The following charges were listed in the Putnam Police Department logs. The people charged are innocent until proven guilty in court. The Town Crier will publish dispositions of cases at the request of the accused. The dispositions must be accompanied by the proper documentation. The Putnam Police Department confidential Tip Line is 860-963-0000.
March 4
Sara A. Theriault, 32, Walnut Street, Putnam; providing a false statement, false report of a stolen motor vehicle.
Maira Pachecho, 23, Pomfret Street, Putnam; disorderly conduct.
Arlindo Neves, 31, Pomfret Street, Putnam; disorderly conduct, risk of injury.
March 6
Gregory Michael Hebert, 20, Jacques Road, Danielson; three counts of assault of emergency medical/healthcare personnel.
March 9
Isaiah Rock, 24, Carol Avenue, Thompson; first-degree trespass, operating under suspension.
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Centreville announces 2 new scholarships
W. WARWICK, R.I. — Centreville Bank announced two new scholarships added to its existing scholarship program.
Applications and nominations for all scholarships are due April 12, 2024 and can be submitted electronically on Centreville Bank’s website.
Recipients must be: Graduating high school seniors; Graduating from a high school located in Rhode Island, or towns located in Windham County or New London county; Accepted to a college, university, or trade school for the Fall 2024 semester.
Applications/nominations will be reviewed by a selection committee, and scholarship finalists will be presented to the Centreville Bank Charitable Foundation Board on May 8 for approval. Scholarship recipients will be notified by June 1.
The Future Business Leaders scholarship is for high school recipients that demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit and aspire to be an impactful business leader. Many students are interested in owning their own business and this scholarship fosters this dream while also recognizing the positive impact businesses can have in their local communities. Applicants must submit a business plan to bring their idea to life. Each year, three (3) recipients will each be awarded a $5,000 Future Business Leaders scholarship.
The Emerging Community Leader scholarship will recognize students that uplift and support the community through acts of leadership, advocacy, and volunteerism. Students may be nominated by peers, teachers, guidance counselors, mentors or any other individual that is a non-familial relationship. Each year, three (3) recipients will each be awarded a $5,000 Emerging Community Leader scholarship.
These new scholarships are in addition to the Robert O. Pare scholarship that Centreville Bank has been offering since 2018. This scholarship recognizes students who are dedicated to making a difference through community service. The scholarship’s namesake honors Robert O. Pare who served Centreville Bank for 55 years and was instrumental in its success. Previously the Robert O. Pare scholarship was awarded to two (2) students, but starting in 2024, three (3) recipients will each be awarded a $5,000 Robert O. Pare scholarship.
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Barry Shead of Woodstock, left, and Ron Coderre of Putnam purchase the first veteran bracelets from Monique Maldonado of the Painted Baker Café.
Café supporting local veterans
PUTNAM — Monique Maldonado, owner of the Painted Baker Café, has a long line of veterans in her family including her father and grandfather and, most recently, two of her sons.
Her appreciation of veterans and their service spurred her to do something to give back to veterans in need.
She recently went into a gift shop on the Cape where the owner was selling handcrafted bracelets in support of veterans and decided they were a way to help veterans in need locally.
Maldonado is selling the bracelets at the Painted Baker Café for $10 apiece. Her plan is to donate $6 of each sale to a local veteran’s organization or to support a veteran in need. The elasticized bracelet is made of individual wooden tiles representing each branch of the military, POW/MIA, patriotic symbols and the American flag. There are two versions of the bracelet suitable for wear by both males and females.
Maldonado’s plan is to get in front of local veteran’s organizations and share the story of the bracelet in the hopes of encouraging people to purchase them, for themselves or to give
Bracelets are available now at the Painted Baker Café on Main Street in Putnam. It is an ongoing fund-raiser. For information:
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Anti-bullying performance a hit with students
WOODSTOCK — Feb. 22 students from six local schools enjoyed an inspiring and fun interactive experience at the Loos Center for the Arts. Bee True to You, an award-winning rock/pop musical for children, was sponsored by Performing Arts of Northeast Connecticut, which provided free admission to student groups. Participating schools included The Learning Clinic (Brooklyn); Pomfret Community School; Natchaug School (Windham); and Union, Chaplin, and Eastford elementary schools.
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