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Then
This is Putnam's first post office in the 1800s. Putnam Town Crier photos.

& Now
This is the area today.

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Presented
The Putnam Lodge of Elks presented nonperishable items for the Military Care Package Supply Drive sponsored by the Putnam Bank “Pep Squad” and American Legion Post #13 of Putnam.  Pictured with Elks Exalted Ruler Kim Simmons, second from right, are bank vice president Lynn Bourque, fifth from right, and Legion Commander Ronald P. Coderre, left, and Putnam Bank President Thomas Borner, second from left. Courtesy photo.

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Senior outreach
DAYVILLE  — United Services announced its newest program offering, the Senior Outreach and Engagement Program for Northeastern and Southeastern Conn.
Funded by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), Senior Outreach is intended to serve at-risk older adults (age 55 and older). The goals of the program are to assist older adults to remain in their community and to improve their quality of life, by stabilizing mental health symptoms and assessing for and reducing substance misuse.
The specific services to be provided include identification of at-risk seniors, engagement, assessment, case management, education, support, counseling (including in-home counseling), referrals to senior service networks and referrals for treatment. The program philosophy is to provide the services in a person-centered, strengths-based, culturally sensitive manner. The program complements existing DMHAS programs that focus on diverting older adults from long-term care and developing home and community based services to assist older adults with “aging in place.”
The Senior Outreach and Engagement Program is designed to accept referrals and inquiries from concerned neighbors and family members as well as from community and hospital providers.  Self-referrals are also encouraged.  When a concerned neighbor or family member calls, they will be asked if they prefer to remain anonymous.  If that is the case, when program staff contact the senior citizen that has been identified, they will say that we were contacted by someone in the community who is concerned about them.   
If you have someone you are concerned about or want more information, please contact United Services at 860-774-2020 or 860-456-2261 and ask to speak with staff from the Senior Outreach and Engagement Program. 

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al Fresco
goes country
PUTNAM — The town of Putnam, powered by Putnam Bank and Wheelabrator, will present “Country Lovin’' al Fresco” at 7 p.m. July 21 in Rotary Park. Rain date is July 22.  The Country Singers — Jilly Martin and Ryan Kelly, along with their three musicians, will perform with the Putnam Festival Orchestra conducted by Scott Schaurette. Free. All welcome. The theme will be notable modern country tunes, unforgettable legendary country classics and originals.