Finessing
Last week the box culverts which will form the new Danco Drive bridge were hoisted into place and then finessed snugly into each other. The bridge is being rebuilt by NJR Construction of Southbury. Expanded photo array Wed. night on our FB page. More photos on page 4. Linda Lemmon photo.
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The crew had to work the culvert under the large water line and snug it up against all its neighbor culverts.
Shims help.
The water is being piped from one side to the other while 14 box culverts are being installed.
The box culverts that will carry the water are between 18 and 23 tons apiece and are immense.
The crew used a delicate touch with everything from huge wrenches to a backhoe to line the culverts up. When the left side is finished, they will do the same on the right side and hope to finish the bridge by December.
Solomon family donates $2,000
PUTNAM — The Solomon family recently donated $2,000 to the Northeast Connecticut Cancer Fund of DKH in memory of their beloved family member and 2018 NECT Cancer Fund Angel Ambassador, Shannon Labonte, who passed away from a rare form of cancer on April 27, 2018.
Since her passing, the Solomon family and friends have organized annual fund-raisers to support causes close to Shannon’s heart. Their efforts help fund the Northeast Connecticut Cancer Fund of DKH, the Shannon Lee Labonte Scholarship Fund at Putnam High School, the Putnam Congregational Church, and the Putnam Public Library.
The Northeast Connecticut Cancer Fund provides financial assistance to residents of Northeast Connecticut who may not otherwise have the resources to access necessary medical care. Healthcare officials said: “We are deeply grateful to the Solomon family for their continued generosity and for carrying forward Shannon’s legacy of ensuring access to high-quality, local cancer care. Their support brings hope and courage to those in our community facing a cancer diagnosis.”
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Donation
From left: Bettye Jo Pakulis, Shannon’s aunt; Ann Russo, Shannon’s aunt; Roberta Solomon, Shannon’s mother; Zoe Labonte, Shannon’s daughter; Kristen Willis, director of development, Day Kimball Healthcare; Linda Pacheco, Shannon’s aunt; at the Deary Memorial Recognition Garden on the grounds of DKH’s Schneider Center. The garden was created by members of the Deary family in 2007 to memorialize, honor, and recognize cancer survivors and loved ones lost to cancer.
Progress
The addition to the Pomfret Public Library is moving along. Linda Lemmon photo.
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The following charges were listed in the Putnam Police Department logs. The people charged are innocent until proven guilty in court. The Town Crier will publish dispositions of cases at the request of the accused. The dispositions must be accompanied by the proper documentation. The Putnam Police Department confidential Tip Line is 860-963-0000.
Aug. 4
Aaron S. Gleason, 48, Sabin Street, Putnam; conspiracy to commit/false report-theft or motor vehicle.
Aug. 7
Ike Gordon, 73, Green Street, Putnam; criminal violation of restraining order.
Aug. 8
Lynsey E. Chartier-Sorel, 42, Perry Street, Putnam; stalking 2 fear physical safety, intimidate bias/bigotry 2 physical count, second-degree harassment.
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