The following charges were listed in the Putnam Police Department logs. The people charged are innocent until proven guilty in court. The Town Crier will publish dispositions of cases at the request of the accused. The dispositions must be accompanied by the proper documentation. The Putnam Police Department confidential Tip Line is 860-963-0000.
June 2
Edward Ernst, 62, Slater Street, Webster; disorderly conduct.
June 7
Robert J. Goulet, 44, Hanley Street, Putnam; failure to appear.
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Numerous car break-ins reported
PUTNAM — The Putnam Police Department reminds residents to always lock your vehicle and don’t leave valuables, purses, wallets, etc. in your vehicle.
This reminder followed reports on May 30 from a resident of Sabin Street that their vehicle had been entered and rummaged through overnight. Over the course of that morning, numerous other reports of cars being entered in the overnight hours in the area on Sabin Street, Vandale Street, and Pomfret Street were reported — all were unlocked vehicles.
Several residents have provided video footage of the suspect. This remains an open and active investigation. A suspect has been identified and an arrest is expected.
Still — the department reminds residents to always lock your vehicle doors and don’t leave valuables, purses, wallets etc. in your vehicle.
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Yes, it's true - the commuter lot is finished; it's open!
By Linda Lemmon
Town Crier Editor
Quitting time, 5 pm seemed like the perfect time for the long awaited opening of the commuter lot off Kennedy Dr.
June 5 town officials cut the Putnam blue ribbon and within minutes a gray car came in and went to the far end of the sleek and bold parking lot.
It was hydro seeded around all the far edges and hills and parts of the landscape beds. Town Administrator Elaine Sistare said the town’s highway department will be watering it everyday for the next two weeks with a reduced watering schedule after that to make sure the grass grows.
The numbers from Sistare: Pre-construction: 112 regular, plus 5 handicapped spaces. Total 117; Post-construction: 175 regular, plus 7 handicapped spaces. Total 182. The preliminary design had more spaces – probably 5-10 more – but Eversource’s easement requirements eliminated a few planned spaces.
The two EV charging stations are back. Still to come: some paving work on spots on Kennedy Dr and some signs. The restrooms are slated to open soon.
Sistare said the town is pleased with the work by J and D Civil Engineering and B & W Paving and Landscaping and the sub contractors. ARPA funding was used.
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Commuter Lot Done
Above, from left: Selectman Dave Pomes, Town Administrator Elaine Sistare, Mayor Barney Seney and Executive Assistant Denise Geeza. Linda Lemmon photos.
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Art in the Balance
The Connecticut Audubon Society is presenting “Art in the Balance, An Environmental Ephemeral Art Installation,"through June 15 at Trail Wood in Hampton.
Inspired by the NEA Big Read book selection, The Bear by Andrew Krivak, Eastern Connecticut State University students and alumni created art pieces of natural materials and placed them along the trails. Take a walk, enjoy the artwork, look for and listen to birds — all at the same time. Pick up an art map in the information shed. Free admission.
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