Legal Notice

Town of Putnam 

Planning Commission

Due to a lack of a quorum at their May 23, 2016, regular scheduled monthly meeting the Town of Putnam Planning Commission will hold a Special Meeting on June 7, 2016, at 10:00 A.M. at the Town Hall located at 126 Church Street, Putnam, CT.  A public hearing will be held on the following:

Application # 2016-01: Suzanne Menard — Request for a 2-lot subdivision and a request for waivers on Section 202 and Section 306 in accordance with Section 108 of the Town of Putnam Subdivision regulations. Property located at 593 Pomfret Street, Town Assessor’s Map 36, Lot 7, Zoned AG-2.

 

Edward Briere, 

Chairman

 

June 2, 2016

 

Legal Notice

Town of Putnam

Zoning Commission

The Town of Putnam Zoning Commission held a meeting on May 18, 2016, at 7:00 P.M. at the Town Hall located at 126 Church Street, Putnam, CT.    The following action was taken: 

Docket # 2016-03:  Raymond & Danielle Lajoie — Request for the keeping of livestock according to Section 414 of the Town of Putnam Zoning Regulations to house 6-10 chickens.  Property located at 101 Sabin Street, Town Assessor’s Map 014, Lot 030, Zoned R-10.  APPROVED FOR 6 CHICKENS

 

Patricia Hedenberg, 

Chairperson

 

June 2, 2016

 

Legal Notice

Town of Putnam

Zoning Board 

of Appeals

The Town of Putnam Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a meeting on June 8, 2016, at 7:00 P.M. at the Putnam Town Hall located at 126 Church Street, Putnam, CT.  A public hearing will be held on the following:

Appeal # 2016-001: James & Kathleen Doherty — Request for a front yard variance from the required 50 feet to 30 feet for the placement of a garage.  Property located at 65 Aspinock Road, Town Assessor’s Map 046, Lot 23. Zoned AG-2.

 

Joseph Nash, 

Chairman

 

June 2, 2016

 

Legal Notice

Town of Putnam

Planning Commission

The Town of Putnam Planning Commission held a public hearing on Thursday May 19, 2016, at 7:00 P.M. in the Cafeteria at the Putnam Middle School, 35 Wicker Street, (Israel Putnam Way) Putnam, CT. on the proposed Plan of Conservation and Development in accordance with Section 8-23 of the State of Connecticut General Statutes.    The proposed plan has been filed in the office of the Town Clerk and on the Town of Putnam website at www.putnamct.us.  A hard copy of the proposed Plan of Conservation and Development may be viewed in the Land Use Office at the Putnam Town Hall, 126 Church Street, Putnam, CT during regular Town Hall business hours as well as at the Putnam Public Library located at 225 Kennedy Drive, Putnam, CT.   The public hearing will be continued to the Planning Commission’s regular scheduled monthly meeting held on June 27, 2016, at 6:00 P.M. at the Putnam Town Hall on the first floor in the Community Room.    

 

Edward Briere, 

Chairman.

 

June 2, 2016

 

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By Ron P. Coderre

In a light week of action as teams prepare for the CIAC Tournament, Putnam and Ellis Tech were involved in the Constitution State Conference Tournament and Plainfield was in action in the ECC Tournament.

Putnam ranked #5 was victorious in quarterfinal play but was eliminated in the semifinals.  Plainfield seeded #8 was eliminated in a quarterfinal contest.  Woodstock Academy was eliminated in a Qualifying Round contest.

Tourtellotte concluded its regular season schedule with a big win, while Ellis Tech fell hard in its CSC tourney game.

Conference Tourney Action

for Putnam and Plainfield

The Putnam High School girls’ softball team almost wore Cinderella’s glass slipper in the CSC Tournament but the Lady Clippers eventually lost in a semifinal heart breaker.

The Lady Clippers reached the semifinals with a 5-0 shutout of #4 ranked Kaynor Tech.  The victory moved Putnam into the semifinals against #1 ranked Wilcox Tech, where it took eight innings for the final verdict to be determined.  Unfortunately Putnam came up on the wrong end of a 6-5 score.

Despite a 17 strikeout performance by Mackenzie Livingston the Lady Clippers let a three-run seventh inning lead slip through their fingers, allowing Wilcox Tech new life.  The Lady Techster took advantage of the situation in the extra frame.  Livingston also had a big day at the plate driving in three Putnam runs.

In the quarterfinal contest Livingston struck out 15 Kaynor Tech batters in a route-going performance.  Back-to-back home runs by Lindsay Roberts and Aliceya Labonte propelled Putnam to the win.  The Lady Clippers are 13-9 as they prepare for the CIAC Tournament.

Wilcox Tech reached the semifinals by rolling past Ellis Tech 23-8 in a quarterfinal contest.

Plainfield closed out its regular season with a big 21-1 victory over Windham High School.  Madison Kelley had a grand slam home run and a double and drove in five runs for the Lady Panthers, who also had a five-hit performance from Kayla Rojas.

In the ECC quarterfinals, Plainfield drew the #1 team in the conference and the State, the Fitch Lady Falcons.  Fitch was the easy winner with a 15-0 shutout victory in a five-inning ‘mercy rule’ game.  Plainfield is 10-11 as it enters the CIAC Tournament.

Tourtellotte closed out its regular season with a 21-1 win over the Lyman Lady Bulldogs.  Emily Vincent and Christina Kopacz were the big offensive guns for the Lady Tigers.  Tourtellotte enters the CIAC Tournament with a 13-7 record.  They finished with a 6-4 mark in the ECC Small Division.

Woodstock Academy girls’ team took it on the chin in a Class M Qualifying Round game.  The #15 ranked Lady Centaurs were beaten 14-2 by #18 ranked North Brookfield.

 

By Ron P. Coderre

This week’s RPC shoutout is sent along to Army Sgt. Andrew Zamagni who recently returned from a tour in Iraq.  The remembrance of Memorial Day is a reminder to say thank you to Zamagni and all the men and women who are serving and have served our nation in the military.

Doug Valentine, who died on Friday, May 20, was an enigma to those who knew him and loved him.  He was a public person who enjoyed a long and successful career as banker, yet he was a very private person even with his closest friends.

Dougie V and I were very close friends for many years enjoying hours upon hours on the golf course, a few cigars and libations together, as well as sharing a few laughs over the years.  The phone would rings and it was Doug wondering what time we would meet at Quinnatisset Country Club.  Our rounds of golf were always enjoyable because his disposition on the links would never change whether he was playing well or poorly.

Let me tell you what I remember about the person whose death left everyone who knew Valentine  shocked and in mourning.

Born in New Haven and residing in that vicinity until his career took him to northeastern Connecticut, he was the son of the late George and Marjorie, who is currently 97 years old.  He was a faithful son, visiting his mother until recently when his health prohibited travel.  One of the worst things in life is for a parent to outlive a child but fortunately for Mrs. Valentine despite her age she was able to see her son briefly before he died.

Valentine was a graduate of Quinnipiac University, which he was loyal to and supportive of his alma mater.  He was a U.S. Army veteran, who like many others in his age group spent time in Vietnam.  Although he seldom spoke of his time in Southeast Asia, where he earned a Purple Heart, when he did speak his story was admirable.  He was wounded in an artillery attack that almost took his life.

He served in the Army from May 1968 to May 1970 and in Vietnam from October 1968 to March 1969.  In addition to the Purple Heart, he was the recipient of the National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal and Expert and sharpshooter badge with the M16 and M14.

He admitted once about his injuries incurred in Vietnam, “They didn’t think I was going to make it.  I was fortunate.”

Embarking on a banking career he was known and respected as one of the best commercial lenders in the area.  His career led him to community involvement with the Northeastern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce, the Putnam Rotary Club and the Arc of Quinebaug.  He spent 19 years as the financial officer for the Chamber and was honored as the recipient of a Gold Key Award.  Active in the Rotary Club with its education program and golf tournament, he was the recipient of the organization’s highest recognition, the Paul Harris Award.  The Arc always held a special place in his heart, where he worked to improve the lives of those individuals affected with developmental disability.

Despite being a private person, he reached out when it came to helping others.

In the last 15 years his life was graced with the presence of his partner Barbara Rasmussen.  She was a faithful and loving companion who was by his side, holding his hand until his final breath.

Taken too early at age 68 from those who were his friends his presence will be deeply missed.  The memories will live on.  He was the only witness of the only hole-in-one in my golfing career.  The golfing trips to Maine, Cape Cod, Florida and Shelter Harbor.  The Fridays after work at J.D. Cooper’s and his Cosmos and Absolut Citron and tonics.  The cigars enjoyed while relaxing and talking sports, politics, the economy or whatever.

When life got tough or touchy situations arose, Valentine was known to say “Oh well.”  His way of rationalizing the situation.  Though Doug Valentine is no longer with us in body, his soul and spirit will remain, wherever friends meet and his name is mentioned.  Rest in Peace, good friend.

Tourtellotte Hall of Fame 

Calls Another Athlete…

The 1987 yearbook photo of Chris Mayotte is one of a healthy, smiling teen who was comfortable in his skin.  The fact of the matter is that Mayotte was also equally comfortable on the baseball diamond or the basketball hardwood for the Tourtellotte Memorial High School Tigers.

Mayotte enjoyed the privilege of playing for two legendary coaches, Jim Naum in basketball and Tom Auclair in baseball.  The reward for playing under the guidance of these men resulted in championships in both sports.

In basketball Mayotte was part of the 1987 Connecticut State Basketball Champions, a team that is often favorably compared to the team immortalized in the movie, “Hoosiers.”  During his high school hoop career Mayotte was a Quinebaug Valley Conference and Thompson Times all star.  As captain of the team in his senior year, he led the team in assists and was the second highest scorer.

On the diamond Mayotte led the Tigers to QVC championships in 1985 and 1986.  He was honored as an Observer Patriot, WINY and Journal Transcript all star.  He graduated with a perfect 6-0 pitching record and a minuscule 0.93 earned run average.  

Mayotte moved on to a college baseball career at Stonehill College where he played for four years.  He was the team’s captain during his senior year.  He also enjoyed an all star career with the TriTown American Legion baseball team.

The Tourtellotte Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2016 is scheduled to be inducted on Saturday, June 25 in a 2 p.m.in a ceremony at the Ryscavage Auditorium.

Happy Birthday to the Man 

They Call Cos… 

Family and friends gathered at Grille 37 in Pomfret on Friday, May 20 to celebrate the 70th birthday of Thompson resident Cosmo Quercia.  Approximately 75 people were on hand to congratulate the man they refer to lovingly as Cos.

Cosmo Quercia, who is retired but enjoys his avocation as a photographer, was a talented athlete as a young man.  He starred on the gridiron at Norwich Free Academy, where his play earned him the opportunity to continue his football career at Central Connecticut State University.

But on Friday night, Cos sat silently as his loving bride, Bernadette enjoyed the opportunity to roast her husband much to his chagrin and the enjoyment of the audience.  The evening was coordinated by Quercia’s son Chris and daughter Kaleen Taft.  Despite the chiding and poking, Quercia was still smiling the next day.

Running Note…

The long standing Wednesday 5K Summer Fun Runs at the West Thompson Dam, originally organized by Bobby Mayer, started last week but organizer Martin Fey reminds the serious and recreational runner that the FREE event is open to all.  The runs will continue every Wednesday through mid-September.  Participants should park and meet at the Ravenelle Road parking lot.  Runners will walk to the starting line at 6 p.m. and the start of the run will begin promptly at 6:15 p.m.   

For information contact Fey at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or at 860.428.5979.

RPC’s Closing Thought For The Day: “Good actions give strength to ourselves and inspire good action in others.” Plato

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Stephen M. Tripp Jr.

PARKTON, N.C. — Stephen M. Tripp Jr., 77, formerly of Putnam, died May 19, 2016, in Parkton. He was the husband of the late Pauline (Levesque) Tripp. They were married, June 27, 1964. She died Jan. 13, 2001. 

Born Jan. 30, 1939, in Putnam, he was the son of the late Stephen M. and Ellen (Corbin) Tripp Sr.

Stephen was a graduate of Tourtellotte Memorial High School in 1956 and Putnam Trade School in 1959, graduating as a draftsman. He worked for Electric Boat in Groton, and Tasc in Worcester. 

He started fly fishing at 15, was past President of Trout Unlimited Natchaug (Thames) Chapter, where he loved to teach people how to fly fish. Stephen was a member of the Putnam and Pomfret fish and game clubs and various other sports groups. He moved to North Carolina in 2011. He had a passion for jazz music and enjoyed going to jazz festivals with his wife. 

He leaves his children Norma M. Tripp and her significant other Donna L. Trump of Parkton, Allan D. Tripp and his significant other Denise Talbot of Tolland; a brother Russell H. Tripp of Medford, Mass.; grandchildren, Peter Fafard, Tara Black, Bryan Fafard, Michael Coraine Sr., Kyle Fafard and great-grandchildren, Michael Coraine Jr. and Owen Fafard.

Services were private. Donations: Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, PHWFF, PO Box 695, La Plata, MD 20646; or Alzheimer’s Organization, 3739 National Drive, Suite 110, Raleigh, NC  27612 Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam.

 

Charles F. Credit

PUTNAM — Charles Frederick Credit, 98, of Cheshire, formerly of Putnam and Thomaston, died May 21, 2016, at the Meriden Center.  He was the husband of 61 years of the late Mildred “Muffie” Blanche (Gauthier) Credit.

He was born June 6, 1917,  in Ballouville, a son of the late Frederick and Marion (LeValle) Credit. 

He leaves his daughter and son-in-law, Victoria “Vicki” and Martin J. Thulin; his two grandchildren, Christine Maria Pogany (Michael) of Trumbull, and Seth Adam Thulin (Jenna) of Wallingford; his three great grandchildren, Sarah Elizabeth Pogany, Alexandra Hope Pogany and Michael Anton; his two sisters, Rose Bushey and Theresa Langlois. He was predeceased by his siblings, Lionel Credit, Emil Credit and Cecile Lambert

The Funeral was May 27 in the Yalesville United Methodist Church with interment in St. Mary Cemetery in Putnam.  Donations: American Heart Association, P O Box 417005, Boston MA 02241-7005; the Yalesville United Methodist Church, 8 New Place St., Yalesville, CT 06492; or the Meriden Center 845 Paddock Ave., Meriden, CT 06450. The Wallingford Funeral Home, Wallingford.