Rawson acquires quarry-plus in Charlton
PUTNAM — Rawson Materials recently acquired all the assets from the aggregate line of business of Hylka Construction Company, Inc. including its quarry in Charlton and it will operate as Rawson Materials - Plant #10.
The acquisition follows discussions between Rawson Materials’ President and CEO, Jeffrey Rawson, and Hylka Construction President Francis Hylka Jr. and Vice President Jonathan Hylka.
Rawson said: “As a long-standing, family-run business rooted in the Charlton community, Hylka has built a strong reputation for reliability and integrity, which are values that deeply resonate with our own. This marks an exciting new chapter in our company’s growth, and we are thrilled to bring their outstanding team into the Rawson family.”
The Charlton location not only expands Rawson Materials’ geographic footprint but also strengthens its presence in central Massachusetts. The Hylka family first purchased the property in 1948. Hylka Construction Company, Inc. will continue to operate its trucking and construction lines of business independent of this transaction.
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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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Veterans Day ceremony set for Nov. 9
PUTNAM — The Putnam Veterans Advisory Committee and the Recreation Department have set this year’s Veterans Day Ceremony and dedication of the new bricks for 1 p.m. Nov. 9 at the Veterans Park.
There will be a limited number of chairs placed in the park. If you are able to carry in your own, please do. Handicapped drop-off will be at the synagogue lot.
If there is severe weather, the dedication will move to the Putnam Middle School Auditorium. Tune in to WINY Radio for any changes.
The ceremony offers an opportunity to reflect on the improvements at the park and on the incredible amount of service that is connected to this region. This is an area-wide celebration.
Pavers representing more than 3,000 veterans are now in the park. Orders are being taken now with a Feb. 1, 2026, deadline. Those pavers will be installed sometime next year.
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Woodstock Public Schools
Every day: Fruit. Monday: Hot dogs, baked beans. Tuesday: French toast sticks, sausage, hash browns. Wednesday: Chicken tenders, mashed potatoes, carrots. Thursday: Mac and cheese, broccoli. Friday: Pizza, cucumber cups.
Putnam Elementary/Middle
Every day: Fruit. Monday: Orange popcorn chicken rice bowls, broccoli. Tuesday: French toast sticks, sausages, spiced apples, hash browns. Wednesday: Chicken bacon ranch flatbread sandwich. Thursday: Fiesta beef nachos, corn. Friday: Stuffed-crust pizza, Caesar salad.
Putnam High
Monday: Texas toast grilled cheese or spicy chicken sandwich. Tuesday: Chicken Parmesan or bacon cheeseburgers. Wednesday: Italian meatball dinner or chicken wraps. Thursday: Cheesy beef tots or "Wild Mike's" cheese bites. Friday: Stuffed-crust pizza or buffalo popcorn chicken basket.
Pomfret Community
Monday: Loaded chicken, carrots. Tuesday: Italian grinders. Wednesday: Chicken tenders, waffles with maple vanilla, chickpeas. Thursday: Chicken bruschetta, pasta, broccoli. Friday: Cheese or roni pizza, cuke wheels.
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