Cooling centers
PUTNAM --- Putnam Emergency Management Director Scott Belleville announced cooling centers.
Gov. Ned Lamont has activated the Connecticut Extreme Hot Weather Protocol.
The Putnam Municipal Complex and the Putnam Public Library will be open as cooling centers:
Putnam Municipal Complex – Room 113: Tuesday 6/30 – noon to 8 p.m.; Wednesday 7/1 – 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Thursday 7/2 – 8 a.mm. to 8 p.m.
Putnam Public Library: Tues a.m. to 8 p.m.; Wednesday 7/1 – 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Thursday 7/2 – 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Neither will be open Friday 7/3 or Saturday 7/4 due to the 4th of July holiday.
For more information on cooling centers got to www.211ct.org
For more information of Connecticut’s Extreme Hot Weather Protocol got to https://portal.ct.gov/governor/news/press-releases/2026/06-2026/governor-lamont-activates-extreme-hot-weather-protocol-from-tuesday-through-sunday?language=en_US
Too hot?? Winter Olympics are happening
at Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp
It may officially be summer, but the theme for the first week of 4-H camp in Pomfret this year was Winter Olympics. 187 campers were on board to participate despite the rain and lack of snow.
They started out by decorating the lodge with tons of hand crafted paper snowflakes and devoured Olympic Village cupcakes at snack. On Monday night, there was a Winter Olympic trivia game. Olympic medals were crafted and awarded on Tuesday night where campers demonstrated their skills in curling, figure skating, skiing and bobsledding using brooms and Frisbees, field hockey sticks, and skateboards as they raced for the gold. For a little extra fun, only skiing was allowed during lunch one day. Parkas were optional during Friday night closing ceremonies where skits were presented by cabin, dance and drama groups.
Although not theme related, this week’s special guest presentation was brought to camp by the Knights of Gore group from Dudley. This group is a favorite and they have been coming for several years. The lodge rang out with cheers for Lord Jeffrey as he battled challengers dressed in full suits of armor. At the end of the battles, campers were able to inspect some of the gear and talk to the combatants.
As long as openings are available, it is not too late to register for either day or overnight slots. You can find details and registration forms on our website, www.4hcampct.org.
Each week has a different theme and the upcoming weeks’ themes are Carnival, Zoo Pirates and Vikings, International, Puddles and Bubbles, Capture the Flag and a 24 hour Family Overnight camp to end the season.
Our motto: a summer of fun, a lifetime of memories! We’d love to have you come and make some memories with us this summer. Our camp registrar is available by phone to answer any questions at 850-974-1122 or e-mail
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'Supervisor'
Dumpster Diving Teddy, is a new addition at the Pomfret-Putnam Bulky Waste Collection in Pomfret. Linda Lemmon photo.
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Putnam Rotary Club Officers
The Putnam Rotary Club held its induction June 23. From left: President Martha Paquette, Secretary Emily Demers, Treasurer Fred Chmura, board members Cheryl Guillot, Jonathan Tremblay (and sgt. at arms), Madilyn Smith and Linda Lemmon, and Sergeant at Arms Barry Shead. Rebecca Theriaque photo.
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