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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 963-0000.
No logs were available at press time.

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The Woodstock Academy's baseball coach, Brian Murphy, directs Little League players to their stations to work out with members of the Woodstock Academy baseball team. Courtesy photo.


The baseball season became more of a reality for high school and Little League athletes alike March 24.
Despite the fact that snow still covered much of the ground outside The Woodstock Academy South Campus gymnasium, inside spirits were running pretty high as Centaurs baseball coach Brian Murphy, his coaching staff and several volunteers along with members of The Academy baseball program helped Little League players and coaches get ready for the upcoming season.
“It’s a lot of fun,” Murphy said. “The (Little Leaguers) came in early and got to see the high school kids working out. It’s the opportunity for us, here at The Academy, to give back to the community. Baseball, 20-30 years ago, was big in this area. This is part of the process to educate the Little Leagues on correct practice principles, the right drills to do and the better instructed they are, the more successful they will be.”
More than 30 Little League-aged athletes took part in the Woodstock Academy Baseball Clinic which was open to all local Little Leagues in Eastern Connecticut.
“It’s a nice turnout. We have a lot of coaches and a lot of players here,” Murphy said.
The Centaurs coaching staff went over the basics of instruction in hitting, throwing mechanics and practice routine, catching, fielding, pitching and how to conduct a practice.
“The first part we demonstrate and then we get the kids involved in different stations,” Murphy said. “It’s three hours. It gets the kids out. The weather is starting to break. It’s baseball season.”
Murphy said his varsity, junior varsity and freshmen baseball players were eager to lend a helping hand, according to Murphy.
“I like doing this type of stuff for the kids,” said junior pitcher and shortstop Luke Mathewson.
“When I was a little kid, I looked up to the high school varsity team. Now. These kids get to look up to me and my teammates and we get to show them how to do drills. Doing this kind of stuff makes me happy.”
Mathewson said it wasn’t all that long ago when he was just starting out.
“Watching people showing me how to throw was always great for me,” Mathewson said.
It apparently paid off, too.
Mathewson will be Murphy’s top pitcher this season.
“I’ve been looking forward to baseball season for a long time,” said Mathewson who was a starting forward on the Centaurs boys’ basketball team this past winter.
“It’s my No. 1 sport, my favorite sport and I just want to play some baseball.”
Marc Allard
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During the first two weeks of October, Troop D Patrol Troopers investigated four nighttime commercial burglaries in the Thompson/Putnam area and arrested a Putnam man March 23.
Sean Holmes, 33, of Thurber Road, Putnam, turned himself into Quality of Life Task Force Troopers on the strength of the four arrest warrants.  He was charged with fourth-degree larceny, first-degree criminal mischief, second-degree criminal trespass, three counts of third-degree burglary, third-degree criminal mischief, fifth-degree larceny, two counts of sixth-degree larceny and second-degree criminal mischief.
Oct. 5: Harvest Moon, Liberty Highway, Putnam.
Oct. 6: Marika’s Restaurant, Rt. 44.
Oct. 10: Quaddick Country Store, Quaddick Town Farm Road, Thompson.
Oct. 13: Big Gary’s Discount Liquors, Rt. 44.
Nov. 21 Troop D QLTF troopers began looking into the above listed burglaries.  Due to the violent forced entries into the business’s and the late night hours of the crimes, QLTF troopers suspected that these burglaries were fueled by an individual addicted to drugs. 
QLTF troopers are very familiar with the geographic layout of the area where the burglaries occurred and are familiar with known drug houses located within walking distance of all four burglaries.
They developed a suspect and interviewed him in Hartford. He confessed to all four burglaries.
Members of the Connecticut State Police are committed to combating drug activity in the “Quiet Corner” and anyone with information regarding the illegal sale of narcotics are encouraged to call the Troop D QLTF anonymous Tips Hotline at 860-779-4950 or message the QLTF Facebook page.

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Legal Notice
Town of Pomfret
Planning &
Zoning Commission
At the March 21, 2018, meeting of the Pomfret Planning & Zoning Commission, the following legal actions were taken:
1. James Garceau, 360 Orchard Hill Road, re-subdivision.  Approved with conditions.
2. Seth Fortier, 194 Covell Road, subdivision.  Approved with conditions.

Dated at Pomfret,
                      Connecticut               
March 26, 2018
Lynn L. Krajewski,
Clerk
Planning &
Zoning Commission

March 28, 2018

Legal Notice
Town of Putnam
WPCA
WATER/SEWER
COLLECTIONS
The April 2018 billing of water and/or sewer taxes for the Town of Putnam WPCA is due and payable on April 1, 2018, through May 1, 2018.
Payments made after May 1, 2018, will be subject to an interest charge for both water and sewer of 3 percent (1.5 percent per month) or $2.00 minimum whichever is higher, according to Connecticut State Statute SEC. 12-146.
Mail must be postmarked no later than May 1, 2018 to avoid interest charges.
OFFICE HOURS:
Monday through Wednesday, 8:30 AM — 4:30 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

March 28, 2018
April 4, 2018
April 26, 2018

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Town of Putnam
Zoning Board
of Appeals
The Town of Putnam Zoning Board of Appeals held a meeting on March 14, 2018, at 7:00 P.M. at the Putnam Town Hall located at 126 Church Street, Putnam, CT.  The following action was taken:
Appeal # 2018-001: Route 44 Realty LLC — Request for a Certificate of Approval of Location for a proposed 3000 S.F. addition for property located at 157 Providence Pike, Town Assessor’s Map 27, Lot 25, Zoned HC.  APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS

Joseph Nash,
Chairman

March 28, 2018

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