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.
Oct. 17
Jose Ortiz, 38, Ballouville road, Dayville; misuse of plates, operating with suspended registration, failure to maintain insurance, operating an unregistered motor vehicle.
Thomas Pipkins, 51, School Street, Putnam; disorderly conduct.
Oct. 18
Adbull-Alim Williams, 31, Knox Road, Danielson; second-degree breach of peace, third-degree criminal mischief, criminal violation of a protective order, second-degree reckless endangerment.
Oct. 24
Isaiah Rock, 22, Providence Street, Putnam; disorderly conduct.

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When Mouhamed Dioubate took his official to the University of Alabama recently, the Putnam Science Academy basketball standout had the opportunity to take in a football game.
And while he certainly didn’t commit last week to the Crimson Tide because he’d get to watch the premier program in the country play on Saturdays in the fall, it did have an unexpected indirect impact.
“The big factors that went into my decision were obviously the things that had to do with basketball,” he said. “But the football game wasn’t just a football game. It was the culture around it. It was how everyone was connected and got along. The soccer team was there, the basketball team was there, everyone was supporting each other. That felt real good. That was a cool feeling.”
The 6-foot, 7-inch Dioubate continued his climb as a Top 100 player with a big-time AAU season this summer, which followed a breakout year last season in which he helped the Mustangs win a national championship, which followed a strong summer of AAU, which followed a not-so-good first taste of prep school basketball back in the spring semester of 2021. In fact, when Dioubate arrived at PSA from Queens, N.Y., midway through the 2020-21 Covid season, he looked lost and in over his head. He played sparingly, averaging about four points and three rebounds.
“When I first got here, it was hard,” he said. “I was way behind the other guys. But I always knew I was a high-caliber player. It was just the opportunity given for to me showcase that. I always had the confidence.”
He returned last year a different player, full of confidence…and game. He averaged 10 points and 6.5 rebounds as a key reserve for the 38-0 Mustangs. And now he’s back for his final season, ready to be the leading man. He is a problem for opponents on the glass, especially at the offensive end, where his relentlessness just wins out.
PSA coach Tom Espinosa often talks about the difficult transition in adjusting to the level of play from high school to prep school. He remembers the absolute struggle it was for Dioubate just a year-and-a-half ago but knew there was the ability to grow. And now…
“I don’t know of many other players I’d rather have than Mouhamed Dioubate at the prep school level,” Espinosa said. “You could throw a lot of names at me, and I don’t know if I’d trade him for anybody. He’s a beast. He’s a nightmare for other teams and players.”
Stephen Nalbandian
Sports Information Director
Putnam Science Academy

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Wed.  Oct. 26
Author’s Night
PUTNAM --- The Woman’s Board of Day Kimball Hospital will present Author’s Night at 6 p.m. at Tyrone Farm in Pomfret. $35. Reservations required: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Art Exhibit/Sale
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center, Day Road, will present “Nature’s Colors – Art by Judy Doyle” exhibition and sale through Nov. 10.

Thur.  Oct. 27
Pumpkin Decorating
WOODSTOCK --- The Senexet Grange will host a Community Pumpkin Decorating contest from 3:30 to 7 p.m. at the grange on Rt. 169. $1 entry fee and first place wins cash prize. Go to Senexet Grange’s FB page for more info. There are three categories: Up to grade 4, Grades 5-8 and high school and adult.

Fri.  Oct. 28
Blood Drive
PUTNAM --- Day Kimball will host a blood drive from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Field conference rooms 1, 2 and 3. Donation by appointment: www.ribc.org/drives (sponsor code 3844).

Sat.  Oct. 29
Trick or Treat
PUTNAM --- The Town of Putnam Recreation Department will hold its annual downtown Trick or Treat  Street from 2 to 3:30 p.m. from Riverfront shopping plaza through downtown.

Drug Take Back Day
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Police Department, Hale YMCA Youth and Family Center and the Drug Enforcement Administration will be holding a National Prescription Drug Take Back Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Farmer Marketplace Pavilion on Kennedy Drive. Drive-thru.

Sat. Nov. 5
Fall Fling
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Education Foundation will hold its Fall Fling fund-raiser from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Mansion at Bald Hill. Tickets: woodstockeducationfoundation.org.

Bobcat Program
POMFRET --- Paul Colburn, a master wildlife conservationist, will speak about bobcats at 2 p.m. at The Connecticut Audubon Society (CAS) Center at Pomfret on Day Road. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers and no charge for children 12 and younger. 860-928-4948.

Writers Series
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Library Author Series continues this fall at the Putnam Public Library. From 1 to 2:30 p.m. debut novelist Susanne Davis, from northeast Connecticut, will be the Author Series’ featured reader. The Putnam Library Author Series will continue in April and May, 2023.  Open to all.

Holly Fair
E. WOODSTOCK --- The East Woodstock Congregational Church will hold its annual Holly Fair starting at 10 a.m.

Thur. Nov. 10
Fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- The American Legion Post 13 will hold its Veterans Tribute & Guest Bartending Night from 5 to 9 p.m. at Marley’s Pub at the Black Dog Bar & Grille. Benefits the legion’s youth programs and veterans.

Sat. Nov. 12
Historical Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society will present “The Last Green Valley Notables & Notorious” by Bill Reid, TLGV chief ranger, at 10 a.m. at the Pomfret Community & Senior Center on Rt. 44. Free. More info on the town’s website.

Yuletide Festival
PUTNAM --- The Daughters of Isabella Yuletide Festival will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the St. Mary Church Hall. 860-928-5014.

Toy Collection
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Volunteer Fire Association will hold its 17th annual Toy collection from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the firehouse on Rt. 169 and at the Community Fire company on Riverside Drive in Thompson.

Dueling Pianos
THOMPSON --- Foxwoods Resort Casino will present Dueling Pianos at 7 p.m. at the Raceway Restaurant & Banquet Hall. Benefits Day Kimball Healthcare At Home. daykimball.org/pianos.

Sun. Nov. 13
Concert
CHEPACHET --- The Music at the Meeting House concert series at Chepachet Baptist Church on Rt. 44 will present “75th anniversary of the end of WWII Commemoration” at 2:30 p.m. No charge but a freewill donation would be appreciated. Refreshments.  www.chepachetbaptist.org.
 
Thur. Nov. 24
Thanksgiving Dinner
PUTNAM --- The 9th annual Free Thanksgiving Dinner will be offered for those less fortunate from noon to 2 p.m. at the Putnam Elks Club on Emond Street. Donations welcome. RSVP by Nov. 17:860-928-3901 between 3 and 8 p.m.

Fri. Nov. 25
Santa’s Coming
PUTNAM --- Santa will light up Putnam at 4 p.m. at the Big Ornament at Rotary Park. WINY Radio will have a live broadcast and will supply the hot chocolate.

Wed. Nov. 30
Blood Drive
PUTNAM --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hale YMCA Youth and Family Center. 1-800-RED CROSS.

Sun. Dec. 4
Dazzle Light Parade
PUTNAM --- The Dazzle Light Parade will kick off at 5 p.m. from Grove Street and wind its way through downtown.

Concert
CHEPACHET --- The Music at the Meeting House concert series at Chepachet Baptist Church on Rt. 44 will present “An American Christmas” at 2:30 p.m. No charge but a freewill donation would be appreciated. Refreshments.  www.chepachetbaptist.org.

Sat. Dec. 10
Bazaar
THOMPSON --- Thompson Recreation will present the Snowflake Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the TMHS Auditorium. Admission is a nonperishable for TEEG’s Food Pantry.

Holiday Bazaar
PUTNAM --- The Hale YMCA Youth and Family Center will hold a Holiday Bazaar from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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