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Wed. July 26
Art Exhibit
PUTNAM --- “A Cacophony of Greys” Exhibit and Reception by Steve Veilleux  will be on display in The Corridor Gallery at the Putnam Municipal Complex through Sept. 30. Features a series of black and white and monotone photographs. All welcome. Free. PutnamCtArtsCouncil.com for gallery hours and info.

Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Thompson Public Library, as part of its Art @ the Library Series, will present “Eclectic Visions: A Photographic Journey,” by Tammy Lynn for the month. Supported by the Friends of the Library. 860-923-9779.

Fri.  July 28
Nature ‘Games’
HAMPTON --- Come on down to the James L. Goodwin Conservation Center for a fun afternoon of playing nature-themed board and card games, hosted by naturalist Robin Chandler from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Adults and kids alike welcome. There will be 5 games with varying difficulties available to play; Cardline, Ecologies, Ecos: The First Continent, Evolution, and Wingspan. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Sat.  July 29
Hazardous Waste Collection
PUTNAM --- The town of Putnam will hold a household hazardous waste and confidential paper shredding collection day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Putnam Middle School. Putnam residents only – bring proof of residency. 860-963-6800 ext. 3 option 6.

Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center on Day Road will present “Nature Sketchbook Journaling” from 10 a.m. to noon. Suggested supplies: watercolor sketchbook, permanent marker, portable watercolor kit, small cup to hold water, and paper towels. $15 CAS members; $25 non-members. Register: 860-928-4948.

Tues.  Aug. 1
Worm Program
HAMPTON --- The James Goodwin Conservation Center will present “Invasive Jumping Worms” from 3 to 4:30 p.m.  What kind of damage are they causing? How do I identify them? What can I do to control them? We will be outdoors unless the weather is untenable. Free. All welcome.  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Thur.  Aug. 3
Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library will present, as part of its Art @ the Library “Memory and Imagination: Explorations in Color” by Lisa Davidson, Susan Graseck and Sally Rogers until the end of August. Reception from 6 to 7:30 p.m. In the Display Case: The Quiet Corner Garden Club - Celebrating Native Plants and Pollinators. 860-923-9779.

Fri.  Aug. 4
Twilight Concert
WOODSTOCK --- Roseland Cottage and the Woodstock Recreation Department will present Patty Tuite & Bank in a free Twilight Lawn Concert at 7 p.m. at Roseland Cottage.

‘A Chorus Line’
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present “A Chorus Line” at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 4, 5, 11 and 12 and at 2 p.m. Aug. 6 and 13. Tickets are $27 for adults and $24 for seniors, students, veterans and first responders. Reservations: with a major credit card online at www.thebradleyplayhouse.org or by calling 860-928-7887.

Sat.  Aug. 5
Grange Fair
WOODSTOCK --- The Senexet Grange Fair will be held from 8 to noon at the grange on Rt. 169. Open to all.

Thur.  Aug. 10
Firefly Hike
HAMPTON --- The James L. Goodwin Conservation Center will hold a free Firefly Hike from 9 to 10:30 p.m. All welcome. Bring a headlamp or flashlight. 2.2 mile night hike to Brown Hill Marsh. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Bird Walk
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center on Day Road will present Evening Bird Walk at 6 p.m. $10 CAS members; $20 non-members. Register: 860-928-4948.

Fri.  Aug. 11
Twilight Concert
WOODSTOCK --- Roseland Cottage and the Woodstock Recreation Department will present The Flamingos in a free Twilight Lawn Concert at 6:30 p.m. at Roseland Cottage.

Sat.  Aug. 12
Concert
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Recreation Commission will present the Wooden Horse Band at 5:30 at the Recreation Park. Free. Bring chairs. Light refreshments will be available for sale.

Country Fest
PUTNAM --- The Town of Putnam Parks and Recreation Department will present Country Fest Concert with River Fire at Rotary Park. Hillbilly Graham Crackers will play from 2:30 to 4 p.m.; Whiskey Boulevard from 4:30 to 6 p.m. and Midnight Anthem from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and then River Fire will be lit soon after on the Quinebaug River. River Fire music by WINY Radio.

Fri.  Aug. 18
Movie Night
HAMPTON --- The James L. Goodwin Conservation Center will be showing "Dark Waters' from 7 to 8:30. It’s about forever chemicals.  Showing free and inside. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Sat.  Aug. 19
Murder Mystery Dinner
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Recreation Commission will present A Murder Mystery Show & Dinner starting with cocktail hour at 6 at Grill 37. Following dinner the murder mystery show is, “The Best Laid Plans”, an old Hollywood whodunnit. Dress in your best evening wear and suits. $69. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Relay Field Day
PUTNAM --- The Relay For Life Field Day will be held from noon to 8 p.m. in Putnam's Murphy Park. Corn hole tournament, bounce house, inflatable obstacle course, flush station, food trucks, local crafters and artisans, and much more. The event will be concluded by honoring lives touched by cancer with a luminaria ceremony.

Sun.  Aug. 20
Main Street Car Cruise
PUTNAM --- The Town of Putnam will present Putnam’s Main Street Car Cruise from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. around downtown and in Rotary Park. There will be more than 1,000 classic cars, live music and more, including the Kids Zone in Rotary Park with Bounce Houses, Photo Booth, Bella The Clown, Arts & Crafts Tent, and Face Painting. New this year is the Celebrity Dunk Tank --- donate $5 to take a shot at dunking local celebs (benefits the Putnam Business Association).

Tues.  Aug. 22
All About Owls
HAMPTON --- Join Naturalist Adam Drouin for an educational owl pellet dissection at the James L. Goodwin Conservation Center from 3 to 4 p.m. The pellets are guaranteed to have bones, and we will attempt to assemble a skeleton. Registration Required. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Fri.  Aug. 25
Hike
HAMPTON --- James Goodwin Conservation Center will present a 4-mile hike around Pine Acres Pond from 4 to 6 p.m. There will be a little elevation change, roots and rocks, so be sure to bring water and hiking footwear. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Sat.  Aug. 26
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Nature Sketchbook Journaling” from 10 a.m. to noon at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Suggested supplies: watercolor sketchbook, permanent marker, portable watercolor kit, small cup to hold water, and paper towels. $15 CAS members; $25 non-members. Register: 860-928-4948.

Sun.  Aug. 27
Cruise Fund-raiser
THOMPSON --- DKH will hold its Cruise, BBQ & Brew - Motorcycle & Car Cruise at 10 a.m. at the Thompson Speedway and The Black Dog Bar & Grille in Putnam. Benefits the NECT Cancer Fund of Day Kimball Healthcare. $35 registration. daykimball.org/cruising.

Tues.  Aug. 29
Fish Hatchery
PLAINFIELD --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Plainfield Fish Hatchery Walk” at 8 a.m. at the hatchery. One of the top birding spots in Windham County.  $20 CAS members; $30 non-members. Register: 860-928-4948.

Wed.  Aug. 30
Nighthawk Watch
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center on Day Road will present “Nighthawk Watch” at 6 p.m.  $10 CAS members; $20 non-members. Register: 860-928-4948.

Thur.  Aug. 31
Blue Moon Hike
HAMPTON --- The James L. Goodwin State Forest for a guided night hike during the blue moon from 9:30 to 11 p.m. Meet at the Goodwin Conservation Center before heading in our cars to the trailhead by Black Spruce Pond. Bring at least a flashlight; a headlamp may be better for the roots, rocks and keeping your hands free. There is some incline. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Fri.  Sept. 8
Golf Classic
PUTNAM --- The Day Kimball Hospital Centreville Bank Golf Classic will set off at 7:45 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Connecticut National Country Club. For info: daykimball.org/golfclassic.

Sun.  Sept. 10
Jazz Fund-raiser
WINDHAM --- The Windham Free Library will hold a fund-raiser, the 21st Annual Jazz in the Garden, from 3 to 6 p.m. at 80 Windham Center Road. $60 Pre-sale/$65 at event. Benefits The Windham Free Library. For more info; visit: https://thewindhamfreelibrary.org/jazz/

Sat.  Sept. 23
Celebrating Agriculture
BROOKLYN --- 2023 Celebrating Agriculture will begin at 9 a.m. at the Brooklyn Fairgrounds.

Sat.  Sept. 30
BBQ
WOODSTOCK --- The Bungay Fire Brigade will host its fall 2023 Chicken BBQ from 4 to 6 p.m. www.bungay.com.

Sat.  Nov. 11
Dueling Pianos
THOMPSON --- The DKH Dueling Pianos fund-raiser will be held at 6 p.m. at the Raceway Restaurant and Banquet Hall. Benefits Day Kimball Healthcare At Home services of HomeCare, HomeMakers, and Hospice & Palliative Care of Northeastern Connecticut. Food, drawings and more. Tickets $45, must be purchased in advance. daykimball.org/pianos.

Sun.  Dec. 3
Tree of Life
The DKH 34th Annual Hospice Tree of Life Ceremonies will be held at 5 p.m. in 11 towns throughout northeastern Connecticut. The purchase of memorial lights on each community's Tree of Life benefits Hospice & Palliative Care of Northeastern Connecticut. For info: daykimball.org/treeoflife.

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Award
Patrick’s parents Bob Wood and Lisette Rimer with Alexandra Lee accepting Patrick’s memorial bowl, Pomfret School.



Scholar
award
presented
to Lee
POMFRET — The 2023 Patrick Wood Scholar Award was presented to nineth-grader Alexandra Lee at Patrick’s memorial beech tree near the Pomfret School chapel in mid-July. Lee is the 20th recipient of the award begun in 2006 when Patrick died. She graduated from Rectory School in May and will attend Pomfret School in the fall with the help of Pat’s scholarship.
Lisette Rimer, Patrick’s mother, said: “Lee is a hardworking and well-liked student, who takes her time on assignments. Her goal is to improve and grow based on the feedback she receives from her teachers. She was chosen for her academic achievement and strong character, attributes that Patrick represented when he graduated as valedictorian from Pomfret School in 2001. He earned perfect SAT scores and graduated from Stanford with honors in 2005. He was a top programming intern at the Automation & Drives division of Siemens when he passed away. “
In addition to her academics, Lee is a strong hockey player, well known in hockey rinks all over North America. Rimer said, “Above Alexandra’s successes and accolades, we wish her happiness and joy at Pomfret in both academics and hockey.”
Patrick’s parents, Bob Wood and Lisette Rimer, also recognized Louisa Jones, who has shepherded Pat’s award since its beginning. Louisa coached and counseled Patrick and his twin sister Libby during their time at Pomfret School and has supported many events held in Pat’s honor, including an art show with artwork donated by Libby’s classmates, a concert in Patrick’s honor called “Playing for Patrick,” and memorial trees donated to Pomfret School and Pomfret Community School by local resident Charles Stoddard. Pat’s father, Robert Wood, said, “Louisa’s many kindnesses to our family over the years has only been exceeded by her sincere zeal in promoting the award amongst the Pomfret School community and in the past, and now present, recipients. She has kept Patrick’s memory viable and contemporary with every passing year.”
Tax deductible donations can be made at: https://www.patrickwoodprize.org/donate.
The Patrick Wood Memorial Scholarship was begun in 2006 to foster academic merit and support local middle school students applying to Pomfret School.

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WOODSTOCK — The Woodstock Middle School honor roll for the fourth quarter includes:
Grade 6
High Honors: Noah Damaso, Autumn Fogarty, Kalena Fortner, Ryleigh Hitchcock, Marina Jennings, Avery Manbeck, Brook Marshall, Emma Stacy, Aylin Stevens
Honors: Sydney Anderson, Isabel Berry, Kestrel Brousseau, Jayden Casillas, Trissa Collins, Alexander Cournoyer, Hayden Ferguson, Alexa Heersink, Piper Jagodzinski, Autumn Maturi, Archie McDonald, Georgia Myers, Bao Novotny, Nicole Obeng, Cooper O’Brien, Moira O’Neill, Maydson Peach, Rachel Reno, Benjamin Shamp, Mikai Shepherd, Brooklyn Sherman-Wessell, Samantha Stillitano, Eveline Suss-Maurer
Recognition: Owen Brackett, Brielle Fogarty, Mason Haley, Jacob Hull, Jenson Knight, Connor Mydlarz, Oliva Quinney, Tristan Sparks, Sayla Troy, Harbor Wotton
Grade 7
High Honors: Carolina Ahearn, Georgia Cross, Colby Deary, Alexander DeCarli, Nathaniel Drake, Emma Johnson, Abigail Keser, Kaitlyn McQuiston, Kaleb Nagel, Lily Smock
Honors: Isabella Amlaw, Ava Carlone, Zoe Cloutier, Charlotte Donovan, Roan Donovan, Caroline Ethier, Jax Golden, Sophia Groves, Scarlett Hogarty, Tristan Maloney, Abigail Manning, Oliver Moulton, Colbie O’Connor, Stella Puchalski, Patrick Raftery, Abel Rigney, Erin Russell, Kaitlyn Teal, Lauren Young
Recognition: Drake Abdullovski, Jacob Bickoff, Hope Boggia, Ava Eaton, Henry Griffin, Colton Haase, Daniel Jameson, Zoe Laffert, Kaylee Letourneau, Owen Murdock, Luana Portilla
Grade 8
High Honors: Kaylyn Converse, Lorelai Fish, Patrick Fox, Robert Graham, Samuel Greene, Julia Guimont, Brady Hebert, Molly Mead, Landon Murdock, Keegan Porter
Honors: Mia Auger, Catalina Baarda, Brayden Bottone, Willow Deary, Amelia Ditzel, Arianna Fox, Brayden Graves, Jake Henderson, Maxwell Kopp, Kelsey McNeil, Bella Stillitano, Leah Thibodeau, Chloe Vogt, Cayden Worth
Recognition: Natalie Despres, Nathan Jezierski, Brendon Lundt, Hayden Maloney, Elijah Nagel, Tyler Odorski, Jessica Palmerino, David Rahall, Damien Redman, Drew Rhault, Blake Robida, Jenna Saraidarian, Brendan Wright

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Legal Notice
Tax Collector’s Office
Town & Fire
District of Pomfret
Legal Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of the Town and Fire District of Pomfret that the first installment of taxes on the Grand List of October 1, 2022, is DUE AND PAYABLE July 1, 2023.  The last day to pay without penalty is August 1, 2023.
Per State Statute, interest will be charged at 18% annually (1.5% per month), with a minimum charge of $2.00 per entity (Town and Fire District are separate entities) on all delinquent payments postmarked after August 1, 2023.
Please make all checks payable to Pomfret Tax Collector.  The mailing address is 5 Haven Road, Pomfret Center, CT 06259.  If a receipt is desired, please enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope.  For more information or to pay online, go to www.pomfretct.gov.
Tax office hours are:  Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm and Wednesday
8:30 am to 6:00 pm, closed on Fridays.  If you have any questions, please call 860-974-0394.  
The Town Hall will be closed on July 4, 2023.

Pamela N. Gaumond, CCMC
Tax Collector
Town & Fire District of Pomfret

June 22, 2023
July 6, 2023
July 27, 2023

Legal Notice
TOWN OF PUTNAM
PUTNAM SPECIAL SERVICES
WEST PUTNAM DISTRICT
EAST PUTNAM FIRE
DISTRICT
COLLECTOR OF REVENUE
(860) 963-6800 Extension 804
The first installment of taxes, due to the Town of Putnam, Special Service District, East Putnam Fire District and West Putnam District on the Grand List of October 1, 2022, is due and payable on July 1, 2023, through August 1, 2023.
TO AVOID INTEREST CHARGES, MAIL MUST
BE POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN AUGUST 1, 2023
Payments made after the last day to pay without penalty will be subject to an interest charge of 3% (1.5% per month) or $2.00 minimum per Town and $2.00 per Special Service District, East Putnam Fire District and West Putnam District (where applicable), whichever is higher, according to Connecticut State Statute, Sec. 12-146.
Online payments can be made at the Town of Putnam website - www.putnamct.us after July 1, 2023.
We are now located at 200 School Street at the new Municipal Complex.  For your convenience, feel free to use our drop box option located outside the Putnam Town Hall on the left hand side of the building.
Town Hall Office Hours
8:30 a.m. to 4:30p.m. Monday through Wednesday
8 a.m. through 6 p.m. Thursday
8 a.m. through 1 p.m. Friday

Tax Office Window closes 15 minutes prior to Town Hall daily closure.

The Town Hall Offices will be closed July 4, 2023.

June 22, 2023
June 29, 2023
July 27, 2023

Legal Notice
Town of Pomfret
 SPECIAL TOWN MEETING
AUGUST 7, 2023
The legal voters and citizens qualified to vote in Town Meeting of the Town of Pomfret are hereby warned to meet at the Pomfret Community Center, 207 Mashamoquet Road, Pomfret, Connecticut, on Monday, August 7, 2023, at 7:00 P.M. to act upon the following articles:
Article 1: To choose a Moderator for said meeting.
Article 2: To see if the Town will approve a transfer of $4,358.49 from the General Government Capital Non-Recurring/Government Surplus 482.09 line to the Seely-Brown Grant line, as recommended by the Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance, in order to clear that account.
Article 3: To see if the Town will approve a revision to the Ordinance ‘Fees for Municipal Land Use Application Fees’ pursuant to Section 8-1c of the Connecticut General Statutes, adopted at a Special Town Meeting of September 17, 2003, in order to adjust the fees payable to the Town of Pomfret under Schedules A, B, C and D, and modify Section 1 through Section 6 of said Ordinance.  A copy of proposed Ordinance is on file with the Pomfret Town Clerk, 5 Haven Road, Pomfret Center.

Article 4: To do any other business proper to come before said meeting.

Dated at Pomfret,
Connecticut,
this 27th Day
of July, 2023

Maureen A. Nicholson
Patrick R. McCarthy
Alan B. Chubbuck
Its Board of Selectmen

Attest:
Cheryl A. Grist,
Town Clerk

July 27, 2023

Town of Putnam
Inland Wetland Commission
Legal Notice

The Town of Putnam Inland Wetland Commission held a hybrid meeting on Wednesday July 12, 2023, at 7:00 P.M at the Municipal Complex in Community Room 201 located on the second floor. The following applications were APPROVED:

Application:  2023-05 Jesse Betts - 546 Five Mile River Rd, Single Family Residential Construction

Application:  2023-06 Chris Gazzola - 68 Five Mile River Rd, Single Family Residential Construction

Application:  2023-07 McGee Automotive Family, Toyota of Hanover - 76-78 Providence Pike, New Construction

Application:  2023-08  The Craft Group – 3 Park Rd, Cannabis Retail Facility, New Construction.
Adam Paquin, Chairman.

July 27, 2023

Town of Putnam
Zoning Board of Appeals
Legal Notice

The Town of Putnam Zoning Board of Appeals held a hybrid meeting on July 18, 2023, at 7:00 P.M. on the second floor, Room 201, of the Municipal Complex located at 200 School Street, Putnam, CT.  The following action was taken:  
Appeal # 2023-003  Jordan Nugent, Appeal from the decision of the Zoning Enforcement Officer to locate a tattoo parlor at 112 Main Street, Town Assessors Map 015, 059, Zoned Putnam Downtown.
PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED TO THE AUGUST 15, 2023, MEETING AT 7:00 P.M.
Joseph Nash, Chairman.
Zoom meeting information will be available before the meeting.
July 27, 2023

Town of Putnam

Zoning Commission

Legal Notice

The Town of Putnam Zoning Commission held a hybrid meeting on July 19, 2023, at 7:00 P.M at the Municipal Complex in Community Room 201 located on the second floor.   The following applications were APPROVED.

 Docket # 2023-06  Putnam River Road, LLC & 285 River Road, LLC – Special Permit - Earth Removal

         363,000 Cubic Yards

         285 and 357 River Road

 Docket # 2023-06   Zoning Commission – Amendment to Section 605 Floodplain Regulations

 Docket # 2023-07  Tammy J. Cooper – Special Permit-Home Occupation – 7 Five Mile River Road

     Therapeutic massage therapy

 Patricia Hedenberg, Chairman

 July 27, 2023

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