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Wed. July 12
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. The reception is from 5 to 7 p.m. July 13.
Sat. July 15
al Fresco
PUTNAM --- The Town of Putnam and the Putnam Recreation Department will present an al Fresco concert featuring Helene “Almost Cher’” Masiko with the Putnam Festival Orchestra at 7 p.m. in Rotary Park. River Fire follows at 8:30 p.m. Rain date: July 16. Free. Bring your lawn chairs. Brought to you by Centreville Bank, WIN Waste Innovations and the Town of Putnam Recreation Department.
Fri. July 21
Movie Night
HAMPTON --- The James L. Goodwin Conservation Center will have an outdoor movie night with popcorn and snacks from 7 to 8 p.m. The film will be a short hour-long educational documentary called ”Fox Tales.” Feel free to bring your own snack and drinks. Contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with movie requests.
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. Rain date Aug. 4.
Sat. July 22
Summer Fun
EASTFORD --- The Congregational Church of Eastford will present frog jumping, a band concert and a cookout, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Crystal Pond Park. Free.
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.
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.
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.
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-this is a refined party after all! $69. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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).
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.
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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The two old trees in front of the old town hall on Church Street, Putnam, were removed. Linda Lemmon photo.
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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
Town of Pomfret
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Pomfret Planning & Zoning Commission will hold the following four (4) Public Hearings at its meeting on July 19, 2023, starting at 7:00 PM.
1. Ashley Danenhower, 321 Deerfield Road, special permit application for the construction of a 2-story 3,456 sf barn
2. Ashley Danenhower, 321 Deerfield Road, special permit application for a home-based business
3. Pomfret Planning & Zoning Commission, 5 Haven Road, application for a text amendment to the regulations regarding Temporary Outdoor Lighting
4. Pomfret Planning & Zoning Commission, 5 Haven Road, application for a text amendment to the regulations regarding Containers.
Town of Pomfret
Dated this 26th day
of June 2023
Lynn L. Krajewski,
Clerk
Planning & Zoning Commission
July 5, 2023
July 12 2023
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Town of Putnam
Zoning Commission
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The Town of Putnam Zoning Commission held a meeting on June 21, 2023 at 7:00 P.M. at the Municipal Complex to reschedule/schedule the following public hearings to the July 19, 2023, meeting at 7:00 P.M., at the Municipal Complex, Room 201, located at 200 School Street, Putnam, CT.
Continue public hearing on Docket # 2023-06 Putnam River Road, LLC & 285 River Road, LLC request for a Special Permit for excavation of approximately 363,000 yards of earth material in conjunction with an 11-lot residential subdivision. Two permanent ponds are proposed as part of the earth excavation. Properties located at 285 River Road, Town Assessors Map 043 Lot 005, Zoned Agricultural-2 and 357 River Road, Town Assessors Map 043, Lot 010, Zoned Agricultural-2.
Public Hearing on Docket # 2023-06 Town of Putnam Zoning Commission request to amend Section 605 Floodplain of the Town of Putnam Zoning Regulations. The Commission’s proposed amendment would consist of revised regulations from the Department of Energy & Environmental Protection necessary for the Flood Insurance Program for the Town of Putnam.
Public hearing on Docket # 2023-07 Tammy J. Cooper request for a home occupation permit for therapeutic massage therapy. Property located at 7 Five Mile River Road, Town Assessors Map 039, Lot 026, Zoned Agricultural-2.
Patricia Hedenberg, Chairman.
Zoom meeting information will be available on the Town of Putnam website prior to the
meeting.
July 6, 2023
July 13, 2023
Town of Putnam
Planning Commission
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The Town of Putnam Planning Commission will hold a hybrid meeting on July 24, 2023, at 6:00 P.M. at the Municipal Complex in Community Room 201 located on the second floor. A public hearing will be held on the following:
Application # 2023-03 Marc Gissleson request for a re-subdivision of 102 David Circle for the removal of the open space resignation/status. Property noted by location Town Assessors Map 3, Lot 90, Zoned R-10.
Zoom meeting information will be available on the Town of Putnam website prior to the meeting date.
Edward Briere, Chairman
July 13, 2023
July 20, 2023
Town of Putnam
Planning Commission
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The Town of Putnam Planning Commission will hold a hybrid meeting on July 24, 2023, at 6:00 P.M. at the Municipal Complex in Community Room 201 located on the second floor. A public hearing will be held on the following:
The Town of Putnam Planning Commission requests to amend the Town of Putnam Subdivision Regulations. The Commission’s proposed amendment would contain a new section entitled Article III Section 319 Floodplains from the Department of Energy & Environmental Protection necessary for the Flood Insurance Program for the Town of Putnam. The proposed amendment is available for review in the Building/Land Use office.
Zoom meeting information will be available on the Town of Putnam website prior to the meeting date.
Edward Briere, Chairman
July 13, 2023
July 20, 2023
Town of Putnam
Planning Commission
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The Town of Putnam Planning Commission held a hybrid meeting on June 26, 2023, at 6:00 P.M. at the Municipal Complex located at 200 School Street, Putnam, CT. The following action was taken:
Special Hybrid Meeting was scheduled for July 17, 2023, at 6:00 P.M. in Room 201 on the second floor of the Municipal Complex located at 200 School Street, Putnam, CT.
The meeting is scheduled to discuss, review, and possibly vote on the requested waivers associated with the subdivision application listed below.
Application 2023—02 Putnam River Road, LLC & 285 River Road, LLC request for an 11 lot Subdivision for properties located at 357 River Road, Town Assessors Map 043, Lot 010, Zoned Agricultural-2 and 285 River Road, Town Assessors Map 043 Lot 005, Zoned Agricultural-2. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
Edward Briere, Chairman.
Meeting information will be available on the Town of Putnam Website prior to the meeting.
July 6, 2023
July 13, 2023
Town of Putnam
Zoning Board of Appeals
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The Town of Putnam Zoning Board of Appeals will hold 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. A public hearing will be held on the following:
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.
Joseph Nash, Chairman.
Zoom meeting information will be available before the meeting.
July 6, 2023
July 13, 2023
Legal Notice
Notice to all registered Democrats in the Town of Putnam.
The Putnam Democratic Town Committee will be holding a caucus on Tuesday, July 25 at 7 PM at the Knights of Columbus, 68 Providence St. Putnam CT 06260.
The purpose of the caucus is to endorse candidates for the municipal election to be held Tuesday, November 7, 2023.
J. Scott Pempek
Chairman,
Putnam Democratic Town Committee
July 13, 2023
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Eagle Scout
Putnam resident and Quinebaug Valley Community College student, Emma Barbeau (2nd left) received her Eagle Scout Award June 17. Barbeau, who is a member of Troop 1066 of Thompson, was honored at the Troop home in N. Grosvenordale. More than 50 friends, family and fellow Scouts were in attendance. The American Legion Department of Connecticut and District #4 presented Barbeau with a number of citations. On hand for the ceremony representing The American Legion were, from left: Ronald P. Coderre, Past Post #13 Putnam and Past District #4 commander; Barbeau; Manuel “Manny” Rodrigues, Department Scouting Representative and Commander of Post #52 of Coventry; and John Whetten, District #4 Sgt.-at-Arms and member of Post #26 Stafford Springs. Her Eagle Scout project was the complete renovation of the Putnam Middle School scoreboard. Courtesy photo.
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