Memories of '55 flood
PUTNAM — The Aspinock Historical Society of Putnam, along with historians Mike Bogdanski and Jeanne Benoit, is producing a video series called “Memories of the Flood,” a documentary of Putnam’s Flood of 1955. To take part call Benoit at: 860-942-9170.
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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 June 18, 2025 at 7:00 P. M. in Room 201 at the Putnam Municipal Complex, located at 200 School Street, Putnam, CT. A public hearing will take place on the following:
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, Zoned AG-2.
Patricia Hedenberg, Chairperson
June 5, 2025
June 12, 2025
Town of Putnam
Zoning Board of Appeals
Legal Notice
The Town of Putnam Zoning Board of Appeals will hold 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. A public hearing will take place on the following:
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.
Joseph Nash, Chairperson
June 5, 2025
June 12, 2025
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Celebrating
Mother Earth
Day
PUTNAM — The Greater Putnam Interfaith Council held a Mother Earth Day (originally Earth Day) celebration on April 26 at the Daughters of the Holy Spirit offices, welcomed by Sr. Michele Bisaillon. Emcee John Etheridge offered a Bahai prayer.
Sr. Janet Lewis, Diane Cooney, Pam Rosenlund and Rev. Ross Johnson shared prayers and readings. Jim Stahr provided Earth Day themed music.
Marcy Dawley from the Last Green Valley spoke about the National Heritage Corridor, comprised of 35 local CT/MA towns, noting 80 percent is forests and fields. The LGV website lists a calendar of events, including spring and fall guided hikes. From left: Sr. Michele Bisaillon, Sr. Janet Lewis, Jim Stahr, Diane Cooney, John Etheridge, Pam Rosenlund, Marcy Dawley, Rev. Ross Johnson.
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Woodstock Public Schools
Every day: Fruit. Monday - half day: Hot dogs, baked beans. Tuesday - half day: Pizza, broccoli. HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!
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