- Details
- Category: Current Issue
Welcome
Selectwoman Renee Lasko, Mayor Tony Falzarano, Selectmen Scott Pempek and Doug Cutler Jr. welcome President Lincoln (portrayed by actor Howard Wright). Lincoln arrived in Putnam last weekend as part of a “Ride the Rails with Abe Lincoln Celebration”. The train started in Norwich, stopped in Putnam and the went on to Worcester. While in Putnam Lincoln gave his 1861 Farewell address that was originally given in Springfield Illinois as President Lincoln departed for Washington to become our 16th President. Courtesy photo.