Special to the Putnam 

Town Crier

The Putnam Rotary Club Ronald P. Coderre Golf Tournament, which is one of the area’s biggest and most successful golf events, is scheduled for Friday, June 5.  The tournament field is expected to tee off at 9 a.m. at the scenic Connecticut National Golf Club.

Named after Coderre, who has been a member of the Rotary Club for more than 30 years, the tourney is the biggest annual fund-raiser for the Club.  Last year the event raised approximately $30,000, which supports the 13 scholarships the Putnam Rotary Club presents to area high school students who are moving on to college.  In addition, it supports the numerous local non-profits that the Club donates to each year.

“As we approach the tournament plans are moving along on schedule.  As usual we are always concerned about the last minute details.  The cooperation we’ve received is reassuring that we’ll have another successful event this year,” said tournament chairman Marc Archambault.

The tournament relies heavily on its sponsors.  Sponsorship levels are available from the Tournament Sponsor level ($2500) to Cart and Food Sponsor at $2000.  Major Sponsor is $1000 and Tent Sponsor is $1250.  All these levels include one foursome entry as well as recognition around the course and in media advertising.  Gold Sponsor at $500, which includes two tournament participants, and Tee Sponsor at $125 are also available.

Individual golfers or foursomes spots are available at $150 per player or $600 per foursome.  For information on sponsorship or to register contact Archambault at 860 928-0811 or by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or co-chairman Shawn McNerney at 860 928-8156 or by email, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The entry fee includes entry into the post –tournament drawing, closest to the pin contest, an opportunity to win an automobile for the first hole-in-one, as well as golf with cart, refreshments on the course and awards ceremony hors d’oeuvres.

“The rotary club has worked hard to make this tournament an experience that all golfers will enjoy.  We’re hoping for a full field once again this year,” said Archambault.

Checks should be made payable to Putnam Rotary club and mailed to Golf Committee, P.O. Box 604, Putnam, CT 06260-0604.

Archambault and cochairman Shawn McNerney have been working closely with Connecticut National Golf Course golf professional Jim West.  Rotary members on the committee include Aileen Witkowski, Doug Porter, Jay Sinha, Nate Trythall, Peter Benoit and Dick Loomis.  

 

 

Legal Notice

Town of Putnam

Zoning Commission

he Town of Putnam Zoning Commission will hold a meeting at 7:00 P.M. on May 20, 2015, at the Town Hall located at 126 Church Street, Putnam, CT.   A public hearing will be held on the following:

Docket # 2015-01:  123 Park Road, LLC — Request for a Special Permit consisting of General Warehousing and Storage in accordance with the Town of Putnam Zoning Regulations Section 304, Table III-1, Schedule of Uses and Districts.  Property located at 123 Park Road, Town Assessor’s Map 44, Lot 11, Zoned Industrial.

Patricia Hedenberg, 

Chairperson

May 7, 2015

May 14, 2015

 

 

Legal Notice

Town of Putnam

The following ORDINANCE was approved at the Special Town Meeting held on May 4, 2015 and shall become effective twenty-one (21) days after date of publication.  

 

Dated at Putnam, 

Connecticut 

this 5th day 

of May, 2015.

 

Sara J. Seney,

Town Clerk

 

Town of Putnam

ORDINANCE

PROVIDING 

ALTERNATES 

TO THE

   WATER 

POLLUTION 

CONTROL 

AUTHORITY

BE IT ORDAINED, by the Town Meeting of the Town of Putnam that the Water and Sewer Authority shall include in addition to its five members authorized by town charter, three alternate members.  Said members shall be appointed by the Board of Selectmen, initially one member for a term of one (1) year; one member for a term of three (3) years and one member for a term of five (5) years, subsequently each alternate position shall be filled for a term of five (5) years upon the expiration of the existing term.  Said term shall be arranged such that terms of the alternates expire on the same date as the regular members.  In the absence of a regular member, the chairperson of the authority shall appoint an alternate to serve.

 

May 13, 2015

 

 

Legal Notice

Town of Pomfret

Inland Wetlands

And

Watercourses

Commission

At the May 6, 2015 meeting the following application was acted upon:

1. Jamie Herrick for Keith Stolarek, 4 Amanda Circle, install 18’ x 36’ in ground pool and 4’ high fence with self-closing, self-latching gate; approved with one condition.

 

Town of Pomfret

Inland Wetlands 

and Watercourses Commission

Dated this 11th day

of May 2015

 

Lynn L. Krajewski, 

Clerk

 

May 13, 2015

 

Legal Notice

PUBLIC HEARING

Town of Pomfret

Planning and

Zoning Commission

The Pomfret Planning & Zoning Commission will hold the following Public Hearings on Wednesday, May 27, 2015, starting at 7:00 PM at the Pomfret Senior Center:

1. An application from Brian Bourque, Deacon, First Congregational Church, Inc., 13 Church Road, to amendment the Town’s Zoning Regulations to create a new zoning district named the Pomfret Street Residential Village District (PSRVD). The text amendment includes, but is not limited to, dimensional requirements (lot size, setbacks, frontage, building coverage, minimum buildable area), permitted uses, special permitted uses and architectural standards. 

2. An application from First Congregational Church, Inc., 13 Church Road, for a zone change from Pomfret Street Residential District (PSR) to Pomfret Street Residential Village District (PSRVD).  The land for the proposed zone change is located immediately north of Bradley Road continuing to include six more properties or portions of properties north of Grosvenor Road on the east side of Route 169 and includes an area on Grosvenor Road (North and South Sides).

 

A copy of the application is on file in the office of the Planning and Zoning Commission, 5 Haven Road Pomfret, Connecticut. The file is available for review during normal business hours.

 

Town of Pomfret

Planning & 

Zoning Commission

Dated this 6th day 

of May 2015

 

Lynn L. Krajewski, 

Clerk

 

May 13, 2015

May 20, 2015

 

By Ron P. Coderre

This week’s RPC column is dedicated to former Putnam Clipper Steve LaPointe.  The lanky LaPointe has found his niche at Quinebaug Valley Community College, where he works in training and job placement with individuals who have been squeezed out of employment or are looking to change career fields.

The ultimate experience for Red Sox fans when they attend a game at Fenway Park is a Boston victory.  Sometimes in the midst of the game action and all the frantic activity within the ballpark, one can come away with an experience that warms the heart and renews the spirit in mankind.

On April 29 I had the opportunity to attend the game at Fenway Park between the Red Sox and Toronto Blue Jays with my brother Moe Coderre, my good friend Sam Markley and my Assumption College classmate Bob Mercier.  The experience was truly enjoyable not only because the BoSox pulled off a rare 4-1 win but also because of the actions of a dad and his three children seated a row in front of us.

Setting the scene, we had the good fortune of sitting in the State Street Pavilion, Club Section high above home plate with a perfect view of the entire playing field.  Seated in Row One was the aforementioned father, his little daughter who was about 4 years old and two sons, one I’d estimate at approximately 12 and the other around 9.

Right from the beginning it was obvious that these youngsters loved baseball by the way they focused on the action on the field.  It was also evident that they were well behaved by the way they paid attention to their younger sister and how they reacted to dad and each other.

During the game, around the fifth inning, the Red Sox publicly recognized an active duty Marine, who was standing on the first base dugout.  As the crowd arose in unison, these kids respectively did the same.  This show of support and patriotism, we all felt was extraordinary for youngsters of this age. 

The most meaningful act took place a short time later when a screaming line drive foulball shot into our seating area striking a young boy on the hand and bouncing to his right.  The ball took a fortuitous bounce right into the glove of the oldest boy seated in front of us.  The Fenway Park security and medical staff immediately tended to the injured young man.  He was removed to an area where his hand could be examined and he was cared for.

In a gesture of kindness and without any prompting, the young man with the ball proceeded to walk over and without any fanfare, gave the cherished baseball to the injured youngster.  A short time later the family left, presumably to get home in time to either do some homework or get a good night’s sleep for the next school day.

Bob Mercier then asked Red Sox Security for and received a Major League baseball, which he promised to get to the young man who had earlier relinquished the errant foul ball.  Mercier, a retired Federal Probation Officer, the next day did some detective work.

Noting the boys were wearing Belmont Youth Hockey Championship jackets, he made some phone calls and within a day had located the family.  He spoke to the dad and related the entire scenario, complimenting him on the behavior of his children.  Along with a well written letter, crafted in the King’s English from his days at Assumption, Mercier mailed the ball to the family.

Thanks to the United States Postal Service and the kindness and willingness of Bob Mercier to go the extra yard, two young men now have a Major league baseball.  Honesty and generosity have been rewarded and a young man gets a lesson that good things happen to those who do good deeds

Baseball In The Air…

Monday, May 4 dawned sunny, bright and warm.  A perfect day for a visit to the old ballpark.  Thanks to Brad Favreau of Woodstock, the director of Business Development for the Connecticut Tigers, we were able to relive, ever so briefly, the thrill of being a young man on a baseball diamond.

Favreau, who left the world of real estate in January to take a position with the Tigers, currently enjoys his new position.  Upon my arrival Favreau greeted me enthusiastically and took me on a tour of Dodd Stadium.  From the Press Box, to the home team clubhouse, to the indoor batting cage, on to the luxury boxes and to the outdoor pavilion we covered every nook and cranny of the stadium.  

The piece-de-resistance occurred when we exited the clubhouse, walked through the tunnel, exited into the dugout, climbed the steps and stepped gingerly on to the field.  Standing near first base, in the bright sunshine in 80-degree temperature, my mind wandered to days many years ago.  The infield grass, plush and verdant, the baselines white and so neatly laid down, the infield finely manicured, it made one yearn for the days of youth and reach for the glove and bat.  It was without exaggeration “a great feeling!”

Basketball is fast paced, football and hockey are hard hitting and today many complain that baseball is too slow moving.  But to the baseball purists, the National Pastime still remains America’s game.

Take a trip to Norwich this summer and experience the feeling.  And while you’re there look for Brad Favreau and say hello.  I’m certain he’ll treat you like royalty.

Wedding Bells

Congratulations to Candice Peterson and Matthew Zamagni, who on Saturday, May 2 in the presence of the Rev. Doe West became Mr. and Mrs. Matthew and Candice Zamagni.  The ceremony took place at Harrington Farm in Princeton, Mass., and was witnessed by approximately 180 family, friends and guests.

Matthew’s groomsmen could easily have been a “Who’s Who” of former Putnam Clipper athletes.  The Best Man, who had trouble locating the rings, was Jason Zamagni a baseball and basketball standout as a Clipper.  The groomsmen included Peter Gunderson of football notoriety and Trevor Smith, also a gridiron and stalwart.  Gunderson and Smith later starred at Fitchburg State University, Gunderson as a receiver and Smith as a kicker.  The remainder of the male attendants included basketball and baseball standout Phil Bonin and Andrew Vitale, a 1000-point scorer during his four years in Clipperland.

The parents of the bride are Philip and Naomi Peterson.  William and Kathleen  Zamagni are the parents of the groom.

RPC’s Closing Thought For The Day: If you don’t stand for something, you’ll fall for anything.

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