Door

to

Summer

This garden fence gate on Woodstock Hill makes an elegant statement. More photos on page 6. Linda Lemmon photo.

 

 

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.

Aug. 17

Alex Adams, 18, Woodstock Avenue, Putnam; possession of marijuana, possession of marijuana with intent to sell, possession of drug paraphernalia.

Lisa Pendleton, 52, Smith Street, Putnam; disorderly conduct.

Tammy Bennett, 57, Smith Street, Putnam; disorderly conduct.

Aug. 18

Kimberly Murray, 29, no certain address; violation of a protective order, first-degree failure to appear.

James Tetreault, 28, School Street, Putnam; failure to respond.

Aug. 22

Felix Dela Cruz, 24, Walnut Street, Putnam; disorderly conduct, second-degree breach of peace.

Aug. 23

Eric Brown, 37, School Street, Putnam; disorderly conduct, third-degree assault.

 

'80s coming

to First

Fridays

Sept. 4

PUTNAM — With only two nights left in the 2015 season of First Fridays, the Sept. 4 event will be an evening to remember. Celebrating art of the 1980s, the evening will feature the bold colors, pop-music sounds, and big fashion of this decade of excess. From 6-9 p.m., the public is invited to enjoy an evening of live music, performances, and community art projects celebrating all things ‘80s. As with other evenings this season, visitors are encouraged to dress in their ‘80s best.

Throughout the 1980s, the urban centers of the United States influenced music, dance and art. Formerly considered vandalism, graffiti emerged as a serious art form, thanks to socially conscious artists like Keith Haring, who was known for his colorful figures. In honor of Haring’s graffiti art and its message of love and tolerance, the Community Arts Table will feature an 8-foot mural inspired by his work. Although initially invented in 1972, the Hacky Sack became popular in the 1980s, appealing to youths as a non-competitive sport. Likewise, the slap bracelet became a fad for children and teenagers of the 1980s. On Sept. 4, children of all ages will have a chance to make their own hacky sacks and slap bracelets at the Community Arts Table. These art projects will be ongoing through the evening.

At karaoke nights across the globe, the 1980s remains the most popular decade of song selections, with such artists as Michael Jackson, Madonna, The Beastie Boys, and Guns N’ Roses counted among the favorites. In the spirit of karaoke performance, The Amazing Taylors will feature a lip sync battle at their booth with patrons invited to vote for the people’s choice winner. 

Channeling music of the 1980s to current hits, local favorite SynerGy will headline the September event. This five-piece band from Killingly features two guitarists, three-part harmonies, and keyboards. Visitors are sure to be drawn to SynerGy’s high-energy performance throughout the evening on Main Street. Over in Union Square, Tuesday Saints – a collaboration between singer/songwriters Jeff Burnham and Nanette Addesso – will blend rustic harmony vocals, acoustic guitar, and fiddle as well as additional layers of texture with harmonica, stomp percussion, and electric guitar. With more than 35 vendors on both Main Street and in Union Square, visitors can peruse the wares of local artists while enjoying live music during the late summer evening.

Coupled with outdoor art vendors, the many galleries of Putnam will also feature openings and exhibitions. Stop by Arts & Framing, The Complex Performing & Creative Arts Centre, The Empty Spaces Project, Sawmill Pottery, and Silver Circle Gallery. Visitors are also encouraged to be on the lookout for Art Attacks during the September event; sponsored by The Putnam Arts Council, Art Attacks are art installations and performances that pop up during each First Fridays event.

 

 

Graduates

WORCESTER — The following local residents have received a degree from Clark University on May 17, 2015: 

* Brenna M. Dougherty of Brooklyn, graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science.  Dougherty is a member of the Gryphon and Pleiades and the Pi Sigma Alpha honor societies. 

* Danielle R. Strandson of Brooklyn, graduated with a Master of Arts in Community Development and Planning.

* Haley Amanda Anderson of N. Grosvenordale, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology.

* Emma Michelle Cotnoir of Putnam, graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science.  Cotnoir is a member of the Pi Sigma Alpha honor society.

 

Honored

NEWARK, Del. — Two local students were named to the University of Delaware Dean’s List for the Spring 2015 semester: Colleen Graham of Pomfret Center and Emma Newell of Chepachet.

 

On dean’s list

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Three local residents made the Dean’s List at Rochester Institute of Technology for spring semester 2014-2015: Hannah Budd of Eastford, Brent Sorensen of Woodstock and Rachel Tassoni of Chepachet.

 

Honored

TROY, N.Y. — Two local students at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute were named to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2015 semester: Caleb Harder of Woodstock, studies Games & Simulation Arts & Science; and John Neill of Woodstock, studies Biomedical Engineering.

 

Graduates

BRISTOL, R.I. — Three local students graduated from Roger Williams University: Tyler Harriott of Danielson, graduated with Master of Architecture in Architecture; Gina Lombardi of Chepachet, graduated with Bachelor of Science in Engineering; Jessica Phillips of Putnam, graduated with Master of Arts in Literacy