Mills has
found her way
For the first month-plus of the PSA basketball season restart, Jada Mills was trying to find her way with the girls’ Prep Black team.
She had just transferred in from Norwich Free Academy, she didn’t know the school, her teammates, the plays, pretty much all of it. As a result, she struggled to a certain extent on the court.
But she has certainly seemed to turn the corner over the Mustangs’ last five games, starting with her “welcome to prep basketball” performance in a 51-37 win over Greens Farms Academy in early March. In that game, Mills scored 19 points, pulled down five rebounds, dished out four assists, and had six steals to lead PSA to the win.
“That was my first time actually seeing her do what she can actually do,” said assistant coach Jasmyne Fogle. “I was waiting for her, I think we all were, waiting to see what she could bring to this team. Obviously with her just getting here and having no preseason or anything like that, it’s harder for her. But I think she presented herself well against Greens Farms, just showing that she can do a little bit of everything when she gets in the flow.
“That game probably surprised her as well, like ‘I can actually do this.’ I think it’s what she needed to get going. We were waiting for her to break out of her shell and she did that.”
Mills followed up with a big weekend this weekend, again contributing all over the court as the Mustangs dominated the King of the Hill Tournament in Pottstown, Pa., She had 22 points in the first game (an 80-12 win), followed up by four points, three assists, and two blocks in a 51-4 victory. She contributed 14 points and six steals in the semifinals, then 11 points in the final. Mills is a slasher-type who can get by her defender and finish in the paint. But she wants her teammates involved, too.
“I feel like I fit in because everybody on the team is a scorer and so am I, but I am looking for them first,” she said. “But I definitely feel comfortable getting in takeover mode if I ever need to because you need to win the game. “
So, while she feels more comfortable in her surroundings and in her place on this team, Mills is still keeping her eyes and ears open.
“Most of my teammates are older, faster, stronger,” she said. “They have more experience so I can learn so much from them.”
The whole group put on a show at the King of the Hill Tournament.
Yamani McCollough nearly had a triple-double in PSA’s 80-12 win March 13, finishing with 16 points, 10 steals, and eight assists. Ciara Bailey added 18 points, Sade Young 10 assists and six steals, Sarah Streete six points, six rebounds, and three steals, and Zaakyaa Young five steals.
The Mustangs won their second game of the with similar ease, beating Eastern PA Elite-Steliau, 51-4.
They were up to the task of dominating March 14 as well, doubling up their opponent behind McCollough’s 21 points and four steals in the championship game. In the semifinal earlier in the day, which PSA won 43-12, Zaakyaa Young chipped in 10 points and two steals.
Stephen Nalbandian
Sports Information Director
Putnam Science Academy
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The Abington Cemetery Association
2021 Annual Meeting.
A meeting has been called for
Thursday, March 25th at
6:30 p.m. at the
Pomfret Senior Center
All lot owners are invited to attend,
although due to COVID-19,
everyone must wear a mask and
maintain social distancing.
Please remove winter
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arrangements by April 15th
or they will be disposed of by
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President
March 18, 2021
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Town of Putnam
Inland Wetland
Commission
The Town of Putnam Inland Wetland Commission held a meeting on March, 10, 2021, at 7:00 P.M. via Zoom. The following applications were APPROVED.
Application # 2021-04: Sean Sullivan — 340 Sabin Street – 3-Lot Subdivision - Construction of Single-Family Residences.
Application # 2021-05: Edgewater Construction — 32 Highland Drive —Construction of a 16,500 S.F. Industrial Building with associated parking, grading and utility installation within the upland review area.
Application # 2021-06: Edgewater Construction — 44 Highland Drive – Construction of a 45,000 S.F. Industrial Building with associated parking, grading and utility installation within the upland review area.
David Pomes,
Chairman
March 18, 2021
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Town of Putnam
Planning Commission
The Town of Putnam Planning Commission will be holding a meeting on March 22, 2021, at 7:00 P.M. via ZOOM. A public hearing will be held on each of the following:
Application # 2021-01: Sean Sullivan — Requesting a 3-lot subdivision for the construction of single-family residences. Property located at 340 Sabin Street consisting of .94 acre. Town Assessor’s Map 10, Lot 31. Zoned R-10.
Application # 2021-02: Marc B. Gissleson — Request for a resbudivision in accordance with the State of Connecticut General Statutes as defined. No additional lots will be created. Property located at 102 David Circle consisting of 39,623 S.F. of affected area. Town Assessor’s Map 3, Lot 90. Zoned R-10.
Edward Briere, Chairman
Zoom information will be available on the Town of Putnam Website prior to the meeting.
March 11, 2021
March 18, 2021
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Town of Putnam
Notice is hereby given that the Professional Agreement between the Putnam Board of Education and the Putnam Education Association for the years July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2024, is on file in the office of the Town Clerk, Town Hall, 126 Church Street, Putnam, CT.
Dated at Putnam,
Connecticut,
this 15th day
of March, 2021
Sara J. Seney,
Town Clerk
March 18, 2021
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Putnam Elementary/Middle
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Town of Putnam
NOTICE OF SPECIAL
TOWN MEETING
Town of Putnam is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Special Town Meeting
Time: March 25, 2021, 06:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S. and Canada)
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The Electors and Citizens qualified to vote in town Meeting of the Town of Putnam, Connecticut, are hereby notified and warned that the Special Town Meeting of said Town will be held via Zoom, ID # 861 8349 8523, on the 25 day of March, 2021 at 6:00 P.M. in the evening for the following purposes:
1. To choose a moderator for said meeting.
2. To discuss and act upon the proposed sale of 44 Highland Drive to Edgewater Construction, Inc., or its assignee, for the sum of $83,000.
3. To discuss and act upon a proposed Ordinance Providing for the Creation of a Veterans Commission for the Town of Putnam.
4. To discuss and act upon a proposed Ordinance Providing the Naming of Putnam Municipal Complex.
5. To discuss and act upon a proposed Amendment to Interlocal Agreement for Quinebaug Regional Technology Park Development.
The full text of the proposed ordinance referenced in Item 3 and 4, as well as the Amendment referenced in item 5 are available on the Town’s website and in the office of the Town Clerk.
The Special Town Meeting will be held remotely by means of virtual technology using the address posted above for a Zoom conference. Participation by telephone is not available because voter qualification cannot be reliably confirmed unless visually identifiable via video. Video cannot be muted or otherwise disabled in order for a voter to qualify and participate.
Dated at Putnam, Connecticut
this 15th day
of March, 2021
Town of Putnam
Its Board of Selectman
Norman B. Seney Jr., Mayor
Roy Simmons, Deputy Mayor
J. Scott Pempek
Owen A. Tarr
Rick Hayes
Jeffrey Rawson
Donald Steinbrick
Attest:
Sara J. Seney,
Town Clerk
March 18, 2021
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