Academy
Building
restoration to
begin in April
WOODSTOCK — Restoration of the Academy Building at The Woodstock Academy is set to begin April 1.
The contract with Kronenberger & Sons Restoration, Inc., was signed March 1.
The renovation is expected to be completed in the fall of 2023, just in time for the 150th anniversary of the building’s construction in 1873. The planned upgrades include a combination of new and restored windows, accessibility throughout the building, restroom upgrades, restoration of the central auditorium and stage, new electrical and heating systems, new AV systems, stabilization of the existing wood framing at the base of the building, interior painting, and a new metal batten seam roofing to match the original roof from 1873.
Funding for the project is coming from a combination of fund-raising and financing. Alumni, parents, and friends have made generous contributions to the ongoing InSpire 150 campaign for the Academy Building. Efforts for the campaign will continue through the coming year. Because of the historic nature of the building, The Academy also applied for and will receive tax credits of $1.58 million. The balance of the project will be financed and paid off within five years of completion.
“As an institution, we would like to thank our alumni, donors, and the greater community for their support of this project. The Academy Building is an iconic structure that is both a community and historic asset,” said Head of School Christopher Sandford. “It is a crucial component in providing our future students with the best possible educational experiences at The Woodstock Academy.”
“Kronenberger & Sons Restoration, Inc. is honored to work on the Academy Building; the crown jewel of this amazing campus. This classic example of Italianate architecture which is listed on the National Register of Historic Structures is a great addition to our firm’s commitment to preserving the very best of American architecture,” said Brian Kronenberger, president of Kronenberger & Sons Restoration.
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Woodstock Elementary/Middle
Every day: Fruit. Monday: Cheeseburgers, baked beans. Tuesday: Meatball grinders. Wednesday: Popcorn chicken, mashed potatoes, corn. Thursday: Baked chicken, zucchini. Friday: Pizza, broccoli.
Putnam Elementary/Middle
Monday: Orange popcorn chicken rice bowl, broccoli. Tuesday: Spaghetti, meatballs, green beans. Wednesday: Hot dogs or mini corn dogs, baked beans. Thursday: Beef Shepherd's Pie, special whole grain treat. Friday: Pizza, salad.
Putnam High
Monday: Chicken Parm lasagna or spicy chicken sandwiches. Tuesday: BBQ rib sandwiches or bacon cheeseburgers. Wednesday: Italian meatball Parm grinders or ham and cheese panini. Thursday: Chicken potato bowls or calzone pizza boli. Friday: French bread pizza or mozzarella sticks with marinara sauce.
Pomfret Community
Every day: Fresh fruit and veggies, Alt. Sunbutter and jelly. Monday: Cheeseburgers. Tuesday: BBQ chicken sandwiches. Wednesday: Spaghetti and meatsauce. Thursday: Luck of the Irish Shepherd Pie. Friday: Pizza.
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Legal Notice
Town of Pomfret
Inland Wetlands
and
Watercourses
Commission
At the March 2, 2022, meeting of the Inland Wetland and Watercourses Commission, the following application was acted upon:
1. David Hagan, 243 Taft Pond Road, application for the construction of a single-family house and associated site improvements (i.e., septic, well, driveway). APPROVED with conditions.
Town of Pomfret
Inland Wetlands
and Watercourses Commission
Dated this 7th day
of March 2022
Lynn L. Krajewski,
Clerk
March 9, 2022
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PSA: Here
we come
Nationals
Stop to smell the roses. But know there is one more to go.
That’s how PSA’s boys’ Prep basketball team approached the postgame celebration March 6 after a 96-70 win over Commonwealth Academy in the title game of the Power 5 Conference Tournament.
“It’s a good feeling,” said Arturo Dean, who had 13 points, six assists, and three steals. “Like coach said, enjoy the moment because not everybody gets to celebrate a championship. So we’re excited about it.
“And now we’ll get ready for the National championships. That’s what we want, that’s what we’ve been preparing for all year. We’ve got a good chance to win it, we’ve got a great team. We just have to keep it rolling.”
The target was on the Mustangs’ collective back this weekend, as every team wants to be the one to knock off the top-ranked team in the country. To this point, no one has and PSA stands at 34-0 heading into Nationals, which started this past Tuesday (the semifinals and finals are March 11), at the University of St. Joseph in W. Hartford.
“I’ve never won one of these,” Barry Evans, who finished with seven points and six rebounds. “It feels good to be part of something great. And now it’s on to the Nationals, and try to be part of something great there too.”
PSA, which has made a habit of turning five-point leads into 25-point leads real quick throughout the season, actually found itself in a ballgame in the second half. Commonwealth closed to within 11 at halftime, then trailed just 60-53 with 12-plus minutes to go in the game. Three-and-a-half minutes later though, PSA’s lead was at 22, 75-53, following a monster dunk by Evans and a 3-pointer from Dean.
“I honestly didn’t even know the game had gotten that close,” Dean said. “I thought we were blowing them out the entire game. Coach was like ‘Hey, they’re in the game now’ and I turned and looked at the scoreboard. Time to turn it up.”
Said coach Tom Espinosa: “Any other year, I probably would have been freaking out. But this team is different. They make me feel comfortable. It’s crazy. (Commonwealth) made their run, I knew it was going to happen, and I was OK with it. We took a couple bad shots took a couple plays off defensively. It’s part of the game.
“But 12 minutes is a lot of time left and I was pretty confident we would be all right.”
Desmond Claude led PSA with 22 points on 8-of-12 shooting, and DayDay Gittens added 20 on 7-of-11 shooting. Ugonna Kingsley added 13 points, eight rebounds, and five blocks.
PSA advanced through the tournament with a 98-68 win over Bridgeport Prep in the first round and a 101-45 victory over Redemption Christian Academy in the March 5 semis. Kingsley had 14 points and nine rebounds, and Gittens and Mouhamed Dioubate had 10 points apiece against Bridgeport; Kingsley had 12 points, 12 boards, and four blocks, while Claude had 13 points and Duane Thompson had 11 against Redemption.
Stephen Nalbandian
Sports Information Director
Putnam Science Academy
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