PHS a cappella group shines
Putnam High School’s A Cappella group is making waves with its recent performances. The talented ensemble was featured as one of the distinguished performing groups at the prestigious Resonance A Cappella Festival Showcase 2025 March 8.
Putnam Clipper A Cappella spent the day participating in various vocal activities led by renowned clinicians. The day’s schedule included vocal exercise sessions, sound checks, one-on-one workshops, and a master class before the evening showcase.
During their 12-minute set, Putnam Clipper A Cappella performed “Happy” by Pharrell Williams (featuring soloist Olivia Hetrick), “Earth Song” by Frank Ticheli, and “Dream On” by Aerosmith (featuring soloist Melanie Garcia). “Happy” was arranged by group member Isabelle Magalhaes, who said, “It was really great to be able to connect with old friends over music, and make new friends. Seeing my arrangement come to life was a surreal experience that I’ll be forever grateful for.”
Soloist Melanie Garcia said, “Being part of something bigger than myself allowed me to see just how important PHS A Cappella is to me. Without this group, Resonance could not be as exciting.”
Music director Skye Shogren said the festival was “an incredible opportunity for PHS A Cappella. We took the opportunity to go and share our sound, our connection with each other, the community and the culture that we have built, and put that up on stage. It was a priceless experience.”
Following their success at Resonance, the PHS A Cappella group demonstrated their versatility by performing the National Anthem at the O’Putnam 5k March 9, showcasing their vocal talents to the local community. PHS A Cappella is currently preparing for its upcoming spring concert on May 21.
.
Putnam Elementary/Middle
Every day: Fruit. Monday: Chicken bacon ranch flatbread sandwich. Tuesday: Beef soft tacos, corn, rice. Wednesday: Hot dog or corn dogs, baked beans. Thursday: Pasta, meatsauce, broccoli. Friday: Stuffed-crust pizza, Caesar salad.
Putnam High
Monday: Steak and cheese grinder or spicy chicken sandwich. Tuesday: Sloppy Joes or bacon cheeseburger. Wednesday: Chicken Parm sub or chef special wrap. Thursday: Cheesy beef tot-chos or "Wild Mike's" cheese bites. Friday: Stuffed-crust pizza or buffalo popcorn chicken basket.
Woodstock Public Schools
Every day: Fruit. Monday: Baked potato, stuffed. Tuesday: Sloppy Joes, green beans. Wednesday: Chicken nuggets, brown rice, black beans. Thursday: Meatballs, sauce and pasta, green beans. Friday: Pizza, carrots and ranch dressing.
Pomfret Community
Monday: Mozzarella sticks, marinara sauce, broccoli. Tuesday: Chicken fajitas, refried beans. Wednesday: Chicken tenders and waffles, potato wedges. Thursday: Chicken patty sandwiches, carrots. Friday: Stuffed-crust pizza, salad.
.
Job Posting
Town of Pomfret
PART-TIME ASSISTANT TOWN CLERK
The Town of Pomfret seeks to hire a pt (up to 25 hrs/wk) Assistant Town Clerk responsible to assist the Town Clerk in the administration and management of the municipal records of the Town, its minutes, agendas, licenses, and permits as required by CT General Statutes and to perform all duties for elections, primaries and referenda.
Must assist the general public and work in cooperation with municipal officials. Must be able to work independently.
A minimum of a high school diploma required. Efficient knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel and Word. One or two years of office or secretarial experience, or one year of office administration. Bookkeeping experience and previous CCMC certification or experience helpful but not necessary. CCMC certification would be required within 4 years of employment if not currently certified.
Salary commensurate with experience. Full job description available on the Town website: www.pomfretct.gov. Submit letter of interest, application and 3 letters of reference to: Selectman’s office, 5 Haven Road, Pomfret Center, CT 06259. Position open until filled.. EOE/AA
.
Legal Notice
Town of Putnam
Public Hearing
April 7, 2025
The public is hereby notified and warned that a Public Hearing will be held in Room 109 of the Putnam Municipal Complex at 200 School Street, Putnam, CT on Monday, April 7, 2025, at 6:00 in the evening for purposes of discussing (i) the proposed open burning ordinance and (ii) the proposed fire lane ordinance.
March 20, 2025
Legal Notice
Town of Putnam
Notice of Special Town Meeting
April 7, 2025
The Electors and Citizens qualified to vote in Town Meetings of the Town of Putnam, Connecticut, are hereby notified and warned that a Special Town Meeting of said Town will be held in the Municipal Complex at 200 School Street, Room 109, Putnam, CT on Monday, April 7, 2025, at 6:30 in the evening for the following purposes:
1. To choose a moderator for said meeting.
2. To determine the wishes of those present and eligible to vote at town meetings of the Town of Putnam with respect to the adoption of a proposed open burning ordinance.
3. To determine the wishes of those present and eligible to vote at town meetings of the Town of Putnam with respect to the adoption of a proposed fire lane ordinance.
Copies of the proposed ordinances are available for inspection at the office of the Town Clerk, 200 School Street, Putnam, CT and on the town website at www.putnamct.us.
Dated at Putnam, Connecticut
this 17th day of March, 2025
Town of Putnam,
Its Board of Selectmen
Norman B. Seney, Mayor
Roy J. Simmons, Deputy Mayor
Rick Hayes, Gloria Marion,
Michael Paquin, J. Scott Pempek,
David Pomes
Attest:
Christine Bright,
Town Clerk
March 20, 2025
Legal Notice
Abington Cemetery Association
2025 Annual Meeting
A meeting has been called for
Thursday, March 27th at
6:30 p.m. at the
Pomfret Senior Center
All lot owners are invited to attend,
wearing of masks is optional.
Please remove winter
decorations, perennial plantings
and plastic
arrangements by April 15th
or they will be disposed of by
the Cemetery Association.
The cemetery opens April 1st
Tim Morrarty, President
March 20, 2025
Town of Putnam
Inland Wetland Commission
Legal Notice
The Town of Putnam Inland Wetland Commission held a hybrid meeting on March 12, 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 Homes at School LLC, 465 School St., 40 Unit Multi-Family Development-TABLED TO THE APRIL 9, 2025, MEETING WHICH WILL BE HELD AT THE MUNICIPAL COMPLEX-200 SCHOOL STREET-PUTNAM, CT
Adam Paquin, Chairman
March 20, 2025
.