PUTNAM — The Putnam Library Author Series continues this fall with events in October and November at the library. Open to all.
From 1 to 2:30 p.m. Oct. 8 Pomfret Poets Laureate Christine Kalafus and Nancy Weiss will switch it up and read from their prose work (memoir and other nonfiction writing).
They will also talk about how writing prose challenges them differently than writing poetry.
From 1 to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 5 debut novelist Susanne Davis, from northeast Connecticut, will be the Author Series’ featured reader.
She will be reading from her debut novel, “Gravity Hill,” that is set here in the Quiet Corner and features the Sterling landmark named in the title.
The Putnam Library Author Series will continue in April and May, 2023.
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From left: Michael Mahlert, EVP Sr. Commercial Lending Officer; Bozena Dabek, EVP Chief Administrative Officer; Michelle Kile, SVP Retail Banking; Maria Thomas, AVP Branch Officer, bankHometown Thompson office; Meagan Barrett, VP Human Resources; Nancy Roberts, AVP Branch Officer, bankHometown Putnam office; Roela Dhima, HR Manager. Courtesy photo.
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OXFORD, Mass. — Hometown Financial Group, parent company of bankHometown, was recently awarded a Top Workplaces 2022 honor by Hartford Courant Top Workplaces.
The honor is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage LLC. The anonymous survey uniquely measures 15 culture drivers that are critical to the success of any organization: including alignment, execution, and connection, just to name a few.
“Earning a Top Workplaces award is a badge of honor for companies, especially because it comes authentically from their employees,” said Eric Rubino, Energage CEO. “That’s something to be proud of. In today’s market, leaders must ensure they’re allowing employees to have a voice and be heard. That’s paramount. Top Workplaces do this, and it pays dividends.”
“We’re incredibly proud that we’ve been recognized by the Hartford Courant as a standout organization in the area of people-first culture excellence,” said bankHometown President and CEO Robert J. Morton. “This award is a testament to our talented employees and the rewarding workplace culture they cultivate by living our core values on a daily basis. Our employees are our greatest asset, and we remain committed to fostering a positive, inclusive, and team-oriented work environment that allows them to focus on helping our customers and community unlock their potential and reach their financial goals.”
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Town of Putnam
Inland Wetland Commission
Legal Notice
The Town of Putnam Inland Wetland Commission held a meeting via ZOOM on September 14, 2022. The following action was taken:
Application # 2022-07 Andrew Reynolds – 122 David Circle – Selective clearing-filling in rear of property. APPROVED
Application # 2022-08 Jessie Barry - 271 Killingly Avenue – 1 Lot Re-Subdivision. APPROVED
Adam Paquin, Chairman
Sept. 29, 2022
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IHSP-Daily Bread
squashes hunger
PUTNAM — September is Hunger Awareness Month and to help fight hunger in the Greater Putnam area, donations are welcome to the Squash Hunger Competition between Sept. 25 and Oct. 23.
The faith communities will be collecting macaroni and cheese. The participating congregations are: B’nai Shalom Synagogue, St. Mary’s Church and Daughters of Isabella, Living Faith United Methodist Church and the Congregational Church of Putnam.
The insurance agencies will be collecting canned chicken. The participating agencies are: Archambault Insurance Associates, Gerardi Insurance and Byrnes Insurance.
The financial institutions will be collecting soup. Participating are: Centreville Bank, Hometown Bank & Jewett City Savings Bank.
To donate, look for the Squash Hunger poster outside the institutions.
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