2 land trusts
join together
After 26 years of existence resulting in the protection of seven preserves and over 300 acres in Woodstock and Union, Connecticut, The New Roxbury Land Trust membership has decided to become a part of The Wyndham Land Trust.
This change will provide enhanced protection and preservation of New Roxbury’s land in perpetuity while also augmenting Wyndham’s footprint in northern Connecticut.
As a result, the Wyndham Land Trust will be one of the largest Connecticut land trusts in terms of property owned, have over 300 members, and will be protecting properties in 11 towns in northeast Connecticut.
The transition is scheduled to be completed this summer.
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Mothers: The
heroes of life
By Linda Lemmon
Town Crier Editor
PUTNAM — Mother’s Day — both solemn and joyous.
The Putnam Elks Lodge 574 annually honors mothers on Mother’s Day with a free breakfast. On each table were two signs that offered flowers. One described the significance of red flowers – in honor of the mother who still lives. The other describes the white flower in honor of the memory of the mother who has “crossed her tired hands and who rests in the shadow of eternal sleep.” The flyer continued: “As you leave today, if your mother is no longer with us, please take a white carnation.” Or “As you leave today, if your mother is still with us, please take a red carnation.”
Exalted Ruler Marcel Morissette said the ritual is done each year. It’s a very long tradition for the Elks.
Part of the ceremony: “No human being. No assemblage of human beings could do justice to such a subject. We might fill this room with the rarest of flowers. A celestial choir may sing the sweetest songs. Silver tongues could hold you spellbound and still, our effort would be an integral tribute to such an occasion.” The “feeble words remind us of a duty that we owe — a duty that we can never fully repay.” Heartfelt words: "Where is there another one who will make the sacrifices, suffer the pain and continue to face the storms of life that the child may be protected?”.
Taking part in the solemn ceremony were: Exalted ruler Marcel Morissette, Secretary Lisa Morissette, Leading Knight David Lavoie, Brian Sirois, Courtney Lajoie, Janet Schmidt and Esquire William Schmidt.
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‘It’s about trust, community and service’
Official grand opening of McGee Toyota of Putnam
By Linda Lemmon
Town Crier Editor
Rain didn’t dampen spirits Friday as the long- awaited McGee Toyota of Putnam held its official grand opening.
Loyalty, humility, honor, being part of a community were recurring themes during the celebration.
Putnam Business Association President Kate Cerrone and Putnam Mayor Barney Seney welcomed the business into the community, citing the over-the-top support and generosity found in people and the business community in the area.
Seney pointed out that the area raised $300,000 for the Veterans Park and just $8,000 of that was town money. “This shows you what the community is all about.” And McGee is all about customer service and community involvement. “We couldn’t have picked a better partner to come to the town of Putnam.”
Cerrone said: “We recognize not just the opening of a car dealership with a continuation of a legacy that began in 1970 … the company has been driven by a mission to deliver outstanding customer service, value-driven pricing and superior vehicle maintenance, all with honesty, professionalism and excellence at its core.” She added: “It’s clear that this isn’t just about cars; it’s about trust, community and service.”
Likewise state Senator Mae Flexer welcomed McGee and gave them a citation from the state legislature.
Owner Robert McGee, reflecting his father’s values and code of ethics, thanked the community and everyone involved in the project.
Connecting with the community, McGee presented Putnam School Superintendent Steven Rioux with a check for $5,000 for Putnam schools athletics. Rioux said later the amount of the donation was a surprise to him. It will help many school athletics programs, he said.
Diana Davis, general manager of Toyota’s New York Region, told McGee “This investment represents what you value most — people.” She gave McGee a welcome to the NY Region in the form of a samurai helmet which represents the samurai warrior’s loyalty, honor and respect.
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NY Region General Manager Diana Davis, above, presents McGee Toyota's Robert McGee a symbolic samurai helmet. More photos Wed. night on our FB page. Linda Lemmon photos.
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Legal Notice
West Putnam District
Meeting Date:
Thursday, May 22, 2025
The Electors of the West Putnam District and those citizens qualified to vote in said District meetings, are hereby notified and warned that the Annual Meeting of said District will be held on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., at the Municipal Complex Town Hall, Community Room 112, 200 School Street, Putnam, Connecticut.
The meeting is being held for the following purposes:
1. Treasurer’s Report
2. To adopt a budget for the coming fiscal year
3. To elect officers and directors for the coming fiscal year
4. To do any other business proper to come before said meeting
Michele Giorgianni,
President,
West Putnam District
Roxanne Sheldon,
Clerk,
West Putnam District
May 8, 2025
May 15, 2025
Town of Putnam
Zoning Board of Appeals
Legal Notice
The Town of Putnam Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a hybrid meeting on May 20, 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 be held on the following:
Appeal #2025-01 Mark & Lori Brodeur request for a height variance of 6.5’ feet to increase the height of a 2 story 20’ x 30’ barn/shed with a gambrel roof from the required 15 feet to 21.5’ feet. The property is located at 379 Woodstock Avenue, Town Assessors Map 002, Lot 10, Zoned R-10.
Joseph Nash, Chairperson
May 8, 2025
May 15, 2025
Legal Notice
Town of Putnam
EMS Manufactured Facility: The Town of Putnam, Connecticut will receive sealed bids for Emergency Medical Services’ New Double-Wide Manufactured Facility project until 11:00 a.m. local time on Thursday, June 12, 2025, in the Mayor’s Office, at the Municipal Complex at 200 School Street, Putnam, Connecticut, 06260 after which no bids will be accepted and at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in Conference Room 109.
Work under this contract includes procurement and installation of a HUD-certified 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom double-wide manufactured home (mobile home), including site work, concrete foundation, utility connections and related appurtenances; to be installed and ready for use by EMS personnel at the Town’s 191 Church Street, Putnam, CT property.
A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will take place on at 10:00 a.m. on May 22, 2025, starting at the Municipal Complex. Specifications and Proposal Forms are available at: https://www.putnamct.us/government/town-administrator/bidsrfps . This contract is subject to state set-aside and contract compliance requirements.
May 15, 2025
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