Local author sets more book signings 
Putnam resident Ronald P. Coderre the author of the recently released manuscript – “The Flood of 1955,” announced four more book signing dates.  
The upcoming book signings:  3 p.m. Dec. 16 at Westview Commons in Dayville; 6 p.m. Jan. 29 at the Thompson Community Center and Library; a future date at the Aspinock Historical Society of Putnam and a future date at  the Danielson Veterans Coffeehouse at the Putnam Lodge of Elks at a yet to be determined date in January 2026.
All proceeds from the sale of the booklet go directly to the Aspinock Historical Society of Putnam.  To date the society has received more than $2500. Booklets may be purchased directly at the Aspinock Historical Society on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday until 2 p.m.; at the Putnam Public Library; The Thompson Historical Society Gift Shop or by calling 860-942-7243 or by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  
 “The Flood of 1955” relates Coderre’s experiences as a 14-year-old young man who witnessed firsthand the disastrous event that occurred on Aug. 19, 1955.  The booklet, with the foreword written by Society President Miller, takes the reader from the Putnam Centennial celebration in June 1955, through the days of the flood, to present day Putnam.  The booklet includes photos of the Centennial celebration and epic photos of the flood and its aftermath.
“I’m overjoyed and awed by the requests we’ve received to purchase the booklet.  Sales have already exceeded 150 with more in print.  I feel strongly that events such as the flood and other historical occasions should be recorded in print for the generations who’ll follow us.  The positive feedback is most gratifying,” said Coderre.
“These books make great Christmas stocking stuffers!” said President John Miller.
“More than a total of 60 people attended the book signings at the Putnam Historical Society and the Arc Emporium in Woodstock.  We are very pleased with the response to the booklet.  The comments we’ve received from readers have been extremely positive.  With the upcoming holiday season, the book is an excellent gift idea and requests for purchases are arriving daily,” said Miller.

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