Past Issues of the Putnam Town Crier



Darlene Denise Miller Dalpe, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, died March 2, 2024.  She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Denise Miller and was born on Aug. 31, 1948, in Norwich.  She leaves her beloved husband of 47 years Mike Dalpe of Danielson.
Darlene grew up in Canterbury in a large family with two sisters and five brothers.  She attended Dr. Helen Baldwin School and graduated from Griswold High School in 1966.  She later in her life attended and graduated from Quinebaug Valley Community College.  
She worked at various retail positions then began a successful career in real estate.
Darlene was a faithful member of the Westfield Congregational Church in Danielson and belonged to Canterbury Grange # 70 for many years.  In her spare time, she volunteered at the Day Kimball Hospital and Hospice in Putnam. She enjoyed her gardens.
Darlene loved being a mother to her son Jeffrey and being Olivia’s grandmother.  
She always looked forward to her visits to Virginia with Jeff and family as she and Mike traveled to West Palm Beach, Fla., for the winter.  Darlene enjoyed winters in Florida so she could play her favorite sport, golf.   She excelled at golf and was a 40-year member at Quinnatisset Country Club and River Ridge Golf Course having won many tournaments at both clubs.
She leaves her son Jeffrey Tarrant (Charmaine) and granddaughter Olivia of Reston, Vir. She also leaves her sisters and brothers:  Lorna Champagne (Alan), Joseph Miller (Cyndy), Peter Miller, Henry Miller, Frieda Cron (Kevin), Norman Miller (Lori) and John Miller (Brooke); nieces and nephews Jetta, Lori, Amy, Kelsey, Jake, Ryan, Kristi, Kyle, Michael, Madeline, and Mason.
The Funeral Service will be at 10:30 a.m. April 3 in Westfield Congregational Church, 210 Main St., Danielson. Burial will be private. Donations may be made to: Westfield Congregational Church.  Dougherty Brothers Funeral Home & Crematory.

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Wed.  March 13
Quilt Exhibit
PUTNAM --- An exhibit by Laura Salo, “The Year Through Quilts,” runs through March 30 at the Corridor Gallery in the Municipal Complex. The show is sponsored by the Putnam Arts Council. PutnamCtArtsCouncil.com.

Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library’s Art @ the Library and display case will feature “Focus on Thompson: A Photographic Exhibition” through March 27.

Thur.  March 14
Basketball Shoot-Out
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Rotary Club’s Ray Brousseau 2024 All Star Senior Basketball Shootout will be held at the Putnam High gym. The women’s game starts at 5:30 and the men’s game starts at 7. Door and shoot-out prizes. $3 for adults; $1 for students/ seniors.

Grief Support
PUTNAM --- A grief support group will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursdays starting March 14 and running through June 13 at the Living Faith United Methodist Church conference room at the church, 53 Grove St. RSVP 860-576-0801. Donations accepted.

Sat.  March 16
‘Earth Check-up’
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library will present “Earth 2024. Save it & Save Ourselves” from 1 to 2:30 p.m. March 16. The presenter Ken Wolslegel, environmental scientist, said a check-up, in the form of an original 65-minute multimedia presentation. Free. , For more information, see: earth21stcentury.com.

Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present “Nature Sketchbook Journaling” from 1 to 4 p.m. at the center on Day Road. $15 members; $25 nonmembers. Reservation: 860-928-4948.

Mon.  March 18
Film
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present “Kiss the Round” --- part of the Pomfret Green Team’s Community Film Series, at 6:30 at the Center on Day Road.  Free. 860-928-4948.

Sun.  March 24
Open House
POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp Open HHHouse, Taft Pond Rd. will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Meet the director & other camp staff, take a camp tour, registration materials available. 860-974-3379.

Sat.  April 20
International Day
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will present International Day.

Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present “Bats: Winged Wonders” at 2 p.m. at the center on Day Road. $5 members; $10 nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

Poet Laureate
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library will present CT State Poet Laureate Antoinette Brim-Bell from 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Fun Run
POMFRET --- Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp Camper Scamper 5K Race/Walk and One Mile Kid Run.  Kids Race at 9:30; adult race at 10; walkers after runners. Last Mile Race Management.  Register by March 31 to receive discount and free T-shirt.  Adults $30/kids $10.  Preregister: www.4hcampct.org. Benefits the Jim Logee Campership Fund.

Sat.  April 27
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present “Long Pond Bird Walk” at 8 a.m. at the Wyndham Land Trust preserve in Thompson. $10 members; $20 nonmembers. Register by email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 860-928-4948.

Fri.  May 4
Beekeeping Buzz
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library will present David Pietrowski with “The Beekeeping Buzz” from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Registration required.

Sat.  May 5
Pride Day
PUTNAM --- The Town of Putnam, Putnam Parks and Recreation will present the Quiet Corner Pride Festival from noon to 4 p.m. at Rotary Park. Vendors sought.www.quietcornerpride.com.

Sat.  May 18
Fairy Fest
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will present a Fairy and Magic Fest.

Sat.  June 8
Singers/Songwriters of ‘70s
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library will present Jim Lenn with “The Ovation Guitar & Singers/Songwriters of the ‘70s” from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Registration required.

Sat.  June 22
Arts Fest
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Fine Arts and Crafts Festival will be held June 22 and 23 at the Municipal Complex.

Sat.  July 6
Fireworks
PUTNAM --- Fireworks will be held around the Putnam Rotary Park. Rain date is July 13.

Sun.  Aug. 11
Pluck a Duck
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will present Pluck a Duck Aug. 11 and 12.

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Healthy Living
Pomfret Community School students were treated to a talk about healthy eating habits by Hannah Butcka, R.N., C.N.S. this week. Seen here, she is speaking to the positive effects of different colored foods and the importance of eating the rainbow. Butchka has her own private practice in nutrition and works as a nurse in home health in southeastern CT.

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Putnam Elementary Library gets grant
PUTNAM — Putnam Elementary School Library was awarded a $10,000 grant to help the library purchase furniture and materials to increase accessibility for all students. The library will be one of 310 libraries to participate in round two of Libraries Transforming Communities: Accessible Small and Rural Communities, an American Library Association (ALA) initiative that provides community engagement and accessibility resources to small and rural libraries to help them better serve people with disabilities. “Libraries Transforming Communities: Accessible Small and Rural Communities is an initiative of the American Library Association (ALA) in collaboration with the Association for Rural and Small Libraries (ARSL).

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Position Advertisement for
Blight Enforcement Officer
 for the Town of Putnam

The Town of Putnam has determined the existence of blight adversely affects the economic well-being of the Town and is inimical to the health, safety, and welfare of the residents of the Town of Putnam. The Blight Officer will participate in the development of goals and objectives as well as policies and procedures for blight enforcement. Make recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards, policies, and procedures. Receive, record, and respond to citizen complaints and reports from other agencies and departments on alleged violations of blight. Schedule and perform all follow-up functions to gain compliance including letters, inspections, calls, meetings, and discussions to ensure compliance with appropriate codes and ordinances.

This position is set between 16-18 hours per week, with an hourly rate of $35-$45 based on experience. There is no health, dental, pension, or other benefits with this position.

Full Posting, including requirements, and submittal details, can be found on the Town of Putnam’s website under the Human Resources Department.
March 7, 2024
March 14, 2024



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