Sold-out scares: Nick’s Nightmare
And more terror coming
POMFRET — Terrifying clowns and a sold-out crowd made this year’s scary event a fright-filled triumph at the Pomfret Eastford Little League field. The New England Laborers Training Academy (NELTA) has put on these epic scares for 13 years and all proceeds are donated directly to Pomfret Eastford Little League. And, if you dare, drop by for a dose of terror Oct. 24 and 25.
Alicia MacLeod is head of the committee on the Little League side and Jay Sabitoni runs it for NELTA, doing set up, scares.
From haunted cornfield walkthroughs and live scare actors to eerie lighting, spooky soundscapes, and scream-worthy surprises, a haunted clown house experience packed with jump scares and special effects, the event offered a fully immersive experience that kept guests on edge — and coming back for more.
MacLeod said: “We were absolutely blown away by the turnout and the incredible energy from the crowd. Everyone came ready to be scared and I believe we delivered. We couldn’t be more grateful for the support. To see the number of people come together to celebrate the Halloween season was amazing — and we’re not done yet.”
So if you dare, Nick’s Nightmare will return Oct. 24 and 25. Ticket sales will start around 6 p.m. The event includes food trucks, games and plenty of scares.
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Town of Putnam
Planning & Zoning Commission
Legal Notice
The Town of Putnam Planning & Zoning Commission held a hybrid meeting on October 15, 2025, at 7:00 P. M. in Room 113 at the Putnam Municipal Complex, located at 200 School Street, Putnam, CT. The following action was taken:
Docket # 2025-11 Jackson Consulting, LLC request for a Special Permit for multi-family in accordance with Section 304 Table 111-1 of the Town of Putnam Zoning regulations for the construction of 2 buildings consisting of 12 units each. (24 units total) Property located at 33, 59 and 67 Prospect Street, Town Assessors Map 16, Lots 32/35/48. Zoned R-10. DENIED
Patricia Hedenberg, Chairperson
Oct. 23, 2025
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Pomfret neighbors helping neighbors
POMFRET — For the past five years, the Pomfret Proprietors Association has organized and promoted a food drive every First Saturday at the Pomfret Community Center. This food drive supports the Pomfret Community Market, a food pantry run by TEEG at the community center. TEEG feeds about 45 families each month from the Pomfret Market.
From January to October, over 2,500 pounds of food and almost $800 was donated for the year so far.
If you’d like to donate food or money to this monthly effort, please stop by Pomfret Community Center (207 Mashamoquet Road) every first Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m. Volunteers will greet you in the parking lot. 9
So far this year: January- 441.5 lbs. and $170 - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties; February- 292.9 lbs. - Pomfret School Girls JV Squash Team; March- 301.2 lbs. - Pomfret School Pomfret Happiness Project; April- 296.4 lbs. - Pomfret Recreation Department; May- 103 lbs. - Pomfret Lions Club; June- 401.6 lbs. and $245- Pomfret Democratic Town Committee; July- 238.2 lbs. - Pomfret School, Patrick Woods Scholars; August - 226 lbs. - Weiss, Hale, and Zahansky Strategic Wealth Advisors; September – 21 lbs. and $45 - The Abington Social Library Board; October – 187.50 lbs. and $330 - Christ Church Outreach Committee; November - Rectory School Community Service Club (total not available yet); December - Vanilla Bean & QC NEMBA (total not available yet)
With Thanksgiving approaching, specific needs include instant mashed potatoes, canned corn/peas/green beans, cranberry sauce, canned gravy, rolls, stuffing, pies, and large-sized beverages. They can always use Toiletries, paper products, and cleaning supplies. They do not need clothing.
Another helpful neighbor is The Pomfret School. Their curriculum offers a course called The History of Food Insecurity. One of the outcomes for the course is the opportunity for students to plan for and pack bags of food that are delivered to 20 Pomfret Community School families each weekend. These “Pomfret Power Packs” have been supported financially by the Pomfret Proprietors over the years with donations from Town Wide Tag Sale profits.
If you are interested in providing non-perishables specifically for Pomfret Power Packs, please consider donating 24 of the same item. These include pasta, cereal, pasta sauce, fruit snacks, granola bars, pudding packs, oranges, carrots, peanut butter, jelly, or canned protein. Please reach out to Louisa Jones to coordinate drop-off of these food items at Pomfret School.
More info: https://www.pomfretct.gov/home/pages/food-pantry.
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Woodstock Public Schools
Every day: Fruit. Monday: Chicken patties on buns. Tuesday: Mozzarella sticks for elementary, Bosco sticks for middle, marinara sauce, salad. Wednesday: Popcorn chicken, mashed potatoes, corn. Thursday: Beef tacos, refried beans. Friday: Pizza, zucchini.
Putnam Elementary/Middle
Every day except Thursday: Fruit. Monday: Locally sourced beef homestyle Sloppy Joes, carrots. Tuesday: "Wild Mike's" cheese bites, marinara sauce, pasta, broccoli. Wednesday: Beef soft tacos, Mexican rice, corn. Thursday: Hot dogs or mini corndogs, baked beans, WG treat. Friday: Bat-shaped chicken tenders, mashed potatoes, vegetable medley.
Putnam High
Monday: General Tso's chicken or spicy chicken sandwich. Tuesday: Homemade chicken pot pie or bacon cheeseburger. Wednesday: Macaroni and cheese with pulled pork or buffalo chicken or chicken Caesar wrap. Thursday: Spicy chicken tenders or "Wild Mike's" cheese bites. Friday: Stuffed-crust pizza or chicken tender fry basket.
Pomfret Community
Monday: Mac n cheese, carrots. Tuesday: Beef and cheese walking tacos, corn. Wednesday: Chicken tenders and waffles, chickpeas. Thursday: Chicken Teriyaki, ramen noodle bowl , broccoli. Friday: Homemade cheese or roni pizza, cucumber wheels.
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