Wed. July 24
Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library, in their Art @ the Library series, are presenting mimiJ Pottery by Rachael Johnston in the display case through July 30. 860-923-9779.
Art Exhibit
PUTNAM --- “The Five Senses of Women” exhibit will run through Sept. 30 at the Corridor Gallery at the Putnam Municipal Complex. Free. It features a variety of mediums and techniques from five local artists: Lisa Andrews, Kathy Guertin, Carolyn Nadeau, Laura Moorehead, and Karen Reid. The reception will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 1. www.PutnamCtArtsCouncil.com for gallery hours and more information.
Fri. July 26
Concert
WOODSTOCK --- Roseland Cottage’s Twilight Lawn Concert at 6:30 p.m. will present the Flamingos, an all-female swing band. Rain date Aug. 2. Grace Gourmet Food truck will be on site. Bring a pink flamingo or just dress in pink! Join us on the grounds of Roseland Cottage as we flock the Pink House! Anyone with a flamingo or dressed in predominantly pink clothes will be entered in a special drawing—must be present to win. Cosponsored by Historic New England and Woodstock Recreation. All concerts are free and open to the public. Guests are encouraged to bring a blanket and picnic supper and continue the tradition begun by Henry Bowen, the builder of Roseland Cottage.
Wed. July 31
Movie Night
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library will present Movie Night free at 5:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. It’s a new movie starring Mark Wahlberg (call 860-963-6826 for details”. No food allowed. Only covered beverages.
Thur. Aug. 8
Preserve Harvest
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library and the Tri Gable Lea Farm will present “Master the Art of Preserving Your Harvest” from 6 to 7:30 Agricultural educator Mark Gostkiewicz will present info about pickling, canning, freezing and drying. Attendees will receive take-away recipes and links to additional online resources. Register: 860-963-6826.
Fri. Aug. 9
Concert
WOODSTOCK --- Roseland Cottage’s Twilight Lawn Concert at 6:30 p.m. will present The Triple Double with folky, mellow sounds to covers of popular hits from the ‘60s to the ‘90s, plus original songs. Rain date Aug. 11. Cosponsored by Historic New England and Woodstock Recreation. Free. Bring a blanket and picnic supper and continue the tradition begun by Henry Bowen, the builder of Roseland Cottage.
Sun. Aug. 11
Pluck-a-Duck
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will present Pluck-a-Duck Aug. 11 and 12. This year there will be a Kid Corner from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 11 in Rotary Park. It will share space with the town's annual Main Street Car Cruise. The next day the ducks will be plucked from a secret location.
Car Cruise
PUTNAM --- The town's annual Main Street Car Cruise, featuring some 1700 cars, will be held around downtown Putnam and Rotary Park.
Wed. Aug. 14
Free Film
PUTNAM --- The Friends of the Putnam Public Library will present “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the library. Free. No food. Only covered beverages.
Thur. Aug. 15
History Program
THOMPSON ---The Thompson Historical Society and the Thompson Public Library will present “Baseball, basketball and Football – Youth Sports in Thompson” at 6 p.m. at the library. Free.
Sat. Aug. 17
Birthday
POMFRET --- Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp is having a Birthday Party to celebrate 70 years of camp from noon to 5 p.m. noon to 1:30 BBQ lunch, Recognition Awards and Dessert. 3 to 5 p.m. program areas will be open to those who register to participate.. Hay wagon rides and walking tours, explore our trails, check out the first phase of dam repairs or enjoy a view of the pond from the porch. Bring your fishing rod (catch and release) or sketch pads and supplies for the plein-air art session. Preregistration required by July 30 via our website (4hcampct.org) or by calling 860-974-3379 for questions or to pay by check.
Sun. Sept. 8
Savor the Flavor
PUTNAM --- Savor the Flavor fund-raiser will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Wristbands are $20 with 20 participating restaurants. This year the Flavor is honey. Benefits Daily Bread. www.discoverputnam.com
Sat. Oct. 15
Recreation Program
POMFRET --- “Make Your Own Hand Knit Cozy Pumpkin” will be held at 10 a.m. at the Pomfret Community Center. Learn the basic of arm knitting and make your own cozy pumpkin(s). $45 per pumpkin. All supplies included! Limited spots available. Sign up now on Facebook at Sovanny’s Comfort Boutique.
Sat. Oct. 19
Great Pumpkin Fest
PUTNAM --- The Town of Putnam and the Putnam Business Association will present the Great Pumpkin Festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
This community celebration of fall features The Great Pumpkin, craft and art vendors, live music, activities for the kids, and more.
Sat. Oct. 26
Trick or Treat
PUTNAM --- The town of Putnam and the Putnam Business Association will present the Downtown Trick or Treat from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Main Street. From Riverfront Commons to Union Square, participating merchants and local groups pass out treats.
Thur. Nov. 21
History Program
THOMPSON ---The Thompson Historical Society and the Thompson Public Library will present “Lafayette Story and Thompson Lore About the Man of Two Countries” at 6 p.m. at the library. Free.
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Legal Notice
Town of Pomfret
Planning and Zoning Commission
At the July 17, 2024, meeting of the Pomfret Planning & Zoning Commission, the following legal action(s) were taken:
1. John Everett for Rectory School, 528 Pomfret Street, application for construction of a 10,254-sf addition to the existing Craig Schott Calhoun Gymnasium. APPROVED with conditions.
2. Aaron Perry/Graphics Unlimited for Loretta and Mark Foisey, 15 Searles Road, replace existing sign with a new one in same location. Property owners are replacing the existing legally nonconforming sign with a smaller one. APPROVED.
Dated at Pomfret,
Connecticut
July 22, 2024
Lynn L. Krajewski,
Clerk
Planning & Zoning Commission
July 24, 2024
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Legal Notice
Town of Putnam
Public Hearing
August 5, 2024
The public is hereby notified and warned that a Public Hearing will be held in the Putnam Middle School Auditorium, 35 Wicker Street, Putnam, CT on Monday, August 5, 2024 at 6:30 in the evening for purposes of discussing the potential purchase of real estate located at 70 May Street from the Providence and Worcester Railroad for a purchase price not to exceed $900,000 to be used for Putnam EMS, Emergency Management and other town services.
Legal Notice
Town of Putnam
Notice of Special Town Meeting
August 5, 2024
The Electors and Citizens qualified to vote in Town Meetings of the Town of Putnam, Connecticut, are hereby notified and warned that a Special Town Meeting of said Town will be held in the Putnam Middle School Auditorium, 35 Wicker Street, Putnam, CT on Monday, August 5, 2024 at 7:00 in the evening or immediately following the foregoing public hearing for the following purposes:
1. To choose a moderator for said meeting.
2. To determine the wishes of those present and eligible to vote at town meetings of the Town of Putnam with respect to negotiating and entering into a contract for the purchase of 70 May Street, Putnam, CT from the Providence and Worcester Railroad, with a purchase price not to exceed $900,000, for the intended use of Putnam EMS, Emergency Management and other Town services.
Dated at Putnam,
Connecticut
this 19th day
of July, 2024
Town of Putnam, Its Board of Selectmen, per petition under Chapter Eight, Section Five of the Charter of the Town of Putnam
Norman B. Seney,
Mayor
Roy J. Simmons,
Deputy Mayor
Rick Hayes
Gloria Marion
Michael Paquin
J. Scott Pempek
David Pomes
Attest:
Christine Bright,
Town Clerk
July 25, 2024
Aug. 1, 2024
Town of Putnam
Zoning Board of Appeals
Legal Notice
The Town of Putnam Zoning Board of Appeals held a hybrid meeting on July 16, 2024, at 7:00 P.M. on the second floor, Room 201, of the Municipal Complex located at 200 School Street, Putnam, CT with APPROVALS being granted on the following:
Appeal # 2024-004 IBIS Putnam LLC request for a variance for an additional sign to be placed closer to the building. Property is located at 62 Providence Pike Unit # 1, Town Assessors Map 026, Lot 007, Zoned HC.
Appeal # 2024-005 Karen Clark request for a side yard variance for the construction of a carport over an existing driveway. Property located at 14 Brown Street, Town Assessors Map 016, Lot 080, Zoned R-7.
Joseph Nash, Chairman.
July 25, 2024
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Retaining walls along Pomfret St.bridge set to be replaced
PUTNAM — The Connecticut Department of Transportation is planning to replace the south retaining walls along of the Rt. 44 bridge.
The project will cost $10,030,000 and will be paid for with 80 percent federal funds and the remaining 20 percent state funds.
Construction is anticipated to begin in Spring 2026, based on the availability of funding, acquisition of rights-of-way and approval of permit(s).
The DOT said “The purpose of the project is to replace a section of retaining wall that supports Route 44 in the town of Putnam to ensure the safety of the traveling public. The existing rubble stone retaining wall has shown visual signs of deterioration.”
Proposed improvements to the wall include replacing approximately 270 feet of the existing wall that supports Route 44. The improvement will also include approximately 500 feet of full-depth reconstruction adjacent to the retaining wall. The proposed roadway cross-section will match the existing cross-section with 11-foot travel lanes and 4-foot shoulders in each direction, and a 5-foot concrete sidewalk. Approximately 1,400 feet of sidewalk will be reconstructed to extend beyond the roadway construction limits due to the poor condition of adjoining sidewalk. Roadside safety appurtenances atop the retaining wall will be upgraded to current design standards.
There are right-of-way impacts associated with the proposed improvements. The impacts include construction easements to complete the proposed improvements to the existing retaining wall. A permanent maintenance easement will be granted to the State of Connecticut (State) for the maintenance of the retaining wall. Rights to grade and construct driveway will also be required.
A Virtual Public Information Meeting for this project will be held on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. https://portal.ct.gov/dotputnam0115-0122?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2QGorNanOriLiUaMXI_MqCj1lhwY5eKb2aMz_ZBtcjz6CJgrTFK5IajJo_aem_VET68_VVFZL7A4CN1aX34A#:~:text=to%20the%20webpage,20%25)%20State%20funds.
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