Past Issues of the Putnam Town Crier


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The girls’ basketball team enjoyed its annual visit to the Cranston (R.I.) Holiday Tournament as it posted a pair of victories at Cranston West High School. Photo by Sean Saucier/Woodstock Academy.

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 Kaylee Saucier drives to the hoop for two.  Photo by Sam Clark/Woodstock Academy.



It was another nice week for the Woodstock Academy girls’ basketball team.
It won both its games at the Cranston Holiday tournament and then traveled in the other direction on Saturday and posted a win over Amistad.
It was the team’s sixth win in a row, raised its record to 7-1 and left it just one win shy of qualifying for the state tournament at the end of December.
“This is like living a dream,” said coach Will Fleeton. “To be 7-1, to have played the quality of basketball we’ve played, some of the opponents we’ve had, it has raised our bar to start the season. Back in game one, playing a league opponent, I didn’t think we were ready. I think we’re ready, I take those words back, I think we’re ready.”
It was not an easy week for the Centaurs logistically.
They did have to board the bus and take the ride east to Cranston on Thursday afternoon and Friday morning and then headed west on Saturday.
“I was scared since the schedule came out and I saw that,” Fleeton said. “I was concerned about fatigue and injuries and all the stuff that comes with the high school athlete competing at a high level the way I am asking them to is a task. I was worried about that all along and am just glad we hit Saturday and can regroup now.”
Fast starts were the key to all three victories for the Centaurs.
On Thursday, they battled the tournament hosts, Cranston West, and jumped out to a 17-10 first quarter lead.
They were up 34-17 at the half en route to a 51-38 win.
“That fits where I like to go because we hang our hat on the defensive end,” Fleeton said of the fast starts. “If we can get off to a good start offensively, then it becomes almost money in the bank for us because we can rely on our defense to slow the other team down.”
Sidney Anderson paced the Centaurs with 15 points in the win over Cranston West while Eva Monahan added 11 and Kaylee Saucier chipped in with 10.
It was the same M.O. for the Centaurs against the Prout School on Friday afternoon in Cranston.
They blitzed their opponents early, jumping out to a 21-4 lead, and rolled to a 66-16 win behind a 16-point effort from Monahan, 13 from Vivian Bibeau and Sophia Sarkis chipped in with 12.
On Saturday, it was even better.
Woodstock scored the first 21 points of the game, led 42-12 at the break and posted a 65-27 win.
This time, it was Saucier leading the balanced attack with 12 points while Bibeau added 11 and both Isabel D’Alleva-Bochain and Monahan had 10 apiece.
“In my belief, that’s the definition of a true team,” Fleeton said of the balance on the scoring side. “Whoever gets the opportunities makes the best of them and that’s the way we roll. I’m ecstatic about that and it’s probably the highlight of the season so far. Everyone is capable. We’ve had games where players off the bench are huge, others where the starters are, and a couple, especially the last few, where everyone has come up big.”
The Centaurs are in the midst of a funky stretch.
They played Amistad this past Saturday, will play East Lyme at home on Tuesday, will then play the Vikings again on the road Thursday and then will host Amistad again this Saturday.
“It’s tough to beat anyone, tougher to beat them twice but it’s insanely tough to beat someone twice in the same week. Playing back-to-back, you get a little too familiar with the other team. I’m all about scouting reports and getting to know your opponent but that’s almost too much. It doesn’t make me feel too comfortable. We have to get through this week,” Fleeton said.
Marc Allard
Director of Sports Information
The Woodstock Academy

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Public Notice

Pomfret Registered Democrats are hereby notified that a caucus will be held on Wednesday, January 10th, 7:00pm, at Grill 37, 37 Pomfret St., Pomfret Center, CT for the purpose of accepting nominations and voting for the Pomfret Democratic Town Committee membership and transact any other business that may properly be brought before the caucus.
Raymond E. Wishart Jr.,
Chairman
Pomfret Democratic
Town Committee

Jan. 4, 2024

Town of Putnam
Zoning Commission
Legal Notice

The Town of Putnam Zoning Commission will hold a hybrid meeting on January 17, 2024, 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 the following:

Docket # 2024-01  Angela Herrick requests for a Home Occupation Permit for beauty services by appointment only for semi-permanent makeup for cancer survivors and alopecia patients in a private and personal setting.  Property located at 352 Fox Road, Town Assessors Map 033, Lot 019, Zoned AG-2.

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

Patricia Hedenberg, Chairperson

Jan. 4, 2024
Jan. 11, 2024

Town of Putnam
Zoning Board of Appeals
Legal Notice

The Town of Putnam Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a hybrid meeting on January 16, 2024, at 7:00 P.M. on the second floor, Room 201, of the Municipal Complex located at 200 School Street, Putnam, CT.   A public hearing will be held on the following:

Appeal # 2024-001  Epifani Construction LLC request for variances from the front, back, side and corner setbacks reduced to zero for the subdivision of Lot 66.   Property is located at 75 Main Street, Town Assessors Map 015, Lot 66, Zoned PD.

Joseph Nash, Chairman.

Zoom meeting information will be available before the meeting.

Jan. 4, 2024
Jan. 11, 2024

Legal Notice
Town of Putnam
Putnam Special
Services District
 COLLECTOR
OF REVENUE
(860) 963-6800
The second installment of taxes, due to the Town of Putnam and Special Service District on the Grand List of October 1, 2022 is due and payable on January 1, 2024 through February 1, 2024.

Payments made after February 1, 2024 will be subject to an interest charge of 3% (1½% per month) or $2.00 minimum per Town and $2.00 minimum per District (where applicable), whichever is higher, according to Connecticut State Statute, SEC. 12-146.

 Mail must be postmarked no later than
February 1, 2024, to avoid interest charges.
Bills may be paid online at www.putnamct.us or at our outside drop box.

Supplemental Motor Vehicle bills will be due in full during January.
Supplemental Motor Vehicle bills are for vehicles registered between October 2, 2022 and July 31, 2023.

If anyone is having financial problems, please contact our office anytime.  We will be glad to work with you on a payment arrangement.

Have a happy and healthy holiday season.

Tax Window Office hours
8:30am – 4:15pm Monday through Wednesday
8am-5:45pm Thursday
8am-12:45pm Friday

Closed Jan. 15.
Address:
Town of Putnam Municipal Complex
200 School Street
Putnam CT 06260

Dec. 21, 2023
Jan. 4, 2024
Jan. 25, 2024

Legal Notice
TAX COLLECTOR’S OFFICE
Town & Fire District
of Pomfret

Legal Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of the Town and Fire District of Pomfret that the Supplemental Motor Vehicle and second installment of Real Estate and Personal Property tax bills on the Grand List of October 1, 2022 are DUE AND PAYABLE January 1, 2024.
The last day to pay without penalty is February 1, 2024.  Per State Statute, interest will be charged at 18% annually (1.5% per month), with a minimum charge of $2.00 per entity (the Town and Fire District are separate entities) on all delinquent payments postmarked February 2, 2024 or later.

Make all checks payable to Pomfret Tax Collector and mail to:  Pomfret Tax Collector, 5 Haven Road, Pomfret Center, CT 06259.  If a receipt is desired, please enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope.  For more information or to pay online, go to www.pomfretct.gov.  

Tax Office Hours are:  Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.  The Town Hall is closed on Fridays.  If you have any questions, please call 860-974-0394.  The Town Hall will be closed  and January 15, 2024.

Pamela N. Gaumond, CCMC
Tax Collector
Town & Fire District of Pomfret

Dec. 28, 2023
Jan. 4, 2024
Jan. 25, 2024

Legal Notice
NOTICE OF DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS
To enrolled members of the Democratic Party of PUTNAM, Connecticut:
Pursuant to the Rules of the Democratic Party and State election laws, you are hereby notified that a caucus will be held on:
January 11, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.at 200 School St., Room 112
To endorse candidates for the Democratic Town Committee and to transact other business as may be proper to come before said caucus.
Dated at Putnam, Connecticut, on the 18th day of December, 2023
Democratic Town Committee of Putnam, CT
J. Scott Pempek
Chairperson

Jan. 4, 2024

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Legal Notice
Town of Pomfret
Zoning Board of Appeals
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

The Pomfret Zoning Board of Appeals will hold the following Public Hearing at its  regular meeting on January 18, 2024, starting at 7:00 PM at the Community Center:

1. Jessica Gervais-ToolsNGirls for Patricia Robb, 740 Wrights Crossing Road, request for variance of Section 12.19.3.4 of the regulations due to the lot being only 1 acre and wishing to place an ADU on the lot.  The detached ADU would sit on a 400 sq. ft. concrete slab.

A copy of this application is on file in the office of the Zoning Board of Appeals, 5 Haven Road, Pomfret Center, Connecticut. The file is available for review during normal business hours.

Dated this 11th day
of December 2023

Lynn L. Krajewski,
Clerk
Town of Pomfret
Planning & Zoning Commission

Jan. 3, 2024
Jan. 10, 2024

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Putnam Elementary/Middle
Monday: French toast sticks, sausage patties, hash browns, fruit. Tuesday: Orange popcorn chicken rice bowl, broccoli. Wednesday: "Wild Mike's" cheese bites, marinara sauce, carrots, fruit. Thursday: Fiesta beef nachos, corn, fruit. Friday: Pizza, salad, fruit.
Putnam High
Monday: Chicken Teriyaki or spicy chicken sandwiches. Tuesday: Texas toast grilled cheese or bacon cheeseburgers. Wednesday: Rodeo BBQ rib sandwich or chicken Caesar wraps. Thursday: Nachos Grange or "Wild Mike's" cheese bites. Friday: Pizza or buffalo popcorn chicken basket.
Pomfret Community
Every day: Beef hot dogs, Yogurt Fun Lunch, Sunbutter & Jelly. Monday: Mac and cheese, broccoli. Tuesday: Beef and cheese tacos, refried beans. Wednesday: Chicken tenders, waffles. Thursday: Sausage, egg and cheese on English muffin, hash browns. Friday - early dismissal: Pizza, cucumber wheels and ranch dressing.
Woodstock Public Schools
Menu unavailable at press time.

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Laura Salo's
quilts exhibited
PUTNAM — An art exhibit featuring the works of quilter Laura Salo will be on display at The Corridor Gallery at the Putnam Municipal Complex, through March 30.
An Opening Reception will be held at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 4 in the Gallery. The reception is free and open to the public. The show is sponsored by the Putnam Arts Council. For hours and more information please visit PutnamCtArtsCouncil.com.
The show, titled “The Year Through Quilts” will feature a colorful display of her handmade quilts and banners, each depicting a season of the year.
Salo has been sewing since the age of 10, a gift that was nurtured by her 4-H leader, Vivian Wilson, and her neighbor, Maureen Rosenfield. “I would love to show these women my work now,” she said.
She sewed her own clothes as well as her children’s. She began sewing quilts for her daughters’ doll beds and her love of quilting grew from there. Her favorite projects are holiday pieces because “they are smaller and more manageable than large bed quilts.”
She is currently a member of Cornerstone Quilters Guild in Charlton.

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