‘It’s about trust, community and service’
Official grand opening of McGee Toyota of Putnam
By Linda Lemmon
Town Crier Editor
Rain didn’t dampen spirits Friday as the long- awaited McGee Toyota of Putnam held its official grand opening.
Loyalty, humility, honor, being part of a community were recurring themes during the celebration.
Putnam Business Association President Kate Cerrone and Putnam Mayor Barney Seney welcomed the business into the community, citing the over-the-top support and generosity found in people and the business community in the area.
Seney pointed out that the area raised $300,000 for the Veterans Park and just $8,000 of that was town money. “This shows you what the community is all about.” And McGee is all about customer service and community involvement. “We couldn’t have picked a better partner to come to the town of Putnam.”
Cerrone said: “We recognize not just the opening of a car dealership with a continuation of a legacy that began in 1970 … the company has been driven by a mission to deliver outstanding customer service, value-driven pricing and superior vehicle maintenance, all with honesty, professionalism and excellence at its core.” She added: “It’s clear that this isn’t just about cars; it’s about trust, community and service.”
Likewise state Senator Mae Flexer welcomed McGee and gave them a citation from the state legislature.
Owner Robert McGee, reflecting his father’s values and code of ethics, thanked the community and everyone involved in the project.
Connecting with the community, McGee presented Putnam School Superintendent Steven Rioux with a check for $5,000 for Putnam schools athletics. Rioux said later the amount of the donation was a surprise to him. It will help many school athletics programs, he said.
Diana Davis, general manager of Toyota’s New York Region, told McGee “This investment represents what you value most — people.” She gave McGee a welcome to the NY Region in the form of a samurai helmet which represents the samurai warrior’s loyalty, honor and respect.
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NY Region General Manager Diana Davis, above, presents McGee Toyota's Robert McGee a symbolic samurai helmet. More photos Wed. night on our FB page. Linda Lemmon photos.
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Legal Notice
West Putnam District
Meeting Date:
Thursday, May 22, 2025
The Electors of the West Putnam District and those citizens qualified to vote in said District meetings, are hereby notified and warned that the Annual Meeting of said District will be held on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., at the Municipal Complex Town Hall, Community Room 112, 200 School Street, Putnam, Connecticut.
The meeting is being held for the following purposes:
1. Treasurer’s Report
2. To adopt a budget for the coming fiscal year
3. To elect officers and directors for the coming fiscal year
4. To do any other business proper to come before said meeting
Michele Giorgianni,
President,
West Putnam District
Roxanne Sheldon,
Clerk,
West Putnam District
May 8, 2025
May 15, 2025
Town of Putnam
Zoning Board of Appeals
Legal Notice
The Town of Putnam Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a hybrid meeting on May 20, 2025, at 7:00 P. M. in Room 201 at the Putnam Municipal Complex, located at 200 School Street, Putnam, CT. A public hearing will be held on the following:
Appeal #2025-01 Mark & Lori Brodeur request for a height variance of 6.5’ feet to increase the height of a 2 story 20’ x 30’ barn/shed with a gambrel roof from the required 15 feet to 21.5’ feet. The property is located at 379 Woodstock Avenue, Town Assessors Map 002, Lot 10, Zoned R-10.
Joseph Nash, Chairperson
May 8, 2025
May 15, 2025
Legal Notice
Town of Putnam
EMS Manufactured Facility: The Town of Putnam, Connecticut will receive sealed bids for Emergency Medical Services’ New Double-Wide Manufactured Facility project until 11:00 a.m. local time on Thursday, June 12, 2025, in the Mayor’s Office, at the Municipal Complex at 200 School Street, Putnam, Connecticut, 06260 after which no bids will be accepted and at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in Conference Room 109.
Work under this contract includes procurement and installation of a HUD-certified 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom double-wide manufactured home (mobile home), including site work, concrete foundation, utility connections and related appurtenances; to be installed and ready for use by EMS personnel at the Town’s 191 Church Street, Putnam, CT property.
A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will take place on at 10:00 a.m. on May 22, 2025, starting at the Municipal Complex. Specifications and Proposal Forms are available at: https://www.putnamct.us/government/town-administrator/bidsrfps . This contract is subject to state set-aside and contract compliance requirements.
May 15, 2025
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Ashley Taylor opens bridal, beauty and spa business
By Linda Lemmon
Town Crier Editor
PUTNAM — The Montgomery Ward building added another business last week with the opening of Ashley Taylor Bridal, Beauty and Spa on the third floor.
In his welcome, Mayor Barney Seney said small businesses such as this “are really the backbone of the community.” Putnam Business Association President Kate Cerrone said the business would “bring luxury bridal makeup and hair services that make life’s most important moments even more memorable, along with esthetician services like facials, body treatments that help clients feel their very best every day.”
Taylor thanked her family and everyone who gave her “amazing support.” She added “These are happy tears because I’ve been really, really hoping and praying for something like this for a very long time and I’m so happy and emotional that it’s here.”
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Putnam Elementary/Middle
Every day: Fruit. Monday: Texas toasted cheese sandwich, tomato sup, cheddar Goldfish crackers. Tuesday: Homestyle Sloppy Joes, carrots, chips. Wednesday: Mozzarella sticks, marinara sauce, noodles, peas. Thursday: Pasta with meatsauce, broccoli. Friday: Pizza, salad.
Putnam High
Monday: Chicken fajitas or spicy chicken sandwiches. Tuesday: Meatball grinders or bacon cheeseburgers. Wednesday: Texas-style grilled cheese or steak and cheese wraps. Thursday: Homestyle chicken pot pie or "Wild Mike's" cheese bites. Friday: Pizza or chicken tender fry bowls.
Woodstock Public Schools
Every day: Fruit. Monday: Meatball grinders, carrots. Tuesday: French toast, sausage, hash browns. Wednesday: Popcorn chicken, brown rice, black beans. Thursday: Grilled cheese, tomato soup, green beans. Friday: Pizza, salad.
Pomfret Community
Monday: Chicken bruschetta pasta, green beans. Tuesday: Italian grinders, cucumber wheels. Wednesday: Chicken tenders and waffles, mixed veggies. Thursday: Walking taco, refried beans. Friday - early dismissal: Buffalo chicken pizza with ranch drizzle, salad.
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