Pomfret School opens art gallery
POMFRET — Pomfret School has opened The Gallery at Jahn Reading Room, a new on-campus exhibition space, and invites members of the public to attend a gallery opening reception at 6 p.m. Nov. 13.
Featured will be visiting modern and contemporary artist Seaver Leslie ’65 in an exhibition called Mnemosyne: A Sixty-Year Review. The show will feature Leslie’s work alongside pieces by his former roommates — architect Buzz Yudell ’65 and sculptor Bill Whipple ’65. While a student at Pomfret, Leslie painted an award-winning portrait of his roommate and Pomfret’s first African American graduate, John Irick ’65. This week Leslie will paint a new piece featuring Irick as students observe and create their own interpretations.
The Gallery will also exhibit Observations, a showcase of new works by Pomfret students. Both shows will remain on display through December 2025.
“Having a dedicated gallery on campus gives students the chance to see their work in a professional context,” said JP Jacquet, Pomfret’s current Artist-in-Residence and gallerist. “It bridges the gap between learning and sharing — between creating and curating art.”
The Gallery was made possible through a $25,000 grant from the Edwin S. Webster Foundation. Renovations funded by the Webster Foundation include flexible lighting and portable display walls, transforming the room into a dynamic space for both student and professional exhibits.
The public is welcome. Contact Gallerist JP Jacquet at
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Qualified self-starter wanted for Town of Pomfret Highway Department. Must hold Class B CDL license/valid medical card and have a background in operating heavy equipment.
Position includes, but is not limited to, assignments on all municipal road work including road grading, snowplowing, landscaping, building maintenance, and any other duties as needed and assigned. Five years of driving/equipment operation experience is preferred. Must be available to work nights and weekends as needed, able to lift up to 100 pounds, possess mechanical aptitude in heavy equipment repair, pass a DOT physical and drug screen, and consent to random drug/alcohol testing as required by the DOT. Salary dependent upon qualifications and experience. Attractive benefit package.
Interested persons should forward resume/application and three references to the Selectman’s Office, 5 Haven Road, Pomfret Center, CT 06259 on or before November 24, 2025. Application form available at www.pomfretct.gov/first-selectmans-office . EEO/AA
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Town of Putnam
Planning & Zoning Commission
Legal Notice
The Town of Putnam Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a hybrid meeting on November 19, 2025, at 7:00 P. M. in Room 201 at the Putnam Municipal Complex, located at 200 School Street, Putnam, CT. Public hearings are scheduled for the following:
Docket # 2025-14 Charles Cady, Managing Member of FORMA, LLC request for a Special Permit in accordance with the Putnam Zoning Regulations Sections 501 & 502 to increase the height to 54 feet and Section 304 entitled “Schedule of Uses and Districts” Table III-1 category Lodging, Dining and Conference/Banquet for a Hotel-with facilities and services for hotel room guests, options: dining facilities, lounge, bar, event facilities. Property located at 76-80 Main Street, Assessors Map 15, Lot 78 and 88 Main Street, Assessors Map 15, Lot 70, Zoned PD.
Docket # 2025-15 Strategic Commercial Realty, Inc. DBA Rawson Materials request for a renewal of a special permit for earth removal on 47 acres located on Technology Park Drive A/K/A 79A Town Farm Road, Town Assessors Map 44, Lot 1, Zoned QTP.
Patricia Hedenberg, Chairperson
Nov. 6, 2025
Nov. 13, 2025
Town of Putnam
Zoning Board of Appeals
Legal Notice
The Town of Putnam Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a hybrid meeting on November 18, 2025, at 7:00 P.M. in Room 201 on the second floor at the Putnam Municipal Complex, located at 200 School Street, Putnam, CT. A public hearing will take place on the following:
Appeal # 2025-005 Connecticut Department of Transportation in conjunction with State Project 01115-0122 Replacement of Retaining Wall along Route 44 request for a variance from the Town of Putnam Zoning Regulations for an already non-conforming lot to become further non-conforming with a lot size of 3,942 S.F. in lieu of the required 87,120 S.F. to acquire 83 +/- of the subject property. The property is located at 100 Pomfret Street, Town Assessors Map 15, Lot 115, Zoned Industrial.
Appeal # 2025-006 Derik Gagnon request for a variance from the Town of Putnam Zoning Regulations Section 607 Excavation B. Exemptions 2. Provided that less than 1500 cubic yards is disturbed or removed. The applicant is requesting to vary the exemption of 1500 cubic yards to the removal 5000 cubic yards. Property located at 188 Sabin Street, Town Assessors Map 10, Lot 83, Zoned R-10
Appeal # 2025-007 Thomas Thurlow and Wendy Van Kirk request for a variance of 20’ from the required 25’ rear yard setback down to 5’ and a variance of 12’ from the required 20 feet down 8’ to remove an existing garage/stable and construct a workshop with a small 1-bedroom apartment consisting of 300 S.F. Property located at 18 Chapman Street, Town Assessors Map 19, Lot 4, Zoned R-7.
Joseph Nash, Chairman
Nov. 6, 2025
Nov. 13, 2025
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Celebrating Peace Day
PUTNAM — The Greater Putnam Interfaith Council and community member recently gathered at the Living Faith United Methodist Church to celebrate International Peace Day. A GPIC tradition for more than 20 years, the program featured members of various faith groups offering prayers, readings and music.
This year the GPIC Peace Pole was transferred from its most recent location with the Daughters of the Holy Spirit to the Methodist Church. Made by GPIC member Steve Champ, the pole has the words “May Peace Prevail On Earth” in eight languages representing local nationalities. Through the years it has been place in various locations.
The program ended with the singing of “Let There Be Peace on Earth,” followed by refreshments and fellowship.
International Peace Day was established in 1981 by the United Nations General Assembly. Two decades later, in 2001, it was unanimously voted to designate it as a period of non-violence and cease-fire. This year’s theme is “Act Now for a Peaceful World.”
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