Vaccine appointments
The Northeast District Department of Health is doing vaccinations by appointment only as of Dec. 14. Call for an appointment at 860-774-7350.
The department does COVID-19 vaccines, primary doses and boosters. They are free and no insurance is needed. Minors must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
Bring your vaccination card for primary dose and boosters. Masks are required at all NDDH vaccination clinics.
The department is also offering seasonal flu vaccine – Fluzone Quadrivalent. Pediatric ages 3 to 18 (no charge); adult seasonal flu shots for over age 18 ($30 cash only. No insurances accepted).
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W. WARWICK, R.I. — Centreville Bank that Leland “Lee” R. Merrill Jr. has been promoted to the position of executive vice president, chief lending officer. In this expanded role, Merrill is responsible for overseeing the commercial and residential lending business throughout Rhode Island and Connecticut.
President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board Harold M. Horvat said: “Lee continues to be both a leader and an innovator in the commercial and residential lending space, having already made a significant impact during his short time at Centreville. As we continue to expand our local business lending, we will look to Lee for his experience and strong relationships in this field.”
With over 25 years of experience in community and regional banking, Merrill brings a deep understanding of the commercial and residential lending space. Initially joining Centreville Bank in March 2022, Merrill previously held positions at BankNewport, where he served as executive vice president, COO and chief lending officer. Prior to that, he was a commercial lender at Citizens Bank.
Merrill earned an MBA in Finance from the University of Rhode Island, Kingston, and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Vermont in Burlington. He is also a graduate of the ABA’s Stonier Graduate School of Banking, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.
Merrill currently serves as a board member for both the Newport County YMCA and BancAlliance and is a former Board member of the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce and former Chair of the Newport County Advisory Fund, a division of the Rhode Island Foundation.
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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 860-963-0000.
Dec. 4
Julie A. Lang, 43, Providence Street, Putnam; failure to stop at stop sign, operating a motor vehicle while under suspension.
Dec. 6
Austin L. Hunt, 25, Lyons Street, Putnam; violation of probation.
Dec. 9
Mallory Kunz, 33, Roseland Park Road, Woodstock; third-degree assault, second-degree reckless endangerment, disorderly conduct.
Ross Vance, 38, Senexet Road, Woodstock; two counts of second-degree threatening, disorderly conduct, breach of peace, third-degree criminal mischief, first-degree unlawful restraint.
Dec. 10
Alyssa Denaris, 27, Groveland Avenue, Putnam; third-degree assault, disorderly conduct, third-degree criminal mischief.
Ryan A. Wilson, 32, South 2nd Avenue, Taftville; operating a motor vehicle under suspension, failure to maintain lane.
Roger Anctil Jr., 43, School Street, Putnam; operating a motor vehicle while under suspension, operating a motor vehicle while using a cell phone.
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More than 40 kids took part in the Rudolph Kids Fun Run, according to NOW Executive Director Tayler Shea.
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