Past Issues of the Putnam Town Crier



Monday: No School - Happy New Year!
Putnam Elementary/Middle
Tuesday - Wolf Meal: Beef burger with cheese, sherbet. Wednesday: Macaroni and cheese, broccoli, fruit. Thursday: Popcorn chicken potato bowls, with mashed potatoes, corn, gravy, fruit. Friday: Stuffed-crust pizza, salad, fruit.
Putnam High
Tuesday: Mozzarella sticks with marinara sauce or bacon cheeseburgers. Wednesday: Beef or chicken burrito power bowls or chicken Caesar wraps. Thursday: Chicken potato bowls or "Wild Mike's" cheese bites. Friday: Stuffed-crust pizza or Buffalo popcorn chicken basket.
Pomfret Community
Every day: Riblet sandwich, Yogurt Fun Lunch, Sunbutter & Jelly. Tuesday: Grilled cheese, broccoli. Wednesday: Chicken Ramen, carrots. Thursday: Popcorn chicken bowl with mashed potatoes and corn. Friday: Pizza, chickpeas.
Woodstock
Not available at press time.
 


Legal Notice
TAX COLLECTOR’S OFFICE
Town & Fire District
of Pomfret

Legal Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of the Town and Fire District of Pomfret that the Supplemental Motor Vehicle and second installment of Real Estate and Personal Property tax bills on the Grand List of October 1, 2022 are DUE AND PAYABLE January 1, 2024.
The last day to pay without penalty is February 1, 2024.  Per State Statute, interest will be charged at 18% annually (1.5% per month), with a minimum charge of $2.00 per entity (the Town and Fire District are separate entities) on all delinquent payments postmarked February 2, 2024 or later.

Make all checks payable to Pomfret Tax Collector and mail to:  Pomfret Tax Collector, 5 Haven Road, Pomfret Center, CT 06259.  If a receipt is desired, please enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope.  For more information or to pay online, go to www.pomfretct.gov.  

Tax Office Hours are:  Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.  The Town Hall is closed on Fridays.  If you have any questions, please call 860-974-0394.  The Town Hall will be closed January 1, 2024, and January 15, 2024.

Pamela N. Gaumond, CCMC
Tax Collector
Town & Fire District of Pomfret

Dec. 28, 2023
Jan. 4, 2024
Jan. 25, 2024

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Despite her quiet demeanor, Savannah Loiselle’s presence can be seen everywhere at Putnam High School. She is a Student Representative of the Putnam Board of Education, treasurer of the Gender-Sexuality Alliance Club, Co-Chair of Relay For Life of Northeastern CT, treasurer of the PHS Chapter of the National Honor Society, and Class Secretary for the Class of 2024.
However, she is likely known to most as a talented musician performing with a multitude of PHS vocal and instrumental ensembles.
For her Capstone Project, she treated the public to “A Musical Informance” in PHS’ Black Box Theater Dec. 13. PHS requires all students to complete a Capstone Project before graduation that allows students to explore an area of interest to a greater extent than typical coursework. Students partner with a mentor who has expertise in their field of interest and create a product to showcase what they learned. Her interactive Capstone Project was designed to engage the audience and teach them about the intricacies of planning vocal and instrumental performances.
Skye Shogren, PHS music teacher and Loiselle’s Capstone mentor, said: “Savannah is an exemplary role model in the music classroom as both a dedicated performer and dynamic ensemble member. She is so reflective and refines her own skills while at the same time, contributing to the growth of each ensemble. Her work is inspiring to audiences, classmates, and teachers alike. It is such a privilege to work with Savannah and watch her build a sustainable community through music here in Putnam.”
Her musical presence extends well beyond the PHS community. This year, she earned her spot in the Eastern Region High School Music Festival. She prepared throughout the fall for a rigorous audition process and was selected to perform with both vocal and instrumental ensembles — an extremely rare feat. Forced with the difficult decision to select only one group, Loiselle chose to perform with the Festival Choir on Jan. 6 at UConn’s Jorgensen Center.
Of her upcoming four-song performance Loiselle said: “I am excited about so many aspects of the experience - performing in a great space, singing in a sizeable choir, and watching the other ensembles.”
She said she has always been drawn to music because it provides her and her peers “the opportunity to express themselves in a medium that feels like second nature and provides a healthy distraction from life’s stressors.”

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Despite her quiet demeanor, Savannah Loiselle’s presence can be seen everywhere at Putnam High School. She is a Student Representative of the Putnam Board of Education, treasurer of the Gender-Sexuality Alliance Club, Co-Chair of Relay For Life of Northeastern CT, treasurer of the PHS Chapter of the National Honor Society, and Class Secretary for the Class of 2024.
However, she is likely known to most as a talented musician performing with a multitude of PHS vocal and instrumental ensembles.
For her Capstone Project, she treated the public to “A Musical Informance” in PHS’ Black Box Theater Dec. 13. PHS requires all students to complete a Capstone Project before graduation that allows students to explore an area of interest to a greater extent than typical coursework. Students partner with a mentor who has expertise in their field of interest and create a product to showcase what they learned. Her interactive Capstone Project was designed to engage the audience and teach them about the intricacies of planning vocal and instrumental performances.
Skye Shogren, PHS music teacher and Loiselle’s Capstone mentor, said: “Savannah is an exemplary role model in the music classroom as both a dedicated performer and dynamic ensemble member. She is so reflective and refines her own skills while at the same time, contributing to the growth of each ensemble. Her work is inspiring to audiences, classmates, and teachers alike. It is such a privilege to work with Savannah and watch her build a sustainable community through music here in Putnam.”
Her musical presence extends well beyond the PHS community. This year, she earned her spot in the Eastern Region High School Music Festival. She prepared throughout the fall for a rigorous audition process and was selected to perform with both vocal and instrumental ensembles — an extremely rare feat. Forced with the difficult decision to select only one group, Loiselle chose to perform with the Festival Choir on Jan. 6 at UConn’s Jorgensen Center.
Of her upcoming four-song performance Loiselle said: “I am excited about so many aspects of the experience - performing in a great space, singing in a sizeable choir, and watching the other ensembles.”
She said she has always been drawn to music because it provides her and her peers “the opportunity to express themselves in a medium that feels like second nature and provides a healthy distraction from life’s stressors.”

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Winter Creeps in  ...
    ... on tiny icy feet in Woodstock.  50s on Christmas Day and yet, ice starts creeping in. Winter is around here somewhere. More photos on page 4 and expanded photo array on Wed. night on our FB page: Putnam Town Crier & Northeast Ledger. Linda Lemmon photo.

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