Wed. June 25
Art Exhibit
PUTNAM --- The Putnam CT Arts Council will present “An Abstract Fantasy: An Artist’s Journey of Self Discovery,” featuring the art of Tabitha “Purrmage” Cummings, through June in the Corridor Gallery inside the Municipal Complex.
Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library will present, in its Art @ the Library series, “Dimensional Work by Laura Salo” (quiltings). The display case will feature “Thompson Public Library Children’s Department Level Up at Your Library Summer Reading 2025.”
Art Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret on Day Road will present an art exhibition, “Nature Reveals Itself," through June. Free admission.
Sat. June 28
Household Hazardous Waste
PUTNAM --- The Town of Putnam will hold a Household Hazardous Waste and Confidential Paper Shredding Collection Day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Putnam Middle School. Putnam residents only. Bring ID.
Amateur Radio
THOMPSON --- The Eastern Connecticut Amateur Radio Association (ECARA) will be participating in the annual national Field Day event sponsored by the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) the weekend of June 28-29. The members of ECARA will be operating from a portable Amateur Radio station they will set up at Gawron Farm, 200 Gawron Road from noon Saturday to noon Sunday. This exciting event showcases ham radio operators' ability to serve the community with emergency communication capabilities, and challenges ham radio clubs all over the country to contact as many other stations as possible in a 24-hour exercise. The public is invited to observe, learn about Amateur Radio and even participate hands on. It's open to all ages, family friendly, and refreshments will be available. Info: ECARA.net
Sun. June 29
Poetry Reading
ABINGTON --- A free poetry reading will be held at 4 p.m. at the Abington Social Library. Reading will be: Thompson Poet Laureate Steve Veilleux; novelist and poet Sarah Blanchard and poet Karen Warinsky, both Woodstock residents. The event is open and free to the public.
Free Concert
WOODSTOCK --- The Performing Arts of Northeast Connecticut, The Three C’s and the Loos Center for the Arts will present St. Luke’s Steel Band with Caribbean music at 5 p.m. at Roseland Cottage. Free. Bring chair or blanket.
Exhibit
WOODSTOCK --- The Center for Woodstock History is presenting a photo exhibit, "Woodstock Through the Camera's Eye in Post-Civil War America," from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sundays. Check for updates: 860-928-1035.
Eucharist
BROOKLYN --- In honor of Independence Day, the public is invited to an historic Eucharist at Old Trinity Church (at 60 Church St.) at 10 a.m. The service will feature a salute to American folk music, officiated by priest-in-charge, Rev. Dr. Gretchen Grimshaw. http://www.trinityepiscopalchurchbrooklyn.org.
Fri. July 4
Happy Birthday, USA!
Sat. July 5
Concert, Fireworks
PUTNAM --- The Town of Putnam will present a free concert followed by fireworks around Rotary Park. First will be the concert with wildly popular and dynamic rock cover band Roc-Kin’ from 7 to 9 p.m. And then the fireworks start about 9:15. Rain date – Sunday July 13. All free. Bring a lawn chair or blanket.
Freedom Fest
PUTNAM --- The Albert Breault VFW Post 1523 and its Auxiliary will present its fourth annual Freedom Festival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the green next to St. Mary Church and in the post across the street. It’s a free family friendly event that includes dunk tank, bounce house, face painting, video games, portable arcade, yard games and programs that the post supports in the community. Free food and drinks. Information on Cub Scout Pack 21 available, too. There will also be bingo at the Post Hall (small fee). Afterwards the Town of Putnam will host a concert from 7 to 9 p.m. at Rotary Park and then fireworks.
Sat. July 12
Elks Anniversary
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Elks Lodge 574 will be celebrating its 125 Anniversary from noon to 3 p.m. with a Community Day at the Lodge on Edmond Street. All welcome.
Sat. July 19
Al Fresco – River Fire
PUTNAM --- The Town of Putnam will present “Al Fresco Chicago Total Access (a Chicago tribute band) at 7 p.m. at the bandstand at Rotary Park. River Fire follows at 8:30 p.m. Free.
Mon. July 21
Meditation
THOMPSON --- The Quiet Corner Mindful Meditation group will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Thompson Public Library. Free. Beginners are welcome; no meditation experience necessary.
Sat. Aug. 9
Concert-River Fire
PUTNAM --- The Town of Putnam will present Ed Peabody & the Big Blue Thang from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the bandstand at Rotary Park. River Fire follows at 8. FREE.
Sun. Aug. 10
Main Street Car Cruise
PUTNAM --- The Town of Putnam will present the annual Main Street Car Cruise around downtown and Rotary Park from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free registration starts at 8 a.m.
Sat. Sept. 13
Fall Festival
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Recreation Department will host a Fall Festival at the Recreation Park. This is an old fashioned family fun day with a band, old-fashioned games, pie-eating contest, apple pie contest, food and more! This year the department is partnering with PCS PTO for a Harvest Hustle 5K & Kids Fun run. www.pomfretct.gov/recreation.
Sat. Sept. 27
Pomfret Historical Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society will present “Jordan Freeman: Black Revolutionary War Soldier” performed by Kevin Johnson of the CT State Library at 3 p.m. at the Old Town House.
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Valedictorians, Salutatorians Honored
The Putnam Rotary Club recently honored the area's valedictorians and salutatorians. From left: Incoming President Kathy Kirk, PSA valedictorian Dominick LaDuca, PHS valedictorian Madison Lamothe, WA salutatorian Kira Greene and valedictorian Xander Miller and committee chair Kristen Willis. Not pictured: Marianapolis - salutatorian Chloe Alba and valedictorian Vincent Vo; Pomfret School - salutatorian Zoe Lovett and valedictorian Eason Yishen Zhao, PHS - salutatorian Isabelle Magalhaes; PSA - salutatorian John Devine; Tourtellotte - salutatorian Luke Senosk and valedictorian Sofia Thurber. Linda Lemmon photo.
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Legion awards honors and installs officers
PUTNAM — The Mayotte-Viens Post 13 American Legion of Putnam made several awards and installed its officers for the coming year at its recent annual Awards Banquet.
The Master of Ceremonies was Past Commander Brian Maynard and the ceremony was presided over by Everett Shepard, the Past State Commander, and National Sergeant-at-Arms. Other dignitaries included Police Chief Chris Ferace, Fire Chief Robert Campbell, Jim Eccleston from the Elks, and Fred Ruhlemann from the Danielson Veterans Coffeehouse.
Charles MacKenzie received Post 13’s Legionnaire of the Year Award. Collin DelSanto was the Putnam Firefighter of the Year and Nicholas Ustin was the Putnam Police Officer of the year. Certificates of Appreciation were presented to members of the Golf Tournament Committee, including Brian Maynard, Eric Quinn, Charles MacKenzie, and Michael Vassar. A plaque of appreciation was also presented to Commander Michael Rocchetti.
The new officers sworn in include Post Commander Michael Rocchetti; Senior Vice Commander Christopher Steinbrick; Junior Vice Commander Tina Lajoie; Finance Officer Charles Mackenzie; Chaplain Pierre Desilets; and Sergeant-at-Arms Frank Tremont. This is the same lineup as last year.
Approximately 50 people were in attendance at the Putnam Elks Lodge. The food was provided by G-7 caterers.
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Legion Officers Installed. From left: Charles MacKenzie, Michael Vassar, Michael Rocchetti, Eric Quinn, and Brian Maynard. Courtesy photos.
Honors. Left: Putnam Police Officer of the Year Nicholas Ustin. Above: Brian Maynard presents Firefighter of the Year award to Collin DelSanto
REQUEST FOR
QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)
TOWN OF PUTNAM
LEGAL NOTICE:
The Town of Putnam is seeking to engage the services of a Consulting Engineering firm to provide engineering services for the preparation of contract plans and documents for the following transportation project:
State Project No. 115-TBD
Putnam River Trail Extension / East Coast Greenway
The project is funded by the Transportation Alternatives (TA) Program administered by the Connecticut Department of Transportation, Federal Aid Project No. TBD. The improvements will include construction of approximately 3.2 miles of multi-use trail extending from Putnam’s River Trail into the Town of Killingly (Industrial Park). The project is a proposed 10-ft to 12-ft wide multi-use trail and includes conversion of a section of abandoned rail corridor, construction of a new structure over the river, modifications to an existing structure over the river and a connection to Lake Road in Killingly, with a total length of +/- 16,000 linear feet (about 3.2 miles).
The consulting Engineering firm selected may also be required to provide survey, prepare environmental documents, and perform construction inspection. The projected construction cost is expected to be in the range of $11,200,000. Firms responding to this request should be of adequate size and sufficiently staffed to perform the assignment described above.
The Consulting Engineering firm will be evaluated and selected based on design and technical competence, the capacity and capability to perform the work within the time allotted, past record of performance, and knowledge of Federal, State, and Municipal procedures, appropriately weighted in descending order of importance. The design fee will be negotiated on a Lump Sum basis.
The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) sub consultant goal is seven percent (7%) of the total agreement value. The selected firm must meet all Municipal, State and Federal affirmative action and equal employment opportunity practices.
A letter of interest, together with general information on the firm and proposed sub consultants, the firm’s brochure, current complete Federal Form SF330, experience of the firm, and resumes of key personnel shall be addressed to:
Town of Putnam
Mayor’s Office
Elaine Sistare, Town Administrator
200 School Street
Putnam, CT 06260
Additionally, all interested firms must submit a detailed statement including the organizational structure under which the firm proposes to conduct business. Proposed sub consultants should be clearly identified. The relationship to any “parent” firm or subsidiary firm, with any of the parties concerned, must be clearly defined. Personnel in responsible charge of the projects will be required to possess and maintain a valid Connecticut Professional Engineer’s License.
Sealed qualifications (Four hard copies and 1 USB with PDF file) must be delivered to Putnam Mayor’s Office at the address above no later than 1:00 pm on August 15, 2025. Responses received after this date will not be considered. This RFQ notice may be downloaded at https://www.putnamct.us/government/town-administrator/bidsrfps, as well as the State of CT Dept. of Administrative Services website, http://portal.CT.gov/DAS/CTSource/portal-page
Questions regarding this RFQ must be directed to Ms. Elaine Sistare at
The Town of Putnam reserves the right to accept or reject any or all RFQ submissions: to waive any technicality in an RFQ or portion thereof submitted, and to accept the RFQ deemed to be in the best interest of the Town of Putnam.
An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Minority/Women’s Business Enterprises are encouraged to apply.
June 26, 2025
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