Putnam Elementary Library gets grant
PUTNAM — Putnam Elementary School Library was awarded a $10,000 grant to help the library purchase furniture and materials to increase accessibility for all students. The library will be one of 310 libraries to participate in round two of Libraries Transforming Communities: Accessible Small and Rural Communities, an American Library Association (ALA) initiative that provides community engagement and accessibility resources to small and rural libraries to help them better serve people with disabilities. “Libraries Transforming Communities: Accessible Small and Rural Communities is an initiative of the American Library Association (ALA) in collaboration with the Association for Rural and Small Libraries (ARSL).
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Healthy Living
Pomfret Community School students were treated to a talk about healthy eating habits by Hannah Butcka, R.N., C.N.S. this week. Seen here, she is speaking to the positive effects of different colored foods and the importance of eating the rainbow. Butchka has her own private practice in nutrition and works as a nurse in home health in southeastern CT.
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Position Advertisement for
Blight Enforcement Officer
for the Town of Putnam
The Town of Putnam has determined the existence of blight adversely affects the economic well-being of the Town and is inimical to the health, safety, and welfare of the residents of the Town of Putnam. The Blight Officer will participate in the development of goals and objectives as well as policies and procedures for blight enforcement. Make recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards, policies, and procedures. Receive, record, and respond to citizen complaints and reports from other agencies and departments on alleged violations of blight. Schedule and perform all follow-up functions to gain compliance including letters, inspections, calls, meetings, and discussions to ensure compliance with appropriate codes and ordinances.
This position is set between 16-18 hours per week, with an hourly rate of $35-$45 based on experience. There is no health, dental, pension, or other benefits with this position.
Full Posting, including requirements, and submittal details, can be found on the Town of Putnam’s website under the Human Resources Department.
March 7, 2024
March 14, 2024
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Putnam welcomed the new owners of Nikki's Dog House, Larry Groh (plaque) and Erica Groh, (cutting ribbon). They intend to keep the 43-year-old business as it is - the staple of the community. More photos Wed. night on our FB page. Linda Lemmon photo.
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