Zombie Fashion Show, a scary success
Organizer Jenn Brytowski said “What a night! The competition was killer and the crowd was absolutely to die for. They came. They slayed. They decayed lol.”
She said at one point she looked up and “every single piece of grass was filled in the park, going as far back as the sheep on all sides. The park was jam packed.”
She added, there were 70 teams registered but teams could have anywhere from one to eight people so the stage welcomed “more than 200 zombies easily that night.”
Perhaps the curse of the zombies? Brytowski said from behind the scenes “everything that could go wrong, did go wrong but my crypt crew was straight magic.”
She thanked Gary O of WINY Radio and Drew Daley of DALEY’s DJ service who made sure “any hiccups stayed buried deep and the energy of the crowd spooktacular!”
The winners:
Youth 1st Place: Decapitated Dinner; Youth Runner Up: Undead Team. Adult 1st Place: CRAYLOCA; Adult Runner Up: McGore Toyota Technician Zombie. Group 1st Place: U.S.S. Charter Oak Assimilated Crew; Group Runner Up: Sisters of a Clown, Corporate Category: McGore Toyota Technician Zombie

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First Place  Scary
Crayloca won the adult category in the 10th Zombie Fashion Show Oct. 3. More photos and story on page 4. Expanded photos Wed. night on our FB page. Photo courtesy of Collin Hamilton Photography.

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Corporate Category McGore Toyota Technician Zombie

Group 1st Place USS Charter Oak Assimilated Crew

Youth 1st place Decapitated Dinner. Photos courtesy of Collin Hamilton Photography

Amelia Leduc gets creative.

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A NOW racer

Of course it ended with the classic song "YMCA".

The nucleus of the fund-raiser. More Wed. night on our FB page. 

Historical Society releases ‘Voices of the Flood’ video series
PUTNAM — The Aspinock Historical Society of Putnam has released its new video series, “Voices of the Flood.” Produced by local historians Jeanne Benoit and Mike Bogdanski, this series is a powerful living history that chronicles the devastating and life-altering 1955 flood through the firsthand accounts of those who lived through it.
The video series features emotional and descriptive stories from residents who witnessed the once-in-a-century flood that reshaped the town of Putnam forever. Their testimonials offer a raw and intimate perspective on the event, capturing the fear, resilience, and community spirit that emerged in its wake.
“We felt it was crucial to capture these stories before they were lost to time,” said historian Jeanne Benoit. “The 1955 flood wasn’t just a natural disaster; it was a pivotal moment that changed the physical and social landscape of our town. The voices in this series bring that history to life in a way that no textbook ever could.”
Historian Mike Bogdanski added, “These are more than just memories; they are a tribute to the strength of the Putnam community. The stories shared in ‘Voices of the Flood’ serve as a powerful reminder of our history and the incredible resilience of its people.”
The “Voices of the Flood” video series is available for viewing on the Aspinock Historical Society’s website at putnamaspinockhistsoc.com/ or search Aspinock historical on youtube.
The Aspinock Historical Society is dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich history of Putnam, Connecticut. 

Through its archives, exhibits, and educational programs, the society works to foster a deeper appreciation for the town’s heritage and its enduring legacy. The museum is located in the Putnam municipal complex is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

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