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Michael Serricchio, 7, of Westfield, Mass., waits in line with his grandmother, Andy Krofina of Woodstock, ready for the train ride.

 

A Young Marine welcomes a visitor from the train.

 

Scarecrow Winner

The first-place winner for the Putnam Business Association’s annual scarecrow contest was Matulaitis Rehabilitation & Skilled Care on Rt. 44. This is the second year they won. There were 16 entries this year. CNB, a division of bankESB, took second with a scene from Finding Nemo and Putnam Bank’s giant bat took third. An Honorable Mention trophy was award to The Arc Day Services Program for their entry titled “Seemore Guts!” Left to right: Putnam Business Association members judges: Rhonda Wishart, Kim Rosebrooks, Chris Coderre, Laura Moorehead, Earl Rosebrooks, Mary Oliver and Jackie Lefebrve. Courtesy photo.

 

Singer from Just Two Trio, entertaining folks in Union Square.

 

The "Great Pumpkin" on display weighs 1,223.5 pounds.