Alvardo honored
DAYVILLE — Tiffany Alvarado earned Westview’s Employee of the Month recognition this September. Tiffany has worked at Westview for the past five years in a variety of roles. She began her tenure in the Dietary Department of Country Living at Westview Commons and eventually became Server Supervisor.
She provides residents with their custom food orders and provides leadership to her colleagues in The Great Room during food service. She also ensures that settings are properly prepared, restocking various dining room staples and food items, and rearranging the tables and chairs to make space for the many forms of activity and entertainment that are held in The Great Room. She is also cross trained for the front desk.
She is close with her family and they coordinate dinners together as often as possible to cherish their bond and have a few laughs around the table. She was born and raised in Brooklyn, N.Y. She moved to Connecticut nearly 10 years ago and she currently lives in Danielson.
Country Living at Westview Commons Executive Vice President David T. Panteleakos said: “Tiffany has shown great dedication in all of her roles here at Westview Commons. I am very proud to see her successes continue to develop with us, and I am grateful for the strong example that she sets for fellow colleagues. It’s wonderful that Tiffany is also going to be a part of our front-of-house staff in the main entrance office.”
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Second pedestrian accident
PUTNAM — Oct. 8 Putnam Police responded to the intersection of Kennedy Drive and Bridge Street for a pedestrian-involved motor vehicle accident.
Police Chief Christopher D. Ferace said a 2016 Ford F-250 operated Michael Mainville, 63, of Thompson, was traveling on northbound on Kennedy Drive and struck Jennifer Dazy, 47, of Putnam who was crossing Kennedy Drive.
Ferace said the operator of the vehicle had the green light and the pedestrian was outside of the crosswalk at the time of the collision.
Dazy was transported by Putnam EMS to Day Kimball Hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.
This is the second accident of this type in the last month.
This accident remains under investigation. Anyone who may have witnessed this incident is asked to contact the Putnam Police Department at 860-928-6565 or through the website at www.putnampolice.com.
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Williams commits to Fairfield
PUTNAM — Antione Williams, a standout on the Putnam Science Academy (PSA) Prep boys’ basketball team, has committed to Fairfield University, a decision he credits to both his family and the school’s atmosphere.
“My family and really seeing that it was the best place for me and my personality, it also felt like home and it’s close to home,” Williams said, highlighting the personal connection that led him to choose Fairfield.
Williams has been a key figure at PSA, known for his dynamic skill set and leadership on the court. His time at PSA has been instrumental in shaping him into a college-ready player. “It’s prepared me for college because I’m playing against college-ready players and competition, so when I get to college, I’ll already know how to play against big and better defenders. Also, finding out how to score in creative ways,” he said.
As Williams looks ahead to his college career, his goals are ambitious. “I want to do well my first year and either move up to a bigger conference or stay and hopefully win a championship,” he said. His determination and focus on growth, both individually and as part of a team, reflect his strong drive to succeed.
Transitioning to the college game, Williams is most excited about the opportunity to make his mark at Fairfield. “I’m excited to play like myself and bring my mindset and skill set to the team,” he said. Williams also emphasized the importance of leadership and building team chemistry, saying, “Being able to give great leadership and be the person I am on and off the court, keeping good connections so the team can have a great bond and come close together.”
Rebecca Townes
Sports Information Director
Putnam Science Academy
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Soccer teams continue to impress
Putnam Science Academy’s Prep and Varsity soccer teams secured thrilling victories this week, continuing their strong form on the field. Both teams are finding their rhythm, with the Varsity squad riding a three-game win streak and the Prep team pulling off a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Mount Saint Charles.
Prep PSA 3 vs Mount Saint Charles 2
The Prep team’s 3-2 win showcased their resilience and ability to rise to the occasion. Senior Pedro Rosa led the charge, netting one goal, while junior Guilherme Vieira and senior Thembani Phoya each added a goal to seal the victory. The team showed excellent composure, holding off Mount Saint Charles’ late pressure to maintain the lead.
Varsity PSA Dominates St. Luke’s
and St. Thomas More
The Varsity team continued its winning ways, defeating St. Luke’s 5-3 and St. Thomas More 2-0. These back-to-back victories reflect the growing confidence and cohesion of the team.
In the 5-3 win over St. Luke’s, five different players found the back of the net. Caio da Silva (grade 11) opened the scoring in the 29th minute, followed by goals from Fernando Azcona (grade 9), Mario Camacho (grade 12), Guilherme Vieira (grade 11), and Darren Kuyero (grade 12), who added a late goal in the 87th minute to secure the win.
Against St. Thomas More, the Varsity team kept a clean sheet, showing their strength in defense. Rafael de Lima (grade 12) scored in the 68th minute, and Arthur Caram (grade 11) added an insurance goal in the 85th minute, sealing the 2-0 victory.
Head Coach Christopher Steele praised the Varsity squad for its continued improvement, crediting the players’ trust and understanding of their roles as key factors in the team’s recent success.
“I feel the team members are really starting to understand what their roles and responsibilities are,” Steele said. “I have pushed them to learn two formations, and we are playing well in both. The key factor is trust in each other and trust in the coaches. So my answer is trust.”
Steele emphasized the importance of team confidence, which has been on the rise throughout the win streak. He pointed out that the team’s possession play and ability to limit turnovers in the attacking third have been significant areas of growth.
“The biggest improvements I have seen are possession play and limiting turnovers in the final third of the field,” Steele said. “The team is scoring at a good rate, and we are playing team defense. Team defense might be the biggest improvement for the whole squad.”
Rebecca Townes
Sports Information Director
Putnam Science Academy
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