The Town of Putnam is seeking applicants for the position of on-call Custodian within the Maintenance Department to perform semi-skilled tasks in the cleaning and maintenance of the Municipal Complex.
Hours of operation are dependent on call outs, and scheduled time off of full-time employees. Occasional evening and weekend hours due to holiday celebrations, Town events, etc. Hourly rate, including overtime if applicable, is per Town Hall Unit Union Contract rates between $20.42 - $24.72. Full job posting can be found on the Town of Putnam website: https://www.putnamct.us/departments/human-resources/job-postings. Applicants should send cover letter and resume to:
EEOC Statement:
It is the policy of the Town of Putnam to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, the Town of Putnam will provide reasonable accommodations that do not present an undue hardship for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Physical Requirements:
Moderate to heavy physical effort required concerning the operation and maintenance of department equipment and performing manual tasks. Physical demands may require the occasional lifting of objects up to 50 pounds, Employee must be able to access all areas of the work site. Employees must use caution while driving, particularly during inclement weather.
There is likely to be a great deal of standing, waking, sitting, and talking or hearing, employee is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. Employees are required to reach with hands and arms, bending and climbing and working in dimly lit areas. Must be able to hear normal sounds, distinguish sound as voice patterns, and communicate orally. Specific vision requirements include close vision and the ability to adjust and focus. The use of equipment may occur under hazardous conditions; the employee must be always watchful for potential safety hazards.
Position open until filled. Please send resumes to
Questions concerning this position should be directed to the Maintenance Director, Kevin Lamothe at (860) 963-6800 ext 107.
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Woodstock Public Schools
Every day: Fruit. Monday: Chicken patties on buns. Tuesday: Mozzarella sticks, marinara sauce. Wednesday: Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, corn. Thursday: Grilled cheese, tomato soup, Friday: Pizza, cucumber cups.
Putnam Elementary/Middle
Every day: Fruit. Monday: Sloppy Joes. Tuesday: Texas toasted cheese sandwich, tomato sup, cheddar Goldfish crackers. Wednesday: Spaghetti, meatballs, roasted vegetables. Thursday: Chicken nuggets, rice bake, broccoli. Friday: Stuffed-crust pizza, salad.
Putnam High
Monday: Orange chicken rice bowl or spicy chicken sandwich. Tuesday: Meatball grinder or bacon cheeseburger. Wednesday: Grilled cheese or chicken Caesar wraps. Thursday: Buffalo chicken tenders or "Wild Mike's" cheese bites. Friday: Pizza or popcorn chicken fry basket.
Pomfret Community
Monday: Corn dogs. Tuesday: Turkey and cheese grinders. Wednesday: Chicken tenders and waffles, maple vanilla chickpeas. Thursday: Soft tacos, sweet corn. Friday: Cheese or roni pizza, cucumber wheels.
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Hometown Heroes
Wilson: Civil War vet, then Putnam postmaster
By Michael Rocchetti
Perry Potter Wilson (1840-1899) was a Union Army soldier and a disabled Civil War veteran who lost his right leg above the knee after being severely wounded in action on June 22, 1864, at the Battle of Culps Farm near Kennesaw Mountain, Georgia.
He enlisted in the Army on June 27, 1861, and mustered in as a Corporal. He was assigned to Company H, 5th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry Regiment. Between 1862 and 1863 he fought in numerous battles in Virginia at Winchester, Hudson’s Corner, Cedar Mountain, Chantilly, Chancellorsville, and at Gettysburg, Penn. In the summer of 1864 his unit was reassigned to the western theater under the Command of General William Tecumseh Sherman. He fought in a series of battles as part of the Atlanta Campaign - until the time he was wounded.
He moved through the ranks quickly, being promoted to Sergeant on Feb. 20, 1862, 1st Sergeant on April 2, 1863, 2nd Lieutenant on Oct.16, 1863, and to 1st LT on Nov. 17, 1864. After being wounded, he was medically discharged on Dec. 22, 1864.
President Grant appointed him postmaster of Putnam in 1869, and he held the office till 1886. He was employed a number of years in the adjutant general’s office, compiling records of Connecticut volunteers in the various wars. In 1890 he was appointed a United States Storekeeper, Internal Revenue department. He was an ardent Republican and was honored by his party with various offices. He organized the first Grand Army of the Republic Post in Putnam in 1869 and was its first commander. He was also active in the 5th Regiment Veterans organization.
He was born in Thompson, Feb. 22, 1840, the son of Omer Wilson (1810-1897) and Hannah Wilson (1814-1851). He had two brothers. In 1864 he married Mary Emily Paine (1847-1928) of Woodstock. They had 5 children.
He died Sunday morning July 23, 1899 (age 59) of dropsy (edema) and catarrh (build up of mucus) of the stomach. He is buried at the Grove Street Cemetery in Putnam.
Hometown Heroes is a series published in the Putnam Town Crier & Northeast Ledger with this mission: We owe it to our Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines to make sure that they are never forgotten, and that the memory of their service and sacrifice will forever live on in the hearts and minds of the grateful people of Putnam.
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Legal Notice
Town of Pomfret
Inland Wetlands and
Watercourses Commission
At the September 3, 2025 meeting of the Inland Wetland and Watercourses Commission, the following application(s) was acted upon:
1. John Tracy for 463 Mashamoquet Road, application for stream remediation.
APPROVED: with conditions.
Dated this 8th day
of September 2025
Town of Pomfret
Lynn L. Krajewski,
Clerk
Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission
Sept. 10, 2025
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