PUTNAM — The Town of Putnam can’t wait to light up the bandstand and the skies on July 5 (rain date Sunday, July 13).
You are invited to attend FREE of charge!
The concert, from 7 to 9 p.m., will feature the wildly popular and dynamic rock cover band Roc-Kin’.
Dancing, even chair dancing, is encouraged.
Bring a lawn chair or blanket.
After the Roc-Kin’-On performance ends, expect Putnam’s outstanding fireworks show to blast off starting at approximately 9:15 p.m.
These fireworks are always a crowd pleaser. Oooohs and ahhhhs and wild cheering are guaranteed.
Be sure to shout them out!
The event is brought to you by the Town of Putnam, plus: Grand Finale Sponsors: Centreville Bank, WIN Waste Innovations and Price Chopper. Stars & Stripes Sponsors: Gates Auto Group & Black Dog Bar and Grille, Putnam Rotary Club.
Red, White & Blue Backers: WINY Radio, Gilman & Valade Funeral Homes, Erica & Larry Groh-Nikki’s Dog House, Cargill Council 64 Knights of Columbus, Courthouse Bar and Grille, Putnam Lodge No. 574 BPO Elks, bankHometown, Ron (RPC) & Donna Coderre and Lauren Briere
In addition to enjoying a delicious meal in a downtown restaurant, or to-go foods and snacks from Price Chopper pre-event, these tasty and entertaining options will be on hand in the park: Not Your Average Popcorn, Berry Sweets, Creamery Brook Bison, Dude’s Donuts, Danielson Lions Club Food Truck, Little B’s BBQ, Putnam Leos II Club-Event Official Water Vendor, Face Painting by Emily Rouillard, and Jump Zone’s inflatables.
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bankHometown promotes Howard
PUTNAM — bankHometown recently promoted Jason Howard to branch manager, based in its Sturbridge office.
Howard, of Woodstock, has more than eight years of banking experience. He joined bankHometown in 2017 as a float teller, was promoted to assistant branch manager in 2018, and has worked in the Thompson and Putnam offices throughout his time at the bank. He most recently served as senior assistant branch manager at the bank’s 182 Main St., Putnam, office.
In this new leadership role, Howard will oversee the daily operations of the branch, ensuring exceptional customer service while driving business growth. He will be responsible for leading and developing the branch team, maintaining compliance with regulatory standards, managing branch performance, and building strong relationships within the community.
Howard earned a bachelor’s degree in history from Central Connecticut State University, and a master’s degree in education from Quinnipiac University. He is currently a member of the Putnam Business Association and was inducted as a Lion to the Putnam Lions Club in May of 2024.
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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
Town of Putnam
Inland Wetland Commission
Legal Notice
The Town of Putnam Inland Wetland Commission held a hybrid meeting on June 11, 2025, at 7:00 P.M at the Municipal Complex in Community Room 201 located on the second floor. The following action was taken:
Application #2025-01 465 School St., Homes at School LLC - 40 Unit Multi-Family Development- CONDITIONAL APPROVAL.
Application # 2025-04 39 Ridge Road LLC, ERW/Alinabal-Addition of 40 Parking Spaces-APPROVED
Adam Paquin, Chairman
June 26, 2025
Town of Putnam
Planning & Zoning Commission
Legal Notice
The Town of Putnam Planning & Zoning Commission held a hybrid meeting on June 18, 2025 at 7:00 P. M. in Room 201 at the Putnam Municipal Complex, located at 200 School Street, Putnam, CT. The following action was taken:
Docket # 2025-03 Strategic Commercial Realty request for a site plan modification for the expansion of a previously approved gravel excavation to include 5.8+/- acres of land as part of Phase 4A-1. The total proposed Phase 4 excavation area will increase from 5.2 +/- acres to 11 +/-acres and the amount of material removed will increase from 84,000 +/- cubic yards to 173,500 +/- cubic yards. The total excavation quantities for the subject property, including Phase 4A, are 32.0 +/- acres and 697,500 +/- cubic yards. Property located at 300 River Road, Town Assessors Map 44, Lot 23, Zone AG-2. APPROVED.
Patricia Hedenberg, Chairperson
June 26, 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
Town of Putnam
Zoning Board of Appeals
Legal Notice
The Town of Putnam Zoning Board of Appeals held a hybrid meeting on June 17, 2025, at 7:00 P.M. in Room 201 at the Putnam Municipal Complex, located at 200 School Street, Putnam, CT. The following action was taken:
Appeal #2025-002 Bruce & Kathleen Elliott request for a side yard variance of 12 feet from the required 20 feet to 8 feet for the installation of a solar panel array. The property is located at 281 Liberty Highway, Town Assessors Map 32, Lot 56, Zoned Ag-2. PUBLIC HEARING RE-SCHEDULED TO JULY 15, 2025 AT 7:00 P.M.
Joseph Nash, Chairperson
June 26, 2025
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Danielson Veterans Coffeehouse awards three scholarships
PUTNAM — Three local students each were awarded $1,000 college scholarships by the Danielson Veterans Coffeehouse at the 2025 Scholar Breakfast hosted by the Coffeehouse at the Putnam Elks Lodge 574.
The students are Kaelyn Ann Tremblay of Woodstock, Madison Grace Lamothe of Putnam, and Kathrin Elizabeth Fischer of Killingly.
Kaelyn Tremblay is the daughter of Jonathan and Keri Tremblay of Woodstock. She is a graduate of Woodstock Academy. Kaelyn will attend Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston and plans to study engineering or architecture.
Madison Lamothe is the daughter of Jeramiah and Beth Lamothe of Putnam. She is a graduate of Putnam High School. Madison will attend UConn at Storrs. She is undecided on her major.
Kathrin Fischer is the daughter of Heather Vallee and Robby Fischer of Killingly. She is a graduate of Killingly High School. Kathrin will attend the University of New England in Biddeford, Maine, and plans to study kinesiology in a pre-med major.
Part of the Veterans Coffeehouse scholarship application includes a short written essay about honoring veterans. The three scholarship winners were asked to read their essays to the audience of 103 veterans and 17 volunteers, plus several caregivers of veterans.
“Never forget them is a solution to honoring veterans,” Kathrin Fischer said.
“Preserve their memories in daily life by letting them know you appreciate their service,” Madison Lamothe wrote.
And Kaelyn Tremblay told the audience,”My Grampy is my hero! He was a Marine in Vietnam and a role model the rest of his life.”
Coffeehouse President Fred Ruhlemann said, “It’s an honor for us to help you! Thank you for applying. And it was nice to hear your stories about grandfathers.” Awarding student scholarships is another way our veterans continue to serve our communities long after our military service to the nation has concluded, Ruhlemann said.
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Proud parents join their scholarship-winning daughters at the Danielson Veterans Coffeehouse. From left: Parent Keri Tremblay, scholar Kaelyn Tremblay and parent Jonathan Tremblay; parents Beth Lamothe and Jeramiah Lamothe and scholar Madison Lamothe; parent Heather Vallee and scholar Kathrin Fischer and parent Robby Fischer. Courtesy photo.