PUTNAM --- Jose Perez can be described in one word: winner. Perez a post grad from Bronx, N.Y., has already shown in the first couple weeks of school that he is the leader of this year’s Putnam Science Academy Mustangs. Perez, a 6-foot, 5-inch wing, is a transfer from Wings Academy. The product of the PSA Cardinals Nike AAU program Perez is known for his perimeter shooting ability and leadership skills. Head Coach Tom Espinosa said: “Jose is a gym rat, a type of guy who is the first one in the gym and the last to leave. When a leader is doing those things everyone else falls into line,” said Espinosa. “He is setting a great example for his younger teammates on and off the court.” Perez is looking to fill the big shoes of the leadership role left by Hamidou Diallo and Eric Ayala who have both moved onto their next destination. Perez currently holds Division 1 interest from schools such as Fordham, Hartford, Iona, and Manhattan to name a few. The coaching staff said Perez has been one of the best players thus far during open gym sessions. “When the players on the team hold each other accountable that is always a good sign and Jose along with other returnees have done a very good job of that.” Espinosa is hopeful that with the leadership of Perez along with the mix of talented post grads and underclassman the Mustangs will be among the nation’s top prep schools once again. 

 

 

 

NORWICH — Echo Montey has been promoted to assistant vice president of Finance at CorePlus Federal Credit Union.. In her expanded role, Echo will be responsible for the integrity and maintenance of the credit union’s accounting records, timely reporting to regulatory authorities, and managing the credit union’s investment portfolio.  

Montey started at the credit union in 2006 as a participant in the first Summer Internship Class program. She has held various positions in branch operations, Member Service & Support, and Accounting, all while furthering her education.  She is a 2010 graduate of Eastern Connecticut State University with a bachelor’s in business administration. 

She received the 2011 CorePlus PLUS Award, a recognition of “Positive Leadership, Unselfish Service” from her peers. 

In 2016, she received her MBA from the University of New Haven and also completed the CUNA Certified Credit Union Investment Professional program.  

Montey is currently enrolled in the Connecticut Credit Union League “CU Executive Education Program” where she will gain experience in planning, organization and leadership as a credit union executive, while developing relationships with other statewide credit union peers. 

 

Open house

PUTNAM — The Putnam Leo Club, sponsored by the Putnam Lions Club, is hosting an Open House from 6 to 7:15 p.m. Sept. 25 at the Board of Education conference room at Putnam High to explain the club’s goals and mission and to share information about community service and leadership opportunities. 

Club members, advisers, and Leo parents will be on hand to answer questions.  Current Leo Club members are from Putnam, Pomfret, Thompson and Woodstock and attend local public and private middle and high schools and Ellis Tech. Homeschoolers are also club members. As the only active Leo Club in the region, membership is open to interested youth, ages 12 to 18, from the entire Quiet Corner.  The club is active throughout the year and helps members to experience teamwork in action.  For more information, contact the Putnam Leo Club at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

 

Legal Notice

Town of Putnam

Inland Wetland 

Commission

The Town of Putnam Inland Wetland Commission held a meeting on Sept. 12, 2017, at 7:00 P.M. at the Putnam Town Hall located at 126 Church Street, Putnam, CT.  The following action was taken:

Application # 2017-06: Daniel Labonte – 404 Church Street – Pond Cleaning.  ACCEPTED AND APPROVED.

 

Ann Battersby, 

Chairperson

 

Sept. 21, 2017