Downtown 'Newness'
It used to be an ugly electrical box next to Union Square. With the help of artists from the Art Guild Northeast, some very handsome turtles appeared. Linda Lemmon photo.
Instant Posers, like mini billboards, were created by Jennerate with help from Sheila Frost, the PBA, the town of Putnam and Rawson Materials. A second one will go up in Rotary Park. Linda Lemmon photo.
Dave Laab from the Airbrush Shack created this mural on the side of the Hare and the Hound in downtown Putnam. Linda Lemmon photo.
'Sailing' into Fun
Visitors to Putnam's Ciao Italia had fun with the photo op gondola --- the brainchild of TEEG. Linda Lemmon photo.
The Last Green Valley, Inc. (TLGV) is searching for 12 photos capturing the unique spirit of the National Heritage Corridor. The selected images will appear in the 2024 TLGV Calendar.
Each photograph must be in color digital format, sized to 10” wide x 8” tall (landscape orientation), and at least 300 dpi and be accompanied by a completed contest form. Photos that do not meet the criteria will be disqualified. There is a limit of three entries per person. Contest forms are available online at thelastgreenvalley.org. All submissions will become the property of TLGV. Submissions are due by email no later than noon on June 26. Send to
Photos must capture the heart and soul of the natural, historic and cultural resources of The Last Green Valley. Entries depicting nocturnal animals, insects and plants will be given special consideration. Photos of people caring for and enjoying the National Heritage Corridor are welcomed but must include the subject’s permission to publish.
The TLGV Calendar is a full 8.5 by 11 inches, printed in color on high quality paper and will be available through the TLGV online shop, with all proceeds supporting the programs and projects of the National Heritage Corridor. The name of the photographer and title of the image is printed with each image.
The photographer who earns the cover will be featured in a press release about the calendar, in addition to receiving 10 copies of the 2022 TLGV Calendar. All other winners will get five copies of the calendar.
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Town of Putnam
Zoning Commission
Legal Notice
The Town of Putnam Zoning Commission will hold a hybrid meeting on June 21, 2023, at 7:00 P.M at the Municipal Complex in Community Room 201 located on the second floor. A public hearing will be held on the following:
Docket # 2023-06 Town of Putnam Zoning Commission request to amend Section 605 Floodplain of the Town of Putnam Zoning Regulations. The Commission’s proposed amendment would consist of revised regulations from the Department of Energy & Environmental Protection necessary for the Flood Insurance Program for the Town of Putnam. The proposed amendment can be viewed in the Building/Land Use office.
Zoom meeting information will be available on the Town of Putnam website one week prior to the meeting date.
Patricia Hedenberg, Chairman
June 8, 2023
June 15, 2023
Town of Putnam
Zoning Board of Appeals
Legal Notice
The Town of Putnam Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a hybrid meeting on June 20, 2023 at 7:00 P.M. on the second floor, Room 201, of the Municipal Complex located at 200 School Street, Putnam, CT. A public hearing will be held on the following:
Appeal # 2023-002 Matt Brazeau request for a front yard variance from the required 20 feet down to 3 feet for the placement of a sign. Property located at 80 Front Street, Town Assessors Map 015, Lot 028, Zoned Highway Commercial.
Joseph Nash, Chairman.
Meeting information will be available on the Town of Putnam website prior to the meeting.
June 8, 2023
June 15, 2023
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History Lesson
At the recent Aspinock Historical Society of Putnam’s annual meeting, guest Maureen Herrara presented a program “Rufus Malbone and his Horse, Dolly.” President John Miller welcomed the group and reports from all committee chairs were presented. Mayor Barney Seney commended all the members on the great job they were doing preserving local history. For more information go to putnamaspinockhistsoc.com. Pictured is Curator Terri Pearsall, left, with presenter Maureen Herrara.
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