PUTNAM — The Putnam Science Academy basketball teams are on fire, especially the boys’ teams. A roundup:
Commonwealth 67
PSA Elite 100
The PSA Elite Boys ' team won big Monday night over Commonwealth Academy (MA) 100-67 to improve to 8-1 on the season. Lazarus Mason had 16 points and 4 assists and Naim Mouzom had 16 points and 6 rebounds to lead the Mustangs to the win. Octavius Wheeler added 15 points and 4 assists and Michael Therrien chipped in with 10 points and 5 rebounds
PSA Varsity Girls 80
Rocky Hill (RI) 20
The Varsity Girls won big 80-20 over the Rocky Hill School of Rhode Island. Adut Tour led the Lady Mustangs with 13 points, 8 rebounds and 6 steals and Vega Larru had 13 points, 4 rebounds, 3 steals and 3 assists. Lahelie Leyde added 12 points, 8 rebounds, 7 steals and 3 assists for PSA.  Nina Stanojevic chipped in 11 points and 4 steals and Define Mamcu had 8 points and 5 rebounds in the big win. The Varsity Girls improve to 3-1 on the season.
PSA Varsity 111
Rocky Hill 48
The Varsity Boys team rolled Tuesday night over Rocky Hill School 111-48, knocking down 16 three pointers as a team. T.J. Espinosa (five 3’s) led the Mustangs with 25 points, 6 rebounds and 3 steals. Drake Alvarez (four 3’s) added 19 points and 2 steals. Ryan Sun hit four 3’s and finished with 14 points and Christian Maplanka chipped in with 14 points and 10 rebounds for Putnam Science (4-2). K.J. Stycr had 9 points, 5 assists and 3 steals and Stanislaw Nowakowski and 8 rebounds and 4 blocks in the win.
#4 Putnam Science 132
Premier Prep (MA) 94
#4 ranked Putnam Science rolled Tuesday night over Premier Prep 132-94 to improve to 11-2 on the season. Jaeden Roberts had a big game scoring 25 points and adding 2 steals and Brayson Green added 17 points, 5 rebounds and 2 steals. Tony Williams had 14 points, 5 assists and 4 steals and Ben Ahmed had 13 points and 8 rebounds in the win. Jamis Ferere and Abdou Yadd each chipped in 10 points apiece for PSA.
PSA Elite 111
Premier Prep 83
The Elite Boys team won big Wednesday night over Premier Prep (MA) 111-83 to improve to 9-1 on the season. Lazarus Mason led the Mustangs with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists. Naim Mouzom had a nice game scoring 17 points and grabbing 11 rebounds and Octavius Wheeler had 16 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists. Jude Gonzalez (7 rebounds), Jacob Wang and David Djan (13 rebounds) each scored 9 points apiece for PSA in the win.
PSA Prep Girls 62
Cushing Academy 52
The Girls Prep team won big Wednesday night over Cushing Academy (MA) 62-52 to improve to 6-2 on the season. Athena Thompson (2 steals) and Helin Yoztyurk (3 steals) each scored 10 points apiece to lead the Lady Mustangs. Tatiana Bell added 7 points and 6 rebounds and Tacko Sy chipped in with 6 points, 6 rebounds and 4 blocks.
PSA Elite 105
Darrow School (NY) 68
The Elite Boys team won big Friday afternoon over the Darrow School (NY) at Zero Gravity 100-67 to improve to 10-1 on the season.  Lazarus Mason led the Mustangs with 25 points and 4 assists and Javelle Epps had 19 points and 4 assists.  Chris Young added 16 points and 6 assists in the win.  Octavious Wheeler (7 assists) and Naim Mouzon (5 rebounds) each scored 12 points apiece for PSA. David Djon chipped in with 10 rebounds and 6 blocks.
Tabor Academy 85
PSA Varsity Girls 33
The Varsity Girls lost Friday night to New England power Tabor Academy 85-33. Adut Tour led the Lady Mustangs with 10 points and Vega Larru chipped in 8 points in the loss. The Varsity Girls fall to 3-2 on the season.
Loomis Chaffee 49
PSA Prep Girls 44
The Prep Girls lost a tough road game Friday afternoon to Loomis Chaffee 49-44. Helin Yoztyurk led PSA with 10 points and Athena Thompson added 9 points in the loss. The Lady Mustangs just couldn’t get the offense going throughout the contest and fell to 6-3 on the season.
#4 Putnam Science  88
Bridgton Academy (Maine) 51
PSA won big Friday night at the Zero Gravity Showcase 88-51 over Bridgton Academy to improve to 12-2 on the season. Nico Pena led the Mustangs with 14 points and 3 rebounds. Parrish Edmond had 13 points and 6 rebounds and Jamell Hatchett added 13 points and 5 steals in the win. Warren Keel (2 steals) and Tony Williams (4 assists) each scored 10 points apiece for PSA. 
PSA Varsity 71
Mount St. Charles (RI) 32
The Boys team rolled Friday night over Mount St. Charles 71-32 to improve to 5-2 on the season. Christian Maplanka led the Mustangs with 17 points, 7 rebounds and 5 steals. T.J. Espinosa added 14 points and 3 steals and Ryan Sun chipped in 9 points and 3 rebounds in the win.
PSA Varsity 66
Commonwealth 60
Giulio Carofiglio scored 14 points, 11 rebounds and 3 steals to lead the Varsity Boys to a 66-60 home win over Commonwealth Academy. TJ Espinosa added 13 points, 5 rebounds and 3 steals and KJ Stcyr chipped in 13 points and 3 steals to help the Mustangs improve to 6-2 on the season.

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Mark Francis ‘Fitzy’ Fitzgibbons 
N. WOODSTOCK — Mark Francis “Fitzy” Fitzgibbons died peacefully Nov. 22, 2024, at his home in North Woodstock. He was 73 years old.
Mark was born on Dec. 29, 1950, in Webster, the son of Francis “Frank” and Anne “Kaye” (Kubik) Fitzgibbons, both of whom preceded him in death. He grew up in Quinebaug and graduated from Tourtellotte Memorial High School in 1968. He continued his education at Northeastern University, where he majored in criminal justice. Mark married Ilona Ann Gold, and the couple lived in North Woodstock.
Mark dedicated much of his life to public service as a police officer at UConn, where he served with distinction for 35 years, ultimately retiring as Captain. His unwavering commitment to his work and community left a lasting impact on all who knew him.
Mark enjoyed spending time with his family. He had a deep love for the outdoors and was an avid saltwater fisherman. Mark was a lifelong fan of the Boston Red Sox, the Celtics, the New England Patriots, and was devoted to the UConn Huskies. Mark also had a passion for car racing and spent many nights at the Thompson Motor Speedway, with the Daytona 500 being one of his favorite annual events. Mark was also a coach for all four of his children in Little League baseball and softball.
He leaves his wife of 52 years, Lonnie Fitzgibbons; his four children, Timothy Fitzgibbons (Christine) of Hopkinton, Mass.; John Fitzgibbons (Amara) of Worcester; Patrick Fitzgibbons (Meghan) of Worcester, and Kathleen Salter (Thomas) of Worcester; his brother Neil Fitzgibbons of Kennesaw, Ga.; six grandchildren: Matthew, Emily, Abigail, Mia, Olivia, and Isabel.
Mark will be remembered for his kindness, devotion, and the warmth he brought to all who knew him. His smile, laughter, and caring nature will be deeply missed.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Dec. 14 at the Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St. Putnam. Donations: Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.

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Wed.  Dec. 11
Art Exhibit
PUTNAM --- The Putnam CT Arts Council presents “Reflections of Past and Present – the Art of Jonathan Fritz” art exhibit through December in the Corridor Gallery in the Putnam Municipal Complex. 

Art Show
POMFRET --- From Nov. 13 to Jan. 8 the Abington Social Library on Rt. 97 will host its first annual Community Art Show. The art show, titled “Gallery 1793,” can be viewed during library hours: 3 to 6 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday and from 10 a.m. to noon Saturdays. https://theabingtonsociallibrary.org/

Textile Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library’s Art @ the Library will feature the Fifth Annual Textile Artist Community Show through the end of January. 

Photography Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present “Wetland Birds Steven Rosendahl Photography Exhibition through Dec. 24. Free admission.

'History on Sale'
PUTNAM --- The Aspinock Historical Society is holding a holiday sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in the Putnam Municipal Complex. Sale ends Dec. 19.

Photo Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present “Bird Walks and More” Amy Porter Photography Exhibition through Dec. 31. Free admission.

Holiday Nature Store
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center on Day Road will run its Holiday Nature Store through Dec. 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturdays and from noon to 4 p.m. Sundays. Closed Mondays.

Thur.  Dec. 12
Library Program
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library will present “Mysteries of the Northeast with Mike Panicello” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the library. Free. All welcome.

Sat.  Dec. 14
Breakfast with Santa
PUTNAM --- The Danielson Veterans Coffeehouse will sponsor a Breakfast with Santa from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Putnam Municipal Complex on School Street. 

Bake Sale
BROOKLYN --- Our Lady of LaSalette Church on Rt. 6 will hold its annual Holiday Cookies Sold by the Pound and a basket raffle from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the church basement.

Book Talk
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library will present Book Talk with Lisette Rimer at 12:30. She is the author of “Back from Suicide: Before and After the Essential Patrick.” Free.

Holiday Bazaar
PUTNAM --- The Hale YMCA Youth and Family Center will hold its annual Holiday Bazaar from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sun.  Dec. 15
Exhibit
WOODSTOCK ---  The Center for Woodstock History is presenting a photo exhibit, "Woodstock Through the Camera's Eye in Post-Civil War America," from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sundays through December. Check for updates: 860-928-1035.

Concert
POMFRET --- The Pomfret School will present “Candlelight” from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Clark Memorial Chapel. Refreshments follow in Hard Auditorium. All welcome. Free.

Sun.  Dec. 22
Pageant
POMFRET --- The Christ Church will present its annual Christmas Pageant at 10 a.m. All welcome.

Sat.  Dec. 28
Open House
POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp on Taft Pond Road will hold an open house from 1 to 3 p.m.

Mon.  Dec. 30
Game Day
POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp will hold a Camper Game Day from 9 -  3 for kids ages 6-12. $25 per child. Preregistration requested by 12/22. 860-974-1122.

Wed.  Jan. 1, 2025
Happy New Year!

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