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 963-0000.

June 27

Daniel Hartman, 33, Powhattan Street, Putnam; two counts of first-degree failure to appear.

Joshua Butt, 41, Laparle Street, N. Grosvenordale; operating under the influence, failure to drive right.

 

Graduates

WORCESTER — Two local students received a bachelor’s degree during Assumption College’s 99th Commencement exercises on May 7, 2016: Rachael Hickey of Woodstock and Caroline Kenney of Woodstock.

 

On dean’s list

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. —  Kathryn Ann Archambault of Pomfret center was named to the Dean’s List at the College of William & Mary for the spring 2016 semester.

 

Graduates

NEWTON, Mass. — Daniel Gagnon of Pomfret Center has received a BS degree from Lasell College. The achievement was announced during commencement exercises on the Newton, MA campus in May 15, 2016. Gagnon majored in athletic training.

 

Get degrees

WILLIMANTIC — Several local students received their diplomas at Eastern Connecticut State University’s 126th Commencement exercises: 

Sharon Maines of Woodstock received a graduate degree in Elementary Education. Maines is a resident of Woodstock.

Adriana Gietler of Woodstock Valley received a graduate degree in Early Childhood Education. Gietler is a resident of Woodstock Valley.

Andrew St. Jean of Woodstock Valley received a graduate degree in Secondary Education. St. Jean is a resident of Woodstock Valley.

Carlene Putnam of Woodstock received a graduate degree in Secondary Education. Putnam is a resident of Woodstock.

 

Graduates

DURHAM, N.H. — The following local students graduated from the University of New Hampshire during the commencement ceremony held Saturday, May 21, 2016: 

Elizabeth Farias of Chepachet earned a BS in Communication Sci & Disorders Magna Cum Laude; Alysha Blanchard of Pascoag earned a AAS in Veterinary Technology; Lucas Duncan of Pomfret Center earned a BA in History; Stefanie Orn of Putnam earned a BA in Spanish Magna Cum Laude.

 

Dean’s list

WORCESTER —  The following local residents were named to the Worcester Polytechnic Institute Dean’s List for academic excellence for the spring 2016 semester: 

John McGinn of Pomfret Center, member of the class of 2018 majoring in actuarial mathematics.

Shivam Mehta of Chepachet, member of the class of 2018 majoring in biomedical engineering.

Michael Paquette of Woodstock, a member of the class of 2018 majoring in electrical and computer engineering.

Ashley Stanley of Thompson, a member of the class of 2017 majoring in management.

Yu-sen Wu of Danielson, a member of the class of 2017 majoring in mechanical engineering and robotics engineering.

 

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Winner

Kaylynn Horan of Putnam Middle School holds her award for winning Senator Mae Flexer's essay contest. Flexer is at right. Horan stands with her family. Courtesy photo.

 

6th grade student Kaylynn Horan

named essay contest winner

PUTNAM — June 7 Senator Mae Flexer (D-Danielson) awarded Putnam Middle School student Kaylynn Horan first place in the Senator’s “What I Love About My Community “essay contest.

Senator Flexer sponsored the essay contest in which middle school students from each town in the 29th Senatorial District were given the opportunity to enter a piece highlighting the unique character of our communities and region.

Horan’s essay detailed the many events and locations throughout the town that make Putnam a special place, including the “spectacular fireworks over the river,” the Memorial Day and Holiday Dazzle Light Parade and downtown Putnam’s historic Cargill Falls which frequently draw blue herons to the banks of the Quinebaug River.

“Kaylynn’s knowledge about both the current events in Putnam and the town’s history was compelling. It was clear from her well-written essay that she and her family take advantage of everything that the town has to offer, from local events to school programs, and that it has made her life more fulfilling,” said Flexer. “It was inspiring to read the many wonderful essays written by Putnam Middle School students and to see through the eyes of young people how many opportunities have been made available in this town.”

During a sixth grade assembly at the Putnam Middle School auditorium, Flexer presented Kaylynn with an official citation from the General Assembly in honor of her winning essay. Her mother Monique Horan, as well as her sister Kira and grandparents Ed and Mary Seney, were present. Seney, a former longtime superintendent of schools in Woodstock, was “thrilled” that his granddaughter’s essay received first place.

Kaylynn ended her essay on a humorous note, writing: “I enjoy these and many other things the community of Putnam offers its residents. I also feel very safe in my town because of Manny, the police officer that never sleeps.”