President wanted
PUTNAM — The Putnam Senior Citizens group is looking for a new president. If you want to meet with a great group of people, we invite you to consider becoming our president.
The job requires about 7-10 hours a month organizing activities for the group, etc. The new president doesn’t have to be a resident of Putnam.
The group has an outing a month, a summer picnic and a Christmas party.
The group meets at 2 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month at the Putnam VFW.
If interested, contact Ann at 860-928-1020.
Joins staff
WATERFORD — Charter Oak Federal Credit Union has named Holly M. DePerry as its new Business Lender to serve its growing business banking and lending operations across eastern Connecticut.
DePerry has over a decade’s experience in business lending and commercial credit analysis, as well as experience as a secondary market specialist with the capital and mortgage markets and as a senior mortgage underwriter.
DePerry is a resident of Westerly, R.I., and attended Central Connecticut State University with a concentration in business administration.
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Ribbon Cutting
The Arc Quinebaug Valley recently opened 2 business in a new location. Front, left, holding ribbon: Lynn Bourque, Dawn Lazaroff, Susan Desrosiers, Norma Cassettari, Pam Brown, Nikki Williams, Linda Lamoureux and Gene Michael Deary. Courtesy photo.
WOODSTOCK — Members of The Arc’s Board, staff and employees were joined by customers, friends and members of the Chamber of Commerce and the Putnam Business Association to officially open The Arc Emporium and Redemption Center in their new location at 22 Rt. 171 recently.
The former Bardell’s Decorating Center has certainly taken on a new look. The Emporium Store features new and gently used housewares, clothing, books, videos and many treasures.
The Redemption Center offers customers an opportunity to redeem their bottles and cans with the CT five cent mark quickly and efficiently. Employees count out the order and pay out the returns. The Arc also accepts donations of returnable bottles and cans to help fund their many programs which offer support for individuals with disabilities in our area.
“We are very proud to have one of our founding parents of the organization, Norma Cassettari, here with us to celebrate this great achievement,” said Executive Director Susan Desrosiers. “Norma, who is 96 years old, is still one of our strongest advocates. She continues to contact the governor and others to fight for the needs and rights of children and adults who need our services.” The Arc is celebrating 65 years of service in the area and these businesses are a testament to the support received from the local community.
Then
This is the front sign for the former Hyde School in Woodstock in May. Putnam Town Crier file photos.
& Now
This is the sign in front today. The Hyde campus was sold to The Woodstock Academy and the campus is now the South Campus for The Woodstock Academy.