Legal Notice

Town of Putnam

Zoning Commission

The Town of Putnam Zoning Commission will hold a meeting on November 18, 2015, at 7:00 P.M. at the Town Hall located at 126 Church Street, Putnam. CT.  A public hearing will be held on the following:

 

Docket # 2015-01: Town of Putnam Aquifer Protection Agency — Request for a map amendment to the Town of Putnam Zoning Map dated May 28, 2014, to reflect the revised mapping of the Aquifer Protection Area as approved by CT DEEP.

 

Patricia Hedenberg, 

Chairman

 

Nov. 5, 2015

Nov. 12, 2015

 

 

Special to the Town Crier

The Mayotte-Viens American Legion Post #13 of Putnam is once again remembering veterans with a Veterans Remembrance Program and Celebrity Bartender event at J.D. Cooper’s Restaurant on Veteran’s Day, Wednesday, November 11.  According to Post Commander Ron Coderre, the program will honor two veterans who will be the special guests of honor.

Last year Post #13 honored WWII veterans Armand Jolly, a U.S. Navy veteran, and Robert Clemens, a U.S. Marine Corps vet, in a very moving and emotional ceremony.

Through the efforts of American Legion Post # 13 Commander Coderre and the members of the unit, Putnam area veterans will be celebrated at Celebrity Bartender Night.  This is the fifth year that the Post has held the event.  Last year the evening raised more than $4,000 in support of Post #13 youth activities, such as Boys State, State Police Youth Leadership Program, Americanism programs in local schools and the TriTown American Legion Baseball Program.  The Post also supports the Home At Last Campaign for homeless veterans and last year initiated a scholarship for a local graduating high school senior.

“The evening is our way of thanking all veterans from northeastern Connecticut who’ve ever served our country.  We’re also proud of the opportunity to pause and honor local veterans who, in a special way were part of our proud military heritage,” said Commander Coderre.

“The Celebrity Bartender portion of the evening allows us to raise funds for the youth activities associated with the American Legion programs. We’re thankful for the local and statewide celebrities who take timeout of their busy schedules to make this night a success,” he added.

The evening begins at 5 p.m. and concludes at 9.  Former Boston Red Sox catcher Roger LaFrancois, WFSB Channel 3 news personality Kevin Hogan and other noted celebrities are scheduled to be on hand once again to greet and serve patrons.  Also scheduled to take turns behind the bar are local radio personality Gary “O” of WINY Radio, Killingly Town Manager Sean Hendricks, Laura Crosetti, Jeff Bousquet, and former Commander Barney Seney.  Other local personalities are expected to join in the evening’s festivities.

“Last year’s event was a huge success.  We’re hoping that people will once again see the worthiness of the event and drop by to salute our honored veterans and other veterans who may be on hand.” said Coderre.

Prior to honoring the veterans, U.S. Air Force veteran Maurice “Moe” Coderre will offer a rendition of the National Anthem.  Local celebrity and noted performer Linda Colangelo will close the evening’s festivities with the singing of God Bless America and a special tribute to the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force and Coast Guard.

“J.D. Cooper’s is honored to host this event for the veterans.  Having celebrities on hand will certainly add luster to the festivities.  This is a special day and a special event.  We’re hoping to have a good turnout in honor of the men and women who have served and defended our freedom,” said G. David Landry of J.D. Cooper’s Restaurant.

The program will also feature a drawing of more than 50 items and an auction that will include autographed sports memorabilia, tickets to college and professional games, golf packages and some other significant items. Working with Coderre on the organizing committee are Legionnaires, Donald Steinbrick, Marc Coderre, Barney Seney, Alan Joslin and Eric Quinn.

 

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Leaf collection

PUTNAM --- The town of Putnam will be collecting leaves throughout town. They started the last Monday in October and will continue until complete or until inclement weather interrupts the operation. For more information, call 860-963-6800, ext. 140.

 

By Ron P. Coderre

The word about the quality of the Putnam Science Academy basketball program continues to spread throughout Connecticut, the Northeast and the country.  The results, more and more young men with a desire to play college basketball are either inquiring or showing up on coach Tom Espinosa’s doorstep.

As things were settling in for the 2015-2016-edition of the Mustangs, Espinosa received a surprise on Oct. 5 in the person of Kevin Jamal “KJ” Smith from Hamden.  Smith and his parents Jack and June Smith have been watching their son play basketball since the very tender age of 5.  Throughout his years his talents have grown in his favorite sport. Consequently, the 6-foot, 3-inch guard has decided to come to Putnam Science Academy as a member of the class of 2017.

Smith, a multi-sport athlete, is transferring from Hill Regional Career Magnet High School in New Haven.  As a player at Career, Smith has excelled under the leadership of coaches G.J. Wright and Larry Kelly.  During his three years at Career, Smith has grown steadily as a player becoming one of his team’s top hoopsters.

Career plays a schedule, which perennially faces the top schools in Connecticut such as Amity, Fairfield Prep, Wilbur Cross, Hill House, Naugatuck, Daniel Hand and Notre Dame.

“Smith has the talent to become a dominant player.  He is a kid who can score from three-point range and drive to the hoop.  He’s also an excellent free throw shooter.  We also like the fact that he’s very much of a team player,” said Espinosa of his newest recruit.

As Smith begins this new chapter in his life at Putnam Science Academy, he’s ready not only for the basketball court but also for the classroom.  He’s excels academically in math, English and science.  The family oriented young man is a determined and dedicated student and athlete.

Smith and the Putnam Science Academy Mustangs embark on a 38-game regular season schedule as an independent prep school on Nov. 17 when they entertain Spire Institute of Ohio in a 6:30 p.m. home contest.