Woodstock Academy Class Night scholarships and awards
WOODSTOCK — Members of the Class of 2025, families, faculty, and the greater Woodstock Academy community gathered June 13 for the annual Class Night and Baccalaureate program. 
There were 290 awards and scholarships. Generous donors and community partners contributed to the more than $119,395 awarded to 89 Woodstock Academy students during the event.
By a vote of the senior class, Science Teacher Christina Jolliff was chosen as the inspirational speaker for the Baccalaureate portion of the evening. 
Senior class president, Kira Greene of Woodstock, welcomed the families, guests, and classmates. Senior class treasurer, Kaelyn Tremblay of Woodstock, presented the senior class gift.
Sixty seniors received the Presidential Award for Academic Excellence awarded to students with a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. 
2025 Awards and Scholarships:
David Abbamonte, High Achievement in Family Foods & Nutrition and Outstanding Achievement in Latin 1 Honors; Brady Anderson, David Teed Academy Ambassador Award; Ayden Angel-Ouimette, Outstanding Achievement in Spanish 4 Honors, High Achievement in Stop Motion Animation, Outstanding Achievement in 3D Animation; Brayden Bardan, Eagle Scout, High Achievement in Spanish 3 Honors; Brandon Baron, High Achievement in Photography 1; Gunnar Basak, High Achievement in Introduction to Manufacturing; Addison Beausoleil, High Achievement in Forensics Honors; Lillian Beausoleil, National Honor Society Scholarship; Addison Beausoleil, Outstanding Achievement in Photography 2, The Woodstock Academy Art Competition Finalist; Kaitlyn Becker, Outstanding Achievement in Early Childhood Education; Mikayla Bessette, Board of Trustees Academic Committee Service Award, Outstanding Achievement in AP European History; Liliana Bottone, David Teed Academy Ambassador Award, High Achievement in Forensics Honors, Outstanding Achievement in Contemporary Social Issues in Sports; Mason Bourget, Outstanding Achievement in Digital Media Production; Lucas Boynton, Outstanding Achievement in Physics Honors; Aiden Brailsford, Accounting Award; Madisen Braunstein, High Achievement in Architectural Design, Outstanding Achievement in Introduction to Computer Science; Om Brown, Senior Video Contest - Best Technical Execution; Katelyn Bruce, High Achievement in Forensics Honors, High Achievement in Multicultural Foods, High Achievement in The Developing Child, WAMPA (Woodstock Academy Music Parents Association Scholarship); Abigail Budd, Outstanding Achievement in Contemporary Literature, WAEA Scholarship; Maria Josa Castaneda Banderas, Outstanding Achievement in Engineering CAD, Outstanding Achievement in AP Physics.
Also, Tyler Chamberlin, High Achievement in American Sign Language 1; Ryder Chapu, Outstanding Achievement in Introduction to Manufacturing; Samuel Clark, David Teed Academy Ambassador Award, High Achievement in Photography 2, The Woodstock Academy Art Competition Finalist; Abigail Converse, American Legion Americanism Award (Todd Smith coordinates, Glenn Boies presents), Outstanding Achievement in Drawing, Outstanding Achievement in Spanish 4 ECE, Putnam Rotary Ray & Violet Brousseau Memorial Scholarship, Richardson (David & Helen) Scholarship, SPIROL International Scholarship, Woodstock Agricultural Society Scholarship; Emilia Costa, High Achievement in Engineering CAD, Outstanding Achievement in Concert Band, Outstanding Achievement in Symphonic Band, Outstanding Achievement in African-American/Black/Puerto Rican Studies, the Gold Award, The Gold Award,     WAMPA (Woodstock Academy Music Parents Association Scholarship); Keegan Covello, High Achievement in Pastry & Baking 1; Benjamin Cross, High Achievement in Computer Science, Senior Video Contest - Best Technical Execution, WAMPA (Woodstock Academy Music Parents Association Scholarship), Woodstock Agricultural Society Scholarship; Shauna Daka, The Woodstock Academy Art Competition Finalist; Luke Davis, High Achievement in Studio Art, Outstanding Achievement in Ceramics 2, Outstanding Achievement in Photography 1, Outstanding Achievement in Drawing 2 ECE; Jacqueline Dearborn, Head of School Award - 2024/25 School Year; Filippo DeGiorgi, High Achievement in ECE Calculus, Outstanding Achievement in AP Calculus AB; Bella DiGregorio, High Achievement in AP Psychology, High Achievement in ECE Statistics, Outstanding Achievement in Anatomy & Physiology, Outstanding Achievement in English 4, Outstanding Achievement in Spanish 3 Honors.
Also, Samantha Espeseth,  High Achievement in Family Foods & Nutrition, Outstanding Achievement in Exploring Multimedia; Jude Essuman, High Achievement in Art 1; Francisco Filho, High Achievement in Introduction to Computer Science; Chandler Folkerts, American Legion Americanism Award (Todd Smith coordinates, Glenn Boies presents), Board of Trustees Academic Committee Service Award, Head of School Award - 2024/25 School Year, High Achievement in German 3, Outstanding Achievement in Studio Art, WAMPA (Woodstock Academy Music Parents Association Scholarship); Jayden Fuller, High Achievement in Forensics Honors; Nick Gabechava, Outstanding Achievement in Music Technology 1; Ela Gadoury, High Achievement in Art 1; Ella Gilchrist, High Achievement in Forensics Honors; Gavin Gluck, High Achievement in History of Rock & Roll; Ava Golden, Woodstock Education Foundation Director’s Award; Brooke Goodell, The Woodstock Academy Art Competition Finalist; Tanner Graham, Congressional Certificate of Merit, Outstanding 4-Year Achievement in History & Social Sciences, Outstanding Achievement in International Relations, Richardson (David & Helen) Scholarship.
Also, Kira Greene, Board of Trustees Student Life Committee Service Award, Head of School Award - 2024/25 School Year; Phoebe Griffin, Outstanding Achievement in Mixed Chorus, The Town of Woodstock Fire and Life Safety Scholarship sponsored by Jeffco Mfg., WAMPA (Woodstock Academy Music Parents Association Scholarship); Sophie Gronski, David Teed Academy Ambassador Award, Most Deserving Senior - Lucy Ingraham Parkerton Award; Meadow Harnois, Outstanding Achievement in History of Rock and Roll; Matthew Hernandez, High Achievement in German 2 Honors; Duyen Hoang, The Woodstock Academy Art Competition Finalist; Matthew Johndrow,Outstanding Achievement in Piano 2; Jocelyn Kraus    High Achievement in Family Foods & Nutrition; Cassidy Ladd, The Woodstock Academy Art Competition Finalist; Destiny Angel LaMarre, Outstanding Achievement in American Sign Language 1; Leo Larkin, Outstanding Achievement in Pastry and Baking 2, Outstanding Achievement in Stop Motion Animation; Lilliana Latour-Gervais, The Woodstock Academy Art Competition Finalist; Isabella Lefebvre, High Achievement in Culinary Arts; Kevin Lewis, High Achievement in Digital Drawing, High Achievement in Personal Finance, High Achievement in Spanish 4 Honors; Max Lim, High Achievement in AP Calculus AB; Chyanne Machamer, WAMPA (Woodstock Academy Music Parents Association Scholarship); Audrey MacPherson, High Achievement in Anatomy & Physiology,High Achievement in Drawing 2 ECE, High Achievement in Spanish 3 CP, The Woodstock Academy Art Competition Finalist; Devlin Mansolf, High Achievement in Forensics CP, High Achievement in Photography 1; Isabella Mawson, High Achievement in Mixed Chorus, WAMPA (Woodstock Academy Music Parents Association Scholarship); Emily Mayne, Outstanding Achievement in Game Design; Margaret McHugh, The Town of Woodstock Fire and Life Safety Scholarship sponsored by Linemaster Switch & Rogers Corp.; Alvaro Medrano Lopez, Head of School Award - 2024/25 School Year; Christian Menounos, Linemaster Switch Business Scholarship; Sophia Milardo, CR Premier Properties Entrepreneurial Award, Outstanding Achievement in Mythology.
Also, Xandar Miller, Charter Oak Federal Credit Union Community Scholarship, High Achievement in AP Psychology, High Achievement in Symphonic Band, Outstanding Achievement in AP Computer Science, Outstanding Achievement in Biotechnology ACC, Outstanding Achievement in ECE Calculus; Dorisabel Mojica, High Achievement in Calculus Honors; Aurora Moore, High Achievement in Computer Science, High Achievement in Ceramics 1, The Woodstock Academy Art Competition Finalist; Ryley Morin, Outstanding Achievement in Piano 1; Nhu Nguyen, High Achievement in Family Foods & Nutrition, The Woodstock Academy Art Competition Finalist; Ty Nichols, High Achievement in Culinary Arts; Bailey Nordman, High Achievement in Anatomy & Physiology, High Achievement in ECE Statistics, Outstanding Achievement in Forensics Honors, Tri-M Award; Keira Notis, High Achievement in Concert Band; Kelsey Pabon, WAMPA (Woodstock Academy Music Parents Association Scholarship); Diana Petrova, High Achievement in Digital Media Production, Outstanding Achievement in Latin 2 Honors; Andy Pham, High Achievement in Spanish 4 ECE; Grace Pokorn, Outstanding Achievement in Science Fiction; Macy Rawson, Outstanding Achievement in College Accounting Honors; Katherine Ritzou, Outstanding Achievement in German2 Honors, Tri-M Award-Silas Bunnel.
Also, Freya Robbie, Most Deserving Senior (Nelson Morse Fund), Outstanding Achievement in Introduction to Careers, Outstanding Achievement in The Developing Child; Elizabeth Roberts, Outstanding Achievement in Spanish 3 CP; Cameron Robida, Eagle Scout; Colton Sallum, High Achievement in Art 1; Marco Sanchez, High Achievement in Ceramics 2, Outstanding Achievement in Ceramics 1; Sophia Sarkis, National Honor Society Scholarship; Austin Sebastian, Outstanding Achievement in AP Macroeconomics; Isabella Selmecki, Woodstock Agricultural Society Scholarship; Jack Shea, English Teacher’s Award for Hard Work and Effort; Dylan Shinkiewicz, Outstanding Achievement in Family Foods and Nutrition; Nina Silva, National Honor Society Scholarship (WA), Outstanding Achievement in AP Literature, Outstanding Achievement in Chorale, WAMPA (Woodstock Academy Music Parents Association Scholarship); Emily Smock, Senior Video Contest - Best Script, WAMPA (Woodstock Academy Music Parents Association Scholarship), Woodstock Agricultural Society Scholarship; Kaylee Spring, Outstanding Achievement in Pastry and Baking 1; Juliana Stacy, High Achievement in Family & Consumer Sciences; Michael Susi, High Achievement in Chorale, WAMPA (Woodstock Academy Music Parents Association Scholarship); Lauren Thomas, High Achievement in Personal Finance; Khang Tran, South Campus Community Leader Award.
Also, Kaelyn Tremblay, O’Brien Group Scholarship, Outstanding Achievement in Architectural Design, Putnam Rotary Ray & Violet Brousseau Memorial Scholarship, QVR Rotaract Scholarship, Woodstock Agricultural Society Scholarship; Mariia Ursal, High Achievement in AP Calculus AB; Chauntel Vandal, Outstanding Achievement in Family & Consumer Science; Isabella Vasconcelos, High Achievement in Drawing 2 ECE, The Woodstock Academy Art Competition Finalist; William Wasko, High Achievement in 3D Animation; Gwendolyn White, High Achievement in Drawing 2 ECE; Jillian Wiggin, German Language Scholarship, High Achievement in Architectural Design, Outstanding Achievement in German 3, The Woodstock Academy Art Competition Finalist; Jack Wiggin, High Achievement in Drawing, Outstanding Achievement in American Sign Language 2, Outstanding Achievement in Digital Drawing, Outstanding Achievement in Multicultural Foods, The Woodstock Academy Art Competition Finalist; Arthur Witek, High Achievement in Engineering CAD, High Achievement in Music Technology 1.
Also, Evelyn Young, Congressional Certificate of Merit, Outstanding 4-Year Achievement in History, Outstanding Achievement in ECE Statistics, SPIROL International Scholarship, Woodstock Agricultural Society Scholarship.

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Legal Notice
State of Connecticut
Dept. of Consumer Protection
LIQUOR PERMIT

Notice of Application

This is to give notice that I,
Lori Bitar, 71 Haggerty Rd, Charlton, MA 01507
Have filed an application placarded 06/30/2025 with the Department of Consumer Protection for a RESTAURANT WINE & BEER PERMIT for the sale of alcoholic liquor on the premises at:
Henry’s Diner & Variety
248 Providence Street
Putnam, CT 06260

The business will be owned by: 
Besties, LLC

Entertainment will consist of: 
No Live Entertainment

Objections must be filed by: 08-11-2025
Visit: https://portal.ct.gov/remonstrance for more information
BESTIES, LLC

July 3, 2025
July 10, 2025

Legal Notice
Tax Collector’s Office
Town and Fire District
of Pomfret
Legal Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of the Town and Fire District of Pomfret that the first installment of taxes on the Grand List of October 1, 2024 is DUE AND PAYABLE July 1, 2025.  The last day to pay without penalty is August 1, 2025.  Per State Statute, interest will be charged at 18% annually (1.5% per month), with a minimum charge of $2.00 per entity (Town and Fire District are separate entities) on all delinquent payments postmarked after August 1, 2024. 
Please make all checks payable to Pomfret Tax Collector.  The mailing address is 5 Haven Road, Pomfret Center, CT 06259.  If a receipt is desired, please enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope.  For more information or to pay online, go to www.pomfretct.gov.
Tax office hours are:  Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm and Wednesday  8:30 am to 6:00 pm, closed on Fridays.  If you have any questions, please call 860-974-0394.  
Pamela N. Gaumond, CCMC
Tax Collector
Town & Fire District of Pomfret

June 26, 2025
July 3, 2025
July 24, 2025

Legal Notice
Town of Putnam
Putnam Special Services
West Putnam District
East Putnam Fire District
Collector of Revenue
TOWN OF PUTNAM
 (860) 963-6800 Extension 804
The first installment of taxes, due to the Town of Putnam, Special Service District, East Putnam Fire District and West Putnam District on the Grand List of October 1, 2024, is due and payable on July 1, 2025, through August 1, 2025.
TO AVOID INTEREST CHARGES, MAIL MUST BE POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN AUGUST 1, 2025 
Payments made after the last day to pay without penalty will be subject to an interest charge of 3% (1.5% per month) or $2.00 minimum per Town and $2.00 per Special Service District, East Putnam Fire District and West Putnam District (where applicable), whichever is higher, according to Connecticut State Statute, Sec. 12-146.
Online payments can be made at the Town of Putnam website - www.putnamct.us after July 1, 2025.
We are now located at 200 School Street at the new Municipal Complex.  For your convenience, feel free to use our drop box option located outside the Putnam Town Hall on the left hand side of the building.
Town Hall Office Hours
8:30 a.m. to 4:30p.m. Monday through Wednesday
8 a.m. through 6 p.m. Thursday
8 a.m. through 1 p.m. Friday
Tax Office Window closes 15 minutes prior to Town Hall daily closure.
The Town Hall Offices will be closed July 4, 2025.

June 26, 2025
July 3, 2025
July 24, 2025 

Legal Notice 
Town of Putnam 
Planning & Zoning Commission 
The Town of Putnam Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a hybrid meeting on July 16, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. in Room 201 of the Municipal Complex located at 200 School Street, Putnam, CT. A public hearing will be held on each of the following: 

Docket # 2025-04 Krupa Shah/Montana Nights Axe Throwing request for a special permit in accordance with Section 709 of the Town of Putnam Zoning Regulations for outdoor dining with food and beverages/cocktails. The property is located at 50 Providence Unit # 2, Town Assessors Map 026, Lot 7-3, Zoned Highway Commercial. 

Docket # 2025-05 Vachi LLC. DBA-Montana Nights Axe Throwing request for a special permit in accordance with Section 304 for indoor live entertainment (music, bands, plays/shows, disc jockeys, acoustics and karaoke). The property is located at 50 Providence Pike Unit # 2, Town Assessors Map 026, Lot 7-3, Zoned Highway Commercial. 

Docket # 2025-06 Homes at School LLC request for a special permit for multi-family dwellings in accordance with Section 702 of the Town of Putnam Zoning Regulations for the construction of 40 residential units of a previously approved site plan that expired. The property is located at 465 School Street, Town Assessors Map 008, Lot 142, Zoned R-10. 

Docket # 2025-07 Roland Marios request for a special permit in accordance with Section 406 of the Town of Putnam Zoning Regulations for rear lot approval. The property is located at 257 Heritage Road, Town Assessors Map 39, lot 29, Zoned R-40 

Docket # 2025-08 Cynthia Samokar request for a Home Occupation permit in accordance with Section 706 of the Town of Putnam Zoning Regulations to manufacture candles in her apartment # 31 for sales online and at craft fairs. The property is located at 29-31 Mechanics Street, Zoned R-7. 

Patricia Hedenberg, Chair. 
Planning and Zoning Commission
July 3, 2025
July 10, 2025

Legal Notice
PUBLIC NOTICE
To the enrolled members of the Democratic Party of the Town of Pomfret, Connecticut. Pursuant to the Rules of the Democratic Party and State election laws, you are hereby notified that a caucus will be held on Thursday, July 17th, 2025, at 7:00 pm, at the Pomfret Community Center, 207 Mashamoquet Road, Pomfret Center, CT to endorse candidates for the Municipal Office and to transact other business as may be proper to come before said caucus.
Dated at Pomfret, Connecticut
on the 18th of June 2025.
Democratic Town Committee of Pomfret
Raymond E. Wishart Jr., Chair
Paid for by the Pomfret DTC treasurer, Norine Reingold

July 3, 2025

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Putnam’s town clerk, Bright,  
earns CMC designation
PUTNAM — Christine Bright, CMC of Town of Putnam, has earned the designation of Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC), which is awarded by the International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC), Inc.
IIMC grants the CMC designation only to municipal clerks who complete demanding education requirements; and have a record of significant contributions to their local government, community and state.
The International Institute of Municipal Clerks, founded in 1947, has 14,000 members throughout the United States, Canada, and 15 other countries, and the mission of this global non-profit corporation is to enhance the educational opportunities and professional development of its diverse membership.
In light of the speed and drastic nature of change these days, lifelong learning is not only desirable, it is necessary for all in local government to keep pace with the growing demands and changing needs of the citizens we serve. Your city can take immense pride in Christine’s educational accomplishments and achievement of this milestone.

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