Legal Notice
Town of Pomfret
Planning & Zoning
Commission
At the July 16, 2025, meeting of the Pomfret Planning & Zoning Commission, the following legal action(s) were taken:
1. Peter Hamel, 14 Peterson Road, special permit application for a 30’x40’ barn.
APPROVED: with one condition.
Dated at Pomfret,
Connecticut
July 21, 2025
Lynn L. Krajewski,
Clerk
Planning & Zoning Commission
July 23, 2025
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Briefly
Appointed
PUTNAM — Probate Judge Carolanne Rowe has been appointed as administrative judge for the Northeast Regional Children’s Probate Court. She is the Probate Judge of the Plainfield-Killingly Regional Probate Court and began her position as Administrative Judge for the Northeast Regional Children’s Probate Court (NERCPC) July 1. She is taking over for retired Windham-Colchester Probate and Administrative Judge John J. McGrath Jr.
Honored
Cindy Dunne, representative to the state committee and former chair of the Putnam Democratic Town Committee, was honored statewide at the Connecticut Democratic Party Women’s Leadership Brunch and received the Ella T. Grasso Award.
Endorsements
WOODSTOCK —In a historic move, the Woodstock Democratic Town Committee (DTC) voted to cross-endorse several Republican and unaffiliated candidates for the 2025 municipal election, prioritizing bipartisan cooperation. Endorsed by the DTC were: Republican First Selectman Chandler Paquette, Acting Town Clerk Christine French (R) and Board of Assessment Appeals incumbent John Davis (R). For all the endorsements, contact:
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Romantic River Fire
A couple dances in Rotary Park, in the glow of the season's first River Fire. Music provided by WINY Radio. Expanded photo array Wed. night on our FB page. More photos on page 4. Linda Lemmon photo.
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Library wins Ken Burns' grant
Ties in with 'The American Revolution' documentary
PUTNAM — Nicole Nichols, adult services librarian at the Putnam Public Library, was notified July 21 that the library won a grant as part of the Ken Burns’ upcoming PBS documentary series “The American Revolution.”
Stefanie Malone, who is leading the national library engagement for the series, said “Your proposal stood out among more than 440 applications from libraries across the country. We’re thrilled to support your efforts to create meaningful programming that connects your community to the series’ central themes of liberty, democracy, civic engagement, and storytelling.” Nichols said only 35 proposals were chosen out of more than 440 applications.
In addition to a $750 grant, the library will receive: Access to themed screening reels from the series; a promotional toolkit via the series’ dedicated Brandfolder; discussion guides and event templates; connection to your local PBS station and online tools and resources
Malone said the library’s local programming may begin as early as Sept. 15, 2025, with the grant running through Aug. 15, 2026.
Malone added, “We’re so excited to partner with you and can’t wait to see the impact your library will have as part of this national initiative. Thank you again for your commitment to public engagement and congratulations!”
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