PUTNAM — Sylwester Czado, physical therapy assistant for the physical medicine and rehabilitation department at Day Kimball Healthcare Center in Putnam, has been named employee of the month for July by Day Kimball Healthcare (DKH).
Czado, who has been working in the healthcare field for eight years, began his career at DKH in June 2016. Prior to joining Day Kimball he worked at a skilled nursing facility in Rhode Island.
In his role, Czado assists patients with mobilization and helps them re-gain their strength and independence.
Czado was born and raised in Woonsocket, R.I.
 He lives in Webster and looks forward to marrying his fiancée, Jennifer, later this year.
Czado earned his bachelor’s in kinesiology from the University of Rhode Island and received his associate’s degree from the physical therapist assistant program at the New England Institute of Technology, East Greenwich, R.I.
The DKH employee of the month program is sponsored by Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket.

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Legal Notice
Tax Collector’s
Office
Town & Fire District
of Pomfret
Legal Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of the Town and Fire District of Pomfret that the first installment of taxes on the Grand List of October 1, 2019, is DUE AND PAYABLE July 1, 2020.  In April, the Board of Selectmen extended the 1-month grace period to 3 months for eligible taxpayers.  Please go to pomfretct.gov for details of eligibility.  For all eligible taxpayers and qualified landlords, the last day to pay without penalty is October 1, 2020.
Per State Statute, interest will be charged at 18% annually (1.5% per month), with a minimum charge of $2.00 per entity (Town and Fire District are separate entities) on all delinquent payments postmarked after October 1, 2020, with interest calculated from the due date of July 1, 2020 (6% interest.)  For all escrowed taxpayers and unqualified landlords, the last day to pay without penalty is August 3, 2020.  Per State Statute, interest will be charged at 18% annually (1.5% per month), with a minimum charge of $2.00 per entity (Town and Fire District are separate entities) on all delinquent payments postmarked after August 3, 2020 with interest calculated from the due date of July 1, 2020 (3% interest).  
Please make all checks payable to Pomfret Tax Collector.  The mailing address is 5 Haven Road, Pomfret Center, CT 06259.  If a receipt is desired, please enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope.  For more information or to pay online, go to www.pomfretct.gov.
Tax office hours are Monday-Thursday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm and closed on Fridays.  If you have any questions, please call 860-974-0394.  
Pamela Gaumond, CCMC Tax Collector
Town & Fire District of Pomfret
June 25, 2020; July 2, 2020; July 22, 2020 and Sept. 24, 2020

Legal Notice
Town of Putnam
Putnam Special Services
West Putnam District
East Putnam Fire District
COLLECTOR OF REVENUE
(860) 963-6800 Extension 804
The first installment of taxes, due to the Town of Putnam, Special Service District, East Putnam Fire District and West Putnam District on the Grand List of October 1, 2019, is due and payable on July 1, 2020, through August 3, 2020, for real estate taxes of landlords approved for deferral and escrow, and October 1, 2020, for all other taxpayers (in accordance with Governor Lamont’s Executive Order 7S and 7W). Please review your bill for the proper “Last Day To Pay Without Penalty” date.
TO AVOID INTEREST CHARGES, MAIL MUST BE POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN LAST DAY TO PAY WITHOUT PENALTY (AUGUST 3, 2020, FOR ESCROW AND NON DEFERRED LANDLORDS, OR OCTOBER 1, 2020, FOR ALL OTHER TAXPAYERS)
Payments made after the last day to pay without penalty will be subject to an interest charge of 3% (1.5% per month) or $2.00 minimum per Town and $2.00 per Special Service District, East Putnam Fire District and West Putnam District (where applicable), whichever is higher, according to Connecticut State Statute, Sec. 12-146.
Online payments can be made at the Town of Putnam website - www.putnamct.us after July 1, 2020.
For your convenience, feel free to use our drop box option located outside the Putnam Town Hall on the left hand side of the driveway.
Town Hall Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 8 a.m. through 6 p.m. Thursday; 8 a.m. through 1 p.m. Friday
Tax Office Window closes 15 minutes prior to Town Hall daily closure.
The Putnam Town Hall is Open for Business for July Taxes, but this is subject to change as we deal with current Covid-19 conditions.
MASKS ARE REQUIRED. PLEASE DO NOT COME INTO THE TOWN HALL IF YOU FEEL UNWELL.  PLEASE REMAIN 6 FEET APARTAT ALL TIMES.
June 25, 2020
July 2, 2020
July 23, 2020
Sept. 24, 2020

Legal Notice
Town of Putnam
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Town of Putnam Zoning Board of Appeals held a meeting via Zoom on September 15, 2020, at 7:00 P.M.  The following action was taken:
Appeal # 2020-003; Philip Allaire — Request for a front yard variance of 10 feet for the construction of a single-family home.  Property noted by location as 25 Kelsies Way, Town Assessor’s Map 018, Lot 16. Zoned R-20.  Public hearing continued to October 20, 2020, at 7:00 P.M.
All Zoom meeting log in information will be available prior to the meeting on the Town of Putnam website.
Joseph Nash,
Chairman

Sept. 24, 2020

Legal Notice
Town of Putnam
Zoning Commission
The Town of Putnam Zoning Commission held a meeting via Zoom on September 16, 2020, at 7:00 P.M.  The following action was taken:
Docket # 2020-07:  Frankie Burdzel — Request for a Special Permit for the keeping of 5 chickens in accordance with Sections, 304, 413, and 414.  Property note by location as 100 Breault Street, Town Assessor’s Map 7, Lot 51, Zoned R-10.  APPROVED.
Docket # 2020-08:  Wheelabrator Putnam Inc. — Request for amendments to the Special Permit previously issued pursuant to Section 710 of the regulations for the construction and operation of a Residue Facility.  The amendment is for the expansion of the Residue Facility onto properties abutting the existing facility, which is consistent with the current Zoning Regulations and the provisions of the amended Ground Lease between the Town of Putnam and Wheelabrator Putnam Inc. approved by a Special Town Meeting vote in July 2015. Properties noted by location # 376, 388, 392, 404, 422, 444 and 458 River Road. Town Assessor’s Map 48, Lots 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 13 and 14.  Zoned AG-2.  CONDITIONAL APPROVAL WITH THE REQUESTED WAIVERS
Zoom Meeting:
Via Computer: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85717156877
Via Phone: 1 646 558 8656; Meeting ID: 857 1715 6877
Patricia Hedenberg,
Chair
Sept. 24, 2020

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Putnam Rotary hosts
school cleaning
supplies drive
To help local schools keep the learning environment safe, the membership of the Putnam Rotary Club put together, “sKOOL AID Supply Drive: A Community Drive for School Cleaning Supplies“ for local public schools.
Kristen Willis, club president, notes the importance of the project,
particularly as it relates to the needs of our community in challenging times. “Putnam Rotary’s focus is on serving our local community each and every day in whatever way possible, be it through service, advocacy, or monetary support. Right now, it is our local school systems that need our help,” said Willis.
Rotarian Pam Brown raised the idea to club members after hearing first-hand about what was going to be needed in the classrooms to open schools and keep them running. “This drive is a show of support for our teachers in the classroom, providing them with supplies that will help them keep their classrooms sanitized during the course of the school day,” said Brown.
The collection drive will be spread over two days.
Hand sanitizer (ethanol alcohol only – no methanol alcohol accepted), Clorox or Lysol wipes, mild soap or antibacterial dish soap and paper towels will be collected from 6 to 9 a.m. Sept. 25 in front of WINY Radio and from 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 26 in front of several local schools.
Putnam Rotarians will be collecting for public school districts in front of: Putnam Middle School, Woodstock Elementary, the Pomfret Community School and the Thompson Middle School.
In addition to the items, cash donations and checks will be welcomed. Checks should be payable to the school system of choice: Putnam Public Schools, Woodstock Public Schools, Pomfret Community School and Thompson Public Schools. Memo notation on check: sKOOL AID. At the end of the drive, all supplies, cash and checks will be handed over immediately to school personnel.
Willis said, “Thanks to Pam and a committee of fellow Rotarians, I think we’ve come up with a great way to assist with just one of the many challenges that the coronavirus pandemic has presented and one that will have an immediate impact on our children and our teachers.”
For more information or questions contact Brown at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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