Campership Donation
For the month of July Bakers Dozen held a promotion to support camp scholarships for the Hale YMCA’s 2020 Camp-A-Thon. Customers could purchase Del’s lemonade at one of their five locations in NE CT and a portion of each purchase was donated to camperships for Camp Cutler. Aug. 20 Baker’s Dozen presented a check for $2,000 to support sending kids to camp.

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Legal Notice - Town of Putnam
Zoning Commission
The Town of Putnam Zoning Commission will be holding a meeting via Zoom on September 16, 2020, at 7:00 P.M.  A public hearing will be held on the following:
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.
Join 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. 3, 2020
Sept. 10, 2020

Legal Notice - Town of Putnam
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Town of Putnam Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a meeting via Zoom on September 15, 2020, at 7:00 P.M.  A public hearing will be held on the following:
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.
All Zoom meeting log in information will be available on week prior to the meeting on the Town of Putnam Website.
Joseph Nash,
Chairman
Sept. 3, 2020
Sept. 10, 2020

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Wed. Sept. 9
Sculpture Affair
PUTNAM --- The Town of Putnam, in partnership with the Putnam Arts Council, is presenting the “Sculpture Affair” around downtown Putnam and the walking trail through Oct. 1. “Powered by” Putnam Bank, a division of Centreville Bank, and Wheelabrator Putnam Inc.

Sun. Sept. 13
Savor the Flavor
PUTNAM --- The annual Savor the Flavor fund-raiser for Daily Bread will be held from noon to 2 p.m. at various participating restaurants. $5. Bowls by Sawmill Pottery, $20 each. The theme this year is “Soup du Jour.” www.discoverputnam.com.
Expanded Calendar on Wed. night at:
www.putnamtowncrier.com

Fri. Sept. 25
Family Movie
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Family Resource Center will present a free outdoor family movie, “Scoobi,” in Rotary Park at 7:30 p.m.

Sat. Sept. 26
Particle Accelerator Fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- The Particle Accelerator music festival concert will be held entirely online. The event raises funds and awareness to support United Services, Inc. and to provide information and support for depression and suicide prevention. It also promotes music and civic engagement as a healthy alternative to drug and alcohol abuse among young adults. More information on the concert line up, schedule and where it can be viewed will be announced later on the concert’s Facebook page.

Fri. Oct. 2
Zombie Fashion Show
PUTNAM --- The Zombie Fashion Show will be presented from 7 to 10 p.m. at Rotary Park. For more information, go to Discoverputnam.com. CANCELLED.

Sun. Oct. 4
Virtual 5K
DANIELSON --- United Services will kick off Domestic Violence Awareness Month this October with its United Against Domestic Violence Virtual 5K fund-raiser. Runners can participate on any course and at any time. Registration at usidv5k.eventbrite.com.

Sun. Oct. 11
Hike
THOMPSON --- The Wyndham Land Trust will hold a hike on the Bull Hill Forest Project at 1 p.m. Bull Hill Road is located off Senexet Road in Woodstock.  Drive respectfully to the end of Bull Hill Rd, and follow the sign, park at the gate. Walking is rather easy, about 2 mile total walk. Plan on an hour to an hour and a half.  www.wyndhamlandtrust.org

Fri. Oct. 16
Fund-raiser
WOODSTOCK --- The United Services 19th Annual Irish Night will be held at 6 p.m. at The Mansion at Bald Hill in Woodstock. Dinner and music plus a silent auction and drawings. $40 per person or $350 for table of 10. Benefits United Services Children and Family Programs. unitedservicesct.org/events/irish-night.

Sat. Oct. 17
Great Pumpkin Fest
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will present the Great Pumpkin Festival from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. around downtown.  CANCELLED.

Fri. Oct. 23
Trick or Treat
PUTNAM --- The town of Putnam will present Trick or Treat on Main Street from 5 to 7 p.m. EVENT IS BEING REWORKED.

Sat. Oct. 24
Wall of Honor
PUTNAM --- The Putnam High School Wall of Honor ceremony is set for this evening.

Educational Walk
POMFRET ---  An Educational Walk on the Townshend Preserve will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. This will be a short 15 minute uphill walk to the home site with time to explore the area. No dogs. Meet at the Preserve's gated entrance on Taft Pond Rd., Pomfret, just east of the   4-H Camp. Rain or shine. Preregistration is APPRECIATED to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Hike
WOODSTOCK --- A hike on the fields, woods and wetlands of the 154-acre Rapoport/Spalding Preserve will be held at 10 a.m. Rain or shine, this is a relatively easy and scenic 2 mile walk. Please park respectfully at the end of Calkins Road (off Joy Road), by #129 Calkins Rd. Leashed dogs are welcome. www.wyndhamlandtrust.org

Thur. Oct. 29
DKH Fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- The Cruisin’ for Cancer Care Guest Bartender Night will be held at 5 p.m. at the Black Dog Bar & Grille. Benefits NECT Cancer Fund of DKH. Website: daykimball.org/guest-bartender-night

Sat. Nov. 7
Dueling Pianos
THOMPSON --- The Day Kimball Dueling Pianos, presented by Foxwoods Resort Casino, will be held at 7 p.m. at the Raceway Restaurant. Benefits: Day Kimball HomeCare, HomeMakers, and Hospice & Palliative Care of NE CT. $45. Website: daykimball.org/pianos.

Fri. Nov. 2
Santa
PUTNAM --- The town of Putnam will present Santa Comes to Town from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Rotary Park.

Sun. Nov. 29
Dazzle Parade
PUTNAM --- The annual Holiday Dazzle Light Parade will start on Grove Street and run from 5 to 8 p.m. winding through Putnam.

Sun. Dec. 6
Hospice Tree
The Hospice Tree of Life Ceremonies will be held at 5 p.m. with simultaneous tree lighting ceremonies in 11 northeastern Connecticut towns. Benefits: Hospice & Palliative Care of NE CT. Website: daykimball.org/treeoflife

Sun. Jan. 1, 2021
Wee Wander
THOMPSON ---Wee Wander with Wyndham Land Trust from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on the “Robbins Five Mile River Ramble.” The hike will be held at the Robbins Preserve. Take Quaddick Town Farm Road to Fred Davis Road, park at gate. Bring camera, dress appropriately.  Bad weather during the schedule time of this event will cancel. www.wyndhamlandtrust.org

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