On dean’s list
HAMDEN —Three  local students were named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Quinnipiac University: Avery Juhola of Brooklyn, Ava Lanoue of Dayville and Ave Simoes of Woodstock Valley.

Honored
RANDOLPH CENTER, Vt. — Two local students were named to the Vermont State University dean’s list for the spring semester: Tommy Blevins of Brooklyn and Wyatt Robbie of Woodstock.

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Promoted
OXFORD, Mass. — bankHometown recently promoted Sean Coveney to vice president, commercial lending, based at its Millbury office. Coveny has nearly 13 years of banking experience and joined bankHometown in 2018 as a commercial credit analyst III. He earned a bachelor’s degree in resource economics from UMass Amherst, as well as an MBA from the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst. Coveny also earned a certification through The New England School for Financial Studies with the Massachusetts Bankers Association. He  will develop and manage commercial loan portfolios while building relationships in the business community. He will continue to excel in evaluating credit risk within the commercial lending department.

Kramer Honored
PUTNAM — Day Kimball Health (DKH) announced that Chief Executive Officer Kyle Kramer has been named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s 2025 list of “207 Community Hospital Presidents and CEOs to Know.” The annual list recognizes hospital leaders from across the country for their work to advance healthcare delivery, improve patient outcomes, and strengthen their communities. Kramer, who has led Day Kimball Health since 2020, was recognized by Becker’s for his commitment to expanding access to high-quality, patient-centered care in northeastern Connecticut, as well as for his leadership during a time of transformation and innovation for the health system.

Shred Days
OXFORD, Mass. — bankHometown will offer three free Shred Days* at local offices. No appointment is necessary. Oct. 11, noon to 2 p.m., Brooklyn Office; 13 Canterbury Road, Brooklyn; Sept. 27, 9 to 11 a.m. Webster Office; 4 Gore Road, Webster; and Oct. 4, 9 to 11 a.m.  Lancaster Office; 131 Main Street, Lancaster, Mass. *or until the truck is full.

Bank Recognized
OXFORD, Mass. — bankHometown was recently recognized by the Boston Business Journal with the prestigious 2025 Corporate Citizenship Award. This marks the 6th consecutive year bankHometown has earned this recognition. Central to bankHometown’s philanthropic framework is its signature charitable giving initiative, The Giving Tree. Through this program bankHometown champions a range of community needs—supporting food insecurity, affordable housing, education, veteran services, youth sports, and more throughout the cities and towns it serves.

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Canal Street renovation, 'easing,'  is underway
The heavy curve 
will be less curvy
By Linda Lemmon
Town Crier Editor
PUTNAM — Originally the town was on track to repave Canal Street but then decided to replace the curbs, fix the drainage issues and “ease” a heavy curve in the street.
Highway Superintendent Travis Sirrine said in June the concrete curbs were deteriorating. They were removed and replaced this week with bituminous curbing.
 Crews widened the curb area so it can hold the bituminous curbs without reducing the width of the road. The catch basins and drainage issues were addressed.
Next, the heavily used street will also get some “easing” of the heavy curve about halfway down. 
The street handles truck traffic for manufacturers and also serves as a short cut. 
Milling and paving the street will start soon. Sirrine said in June crews intend to work around “commuter” hours he said, but drivers could still expect some delays, regardless. 

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Renovations
The drainage and curb are finished. Curve easing and paving come next. Linda Lemmon photos.