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Sponsor
OXFORD, Mass. — bankHometown announced its $6,500 co-sponsorship of The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts’ presentation of “Come From Away”, that ran from April 11–13 in Worcester.
Exploring expansion
Lois Bruinooge, executive director of The Last Green Valley, recently spoke to the Putnam Rotary Club about the organization’s hopes for its future. Currently the group is on the second floor of a commercial building in downtown Danielson. “Not a tree in sight.”
The organization is exploring partnering with the state of Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environment to create a new home in the James L. Goodwin State Forest in Hampton. This is a long-term plan but one she sounded excited about.
Donations sought
OXFORD, Mass. — bankHometown will be collecting non-perishable canned goods in its Connecticut branches to benefit Veterans Base Camp, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering veterans through transitional support and community programs. Non-perishable items needed include local grocery store gift cards; gas gift cards for food bank pickups; condiments such as mustard, mayo, ketchup, and relish; baking supplies such as sugar, flour, baking soda, baking powder and sugar substitutes; pasta; tuna; peanut butter; jelly; macaroni and cheese; toilet paper; paper towels; baby wipes and diapers; and pet food. Donations can be dropped off during regular business hours at any bankHometown branch.
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Pomfret's 19th Annual Town
Wide Tag Sale set for May 3
Sale benefits charities
POMFRET — The 19th Annual Town Wide Tag Sale will be held May 3. Many sales benefit local organizations and charities, so your bargains are meaningful to the community.
It starts at 7 a.m. at the Pomfret Community School or the Christ Church where shoppers can buy a printed map for $2.
Popular fund-raisers include The Friends of Pomfret Public Library used book sale, 7 a.m. to noon at the Old Town House.
The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp will host its annual indoor/outdoor sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 2 and 3, rain or shine.
Also the Pomfret Horse & Trail Association sale includes horse related and other items on Tyrone Road.
Please support TEEG and the Pomfret Food Pantry by dropping off nonperishable items at Pomfret Community Center between 9 and 11 a.m.
The Pomfret Proprietors Association established the region’s first and one of the best town-wide sales, which draws visitors to northeast CT for treasures galore with numerous locations throughout town.
Over the years, the PPA has given back to the community through profits from the map sales, business ads, and tag sale registrations.
The 2024 sale donated nearly $2,000 to Pomfret’s Recreation Department, Historical Society, and the Pomfret Power Packs, to name a few.
For more info, call Martha Emilio at 860-974-1583.
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Putnam Elementary/Middle
Every day: Fruit. Monday: Orange popcorn chicken rice bowl, broccoli. Tuesday: Mozzarella sticks, marinara sauce, noodles, peas. Wednesday: Beef soft taco, corn. Thursday: Popcorn chicken potato bowl, corn. Friday: Pizza, salad.
Putnam High
Monday: General Tso chicken or spicy chicken sandwiches. Tuesday: Texas style grilled cheese or bacon cheeseburger. Wednesday: Beef taco pasta or Buffalo chicken wrap. Thursday: Orange chicken or "wild Mike's" cheese bites. Friday: Stuffed-crust pizza or chicken tender fry basket.
Woodstock Public Schools
Every day: Fruit. Monday: Baked potato, loaded. Tuesday - Elementary: Quesadilla, refried beans. Middle: Beef tacos, refried beans. Thursday: Bacon, egg and cheese on English muffin, hash browns. Friday - Lunch Lady Super Hero Day: Pizza, cucumber cups.
Pomfret Community
Monday: Cheesy pull aparts, marinara sauce, carrots. Tuesday: Buffalo chicken rice bowls, broccoli. Wednesday: Chicken tenders and waffles. Thursday and Friday: Menus not available at press time.
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Legal Notice
Pomfret Board of Finance
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
APRIL 29, 2025 @ 6:30 PM
POMFRET COMMUNITY SCHOOL CAFETERIA
The Pomfret Board of Finance will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the Pomfret Community School Cafeteria, 20 Pomfret Street, Pomfret, CT. The purpose of said hearing will be to receive public comments on the proposed FY 2025-2026 General Government Budget and Education Budget.
SPECIAL MEETING FOLLOWING PUBLIC HEARING
Town of Pomfret
Board of Finance
Dated this 14th day of April 2025
Lynn L. Krajewski, Clerk
April 16, 2025
April 23, 2025
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