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Shining Bright
The carved proscenium, top, at the Bradley. Above, the ceiling and dome, shine. More photos on page 6. Linda Lemmon photos.
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Lower right: L-R: Board member Tony Germano, owner Tom Borner, board President Mike Gallo.
two lower left photos courtesy of Jon Loux
Ailing ceiling
to rebirth
By Linda Lemmon
Town Crier Editor
PUTNAM --- Stars take many forms at the Bradley Playhouse. Committed community volunteers are stars. Benefactors and building owners are stars. Even bright and golden stars adorning the newly refurbished ceiling at the playhouse.
It began with plaster falling from the 1901 playhouse ceiling last fall. The community theater board, volunteers and many more got to work fund-raising to replace the ailing plaster ceiling. While there was a "substantial amount of money and community support," said building owner Tom Borner, "I could see that it was not enough" and he and co-owner, wife, Kathy Borner, decided to transform the whole theater.
Tom and Kathy Borner have owned the historic playhouse for 30 years. Borner said when they bought it, it was a movie house.
Work began in earnest in mid-December and Jan. 24 Borner unveiled the work to the theater group. Much of the work fell under "we may as well." For example, when the staging was set up throughout the theater, workers noticed egg and dart moulding around the highest ceiling. "We may as well fix it." It was repaired and repainted gold. The whole theater was repainted, including the carved proscenium around the stage (after cleaning 50 years of dust away), the floors, the walls, the ceiling. The wall and lighting facing the restrooms were reworked. The entire front entry was transformed with paint, tray ceilings, lighting. Borner also had new steel added to the fire escape and it was reinforced.
In the last 22 years, Borner said, the community theater has flourished. "They've worked very hard. They're very excited about this theater," Borner said. "It was time for a rebirth. This is a new chapter for them."
Mike Gallo, president of the theater's board of directors, had not seen the work being done. When he came into the sparkling space, he kissed contractor Tommy Thurlow of Hilltop Contractors on the cheek. Gallo said the theater received huge support from the community for the project. Donations for the original plaster ceiling project ranged from $1 to $8,000. He said the larger project benefited by "$70,000 minimum" in donations.
Thurlow said so many helped. He recalls Harvey Copeland, 80, dropping in to see how it was going. He told them he remembered coming to the theater when he was young, paying 7 cents to get in. While chatting, Copeland noticed that the carpenters needed help scribing a curving wall into the glass window above. Thurlow said "he just got some tools and started doing it."
The Borners found the design for the ceiling and its dome and helped paint the stars up above.
The theater thanked several contractors including: Turenne Masonry LLC of Putnam, Shawn Morgan Painting and Wallcovering of Dayville, Chace Building Supply of Woodstock, Coastal Drywall of Ledyard, CharMac Electric, LLC of Canterbury, Bernie Davis of Grosvenordale, B.W. Dexter, II, Inc. of Danielson, Paquette Electric of Pomfret Center, RC Construction of Dayville and Hilltop Contractors LLC of Pomfret Center and many more.
A gala to celebrate the restoration of the playhouse will be held at 2 p.m. Feb. 16. There will be light fare, cocktails and entertainment to honor the extraordinary people who rescued the theater. It's $10 per person (cash bar) and tickets are available from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at the box office (860-928-7887).
Theater officials put it this way: "To take the sentiments from the 1927 newspaper account of the 'remodeled theatre,' we need only change the date to 2014 ... 'Superlatives are needed to describe the remodeled playhouse ... from ceiling to cellar nothing has been neglected that could give comfort and pleasure.' Thank you Tom and Kathy Borner and to all who contributed to the effort to restore the Bradley to its former glory!"
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Girls’ Roundup:
Milestone wins, losses
in up,down
hoops week
By Ron P. Coderre
There were a number of significant wins and losses last week in girls’ high school and prep school hoop action. Some little victories took place that bode well for the future for some schools that are struggling this year and some losses occurred that are hopefully only a hiccup for teams that are doing well this season.
Pomfret School, which was riding a nine-game win streak following a big victory over Worcester Academy, was dropped by Rivers School, snapping the win skein. In another similar situation, Tourtellotte Memorial High School, sporting the best local schoolgirl record in the area at 10-3, was felled by Windham following a big win over Parish Hill.
On the other side of the ledger, Woodstock Academy, looking for wins wherever they can find them, did pick up its second victory of the season when the Acads beat Griswold in what was a major milestone for coach Willie Bousquet’s ladies.
Light Week in Prep Action
The Pomfret School Golden Griffins, the hottest prep team in the area started the week by raising its record to 10-2 with a huge win over perennial power Worcester Academy. Trailing by three points, 31-28 at halftime Pomfret put together a big defensive second-half effort holding the visitors to 11 points and walked off with a convincing 56-42 victory.
Juliette Lawless (15 points) and Alyzae Davis (17), part of Pomfret’s offensive armada, were the key operatives in the win. Pomfret then allowed a potential victory slip through its fingers when the Griffs lost a 26-21 halftime advantage by scoring only 16 points after intermission and falling 53-42 to Rivers Schools. Lawless (17) and Davis (13) were the only players to reach double digits for Pomfret.
Marianapolis, led by Madison Springfield’s double-double (12 points – 12 rebounds) and Caroline Soucy’s 15-point and nine-rebound effort, raised its record to 9-3 with a 57-49 victory over Buckingham, Browne and Nichols.
Hyde-Woodstock was dropped by St. Andrew’s 42-17. Janicha Diaz had 14 points for the 3-6 Wolfpack.
'Bousqueteers' Pick up Second Win
Woodstock Academy, under first year coach Willie Bousquet, has been going through a tough transition as the Centaurs struggle to find victories. The team morale took a shot of adrenalin this week when it posted a surprisingly strong 36-29 win over Griswold at home.
A big third quarter by the hosts in which they outscored the Lady Wolverines 12-3 was the key to the win. The Centaurs were paced by Galina Gruder with 12 points and Taylor Littell with 11 markers. Woodstock then fell at the hands of Montville 54-35 as the offense had a difficult time getting started against the visiting Indians. Littell and Gruder with 10 points apiece were the leading scorers for the 2-12 “Bousqueteers.”
Tourtellotte, which boasts an impressive 10-3 log, posted a big 39-18 win over Constitution State Conference foe Parish Hill. The winners featured a balanced scoring attack with four players, Niclole Dion, Lizz Coty, Jess Dodd and Abby Poirier all posting eight points. The Windham Whippets then arrived in Thompson and ran amok over the host Lady Tigers 52-38.
Putnam raised its record to 4-7 overall and 2-1 in the CSC East with a convincing 46-35 win over visiting Holy Family Academy. Cynthia Briere enjoyed her best offensive showing of the season posting a double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds in leading the Lady Clippers to victory. In a CSC matchup, Putnam lost to Goodwin Tech 32-21 in a game played in Manchester.
Plainfield’s record dipped below .500 when the Lady Panthers were dropped by a good Bacon Academy team 39-17. They now stand at 6-7 overall. Killingly fell to 1-11 when it lost to Norwich Free Academy 61-26. Ellis Tech suffering through a winless season lost its only contest of the week 68-16 at the hands of Capital Prep. The Lady Techsters are 0-10 and 0-4 in the CSC East.
Scoring Leaders: Meagan Bianchi – Killingly – 15.9; Alyzae Davis – Pomfret School – 15.3; Janicha Diaz – Hyde-Woodstock – 15.2; Mary Redmond – Pomfret School – 15.0
Three-point Leaders: Mary Redmond – Pomfret School – 24; Adrienne Lorange – Plainfield – 19
The following charges were listed in the Putnam Police Department logs. The people charged are innocent until proven guilty in court. The Town Crier will publish dispositions of cases at the request of the accused. The dispositions must be accompanied by the proper documentation. The Putnam Police Department confidential Tip Line is 963-0000.
Jan. 13
Michael Patenaude, 52, Green Street, Putnam; misuse of the 911 system, second-degree failure to appear.
Jan. 14
Joshua Malboef, 27, Buck Street, Putnam; disorderly conduct.
Joseph Harwood, 38, Buck Street, Putnam; disorderly conduct.
Legal Notice
Town of Putnam
Planning Commission
The Town of Putnam Planning Commission will hold a meeting on January 27, 2014 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 # 2014-01: Town of Putnam — Request for a 2-lot re-subdivision for property located at 36 Ridge Road, Town Assessor’s Map 45, Lot 19. Zoned Industrial.
Gerard Cotnoir,
Chairman
Jan. 15, 2014
Jan. 22, 2014
Legal Notice
Town of Pomfret
Planning &
Zoning Commission
The Pomfret Planning & Zoning Commission will hold the following Public Hearing on Monday, January 27th starting at 7:00 PM at the Pomfret Senior Center, 207 Mashamoquet Road, Pomfret Center, Connecticut:
1. An application from Peter B. Mann, 125 Valentine Road — special permit for Class II Home Occupation.
Dated this 13th day
of January 2014
Town of Pomfret
Planning &
Zoning Commission
Lynn L. Krajewski,
Clerk
Jan. 15, 2014
Jan. 22, 2014
Legal Notice
Town of Pomfret
A certified list of thirty (30) Democratic party-endorsed candidates for the Town of Pomfret for election as Members of the Town Committee At-Large is on file in my office at Five Haven Road, Pomfret Center, Connecticut and copies are available for public distribution. The number of Town Committee Members to be elected, under party rules, is thirty (30).
A primary will be held March 4, 2014, if seven (7) candidacies (which is at least 25% of the number of town committee members to be elected by such party in the municipality) are filed in accordance with Sec. 9-382 to 9-450, inclusive, of the General Statutes, by persons other than party-endorsed candidates, not later than 4:00 p.m. of January 29, 2014, provided the number of such candidacies plus the number of endorsed candidates, exceeds the number of town committee members to be elected. (If the number of opposing candidacies filed is reduced to less than such 25%, no primary will be held.) Petition forms, instructions and information concerning the procedure for filing opposing candidacies, may be obtained from Susan M. Devokaitis, Democratic Registrar of Voters, Five Haven Road, Pomfret Center, Connecticut 06259.
Cheryl A. Grist,
Town Clerk
Town of Pomfret
Jan. 23, 2014
Legal Notice
Town of Pomfret
A certified list of twenty-two (15) Republican party-endorsed candidates for the Town of Pomfret for election as Members of the Town Committee At-Large is on file in my office at Five Haven Road, Pomfret Center, Connecticut and copies are available for public distribution. The number of Town Committee Members to be elected, under party rules, is thirty-five (34).
A primary will be held March 4, 2014, if nine (9) candidacies (which is at least 25% of the number of town committee members to be elected by such party in the municipality) are filed in accordance with SS9-382 to 9-450, inclusive, of the General Statutes, by persons other than party-endorsed candidates, not later than 4:00 p.m. of January 29, 2014, provided the number of such candidacies plus the number of endorsed candidates, exceeds the number of town committee members to be elected. (If the number of opposing candidacies filed is reduced to less than such 25%, no primary will be held.) Petition forms, instructions and information concerning the procedure for filing opposing candidacies, may be obtained from Martha B. Emilio, Republican Registrar of Voters, Five Haven Road, Pomfret Center, Connecticut 06259.
Cheryl A. Grist,
Town Clerk
Town of Pomfret
Jan. 22, 2014
Legal Notice
Town of Putnam
NOTICE OF
INTENT TO FILE
FOR FEDERAL
FINANCIAL
ASSISTANCE
The Town of Putnam proposes to file an Application for Federal Financial Assistance with the USDA, Rural Development. This application for financial assistance will be for funding under the Rural Utilities Service, Part 1780, Water and Waste Loans and Grants (CFDA 10.760) and is anticipated to be submitted by Wednesday, January 15, 2014. The specific elements of the project include improvements to the Town’s drinking water system consisting of the replacement or relining and cleaning of water lines installed approximately from 1940 and earlier. It will also make improvements to the Richmond Hill water tank for structural rehabilitation and site improvements. The project is anticipated to cost $15,452,000.
Any comments regarding this application should be submitted to the Town of Putnam, c/o Douglas M. Cutler, WPCA Administrative Manager, 126 Church Street, Putnam, CT 06260, Telephone (860) 963-6800, email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Jan. 22, 2014
Legal Notice
Town of Eastford
A certified list of 11 Democratic party-endorsed candidates for the town of Eastford for election as Members of the Town Committee At-Large is on file in my office at 16 Westford Road, Eastford, Connecticut and copies are available for public distribution. The number of Town Committee Members to be elected, under party rules, is 15.
A Primary will be held March 4, 2014, if four candidacies (which is at least 25 percent of the number of town committee members to be elected by such party in the municipality) are filed in accordance with Sec. 9-382 to 9-450, inclusive, of the General Statutes, by persons other than party-endorsed candidates, not later than 4:00 p.m. of January 29, 2014, provided the number of such candidacies plus the number of endorsed candidates, exceeds the number of town committee members to be elected. (If the number of opposing candidacies filed is reduced to less than such 25 percent, no primary will be held.)
Petition forms, instructions and information concerning the procedure for filing opposing candidacies, may be obtained from Joyce Merlo, Democratic Registrar of Voters, 16 Westford Road, Eastford CT.
Melissa M. Vincent,
Municipal Clerk of Eastford
Jan. 22, 2014
Legal Notice
Town of Eastford
A certified list of 13 Republican party-endorsed candidates for the town of Eastford for election as Members of the Town Committee At-Large is on file in my office at 16 Westford Road, Eastford, Connecticut and copies are available for public distribution. The number of Town Committee Members to be elected, under party rules, is 15.
A Primary will be held March 4, 2014, if four candidacies (which is at least 25 percent of the number of town committee members to be elected by such party in the municipality) are filed in accordance with Sec. 9-382 to 9-450, inclusive, of the General Statutes, by persons other than party-endorsed candidates, not later than 4:00 p.m. of January 29, 2014, provided the number of such candidacies plus the number of endorsed candidates, exceeds the number of town committee members to be elected. (If the number of opposing candidacies filed is reduced to less than such 25 percent, no primary will be held.)
Petition forms, instructions and information concerning the procedure for filing opposing candidacies, may be obtained from Susan Welshman, Republican Registrar of Voters, 16 Westford Road, Eastford CT.
Melissa M. Vincent,
Municipal Clerk of Eastford
Jan. 22, 2014
Legal Notice
Town of Putnam
Notice is hereby given that I failed to receive within the time limited in Sec.9-391 of the General Statutes the certifications of the names of any persons as party-endorsed candidates of the Republican Party for election as members of the town committee of said party in the Town of Putnam.
The number of town committee members to be elected, under party rules, is 25.
Notice is also hereby given that a primary will be held on March 4, 2014 if more than one petition containing at least seven candidacies (which is at least 25% of the number of town committee members to be elected by such party in the municipality) are filed in accordance with Sec. 9-382 to 9-450, inclusive, of the General Statutes by persons whose names appear upon the last completed enrollment list of said party, provided the total number of such candidacies exceeds the number to be elected to said town committee. A petition containing the required number of signatures must be filed not later than 4:00 p.m. of January 29, 2014.
Petition forms, instructions and information concerning the procedure for filing opposing candidacies, may be obtained from Robert Swenson, Republican Registrar of Voters, 126 Church St., Putnam, CT 06260.
Sara J. Seney
Municipal Clerk of Putnam
Jan. 22, 2014
Legal Notice
Town of Putnam
A certified list of 32 Democratic party-endorsed candidates for the town of Putnam for election as Members of the Town Committee At-Large is on file in my office at 126 Church St., Putnam, Connecticut and copies are available for public distribution. The number of Town Committee Members to be elected, under party rules, is 35.
A Primary will be held March 4, 2014, if nine candidacies (which is at least 25 percent of the number of town committee members to be elected by such party in the municipality) are filed in accordance with Sec. 9-382 to 9-450, inclusive, of the General Statutes, by persons other than party-endorsed candidates, not later than 4:00 p.m. of January 29, 2014, provided the number of such candidacies plus the number of endorsed candidates, exceeds the number of town committee members to be elected. (If the number of opposing candidacies filed is reduced to less than such 25 percent, no primary will be held.)
Petition forms, instructions and information concerning the procedure for filing opposing candidacies, may be obtained from Patricia Fondelheit, Democratic Registrar of Voters, 126 Church St., Putnam, CT 06260.
Sara J. Seney,
Municipal Clerk of Putnam
Jan. 22, 2014
AMENDED
LEGAL NOTICE
Town of Putnam
Water Pollution
Control Authority
WATER/SEWER
COLLECTIONS
The January 2014 billing of water and / or sewer collections for the Town of Putnam WPCA is due and payable on January 1, 2014 through February 18, 2014.
Payments made after February 18, 2014 will be subject to an Interest charge of 3% (1.5% per month) or $2.00 minimum whichever is higher, according to Connecticut State Statute SEC. 12-146.
Mail must be postmarked no later than February 18, 2014 to avoid interest charges.
OFFICE HOURS:
Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Jan. 22, 2014
Feb. 13, 2014
Notice of Application
This is to give notice that I,
BRIAN KEITH LINCOLN
PO BOX 652
10 OXFORD AVE.
WEBSTER, MA 01570-0652
have filed an application placarded 01/14/2014 with the Department of Consumer Protection for a RESTAURANT LIQUOR PERMIT for the sale of alcoholic liquor on the premises at
235 A KENNEDY DR
PUTNAM CT 06260-1628
The business will be owned by: PALMIERIS PIZZA LLC
Entertainment will consist of: Disc Jockeys Exotic Dancers Acoustics (Not Amplified)
Objections must be filed by: 02/25/2014
BRIAN KEITH LINCOLN
Jan. 22, 2014
Jan. 30, 2014