JUNE IS DOG LICENSING MONTH
Pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes Sec. 22-338, all dogs six months or older must be licensed. New legislation requires all dogs to have a town-issued dog license if they will be attending a boarding or grooming facility.
Fees are: $8 for a neutered or spayed dog, and $19 for an unaltered dog. Valid rabies certificate required. New dog registrations require proof from your vet if your dog has been spayed/neutered.
All current dog licenses expire on June 30, 2025. There is a $1.00 per month late fee after July 1.
ONLINE DOG LICENSE RENEWALS
From June 1- Aug. 30, the Putnam Town Clerk’s Office is pleased to offer dog owners an online license renewal option. Licenses may be renewed online if: (1) rabies information is current. AND (2) does not expire before 7/1/2024.
A fee of $1.75 per transaction will be added. Once a payment is made, it is recognized by the system and the new dog license will be sent within the next few days. The link to the online renewal system can be found under Dog Licensing on the Town Clerk’s page on www.putnamct.us.
Commuter lot: So so close to done
By Linda Lemmon
Town Crier Editor
PUTNAM — No moss growing on the crews finishing the rebirth of the commuter lot on Kennedy Drive.
June 2 crews were putting stones on the landscaped beds, on the sections with weed barrier “fabric.”. The stones match the large white stones in the lengthy storm water management section that runs near Kennedy Drive. The trees and plants, including a replacement “Christmas tree” between the rest rooms and the intersection, were done recently.
Also June 2 crews installed the modern-looking light poles. Considering the safety factor, the installation of the light poles was non-negotiable in the re-opening of the lot. The lot cannot open without the lights installed.
Within three hours May 28, the line company had the entire parking lot painted, including the new section (from the sale the adjacent parcel formerly owned by Eversource). There are lines, arrows, handicapped symbols and more.
Still to come are entrance/exit signs and the hydro seeding. There may be more paving on Kennedy Drive near the lot.
Hydro seeding is also on the agenda for the hills along Canal Street and far edges and part of the space in the landscaped beds.
Hydro seeding cannot be done if there is rain in the forecast; otherwise, the seed washes away down the hills.
The former entrance nearest the intersection was removed and moved further down Kennedy Drive, away from the intersection congestion. Further away from that, on the former Eversource parcel, is an exit only.
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Progress
Left: The light poles were installed June 2. Middle: Last week the lines, arrows and handicapped symbols were painted in. Right: June 2 the stone "mulch" was installed. Linda Lemmon photos.
Putnam Elementary/Middle
Every day: Fruit. Monday: Spaghetti, meatballs, broccoli. Tuesday: Sloppy Joes, broccoli, bag of chips. Wednesday - half day: Texas Toasted cheese sandwich, tomato soup, cheddar Goldfish crackers. Thursday - half day: Chicken sandwich,. Friday - half day - last day of school!: Pizza, salad.
Free summer meals. Serving June 16 - Aug. 8.
Public housing - 123 Laconia Ave. M-F .11-11:15; Putnam Library. M-F .11:30 to noon. Putnam Elementary outside patio. M-F . Breakfast 8 to 9:30; Lunch 11:30 to 12:30. Hale YMCA .M-F. 12:10 to 12:30. For more info call 211 or 860-963-6933, ext. 2025.
Putnam High
Monday: Cheesy Beef Tot-Chos or spicy chicken sandwich. Tuesday: Chicken Alfredo bake or bacon cheeseburger. Wednesday - half day: Mozzarella sticks, marinara sauce or chef choice meal. Thursday - half day: Chicken filet sandwich or chef choice meal. Friday - half day: Pizza or chef choice meal.
Free summer meals. Serving June 16 - Aug. 8.
Public housing - 123 Laconia Ave. M-F .11-11:15; Putnam Library. M-F .11:30 to noon. Putnam Elementary outside patio. M-F . Breakfast 8 to 9:30; Lunch 11:30 to 12:30. Hale YMCA .M-F. 12:10 to 12:30. For more info call 211 or 860-963-6933, ext. 2025.
Woodstock Public Schools
Every day but Tuesday: Fruit. Monday: Cheeseburgers or fish patties. Tuesday - elementary: Field Day. Tuesday - middle: Beef or chicken soft tacos, refried beans. Wednesday: Chicken nuggets, brown rice, green beans. Thursday - elementary: Beef or chicken soft tacos, refried beans. Thursday - middle: Bosco stix, marinara sauce, salad. Friday - elementary: Pizza, corn. Friday - middle: Pizza, carrots.
Pomfret Community
Monday - Field day: Hot dogs and chips, carrots. Tuesday - Last Day of School: Pizza, corn.
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Town of Putnam
Planning & Zoning Commission
Legal Notice
The Town of Putnam Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a hybrid meeting on June 18, 2025 at 7:00 P. M. in Room 201 at the Putnam Municipal Complex, located at 200 School Street, Putnam, CT. A public hearing will take place on the following:
Docket # 2025-03 Strategic Commercial Realty request for a site plan modification for the expansion of a previously approved gravel excavation to include 5.8+/- acres of land as part of Phase 4A-1. The total proposed Phase 4 excavation area will increase from 5.2 +/- acres to 11 +/-acres and the amount of material removed will increase from 84,000 +/- cubic yards to 173,500 +/- cubic yards. The total excavation quantities for the subject property, including Phase 4A, are 32.0 +/- acres and 697,500 +/- cubic yards. Property located at 300 River Road, Town Assessors Map 44, Lot 23, Zoned AG-2.
Patricia Hedenberg, Chairperson
June 5, 2025
June 12, 2025
Town of Putnam
Zoning Board of Appeals
Legal Notice
The Town of Putnam Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a hybrid meeting on June 17, 2025, at 7:00 P.M. in Room 201 at the Putnam Municipal Complex, located at 200 School Street, Putnam, CT. A public hearing will take place on the following:
Appeal #2025-002 Bruce & Kathleen Elliot request for a side yard variance of 12 feet from the required 20 feet to 8 feet for the installation of a solar panel array. The property is located at 281 Liberty Highway, Town Assessors Map 32, Lot 56, Zoned Ag-2.
Joseph Nash, Chairperson
June 5, 2025
June 12, 2025
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