While the Aug. 22 rain was welcomed, Eastern Connecticut is still a D3 Extreme Drought situation.
How Do I Know if I Have a Problem?
Indicators that your well water supply is having trouble keeping up with demand for water in your house may include:
• If your well pump turns on more frequently than normal. You are more likely to realize this is happening if your well pump is not located deep inside the well. Some well pumps are located in a crawl space or basement.
• If you notice frequent fluctuation of the pressure gauge on your storage tank. This is possibly indicating short cycling of a submersible pump located deep inside your well.
• If you are experiencing water surges or a complete loss of water from your taps.
• If you experience a drop in water pressure.
• If the water quality becomes cloudy, turbid, or, silty.
About My Well
Where is it? How deep is it? These are some basic questions and having the answers ahead of time can be helpful when trying to troubleshoot any issues with your well water system. If you do not know the answers, call your local health department. (For northeastern Connecticut, contact the Northeast District Department of Health at (860) 774-7350.)  
Conserving Water
Implementing water conservation methods when you experience water quantity problems can be helpful. You and your family can significantly reduce your daily water demand by:
• Cutting back on outdoor water use by reducing or eliminating lawn irrigation and washing of vehicles, etc.
• Finding and fixing any leaks in your home’s plumbing system (i.e. toilets, fixtures, plumbing, appliances, etc.)
• Limiting time used to bathe and shower.
• Using dishwashers and clothes washers only when there is a full load.
• Turning off the water while washing dishes, brushing teeth, etc.
• Timing water use to spread it out over the entire day. This may allow time for the water level in the well to recover between uses.
• Considering installation of low-flow water fixtures and energy-efficient water using appliances.
— posted by the Town of Woodstock CT Emergency Management

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Woodstock public schools
Every day: Fruit. Monday: Cheeseburgers, baked beans. Tuesday: Chicken patties on buns,. Wednesday: Popcorn chicken, mashed potatoes, carrot. Thursday: Pizza, green beans.
Putnam Elementary/Middle
Aug. 25: Beef burgers with cheese, sherbet. Aug. 26: Primo cheese pizza, salad, fruit. Monday: Orange popcorn chicken with orange glaze, rice, broccoli, fruit. Tuesday: Pasta, meatsauce, corn, fruit. Wednesday: Grilled cheese sandwiches, tomato soup, cheddar Goldfish Crackers, fruit. Thursday: Fiesta beef nachos, corn. Friday: Stuffed-crust pizza, salad, fruit.
Putnam High
Aug. 25: Chicken potato bowls or calzone pizza boli. Aug. 26: Stuffed-crust pizza or mozzarella sticks with marinara sauce. Monday: Rodeo BBQ rib sandwiches or spicy chicken sandwiches. Tuesday: Chicken broccoli penne alfredo or bacon cheeseburgers. Wednesday: Cheese lasagna or buffalo chicken wraps. Thursday: Nachos Grande or calzone pizza boli. Friday: Free Picnic (rain date Sept. 10) -- Grilled hamburgers or hot dogs, pasta salad, watermelon.

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Town of Putnam
Zoning Commission
Legal Notice

The Town of Putnam Zoning Commission will hold a hybrid meeting on August 29, 2022 at 7:00 P.M. in Room 201 located on the second floor of the Municipal Complex located at 200 School Street, Putnam CT.   A public hearing will be held on the following:

Docket # 2022-04 Town of Putnam request for a proposed text amendment regarding Cannabis Regulations to the Town of Putnam Zoning Regulations creating a Section 713 entitled Cannabis Facilities for a micro cultivator, and retail sales of Cannabis by Special Permit in specific zones.  Cannabis Micro-Cultivator-proposed zones-Industrial Heritage Overlay District, Quinebaug Technology Park and Industrial Zoned properties.  Retail Sales – Industrial Heritage Overlay District and Highway Commercial Zoned properties.  The application can be reviewed in its entirety in the Town Clerk’s office or Building Official/Land Use Department during normal business hours.

Patricia Hedenberg, Chairperson

All meeting information will be available on the Town of Putnam Website prior to the meeting.

Aug. 18, 2022
Aug. 25, 2022

Legal Notice
Town of Pomfret
POMFRET BOARD
OF ASSESSMENT
APPEALS
Pursuant to Section 12-110 of the Connecticut General Statutes, any person claiming to be aggrieved by the doings of the Assessor for motor vehicles on the Grand List of 2021 may appeal therefrom to the Board of Assessment Appeals.  Such appeal shall be made in person along with the vehicle to the Board on September 7, 2022, between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at the Pomfret Town Hall, 5 Haven Road, Pomfret.

Dated at Pomfret, CT
this 17th day
of August, 2022

Pomfret BAA Chairman,
Raymond Wishart

Aug. 25, 2022

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