Metal pick-up
PUTNAM — The Town of Putnam will have a metal and non-electronic appliance pick up during the week of Aug. 27.
Residents should put metal and non-electronic appliances out at the edge of the road for pick up starting Aug. 27 through Aug. 31.
Pick up will be done according to regular trash routes, same day as your regular curbside pick-up day. No stickers are required for metal and non-electronics pick up. Only metal items and non-electronics, example, refrigerators, washing machines, dryers, hot water tanks, stoves.
TVs, computers, monitors, printers, laptops, cell phones, etc. are electronics and will not be picked up. Electronics are no longer picked up at curbside and must be brought to the Fox Road Highway Garage in E. Putnam, from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Do not put out other bulky waste items such as, sofas, chairs, tables, etc. for the metal pick up. Those items go out with your regular trash pick-up with the appropriate stickers on them.
See the Trash and Recycling flyer or call for more info: 860-963-6800 Ext. 140.
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Senator Richard Blumenthal visited Putnam Bank last week and met with bank officials and local business leaders. Courtesy photos.
PUTNAM — Last week Senator Richard Blumenthal joined Putnam Bank President/CEO Thomas Borner for a roundtable discussion with Putnam Bank’s executive team and local business, healthcare, and education leaders to discuss a wide range of issues facing the community.
Borner and Putnam Bank raised several different topics, including reauthorizing the National Flood Insurance Program, raising thresholds for reporting suspicious currency transactions under the Bank Secrecy Act to account for inflation, and re-visiting the cap on State and Local tax (SALT) deductions under the Republican tax plan signed into law by President Trump in 2017.
Senator Blumenthal also spoke about the importance of investing in education to produce enough high-skilled workers to fill the job openings at Electric Boat, Pratt and Whitney, and the companies that make up the supply chain.
“For me, the great challenge for Connecticut and our country is how to grow our economy in a way that’s smart and wise for the future. That’s education,” said Blumenthal.
Carlee Drummer, PhD., president of Quinebaug Valley Community College (QVCC), spoke about QVCC’s Advanced Manufacturing program, and noted that QVCC students graduate with no federal loan debt.
Borner said: “I was pleased to host this meeting so that the senator could hear directly from many community leaders on important issues that are vital to their success. I was especially pleased to have him hear directly from our staff on the regulatory reforms that are essential to Putnam Bank and other community banks which support Main Streets throughout America”.
Other topics discussed included the need for more resources to combat the opioid epidemic, paid family medical leave legislation and immigration reform.
Manager named
OXFORD, Mass. — Matthew S. Sosik, president and CEO of bankHometown, announced that Sabrina Grillo has been promoted to branch manager of the Sturbridge office.
Grillo joined bankHometown in 2009 as a teller in the Sturbridge Office, and was promoted to assistant branch manager of the Oxford Branch in 2015.
Grillo is currently pursuing her bachelor’s degree in business administration at the New England College of Finance.
A graduate of Tantasqua High School, she is the volunteer coordinator for bankHometown’s Community and Events Committees, partnering with other departments and branches to promote internal and external community events participation.
In her free time, she likes to relax on the beach, read, and spend time with her family and friends.
PUTNAM --- As part of this summer’s free events, the Town of Putnam is welcoming the annual “Main Street Car Cruise” from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 19 on Main Street. The Rolling Burnout event will be held from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The cruise and the Arc Quinebaug Valley Duck Race fund-raiser were postponed from Aug. 12, due to rain.
“Main Street Car Cruise” 2018 is sponsored by the Town of Putnam and the following local sponsors: bankHometown, Linemaster, King Cadillac GMC, Putnam Chrysler, Putnam Bank, Woodstock Line, The Crossings Restaurant, Wheelabrator Putnam Inc., The Center for Bone and Joint Care, Winy Radio, Longmeadow Automotive, Chase Graphics, Gerardi Insurance, and Day Kimball Healthcare.
The “Main Street Car Cruise” events will keep people of all ages entertained. The Roaming Railroad will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Putnam’s annual Arc Rubber Duck Race kicks off at 1:30 p.m. DJ “Rockin Ron Carson” will keep the excitement flowing. The famous display of “Rolling Burnouts” begins at 11 a.m.
“Main Street Car Cruise” will begin registration for all vehicles at 8 a.m. It is free to register. Dash Plaques, Music, and Trophies will be offered. Custom Motorcycles, Custom Hot Rods, and Classic Cars will flood the Downtown Putnam area.