Beautification Day
The annual Putnam Beautification Day was very successful, according to organizer Karen Osbrey. She estimated more than 100 people took part in the townwide cleanup. The trophy winners included Mythlarp, a live fantasy roleplaying group from Pomfret; the Jimenez family, Youth Volunteers; Lucas Barnes, Most Unusual Item (oxygen regulator and two patio umbrellas;) Girl Scout Troop 64007, Most Spirit (they sang while they worked). Mayor Barney Seney said every year gets better. The Putnam Business Association's Andy Morrison (dressed as a hot dog) and Earl Rosebrooks cooked up hot dogs for all the volunteers. Rosebrooks said, "This is town pride." Linda Lemmon photos.
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