Supermarket reopens
PUTNAM — Putnam Supermarket, a fixture in Putnam, reopened Oct. 12 after being closed down for two days for sprinkler and electrical concerns.
In a Facebook post, the supermarket officials said, “We are thankful to Putnam fire department and fire marshal Scott Belleville for working with us and help us get our sprinklers and electrical fixed up.” They also thanked customers for their patience and support.
On Oct. 9 the fire marshal’s office served an order to vacate and cited the following concerns: Blocked, insufficient, or impeded egress; failure to maintain fire protection systems; and electrical hazards that pose an imminent fire hazard.
The order was reviewed and upheld by the State of Connecticut Fire Marshal’s Office.  The order required the store to be closed until the life-safety hazards are satisfied under the fire code and approved by the local Fire Marshal.  
A plan of correction was discussed between the Fire Marshal, building owner, and business owner.
The Putnam Fire Marshal’s Office and the Putnam Fire Department helped Putnam Supermarket bring the store up to the current fire code regulations. The fire marshal’s office said: “We look forward to continued cooperation as well as a quick recovery and re-opening for the owners, employees and patrons.  It is the goal of the Fire Marshal’s Office to ensure a safe environment for the residents, visitors, and occupants of all buildings in the Town of Putnam.”

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