Pomfret project
awarded grant
HARTFORD — The Wyndham Land Trust Inc. (WLT) was awarded more than $600,000 to purchase a forested tract in the Nightingale Forest.
The Wyndham Land Trust Inc. will receive a grant of $633,100 to by the Abbott Property. It includes 380 acres.
The land trust said: “This forested tract is adjacent to roughly 1,200 acres of WLT conservation land and is part of the Nightingale Forest, a core forest large enough to support species that need forested areas to successfully thrive. Species of birds like black-throated blue warbler, broad-winged hawk, and scarlet tanagers breed here. It contains over 2,900 feet of frontage on both sides of Nightingale Brook and over 3,400 feet of frontage on both sides of Angel Brook.
“With this acquisition, WLT will own about 75 percent of the frontage on Nightingale Brook. The entire property has been identified as having high resilience to climate change. The public will have access to new hiking trails in the forest, connected to trails on the adjacent 365-acre WLT Townshend Preserve, with an existing parking area on Quarry Road in Woodstock. This property has been identified as highest importance for protection by the Town of Pomfret and WLT for years.”
The state awarded $14.3 million statewide to help purchase and protect more than 2,270 acres of open space through 25 properties in 22 towns.
In addition, according to Governor Ned Lamont, $725,353 is being awarded to support the creation of six new community green spaces.

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2 free concerts AND River Fire on Aug. 9
PUTNAM — The Town of Putnam is jazzed to bring back “Ed Peabody & The Big Blue Thang” at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9 at the Rotary Park bandstand.
In addition to Ed Peabody the Connecticut Army National Guard 102d Army Band will return to the stage and kick off the event at 4:30. They gained popularity in the area with their show in the park last August and are happy to be back!
After the Army Ed Peabody and his Big Blue Thang will then take stage and put on a performance that will keep you wanting more!
The 102d Army Band Jazz Combo and Brass Band starts at 4:30 p.m. then Peabody takes over at 6:30 and doesn’t stop until 8.
But wait! Just when you think two band concerts are fun enough — River Fire starts at 8 p.m. and stays lighted for 90 minutes or so. River Fire music will be provided by WINY Radio.
This event is powered by Centreville Bank, Spicer Propane & Oil, and WIN Waste Innovations. 
Event partners include, in addition to WINY Radio, Spicer Propane and the Town of Putnam Public Works and Parks & Recreation departments.
Remember to bring a lawn chair or blanket!

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Legal Notice
Tax Collector’s Office
Town and Fire District
of Pomfret
Legal Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of the Town and Fire District of Pomfret that the first installment of taxes on the Grand List of October 1, 2024 is DUE AND PAYABLE July 1, 2025.  The last day to pay without penalty is August 1, 2025.  Per State Statute, interest will be charged at 18% annually (1.5% per month), with a minimum charge of $2.00 per entity (Town and Fire District are separate entities) on all delinquent payments postmarked after August 1, 2024. 
Please make all checks payable to Pomfret Tax Collector.  The mailing address is 5 Haven Road, Pomfret Center, CT 06259.  If a receipt is desired, please enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope.  For more information or to pay online, go to www.pomfretct.gov.
Tax office hours are:  Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm and Wednesday  8:30 am to 6:00 pm, closed on Fridays.  If you have any questions, please call 860-974-0394.  
Pamela N. Gaumond, CCMC
Tax Collector
Town & Fire District of Pomfret

June 26, 2025
July 3, 2025
July 24, 2025

Legal Notice
Town of Putnam
Putnam Special Services
West Putnam District
East Putnam Fire District
Collector of Revenue
TOWN OF PUTNAM
 (860) 963-6800 Extension 804
The first installment of taxes, due to the Town of Putnam, Special Service District, East Putnam Fire District and West Putnam District on the Grand List of October 1, 2024, is due and payable on July 1, 2025, through August 1, 2025.
TO AVOID INTEREST CHARGES, MAIL MUST BE POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN AUGUST 1, 2025 
Payments made after the last day to pay without penalty will be subject to an interest charge of 3% (1.5% per month) or $2.00 minimum per Town and $2.00 per Special Service District, East Putnam Fire District and West Putnam District (where applicable), whichever is higher, according to Connecticut State Statute, Sec. 12-146.
Online payments can be made at the Town of Putnam website - www.putnamct.us after July 1, 2025.
We are now located at 200 School Street at the new Municipal Complex.  For your convenience, feel free to use our drop box option located outside the Putnam Town Hall on the left hand side of the building.
Town Hall Office Hours
8:30 a.m. to 4:30p.m. Monday through Wednesday
8 a.m. through 6 p.m. Thursday
8 a.m. through 1 p.m. Friday
Tax Office Window closes 15 minutes prior to Town Hall daily closure.

June 26, 2025
July 3, 2025
July 24, 2025 

Legal Notice
Town of Putnam
Planning & Zoning Commission

The Town of Putnam Planning & Zoning Commission held a meeting on July 16, 2025, at 7:00 P.M. in Room 201 of the Municipal Complex located at 200 School Street, Putnam, CT.  The following actions were taken:

Docket # 2025-04  Krupa Shah/Montana Nights Axe Throwing request for a special permit in accordance with Section 709 of the Town of Putnam Zoning Regulations for outdoor dining with food and beverages/cocktails.  The property is located at 50 Providence Unit # 2, Town Assessors Map 026, Lot 7-3, Zoned Highway Commercial.  APPROVED

Docket # 2025-05  Vachi LLC. DBA-Montana Nights Axe Throwing request for a special permit in accordance with Section 304 for indoor live entertainment (music, bands, plays/shows, disc jockeys, acoustics, and karaoke).  The property is located at 50 Providence Pike Unit # 2, Town Assessors Map 026, Lot 7-3, Zoned Highway Commercial.
APPROVED

Docket # 2025-06  Homes at School LLC request for a special permit for multi-family dwellings in accordance with Section 702 of the Town of Putnam Zoning Regulations for the construction of 40 residential units of a previously approved site plan that expired.  The property is located at 465 School Street, Town Assessors Map 008, Lot 142, Zoned R-10.
PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED TO AUGUST 20, 2025, AT 7:00 P.M. IN ROOM 201, ON THE SECOND FLOOR OF THE MUNICIPAL COMPLEX.

Docket # 2025-07  Roland Marois request for a special permit in accordance with Section 406 of the Town of Putnam Zoning Regulations for rear lot approval. The property is located at 257 Heritage Road, Town Assessors Map 39, lot 29, Zoned R-40. APPROVED

Docket # 2025-08  Cynthia Samokar request for a Home Occupation permit in accordance with Section 706 of the Town of Putnam Zoning Regulations to manufacture candles in her apartment # 31 for sales online and at craft fairs. The property is located at 29-31 Mechanics Street, Zoned R-7.  APPROVED

Patricia Hedenberg, Chair.
July 24, 2025

Town of Putnam
Zoning Board of Appeals
Legal Notice
The Town of Putnam Zoning Board of Appeals held a hybrid meeting on July 15, 2025, at 7:00 P.M. in Room 201 at the Putnam Municipal Complex, located at 200 School Street, Putnam, CT. The following action was taken:

Appeal #2025-002 Bruce & Kathleen Elliott request for a side yard variance of 12 feet from the required 20 feet to 8 feet for the installation of a solar panel array. The property is located at 281 Liberty Highway, Town Assessors Map 32, Lot 56, Zoned Ag-2. APPROVED 

Joseph Nash, Chairperson 

July 24, 2025

Legal Notice
Town of Putnam
Notice is hereby given that the Agreement between the Putnam Board of Education and Local 1303-487 of Council 4, AFSCME, AFL-CIO for the years July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2028, is on file in the office of the Town Clerk, Town Hall, 200 School Street, Putnam, CT.

Dated at Putnam, Connecticut, 
this 21st day of July, 2025

Christine M. Bright,
Town Clerk
July 24, 2025

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