Narcan training course is Feb. 25
WOODSTOCK — In response to the ongoing opioid crisis, The Northeast Insurance Professionals and Woodstock Volunteer Fire Association have collaborated to provide a Narcan Training Course open to all community members. It will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 25 at the Woodstock Volunteer Fire Association on Rt. 169.
The event is limited to 30 attendees, and light refreshments will be provided. A $10 donation is requested that will fund the Fire Association’s ongoing training for public safety. To register or to learn more, contact Lysa Molnar, NEIP President by emailing
This educational session is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and confidence to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose. Attendees will learn how to identify the warning signs and symptoms, how Narcan works and how to properly administer Narcan during an overdose. Trainer devices will be available for participants to practice the action of administering Narcan when responding to an emergency.
“Naloxone saves lives. When more people are trained and prepared, our entire community benefits,” said NEIP President Molnar. “This training empowers individuals in our community to act quickly and confidently during an emergency.”
Narcan is a safe, FDA-approved medication that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose within minutes. The training is appropriate for parents, educators, business owners, healthcare professionals and any concerned community member.
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Putnam resident wins award
SHREWSBURY, Mass. — Advantage Truck Group has named its 2025 Pete DePina Legacy Award winners, recognizing one individual at each of its eight dealerships across Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont for making an impact on their fellow employees, customers and the company.
Putnam resident Dan Maranda, (baseball cap in photo), engine shop foreman, received the legacy award for ATG’s Shrewsbury facility.
ATG team members were nominated by their peers for the award. Winners were presented with a monetary award that they will continue to receive as part of their profit-sharing bonus each year throughout their employment with the company.
“Dan has built his career at ATG, rising steadily through the ranks into a leadership role. His commitment to our customers is unparalleled; he often stays late, long after shop operations have quieted, to ensure everything is done right and every piece of work is flawless. Beyond his technical skill, his character embodies everything ATG stands for. He is an incredible mentor, always willing to go the extra mile to share his expertise and ensure those around him succeed,” said ATG President and CEO Kevin Holmes.
The highest recognition an ATG team member can receive, this award is given annually to one team member at each of ATG’s eight locations who most embodies the values and qualities employee Napoleon “Pete” DePina was known for, including integrity and a quiet leadership grounded in humility, generosity and selfless service to others.
“Our ability to provide the best service for our customers reflects the dedication and contributions of our team members,” said Holmes. “It is an honor to recognize team members who go beyond expectations, and whose efforts and attitude, like Pete’s, elevate the quality of service across our network and make a positive impact on the people around them.”
The largest Daimler Trucks North America dealer in New England, ATG offers employees performance pay programs and benefits starting day one, company training programs, and career development and advancement opportunities—all in a culture that is committed to giving back to its communities.
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Rotary Club gives its heart to seniors
By Linda Lemmon
Town Crier Editor
PUTNAM — The theme of the Putnam Rotary Club this year is “Boots on the Ground” and it’s a year-long outreach to those in need including mentally challenged, seniors, veterans and those unsheltered.
For Valentine’s Day, the club members gave their hearts to the area’s senior citizens.
Putnam Rotary Club President Kathy Kirk said the club members put together 180 “love bags” that contained: Cookies, word puzzles, scented bookmarks, playing cards, motivational pocket calendars with matching pens, warm socks and handwritten Valentine cards from the Rotarians.
It was all hands on deck Feb. 10 when all the Rotarians formed fun assembly line and put the bags together.
From there various Rotarians took care of delivering the bags to seniors, including:
Putnam elderly housing at St. Onge, Crabtree and Bulger; the Gladys Green senior housing in Thompson, the Pomfret Public Library for its senior dementia program; Putnam’s senior programs and the town of Eastford’s elderly program.
Kirk said: “Our theme this year is Boots on the Ground, and supporting our senior community is a big part of that. Packing and personally delivering these Valentine love bags gave us the chance to spread encouragement, connection, kindness and community support as a reminder to our seniors that they are loved and are not forgotten.”
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PHS honor rolls
PUTNAM — The second quarter Putnam High School honor rolls include:
High Honors:
Freshmen: Emma Benoit, Dakotah Bibeau, Blake Daughenbaugh, Michael Eroshkin, Emma Fischkelta, Maya Gustavesen, Leon Johnson, Sydney Kaliszewski, Katherine Partlow, Liam Purdon, Kaylee Roberts, Gage Robitaille, Gracie Rybacki, Avery Thornton, Caleb Ward. Sophmores: Kaitlin Brodeur, Amy Charron, Laura Coderre, Daniel DiNola, Eliza Garvey, Caleb LaFrance, Angelina Seymour, Mya Smith, Kaylee Tamer. Juniors: Delanie Bernier, Sean Brierley, Ayla Daniels, Leland Fisher, Sidra Jahangir, Emmelee Masterson, Nathaniel Ramos, Jillian Spalding. Seniors: Leah Benzie, Kaylee Borders, Audrina Buzanoski, Gabriell Cerasiello, Alexa DeLeon, Nicholas Devlin, Joselin Garcia Osorio, Evan Garvey, Benjamin Gustafson, Chloe Hebert, Aidan Martin, Vanessa Menard, Kaydence Morris, Paige Perry, Kasyn Robillard, Madison Thomas.
Honors
Freshmen: Callum Blackwood, Avery Livingston, Lily MacPherson, Jadelyn Morse, Lillian Morton. Sophmores: Bailey Champagne, Abigail Daniels, Griffin Fjellman, Devin LeBeau, Jayda Rivera, Dorian Suhocke, Ryan Szarkowicz, Gavin Weiker, Gabriella White. Juniors: Mia Cosentino, Avah Grimshaw, Laiylah Marquez, Aubrey Paquette, Jay Patel, Gavin Patterson, Savannah Zegarra. Seniors: Kenneth Goloski, Kianna Griffin, Jayce Jodoin, Casey Levesque, Kaylin Rodrigues.
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