WBA honored with Guildmaster Award
WOODSTOCK and FRANKLIN, Mass. — Woodstock Building Associates, LLC (WBA), received a 2026 Guildmaster Award from GuildQuality for demonstrating exceptional customer service within the residential construction industry.
Since 2005, GuildQuality, an Atlanta-based third-party customer satisfaction surveying company, has powered the Guildmaster Award to recognize and celebrate home building, remodeling, and contracting professionals demonstrating the highest level of customer service within the U.S. and Canada.
Out of nearly 2,000 eligible applicants, WBA is one of 400+ businesses within the residential construction industry recognized by GuildQuality for consistently delivering superior customer care.
In determining which businesses received the 2026 Guildmaster Award, GuildQuality reviewed thousands of survey responses submitted by customers of Guildmaster candidates and considered two primary metrics for each candidate: the percentage of customers stating they would recommend the business to a friend and the percentage of customers who responded.
WBA achieved a recommendation rate of 90 percent or above from their customers surveyed by GuildQuality.
“This award belongs to the entire WBA community. It’s the result of a tireless commitment from our team and subcontractors to put our clients at the center of everything we do. We are incredibly grateful for the strong partnerships we’ve built with our vendors and the lasting trust our clients place in us—they are the true inspiration behind our best work,” said Steven Keene, principal of Woodstock Building Associates.
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Edited by Linda Lemmon
Town Crier Editor
PUTNAM — Centreville Bank is underway with a complete renovation of its Putnam branch. Bank officials said they anticipate the work will be done in November. In the meantime, they stress that customer service “remains uninterrupted” throughout the project.
Officials said: “While construction is underway, banking services are continuing from a temporary modular ‘BankinaBox’ located on the same property. Customers still have access to the same core banking services, supported by the same local team. ATM access remains available.”
Renovations include: “We’re updating the layout, technology, and security to better support how our customers and employees use the space today. Outside, the building will be refreshed to improve accessibility and functionality. The goal isn’t to change who we are in Putnam, it’s to make sure the space works better for the long term.”
“By improving accessibility, efficiency, and the customer experience, we’re investing in both the Putnam community and our employees to ensure we continue serving customers in meaningful, modern ways well into the future.”
Officials said rather than make small fixes over time, the renovation allows the bank to address the building as a whole and bring it up to “current standards for accessibility, security, and customer experience.”
“One important point is continuity. We’re not leaving Putnam during construction. Customers will continue to bank locally, see familiar faces, and receive the same level of service throughout the renovation. We understand construction can be disruptive, and we appreciate the community’s patience as we work through the process.”
“We’re committed to Putnam, and that commitment doesn’t pause during construction.”
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Monday: No school. Memorial Day
Putnam Elementary/Middle
Every day: fruit. Tuesday: Chicken sandwich. Wednesday: Mozzarella sticks, marinara sauce, noodles, broccoli. Thursday: Soft beef tacos, corn, Mexican rice. Friday: Pizza, salad.
Putnam High
Tuesday: Chicken sliders or bacon cheeseburgers. Wednesday: Meatball parm grinders or chef's choice wrap. Thursday: Buffalo chicken tenders or "Wild Mike's" cheese bites. Friday: Pizza or chicken tender fry baskets.
Woodstock Public Schools
Every day: Fruit. Tuesday - elementary: Hamburgers or cheeseburgers, baked beans. Middle: Sloppy Joes or cheeseburgers. Wednesday: Chicken tenders, mashed potatoes, corn. Thursday: Penne, meatsauce, green beans. Friday: Pizza, broccoli.
Pomfret Community
Tuesday: Corn dogs, cucumber wheels. Wednesday: Chicken tenders and waffles. Thursday: Chicken and sausage jambalaya with corn. Friday: Pizza, romaine salad.
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Putnam High School honor rolls
PUTNAM — The Putnam High School third-quarter high honor rolls and honor rolls include:
High Honors
Freshmen: Emma Benoit, Dakotah Bibeau, Annaliese Brytowski, Blake Daughenbaugh, Michael Eroshkin, Emma Fischkelta, Maya Gustavesen, Leon Johnson, Sydney Kaliszewski, Avery Livingston, Katherine Partlow, Liam Purdon, Kaylee Roberts, Gage Robitaille, Gracie Rybacki, Avery Thornton, Caleb Ward.
Sophomores: Laura Coderre, Eliza Garvey, Caleb LaFrance, Mya Smith, Ryan Szarkowicz, Kaylee Tamer.
Juniors: Mia Cosentino, Ayla Daniels, Leland Fisher, Sidra Jahangir, Emmelee Masterson, Aubrey Paquette, Jillian Spalding.
Seniors: Leah Benzie, Kaylee Borders, Ace Challinor, Nicholas Devlin, Caeden Frenier, Joselin Garcia Osorio, Evan Garvey, Kenneth Goloski, Jayce Jodoin, Aidan Martin, Kaydence Morris, Paige Perry, Kasyn Robillard, Nicholas Sterling, Madison Thomas.
Honors
Freshmen: Logan Borders, Lillian Morton.
Sophomores: Kaitlin Brodeur, Abigail Daniels, Aiden Herrera, Devin LeBeau, Angelina Seymour, Logan Walker, Gavin Weiker.
Juniors: Delanie Bernier, Eliana Ionkin, Laiylah Marquez, Gavin Patterson, Nathaniel Ramos, Iyanah Ruiz, Rockford Snow, Dakota Trudeau.
Seniors: Ella Carota, Gabriell Cerasiello, Alexa DeLeon, Alyssa Farris, Devin Fleck, Kianna Griffin, Benjamin Gustafson, Casey Levesque, Cali McCaughey, Elijah Nieves.
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