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Drug Takeback
Hale YMCA Substance Use Prevention and the Putnam Police Department joined forces again with a national Prescription Drug Takeback event Oct. 28. According to police Captain Justin D. Lussier, a total of 90 pounds was taken in. In addition a total of 611 pounds has been dropped off at the police station's drop box since the last Takeback. That box is open 24/7/365, no questions asked. From left: Romeo Blackmar, Hale YMCA Substance Use Prevention coordinator; Deb Barbour, secretary of the Putnam Lions Club; and Putnam Police Officer and SRO Kyle Maheu. Linda Lemmon photo.

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Town of Putnam
Zoning Commission
Legal Notice

The Town of Putnam Zoning Commission will hold a hybrid meeting on November 15, 2023 at 7:00 P. M. in Room 201 at the Putnam Municipal Complex, located at 200 School Street, Putnam, CT.  A public hearing will be held on each of the following:

Docket # 2023-09 Putnam River Road, LLC- request for rear lot approval for property located on the easterly side Modock Road.  Town Assessors Map 43, Lot 10 (Lot 8 of the 11-lot re-subdivision) Zoned AG-2.

Docket # 2023-10  285 River Road, LLC request for real lot approval for property located at 285 River Road Town Assessors Map 43, Lot 8 (Lot 4 of the 11-lot re-subdivision plan) Zoned AG-2.

Zoom meeting information will be available on the Town of Putnam website prior to the
meeting date.   

Patricia Hedenberg, Chairperson

Nov. 2, 2023
Nov. 9, 2023

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More Putnam history,
hot off the presses
PUTNAM — The Aspinock Historical Society announced the release of a new book, “Manhasset Village, Gone But Not Forgotten.” The book delves into the harrowing stories of more than 100 families who lost everything when the catastrophic 1955 flood swept through Manhasset Village.
Authors Fab Cutler and Sandra Ames conducted extensive interviews with these affected families, providing firsthand accounts and heartfelt narratives. The book is enriched with a wealth of historical photos and invaluable information, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the history of this resilient community.
To reserve your copy, please contact the Aspinock Historical Society at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call (860) 963-6800 ext. 300. The book is available for $30, with an additional $5 for shipping, tax included.

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Putnam  Elementary/Middle
Every day: Fruit. Monday: French toast sticks, sausage patties, hash browns. Tuesday: No school - Professional Development Day. Wednesday: Spaghetti, meatballs, broccoli. Thursday: Fiesta beef nachos, corn. Friday: Stuffed-crust pizza, salad.
Putnam High
Monday: Chicken Parmesan sandwich or spicy chicken sandwich. Tuesday: No school - Professional Development Day. Wednesday: Waffle Bar or chicken wraps. Thursday: Mac and cheese or "Wild Mike's" cheese bites. Friday: Pizza or buffalo popcorn chicken basket.
Woodstock Public Schools
Every day: Fruit. Monday: Chicken patties on buns. Tuesday: No school - Parent Teacher Conferences. Wednesday: Chicken nuggets, brown rice, black beans. Thursday: Rigatoni, meatballs, zucchini. Friday: Pizza, corn.
Pomfret Community
Every day: Bosco Stix, Yogurt Fun Lunch, Sunbutter & Jelly. Monday: Spaghetti with marinara, green beans. Tuesday: No school - Professional Development Day. Wednesday: BBQ chicken flatbread, cowboy baked beans. Thursday: Beef-a-Roni, salad. Friday: Pizza, carrots.

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