BROOKLYN — Old Trinity Episcopal Church will be open to the public at 10 a.m. July 6 for worship and celebration of America’s independence. Rev. Charles Baker will lead Morning Prayer, the same service used when the church opened in 1771.
Old Trinity is the oldest Episcopal Church still in use in Connecticut. This fine example of Georgian architecture is listed in the National Registry of Historic Buildings. In the balcony, where the slaves and bondsmen attended service, there are original carvings of sailing ships and symbols. An early plaque indicates that Old Trinity was built in Pomfret Connecticut Colony that later became the town of Brooklyn. In 1866 “new” Trinity Episcopal Church was built in the village at the intersection of routes 6 and 169 and is a thriving parish.
The July 6 service is approximately one hour and will be followed by refreshments outside, weather permitting. Since there is no water at Old Trinity, portable toilets will be available. Old Trinity is located on Church Street, Brooklyn, 1/8 mile from the light on Route 6.
PUTNAM — Linda Gervasio, RN has been named employee of the month for May at Day Kimball Healthcare (DKH). She is operations coordinator in the Ambulatory Care Unit at Day Kimball Hospital, which is part of the DKH integrated healthcare system.
As operations coordinator, Gervasio oversees day-to-day operations of the Day Kimball Hospital Ambulatory Care Unit, using her clinical and operational experience to lead, support and supervise personnel to ensure that unit standards are met and quality patient care is delivered at all times.
Gervasio has been with DKH for about 32 years, holding various positions at the hospital before coming to the Ambulatory Care Unit, where she has worked for about 12 years. She received a diploma from Roger Williams General Hospital, and is a 2014 Nightingale Award winner.
She lives in W. Glocester, R.I., with her husband, Scott.
Honored
The Putnam Rotary Club last week awarded the prestigious Paul Harris Award to three local citizens. Left to right: Allan Rawson, Thomas Borner and Robert Fournier (a Rotarian). Linda Lemmon photo.
Then
This is the old grist mill in East Putnam in 2007. Putnam Town Crier file photos.
& Now
The mill burned down the a few years later.