1st Baby
Day Kimball Hospital welcomed its first baby of 2018 at 1:18 p.m. Jan. 1. Joseph Michael Rathel weighed in at 7 pounds, 8 ounces and is doing well, along with mom Haley VanLoan and dad Andrew Rathel of Central Village. Northeastern Connecticut’s “Baby New Year” was gifted with a basket of baby essentials and stuffed animals by the Woman’s Board of Day Kimball Hospital PUTNAM, CONN. – Day Kimball Hospital welcomed its first baby of 2018 on Monday, January 1 at 1:18 p.m. Joseph Michael Rathel weighed in at 7 pounds, 8 ounces and is doing well, along with mom Haley VanLoan and dad Andrew Rathel of Central Village. Northeast Connecticut’s “Baby New Year” was gifted with a basket of baby essentials and stuffed animals donated by the Woman’s Board of Day Kimball Hospital, Walmart, the DKH Development Office, Magic Scissors, and the Danielson Chapter of the Daughters of Penelope. The couple also has another son who will soon turn 2. Courtesy photo.

PUTNAM — Jeffrey Corrigan has been named vice president of Human Resources at Day Kimball Healthcare (DKH). The appointment was made Oct. 2.
Corrigan had been serving as the director of Human Resources in an interim capacity since June. As vice president, Corrigan is responsible for employee relations programs and the development and management of all human resource policies and procedures, directs recruitment and training programs, oversees compensation and benefits, and assures compliance with all federal, state and local regulations.
Corrigan brings more than 35 years of healthcare human resource experience to Day Kimball, including prior leadership positions at healthcare organizations across the country, most recently in Vermont. In addition, he has been active in his professional associations, serving in state and regional leadership positions, as well as in his communities, serving on school, YMCA, Hospice, and Chamber of Commerce boards.
Corrigan graduated Magna Cum Laude from Central Connecticut State College with a bachelor’s degree in economics and first in his class from St. Francis University with a master’s degree in industrial relations. He’s a native of northwest Connecticut, and lives just over the border in Rhode Island with his wife.
“Jeffrey brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in the field of human resources in healthcare and hospital administration to Day Kimball,” said DKH President and CEO Anne Diamond. “He has a proven history of creating a positive business culture that supports both staff and organizational needs. We’re very glad to have him as part of our leadership team.”
“I have really enjoyed getting to know the great people at Day Kimball and starting to build relationships both within and outside of the hospital. I look forward to supporting our staff and management as we strive to make Day Kimball the place of choice in northeastern Connecticut, whether it be to seek care or to work,” Corrigan said.
 

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.
Dec. 24
Scott Zadora, 53, Center Street, Putnam; unsafe passing on the right, operating under the influence.
Dec. 30
Keith Therrien, 34, Fabyan Road, N. Grosvenordale; second-degree larceny, failure to obtain a building permit, notice in sales agreement, notice of cancellation.
Dec. 28
Tyler Lane, 24, Sunny Lane, Thompson; improper parking.
Timothy Baldyga, 25, Tuft Hill Road, N. Grosvenordale; operating an unregistered motor vehicle, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia.