Legal Notice
Town of Putnam
Zoning Commission
The Town of Putnam Zoning Commission held a meeting on October 26, 2021, at 7:00 P.M. VIA ZOOM.
The following action taken:
Docket # 2021-09: Dexter’s Best LLC — Request for a Special Permit to change one non-conforming use to another non-conforming use in accordance with Section 501.7 “Non-Conforming Uses” for retail sales of home and commercial safes. Property located at 42 Woodstock Avenue West. Town Assessor’s Map 001, Lot 010. Zoned R-10. APPROVED
Patricia Hedenberg,
Chairman
Nov. 4, 2021
NOTICE OF TENTATIVE
DETERMINATION
STEWARDSHIP PERMIT
TOWN OF PUTNAM
MUNICIPAL LANDFILL
PUTNAM
The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) hereby gives notice that a tentative determination has been reached to issue a Stewardship Permit to the Town of Putnam Municipal Landfill located at 344 River Road, Putnam, pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes (CGS) Sections 22a-6h, and 22a-449(c) and Section 22a-449(c)-110 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies (RCSA). This represents a renewal of a previously issued Stewardship Permit. This Stewardship Permit is not associated with the nearby Wheelabrator WIN Innovations Ash Monofill.
The Stewardship Permit authorizes the completion of corrective actions including environmental investigation and remediation as needed. As applicable, post-closure care and maintenance as well as long-term environmental monitoring must be continued to ensure completed corrective actions remain effective into the future. The proposed activity is not expected to adversely affect any natural resources or human health.
A VIRTUAL PUBLIC MEETING will be held as follows:
Date: December 15, 2021
Time: The Public Meeting will start at 4:00 p.m.
Location: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAqfu
orTssG9x0xH8StfhhaE8gCVJZAnw- (pre-registration required)
Applicant’s Name / Address: Town of Putnam
200 School Street
Putnam, CT, 06260
Applicant’s Contact Person: Elaine Sistare, Town Administrator
860-963-6800 ext. 113
Virtual Public Meeting
DEEP will host a Virtual Public meeting regarding this draft permit on December 15, 2021, starting at 4:00 pm, and ending within one (1) hour if all questions are addressed. During the meeting the public will have an opportunity to make comments and ask questions.
Register in advance
for this Virtual Public Informational meeting:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAqfu-orTssG9x0xH8StfhhaE8gCVJZAnw-.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
How to Review the Draft Permit
This draft permit and fact sheet may be accessed:
??Through the Department’s website: (Proposed Individual Permits (ct.gov));
??When open, at the Public Records Center at DEEP Headquarters; or
??Contacting Veronica Tanguay by email at
Requests for Public Comment
The Commissioner will not make a final decision regarding this proposed permit until the public comment period has closed and all received comments have been evaluated and addressed.
All interested persons are invited to express their views on the tentative determination concerning this draft permit. Verbal comments provided during the Public Meeting will be considered.
Written comments on the draft permit must be submitted no later January 5, 2022. Written comments should be directed to:
Veronica Tanguay, Environmental Analyst
By email to:
or if email is not possible, by US Postal Service mail to:
Veronica Tanguay, Environmental Analyst, Remediation Division
Bureau of Water Protection and Land Reuse, 2nd Floor
CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection,
79 Elm Street, Hartford CT 06106-5127
The State of Connecticut has authorization to administer the RCRA hazardous waste program in lieu of the federal government. Therefore, hazardous waste facilities in Connecticut, including those that have stopped operations and are undergoing environmental cleanup, are subject to and must comply with all applicable requirements found in Sections 22a-449(c)-100 through 119 and 22a-449(c)-11 of RCSA and Section 22a-449(c) of the CGS.
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to complying with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact
Raymond Frigon, Assistant Director
Remediation Division
Bureau of Water Protection and Land Reuse
Nov. 4, 2021
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Doll donation
delivers joy
DAYVILLE — Recently, local resident Amanda Whitaker donated a set of lifelike baby dolls to Westview Health Care Center’s Therapeutic Recreation Department to provide a realistic feeling of human contact to the residents at the Dayville skilled nursing facility. These dolls can provide a safe and easy way for Westview residents to once again experience the delight of holding an infant. In her own life, these dolls have contributed feelings of parental pride and joy to Whitaker at times when she needed that emotional support.
She watched proudly as she presented Westview’s Therapeutic Recreation Department with her gift and enjoyed witnessing the immediate happiness that the dolls generated for the Westview community. She said: “I started to learn about these dolls through the internet and ordered a couple. I found that their lifelike appearance, body weight, and the texture of their skin and hair offered me a sense of motherly responsibility when I would hold them. When I began to think about how they could also provide this feeling of family love to some of our community’s seniors, I reached out to Westview to coordinate this donation and I was so pleased to personally bring in the dolls. Seeing the smiles on the faces of the residents holding the dolls was the gift that I received that day.”
David Panteleakos, administrator of Westview Health Care Center, said: “Amanda’s generosity in sharing these dolls with Westview is a wonderful gesture. Holding a baby is a guaranteed method of providing joy to our residents. By donating these dolls, she has also donated hours of shared smiles, warm feelings, and loving conversations between the residents and staff of Westview Health Care Center.”
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PUTNAM — Putnam High School is encouraging all veterans to come to Putnam High School between 8 and 10 a.m. Nov. 11, Veterans Day.
Veterans planning to attend should contact Matthew Amendola at 860.963.6905 or by e-mail at
Historically, Veterans Day was a day off from school in Putnam. Before the pandemic, the Board of Education decided to hold classes each year on Nov. 11, with the express intent of educating students about the service and sacrifice of veterans. While school was in session last year, COVID-related restrictions obstructed the effort to honor veterans the way the school wanted to.
Principal Heather Taylor and social studies teacher John Allen, and the school and student body are inviting veterans, young and old, to be their guest for coffee and refreshments in the school library.
Allen said, “It’s also an opportunity for veterans to share their experiences with the students of Putnam High School.”
“Veterans Day is often a day off from school. By being in school, the students will have an opportunity to meet veterans and hear about some of their military experiences. Together with the veterans, the school will also participate in a Veterans Day flag raising ceremony,” said Taylor.
Coffee and refreshments will be served beginning at 8 a.m. Nov. 11. Students, faculty, and veterans will enjoy an opportunity to mingle. Veterans will be encouraged to also visit classrooms to speak of their experiences and answer student’s questions.
In addition, a flag-raising ceremony will be at 10 a.m. on the green in the front of the school. American Legion Post #13 Commander Michael Vassar and American Legion District #4 Commander Tony Rendon will do the flag-raising honors. Post #13 Vietnam veteran Albert Cormier will lead the Pledge of Allegiance. There will be a brief speaking ceremony featuring Taylor and a member of the student body, prior to the flag raising.
“We’re encouraging veterans and family members to join us as we think this event will be the beginning of a Veterans Day tradition at Putnam High School. This program will be an opportunity for students to receive a firsthand civic experience,” said Taylor.
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Putnam Elementary/Middle
Everyday: Fruit. Monday: Grilled cheese sandwiches, tomato soup, cheddar Goldfish crackers. Tuesday: Macaroni and cheese, broccoli. Wednesday: Chicken tenders, sauces. Thursday: Fiesta Nachos, corn. Friday: Stuffed-crust pizza, salad.
Putnam High
Monday: Rodeo BBQ rib sandwiches or spicy chicken sandwiches. Tuesday: Chicken Parm sandwiches or bacon cheeseburgers. Wednesday: Pasta bar or three-cheese quesadilla. Thursday: Chicken potato bowls or calzone pizza boli. Friday: Pizza or cheese calzone.
Woodstock Elementary/Middle
Everyday: Fruit. Monday: Baked potato, broccoli. Tuesday: Waffle sticks, hash browns, sausages. Wednesday: Chicken nuggets, wax beans. Thursday: Beef and bean burritos. Friday: Pizza, carrots. Thursday and Friday - Middle school. Half day. No lunch.
Pomfret Community
Everyday: Fruit and veggies and Alt. Sunbutter and jelly. Monday: Chicken salad. Tuesday: Tex Mex rice bowls. Wednesday: Cheeseburgers. Thursday: Turkey and cheese sandwiches. Friday: Pizza.
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