Honored
WATERFORD — Charter Oak Federal Credit Union has received awards from the United Way of Southeastern Connecticut for its innovative fund-raising efforts and benefactor support of the Gales Ferry-based social services agency.
“We’re honored to receive United Way’s 2014 Innovative Partner of the Year and Benefactor awards,” said Brian A. Orenstein, Charter Oak’s president and CEO. “Charter Oak has been a longtime supporter of United Way, and our employees give generously of their time and money because we all believe in Living United,” he said.
Charter Oak has two local branches: Putnam and Dayville.
Earn designation
WOODSTOCK — First Selectman, Allan D. Walke Jr., announced that Delia Fey, Town Planner and Zoning Enforcement Officer, and Tina Lajoie, Administrative Assistant to the Building Official, recently earned the designation of Certified Zoning Enforcement Official through the State of Connecticut Association of Zoning Enforcement Officials.
“We are extremely proud of Delia and Tina for successfully completing this rigorous program and being awarded the title of Certified Zoning Enforcement Official. The knowledge they have attained will further enhance the guidance and assistance they provide to the residents of the Town of Woodstock. Being able to offer a wide range of services is of the utmost importance to the Board of Selectmen.”
Local Nichols grads
DUDLEY — Nichols College graduated almost 500 students May 9, 2015, including local students:
Penny Paquette, from Putnam, ABA; Sara Thompson, from Danielson, ABA; Emily Looby, from Woodstock and a major in English , received a BA summa cum laude; Kerri Nadeau, from Chepachet and a major in Psychology , received a BA magna cum laude; Nathan Hardt, from North Grosvenordale and a major in Marketing , received a BSBA; Kaitlyn Larrabee, from Glocester and a major in Marketing and Management, received a BSBA summa cum laude; Alan MacKenzie, from Putnam and a major in Information Technology Management , received a BSBA; Michael Merjuste, from Putnam and a major in Marketing and Criminal Justice Management, received a BSBA; Jeffrey Schmeltz, from Pascoag and a major in General Business , received a BSBA cum laude; Ian Stadig, from Putnam and a major in Management and Marketing, received a BSBA cum laude; Ian Sullivan, from North Grosvenordale and a major in Criminal Justice Management , received a BSBA cum laude.
Get degrees
SMITHFIELD, R.I. — Bryant University held its Graduate School Commencement May 14, 2015 and the following local students received degrees: Veronica Jane Santerre of N. Grosvenordale received a Master of Arts in Teaching; Alyce E. Viens of Putnam received a Master of Arts – HONORS; Scott A. Waterman of Danielson received a Master of Arts in Teaching - HONORS.
Winner
WILLIMANTIC — A 12-hour website development competition called the “Code-A-Thon” took place at Eastern Connecticut State University and Matthew Witkowski ’15, of N. Grosvenordale, who majors in Business Information Systems, was a member of the winning team.
Advanced degrees
WILLIMANTIC — Eastern Connecticut State University’s 125th Commencement took place May 12, 2015 and the following local students received diplomas: Kristin Collins of Putnam, received a Master of Science degree in Early Childhood Education; Nicholas Milano of Pomfret, received a Master of Science degree in Organizational Management; Karin Anderson of Woodstock, received a Master of Science degree in Reading/Language Arts; Shelbie Greene of Putnam, received a Master of Science degree in Secondary Education.
Inducted
WILLIMANTIC — A number of Eastern Connecticut State University students were recently inducted into Eastern’s Upsilon Pi Epsilon (UPE) Computer Science Honor Society including: Matthew Witkowski ’15 of North Grosvenordale. He is a Business Information Systems major.
Honored
WILLIMANTIC — A number of Eastern Connecticut State University students were recently inducted into Eastern’s Psi Chi Psychology Honor Society including: Brittany Chabot ’15 of Dayville, major is Psychology; Brandon Martins ’16 of Danielson, major is Psychology.
Inducted
WILLIMANTIC — A number of Social Work majors at Eastern Connecticut State University were recently inducted into Eastern’s chapter of Phi Alpha, the national social work honor society, including: Desiree LaPorte ’15 of Dayville, Amy Lusa ’15 of Pomfret Center, Caitlin Mather ’15 of Danielson, and Estefania Santos-Normandie ’15 of Danielson.
Legal Notice
Town of Putnam
Planning Commission
The Town of Putnam Planning Commission will hold a meeting on June 22, 2015 at 7:00 P.M. at the Town Hall located at 126 Church Street, Putnam, CT. A public hearing will be held on the following:
Application # 2015-01: Shane Pollock — Requesting a 2-lot subdivision for property located at 97 Park Street, Town Assessor’s Map 20, Lot 118, consisting of 1.425 acres. Zone M/OD.
Edward Briere,
Chairman
June 11 2015
June 18, 2015
By Ron P. Coderre
Two local teams reached the Quarterfinals of the CIAC baseball and softball tournaments only to fall, officially concluding what’s been an average spring season for most teams.
Plainfield, ranked #22 in Class M, put up a valiant showing as the Panthers won two games over higher ranked teams before succumbing to #19 St. Joseph’s 2-0 in the Quarters. Three local baseball entries, Killingly, Elis Tech and Putnam fell from the tournament in First Round action.
The Tourtellotte softball team, ranked #23, carried the banner for Northeastern Connecticut schools advancing to the Quarterfinals before losing to #2 seed Thomaston 9-1. Plainfield and Ellis Tech girls were eliminated in the First Round, while the Putnam Lady Clippers made it to the Second Round before being eliminated.
Plainfield Makes Strong Bid
But Falls in Class M
Despite having to dodge the rain drops, the Plainfield Panthers were able to pick up a CIAC Class M First Round 13-3 victory over #11 seed Windham in a game that was played over a two-day period. Jordan Federer held the Whippet bats under control on the first day of action before the skies opened up and emptied much needed rain on the diamond. Federer tossed five strong innings, allowing one hit and striking out 11 opponents. Dave Kumiega, Dave Carpenter and Colby Greenhalgh ignited a four-run first inning rally and the Panthers ran off with the victory.
The win over Windham moved Plainfield into an encounter with #6 seed Wolcott in a game played on the road. Unfazed by the road trip, Plainfield walked off with a satisfying 7-1 win. Carpenter sparked the offense with a three-run homer, while the bat of Dylan Horn produced three hits and senior Steve Jankowski added a double in a two-hit showing.
The end of the road for the Panthers came in the Quarterfinals when they were shutout 2-0 by #19 St. Joseph’s in a game played in Trumbull. A two-run fifth inning rally by the Saints was the difference in the contest. Jason Biesiadecki and Jankowski each had two hits in the losing effort. The Panthers close out the season at 13-10.
Putnam squared off against Portland in a road game and suffered through a long ride home as the Clippers were eliminated 6-2. Nick Foucault was the tough luck loser. Jacob Guertin closed out his high school career with a two-hit game, while freshman Aiden Ciquera drove home a run for Putnam, which closes the books at 9-12.
Ellis Tech lost to a familiar foe, Norwich Tech 5-4 in a game that went down to the wire. The loss brings the Golden Eagles season to a close at 10-11. Killingly, which won a play-in game over Seymour faced the dubious task of playing #2 seed Montville in the First Round. The Redmen fell 13-2 to close out the season at 10-12. Tre Belanger and Ben Desaulnier drove in the two Killingly runs.
Tourtellotte Ladies Reach
Q Finals of CIAC
Tourtellotte posted a pair of impressive victories in the CIAC Tournament before falling to #2 Thomaston 9-1 in the Quarterfinals. The loss closes the book for the Lady Tigers at 12-11. Prior to the loss to Thomaston, #22 seed Tourtellotte opened with a solid performance in a 15-5 win over #6 seed Wolcott Tech. The Lady Tigers scored eight run in the top of the first inning to salt away the victory. The next contest was at home against #26 Cromwell and the Tourtellotte gals put on a good show for the home folks, winning a close contest 6-5. Crystal Daly was the complete game winner with 11 strikeouts. Emily Vincent led the hitting parade going 4-for-4 at the plate. Carinne Sosnowski and Christina Kopacz each added a pair of hits.
Putnam faced a familiar foe in Norwich Tech in its First Round game. The Clippers and Warriors split two games during the regular season, but Putnam prevailed 8-5 in the postseason. The #17 seed Putnam used the strong arm of Mackenzie Livingston in forging the win. Livingston went the distance, posting six strikeouts while adding two hits at the plate. Freshman Ashley Burke enjoyed a 3-for-3 day at the bat. The Clippers were pitted against #1 East Granby in their next game. They were no match for the top seed, falling hard 19-5 to close out the year at 12-10.
Ellis Tech and Plainfield fell in First Round games. Despite a two-run home run by Keri Lehtonen, the Lady Panthers, seeded #22 lost to #11 seed Northwestern 6-2. The Lady Techsters, ranked #14 were beaten 12-2 by #19 Coventry despite a 3-for-4 showing at the plate by Autumn Jackson. Ellis Tech closes the books on 2015 at 12-10.