Honored
PUTNAM — Cheryl Petrarca, MSN, RN, CNOR, executive director of nursing at Day Kimball Health (DKH), has been named a 2025 Healthcare Hero Award by the Connecticut Hospital Association (CHA). The annual CHA Healthcare Heroes Award honors outstanding healthcare professionals for their meaningful contributions to the field and communities. This year, one individual from each Connecticut hospital was selected for the recognition.
Petrarca was unanimously nominated by her colleagues, who describe her as a trusted, approachable, and reliable leader. Her collaboration with staff and physicians, along with her empathy and support for patients and families, sets her apart.
She oversees several departments at DKH, including Oncology, Maternal Child Health, Central Sterile Supply, Operating Rooms, Ambulatory Care Unit, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Endoscopy, and Wound Care. Her leadership has helped ensure these areas remain highly engaged, informed, and focused on providing high-quality care. Under her guidance, the Maternal Child Health and the Ambulatory Care units have achieved the highest patient satisfaction scores in the organization. The Operating Room has also earned the CNOR Strong designation for eight consecutive years.
“As a co-worker, Cheryl is deeply respected, always giving her time freely and uplifting those around her,” said Kyle Kramer, CEO of Day Kimball Health. “She exudes positive energy and enthusiasm for her work, making a real difference for patients, families, colleagues, and the community every day.”
“This recognition celebrates your outstanding leadership. The honor you are receiving signifies your outstanding professional accomplishments in the healthcare services sector. Through your thoughtful work, you have demonstrated professional excellence and extraordinary service to your community, organization, and to the State of Connecticut. Therefore, I, Ned Lamont, Governor of the State of Connecticut, on this day of Tuesday, June 17, 2025, do hereby officially convey honor and recognition upon Cheryl Petrarca.”
Petrarca is an active member of Day Kimball’s High Reliability Organization (HRO) and serves as an instructor and trainer for HRO courses. Known for her analytical approach and mentorship, she shares her problem-solving skills with new staff and frequently supports other clinical leaders when needed.
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Woodstock Fair
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Everyone likes bunnies. More photos Wed night on our FB page.
The center aisle of the Brunn Barn
She was just 45 minutes old when this photo was taken Saturday. From Fairholm Farm.
Always a long line. A tradition.
Town of Putnam
Planning & Zoning Commission
Legal Notice
The Town of Putnam Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a hybrid meeting on September 17, 2025, at 7:00 P. M. in Room 113 located on the First Floor at the Putnam Municipal Complex, located at 200 School Street, Putnam, CT.
Continuance of the public hearing on Docket # 2025-06 Homes at School LLC request for a special permit for multi-family dwellings in accordance with Section 702 of the Town of Putnam Zoning Regulations for the construction of 40 residential units of a previously approved site plan that expired. Property located at 465 School Street, Town Assessors Map 008, Lot 142, Zoned R-10.
Public hearing Docket # 2025-11 Jackson Consulting, LLC request for a Special Permit for multi-family in accordance with Section 304 Table 111-1 of the Town of Putnam Zoning Regulations for the construction of 2 buildings consisting of 12 units each. (24 units total) Property located at 33, 59 & 67 Prospect Street, Town Assessors Map 16, Lots 32/35/48. Zoned R-10. Public hearing rescheduled to the September 17, 2025, meeting at 7:00 P.M.
Public hearing on Docket # 2025-12 George Christie request for a Home Occupation for woodworking using a 14’ X 24’ attached garage space and a 10’ X 20’ existing outbuilding/shed in accordance with Section 706 of the Town of Putnam Zoning Regulations. Property located at 607 Five Mile River Road, Town Assessor’s Map 034, Lot 27, Zoned AG-2.
Public hearing on Docket # 2025-13 Don DiCostanzo (112 Old Road, LLC) request for a Special Permit/site plan approval to develop the parcel in accordance with Section 304 Table 111-1 of the Town of Putnam Zoning general warehousing & storage, open lot storage of building materials & machinery. Open storage of earth material & heavy truck and tractor trailer repair. Property located at 112 Old Road, Town Assessors Map 45, Lot 39, Zoned Industrial.
Patricia Hedenberg, Chairperson
Sept. 4, 2025
Sept. 11, 2025
Town of Putnam
Zoning Board of Appeals
Legal Notice
The Town of Putnam Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a hybrid meeting on September 16, 2025, at 7:00 P.M. in Room 201 on the second floor at the Putnam Municipal Complex, located at 200 School Street, Putnam, CT. A public hearing will take place on the following:
Appeal # 2025-003 Sam’s Food Store, c/o Arsalan Altaf Director of Real Estate request for a modification to an existing fueling station in accordance with Section 210 of the Town of Putnam Zoning Regulations the proposed replacement of existing underground tanks which have expired along with the installation of new pumps to optimize traffic flow through the site. The property is located at 303 Kennedy Drive, Town Assessors Map 11, Lot 138, Zoned GC.
Appeal # 2025-004 Thomas Thurlow and Wendy Van Kirk request for a variance of 15’ from the required 25’ rear yard setback down to 10’ to remove an existing garage/stable and construct a workshop with a small 1-bedroom apartment consisting of 300 S.F. Property located at 18 Chapman Street, Town Assessors Map 19, Lot 4, Zoned R-7.
Joseph Nash, Chairperson
Sept. 4, 2025
Sept. 11, 2025
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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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