lillian (Provost) Lamoureux.  She had made her home in Ballouville for many years. She operated Judy Ann’s Salon, worked in Food Service at Rectory School in Pomfret, and operated a cleaning service for many years. Judy was a communicant of St. James Church and Sacristan of St Mary’s Chapel along with a friend David for over 14 years.
She leaves her children Karen Provost (Thomas) of Ashford, Joseph Cacciapuoti (Melissa) of Dayville, Keith LeSage (Jennifer) of Plainfield, John Cacciapuoti and Toby of Ogunquit, Maine, and Renee Wilson of E. Killingly; her grandchildren Brandon, Ashley, Jocelyn, Madison, Alexa-Kate, Johnathan and a great-granddaughter.
The Mass of Christian Burial was Nov. 29 M at St. James Church, Danielson. Donations: The Michael J. Fox  Foundation for Parkinson’s Research P.O. Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5014 www.michaeljfox.org. Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam.

Irene S. Shaffer
PUTNAM —  Irene S. (Shea) Shaffer, 90, of Woodstock Ave., died Nov. 25, 2017, in Day Kimball Hospital.  She was the wife of Robert A. Shaffer. 
Born in 1927 in New Haven, she was the daughter of the late Gerald T. and Dorothea (Riley) Shea.
Mrs. Shaffer retired from working as a mail order clerk at Crabtree and Evelyn, prior to that she was the telephone operator at Annhurst College.
Irene was a faithful member of the Epsilon Nu Sigma Sorority.
She leaves her husband; five children Robert Shaffer (Lisa) of Scituate, R.I., Susan Kachur (David) of Putnam, Timothy Shaffer (Deborah) of Griswold, Philip Shaffer of Putnam, and Christopher Shaffer and his companion Sandy Goulet; 10 grandchildren Eric, Rory, Natasha, Jenilee, Julia, Jessica, Hunter, Andrew, Thomas, and Tim, 19 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her siblings Gerald Shea and Dorothea Lewis.
Visitation is from 10 to 11 a.m. Nov. 30 in the Gilman Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Church St., Putnam, followed by a service at 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial follows in St. Mary Cemetery. Donations: Daughters of the Holy Spirit, 72 Church St., Putnam, CT 06260.

James 'Jim' Yacko
DAYVILLE — James (Jim) E. Yacko, 67, of Dayville, died Nov. 25, 2017.  Jim was a psychotherapist for many years in the Worcester area.
In his free time, Jim was an avid fisherman, spending many hours on the Long Island Sound and at his favorite lake in upper Maine.  He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, who in turn loved when Jim barbecued his famous ribs.  Jim also loved following his favorite sports teams, especially his beloved New York Yankees.
He leaves his wife and best friend, Maureen McKeon; his sister Paula (Jon) Maynard; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He will be sorely missed by his dog, Blue.  Jim was predeceased by his parents George and Evelyne Yacko and his younger sister, Barbara Maione. 
A Celebration of Life will be at 1 p.m .Dec. 9 at the United Church of Christ, Federated, Church Street, Webster .Donations: Soundkeeper at www.soundkeeper.org; or the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org. Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam.

Cecile Miller,
WWII vet
DANIELSON — Cecile A. (Peloquin) Miller, 94, died Nov. 25, 2017, at home.  She was the wife of the late Virgil Miller who died in 1946.
She was born in Moosup daughter of the late Alphonse and Mary (Moulin) Peloquin and lived in Danielson most of her life except for 20 years nursing at Cape Cod. She served as a 2nd LT. in the U.S. Army Air Corp during WWII.  She was a registered nurse working in convalescent homes in the Manchester, Windsor area.  She was a Gold Star wife and mother.  She was the first nurse to give the Polio Vaccine.  She was a special nurse for Senator Teddy Kennedy during her time at Cape Cod.  She enjoyed knitting, and travel.
She leaves two sons, Col. Kipp Miller (Danuta) of Manchester, Leslie Miller of Lihue, Hawaii; three daughters; Beverly Miller of Brattleboro, VTt., Mina Miller of Danielson, with which she made her home, and Emile Miller of Eastham, Mass.; six grandchildren.  She was predeceased by a son, Keith Miller.
The service was private.  Donations: Disabled American Veterans.  Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, Webster.

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