Everyone was dazzled
PUTNAM — The fact that the 24th annual Holiday Dazzle Light Parade was postponed a week did not “dampen the spirit of the parade,” according to parade organizer Gary Osbrey.
This year’s parade had two grand marshals: The Danielson Veterans Coffeehouse and the Putnam Lodge of Elks.
Osbrey said there were more than 150 entries and he estimated the crowds at 20,000.
He said, “We had a lot of first-time entries this year, all of whom gave great feedback on the parade and said they can’t wait to return next year.”
“This parade has evolved into a truly iconic Putnam tradition that continues to delight young and old each year with wholesome, family fun,” he added.
Parade
clockwise from top left:
TEEG Executive Director Carl Asikainen (aka Willie Wonka)
Parade Marshals
Left: The Putnam Lodge of Elks. Below: The Danielson Veterans Coffeehouse
East Putnam Fire Department
Abigail Browne on the Putnam Little League float
The Hale YMCA Youth and Family Center's Zumba crew
United Styles Dance Academy
Putnam High School high honors
PUTNAM — The Putnam High School high honors roll for the first quarter includes:
Freshmen: Emma Benoit, Dakotah Bibeau, Annaliese Brytowski, Blake Daughenbaugh, Michael Eroshkin, Keishlyanne Garcia Lopez, Maya Gustavesen, Leon Johnson, Sydney Kaliszewski, Alamgir Khan, Lillian Morton, Katherine Partlow, Liam Purdon, Kaylee Roberts, Gage Robitaille, Gracie Rybacki, Wesley Schulman, Avery Thornton, Caleb Ward.
Sophomores: Kaitlin Brodeur, Amy Charron, Laura Coderre, Abigail Daniels, Alyssa Daniels, Daniel DiNola, Eliza Garvey, Sophie Godzik, Caleb LaFrance, Devin LeBeau, Haleigh Lynch, Jayda Rivera, Angelina Seymour, Mya Smith, Logan Walker, Gavin Weiker.
Juniors: Delanie Bernier, Mia Cosentino, Ayla Daniels, Leland Fisher, Avah Grimshaw, Sidra Jahangir, Logan Marciano, Emmelee Masterson, Aubrey Paquette, Jay Patel, Nathaniel Ramos, Jillian Spalding, Savannah Zegarra.
Seniors: Leah Benzie, Kaylee Borders, Audrina Buzanoski, Gabriell Cerasiello, Alexa DeLeon, Nicholas Devlin, Devin Fleck, Joselin Garcia Osorio, Evan Garvey, Kianna Griffin, Benjamin Gustafson, Jayce Jodoin, Aidan Martin, Cali McCaughey, Vanessa Menard, Genesis Morales, Kaydence Morris, Paige Perry, Kasyn Robillard, Marcelo Sousa Dos Santos, Madison Thomas.
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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 December 17, 2025, at 7:00 P. M. in Room 201 at the Putnam Municipal Complex, located at 200 School Street, Putnam, CT. Public hearings will take place on each of the following:
Docket # 2025-16 Carlos Bastos request for a Special Permit to build and operate a body shop in accordance with Section 304 “Schedule of Uses and Districts” of the Town of Putnam Zoning Regulations. Property is located at 70 May Street, Town Assessors Map 011, Lot 208, Zoned General Commercial.
Docket # 2025-17 Krupa Shah request for a Special Permit to operate a vendor’s market during non-business hours in accordance with Section 304 “Schedule of Uses and Districts” of the Town of Putnam Zoning Regulations. The applicant is requesting a waiver of Section 113 Zoning Permit Application, C. Site Plan Requirements and Section 114 Special Permit, C. Applications 1, a-j, and 2. a-b. Property is located at 50 Providence Pike Unit # 2, Town Assessor’s Map 26, Lot 007/003, Zoned Highway Commercial.
Patricia Hedenberg, Chairperson
Dec. 4, 2025
Dec. 11, 2025
Town of Putnam
Zoning Board of Appeals
Legal Notice
The Town of Putnam Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a hybrid meeting on December 16, 2025, at 7:00 P.M. in Room 201 on the second floor at the Putnam Municipal Complex, located at 200 School Street, Putnam, CT. Public hearings will take place on the following:
Continue public hearing on Appeal # 2025-006 Derik Gagnon request for a variance from the Town of Putnam Zoning Regulations Section 607 Excavation B. Exemptions 2. Provided that less than 1500 cubic yards is disturbed or removed. The applicant is requesting to vary the exemption of 1500 cubic yards to the removal 5000 cubic yards. Property located at 188 Sabin Street, Town Assessors Map 10, Lot 83, Zoned R-10
Public hearing on Appeal # 2025-008 Sukpaseuth Phongsa and Khamphanh Phongsa request for variances from Section 601 of the Town of Putnam Zoning Regulations to reduce the 33 required parking spaces down to 22 parking spaces and Section 601(c.) setback of parking access from property line: reduced from the required 5 feet down to approximately 2 feet. The applicant is seeking variances for the construction of a restaurant and a grocery store. Property is located at 611 School Street, Town Assessors Map 26, Lot 67, Zoned Highway Commercial.
Public hearing on Appeal # 2025-009 Krupa Shah request for a variance for the placement of a Bounce X sign next to the Montana Nights Axe Throwing for better visibility of sign & business. Property is located at 50 Providence Pike Unit # 2, Town Assessors Map 26, Lot 007/003, Zoned Highway Commercial.
Public hearing on Appeal # 2025-010 Sixty Providence Street LLC request for a variance from the required front yard setback of 30’ down to 20’ for the construction of a 600 sq. ft. wash bay building. Property located at 60 Providence Street, Town Assessors Map 11, Lot 80, Zoned General Commercial.
Joseph Nash, Chairman
Dec. 4, 2025
Dec. 11, 2025
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Putnam Elementary/Middle
Every day: Fruit. Monday: Macaroni and cheese, broccoli. Tuesday: Hot dog or mini corn dogs, baked beans. Wednesday: Spaghetti and meatballs, vegetable medley. Thursday - Holiday Dinner: Turkey or popcorn chicken, mashed potatoes, corn, gravy, holiday treat. Friday: Stuffed-crust pizza, salad.
Putnam High
Monday: Orange chicken rice bowl or spicy chicken sandwich. Tuesday: Local farm beef meatballs and spaghetti or bacon cheeseburgers. Wednesday: Clipper Snack Wrap or steak cheese flatbread. Thursday: Turkey, gravy or chicken tenders or "Wild Mike's" cheese bites. Friday: Stuffed-crust pizza or chicken tender fry basket.
Woodstock Elementary/Middle
Every day: Fruit. Monday: Baked potato with cheese and bacon, broccoli. Tuesday: pancakes, sausage, hash browns. Wednesday - elementary: Popcorn chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans. Middle: Mashed potato bowls, popcorn chicken, green beans. Thursday: Grilled cheese, tomato soup. Friday - half day: Pizza, black beans.
Pomfret Community
Monday: Grilled cheese sandwiches, BBQ baked beans. Tuesday: Chicken bruschetta pasta, broccoli. Wednesday: French toast sticks, turkey sausage, hash browns. Thursday: Homemade chicken chili, corn bread. Friday: Cheese or roni pizza, cucumber wheels.
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