Woodstock Public Schools
Every day: Fruit. Monday - half day: Chicken patties on buns, baked beans. Tuesday: Bosco sticks, marinara sauce. Wednesday: Chicken nuggets, brown rice, broccoli. Thursday: Pizza, carrot sticks. Friday: No school.
Putnam Elementary/Middle
Thursday: "Welcome Back Wolf Meal": Beef burger with cheese, sherbert. Friday: Pizza, tomatoes and cucumbers, fruit.
Putnam High
Thursday: Chicken filet sandwiches or Wild Mike's cheese bites. Friday: Stuffed-crust pizza or popcorn chicken fry basket.
Pomfret Community
Monday: Cheeseburgers, baked beans. Tuesday: Turkey and cheese grinders. Wednesday: French toast sticks, turkey sausage. Thursday: Mac n Cheese, baby carrots. Friday: Cheese or Roni pizza, salad.
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Honored
NEWPORT, R.I. — Eight local students were named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Salve Regina University: Livia Armstrong of Woodstock, Nicholas Buoniconti of Putnam, Ella Davis of Brooklyn, Jacob Hernandez of Pomfret Center, Ella Mandeville of Dayville, Kendall McCormack of Brooklyn, Gianna Ormstead of Dayville, and Mallory Tyimok of Pomfret Center.
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Grants available to Putnam businesses & entrepreneurs
The Putnam Arts Council is currently accepting applications for its second annual round of grants.
Businesses and entrepreneurs located in the Putnam community are eligible for a grant of up to $1,000. The grant will be awarded to no more than two proposals for an art-related class, project, etc. that will benefit the Putnam community.
Proposals can be for any art-related field – murals, pottery, painting, sculpture, literature, dance, music, etc.
Application deadline is Nov. 30, 2025. The grant will be awarded early January, 2026.
For more information visit www.putnamctartscouncil.com.
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Putnam a magic machine
PUTNAM — “Now more than ever we need magic,” said producer Frank Durant. And out of all the choices for a place to film the magic, Putnam won, hands down.
The psychological thriller, currently named “Vigilance,” is being filmed in Putnam and its environs. Durant said most of the talent for the film lives in between Boston and Hartford so he looked between those cities for sites to film the movie.
There were five places in the running. The quality of seclusion, how picturesque the area was were important. Putnam had that but what tipped the balance was how helpful Putnam was. Durant had been working with ECD/Redevelopment Director Mary Ann Chinatti for a while. He said Putnam’s “How can we help out” beat out the other four sites.
They filmed in the Putnam Public Library and also at a secluded parcel in Woodstock.
Actor Gary Lahti said he plays one of the driving forces of a family in the thriller.
Durant said he believes the movie will be ready in early 2026. But in the meantime, inspired by telling stories with the camera, he said he is enjoying the journey.
Films are magical, he said. The dream element is vital.
Linda Lemmon photos.
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Actors
Sarah Elizabeth Jensen and Caleb Short.
Putnam ECD Director Mary Ann Chinatti and producer Frank Durant.