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4 months

PUTNAM — The YMCA of Greater Hartford officials said they anticipate starting construction of the 40,000-square-foot Regional community YMCA by mid-summer.

The town of Putnam will shortly gift 15 acres to the YMCA of Greater Hartford for the new YMCA. Wheelabrator of Putnam Inc. recently donated 62 acres to Putnam for a regional high tech park and Putnam is gifting 15 acres of that to the YMCA of Greater Hartford.

 “These are exciting times, with dramatic steps being taken toward making the Regional Community YMCA a reality.  It is anticipated that the YMCA will receive 15 acres of land from the Town of Putnam on or before June 30 and that we will begin construction thereafter.  The land in question is currently being cleared and gravel removed in preparation for construction.  Once construction begins, we are hoping to open your YMCA in late 2015,” says James Morton, president and CEO of the YMCA of Greater Hartford.

Included in the construction plans for the facility are two swimming pools, a lap pool and a warm-water pool, which will be used for recreational and competitive swimming, as well as YMCA swimming and water safety instruction. 

And as part of the YMCA’s commitment to fighting childhood obesity and encouraging the lifestyle choices that lead to healthy families, the facility will host a state-of-the-art health and wellness center, gymnasium, group exercise studio/multi-purpose room, and cycling studio.  Amazing kids and child watch rooms (babysitting while in the facility), will allow adults to access YMCA services while their children are cared for in a safe on-site environment. 

“We look forward to welcoming the YMCA as our Technology Park’s first tenant,” said Putnam Mayor Tony Falzarano.

Putnam Bank President and CEO Tom Borner and Pomfret resident Betty Hale have both been instrumental in garnering community support for the new Y. “I am excited for northeastern Connecticut.  It is good to see progress being made,” said Borner.

Hale is already prepared for the grand opening. “I’ve just bought a new bathing suit and I’m ready to swim.  I am happy to see us moving forward.”

The new Regional Community YMCA a branch of the YMCA of Greater Hartford will serve residents from the towns of Putnam, Killingly, Eastford, Thompson, Brooklyn, Pomfret, Woodstock and Plainfield.

 

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