Learn how to compost at Pomfret
Recreational Park – June 8
Workshop is free
POMFRET — The Pomfret Town Agricultural Commission will present a free composting workshop from 1 to 3 p.m. June 8 at the Pomfret Recreational Park Pavilion on Rt. 97.
The event will feature two informative sessions led by Malica Lidi, a UConn-trained composting instructor, taught by renowned expert Dawn Pettinelli.
At 1 p.m. is “Introduction to Composting.” Learn the basics of composting, what to include, what to avoid, and how to get started.
At 2 p.m. is “Intermediate Composting.” For those with some experience, dive deeper into techniques for managing and improving compost quality.
In addition, Pomfret Town Composters will be available for purchase at the event. Supplies are limited.
This is a great opportunity for beginners and seasoned gardeners alike to gain valuable knowledge and take action toward sustainable living.
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Super Hero Saturday
Clockwise from top left:
Lorenzo Ferdinandi, 10, won a bike. Putnam Cyclery and the Putnam Police Dept. donated bikes for the drawing.
Mia Deslauriers, 4, of Dayville won a bike. Police Chief Christopher Ferace helped her try it out. Expanded photo array Wed. night on our FB page: Putnam Town Crier & Northeast Ledger.
Contenders in the costume contest, 7-10.
Putnam Fire Dept.
6 and younger contestants.
The Pluck-a-Duck fund-raiser is coming soon!
Park filling with names
By Linda Lemmon
Town Crier Editor
PUTNAM — Pavers and plaques were the main event of late in the Veterans Park.
Harvard H. Ellis Tech masonry students placed nearly 140 pavers in the Court of Honor recently. In addition, almost 600 pavers that honor veterans buried in Putnam cemeteries were also installed in the court. Those veterans honored in that set included 46 from the Aspinwall Cemetery; 370 from the Grove Street Cemetery, 62 from the Putnam Heights Cemetery, 118 from the Munyan Cemetery plus more from other small cemeteries. These cemetery pavers include veterans all the way back to the Revolutionary War.
Cemetery pavers for St. Mary’s Cemetery and the newly refurbished Day-Bowen Cemetery will be ordered in July and the Veterans Advisory Committee (VAC) hopes to have those installed before Veterans Day.
Three new bollards are due in. One to replace a broken one and two for spare. In addition, a very heavy, matching black chain that will encircle the Court of Honor.
The most notable work last week was the placement of two bronze plaques, one each on the two huge granite WWII monuments. The style follows the bronze plaque on the WWI monument. Mercer Monuments installed both plaques. Between the two plaques there are 1,486 names. The plaques weighed 500-600 pounds each. Robert Challinor Jr., chair of the VAC, said the creation of the plaques took a long time, with adjustments and additions of names.
In addition, Elliott Hayden, director of Masonry at Ellis, measured the rise between the edge of the synagogue parking lot and the flat area of the Veterans Park. He said the grade is close to perfect for a ramp. Challinor will use the information to make a proposal to the synagogue for permission to build a ramp from the parking lot down to the flat area of the park. The rise is so gentle that an “elevated walkway” would not even need handrails. Challinor said he’s hopeful that the “ramps” are approved and can be installed in the fall.
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captions, clockwise from top left:
Mercer installs the WWII plaques. At right is Robert Challinor Jr.
Pavers and plaques. Linda Lemmon photos.
Ellis Tech masonry students installing pavers. Expanded photo array Wed. night on our FB page.
Highway Maintainer
This position performs a variety of general maintenance work in the construction, repair and maintenance of roads, bridges, grounds, and Town facilities. Operates heavy and specialized equipment. This position reports to the Road Foreman on a day-to-day basis, under supervision of the Highway Superintendent.
This full-time, hourly, union position is set for 40 hours per week with a pay range of $24.53 - $30.09 per Highway and Parks & Recreation Union Contract rates. There is health, dental, and other applicable benefits available with this position. Pro-rated vacation, personal leave, and sick leave accruals are applicable.
Full Posting, including requirements, and submittal details, can be found on the Town of Putnam’s website under the Human Resources Department.
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