Five scholarships awarded
WOODSTOCK — The Quiet Corner Garden Club awarded five scholarships to students recently.
Receiving awards were: Kate Landis of Brooklyn, Rowan Magee of Dudley, Rhiannon Martin of Dayville, Emma Massey of Woodstock, and Anastasia Serating of Pomfret.
Kate Landis is majoring in Forest / Rangeland Stewardship and Forest Biology at Colorado State University. This summer she will be working for the Colorado Forest Restoration Institute and hopes to continue that type of work upon graduation.
Rowan Magee attends Clark University majoring in Environmental Science. She aims to work as a scientist protecting the earth from climate change.
Rhiannon Martin is majoring in Environmental Engineering at Connecticut State Community College Three Rivers. She wants to continue in the field of Conservation and Environmental Management.
Emma Massey attends Northeastern University. Upon completion of her studies in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, her ambition is work that impacts local and global systems.
Anastasia Serating is majoring in Sustainable Plant and Soil Systems at the UConn. She plans to be a plant breeder of crops and threatened species.
The Quiet Corner Garden Club awards scholarships each year to high school and college students pursing a major in an agriculture / horticulture related field. Students are selected based on a combination of academic achievement, leadership qualities, community service, letters of recommendation, and personal statements.
Funds raised at the club’s Plant Sale, always the Saturday before Mother’s Day, are used to provide the scholarships and other civic projects in the Quiet Corner.
For more information about scholarship applications and other activities go to: QuietCornerGardenClub.com.
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On left, from left: Scholarship Recipients Rowan Magee and Emma Masseywith Ann Bastien, QCGC Scholarship Committee On right, from left: Anastasia Serating with Ann Bastien.
Town of Pomfret
Part-Time Finance Professional/Treasurer
The Town of Pomfret seeks to hire a PT Finance Professional/Treasurer responsible for the management of Town funds.
Responsibilities include receipt and deposit of town funds, reconciliation of accounts, investment of town monies, preparation of audit requirements and work with auditors during annual audits, perform any and all duties as may be required with this position and as required under CT General Statutes.
Work in cooperation with municipal officials and provides financial reports as needed. Must be able to work independently. Flexible work hours. Knowledge of Tyler Infinite Vision Accounting Software preferred. Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field or five years of related experience in accounting/bookkeeping, municipal work is a plus. Salary dependent upon qualifications and experience.
Interested persons should forward resume/application and three references to the Selectman’s Office, 5 Haven Road, Pomfret Center, CT 06259 or email
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Monday and Tuesday: Presidents' Day and Winter Break
Putnam Elementary/Middle
Every day: Fruit. Wednesday: Texas toasted cheese sandwiches, tomato soup, cheddar Goldfish crackers. Thursday: Pasta, meatsauce, broccoli. Friday: Stuffed-crust pizza, salad.
Putnam High
Wednesday: Chicken filet sandwich or chicken wraps. Thursday: Buffalo chicken tenders or "Wild Mike's" cheese bites. Friday: Stuffed-crust pizza or Buffalo popcorn chicken basket.
Woodstock Public Schools
Every day: Fruit. Wednesday: Popcorn chicken, mashed potatoes, broccoli. Thursday: Chicken soft tacos, refried beans. Friday: Pizza, salad.
Pomfret Community
Wednesday: Winter Break. Thursday - Brunch for Lunch: French toast, sausage, hash browns. Thursday: Honey sriracha chicken wings, cornbread, carrots. Friday: Deep-dish galaxy pizza, green beans.
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Legal Notice
Town of Pomfret
Inland Wetlands
and
Watercourses Commission
At the February 5, 2025, meeting of the Inland Wetland and Watercourses Commission, the following application(s) were acted upon:
1. Robert Salisbury, 103 Valentine Road, application to do driveway improvement construction. APPROVED with conditions.
2. Scott Johndrow for the Estate of Michael Toutant, 638 Brayman Hollow Road, application for the construction of a single-family dwelling and associated septic, well, utilities, site grading, and driveway wetlands crossing with culverts. APPROVED with conditions.
3. Colin Billings, 300 Putnam Road, application for a 2-lot subdivision. Commission made a determination of No Jurisdiction and the decision will be forwarded to the Planning & Zoning Commission for their review of the subdivision application.
Town of Pomfret
Dated this 10th day
of February 2025
Lynn L. Krajewski,
Clerk
Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission
Feb. 12, 2025
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