Past Issues of the Putnam Town Crier
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Super Fun
Top: Olive Macpherson, 2+, gets her face painted. Left: Everyone scrambles at the end of the Superhero Dash when the super soakers come out. More photos on page 4. Expanded photo page Wed. night on FB: Putnam Town Crier & Northeast Ledger. Linda Lemmon photos.
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Two 'Branches' of Superhero
Nate Lowell, left, of the Putnam Fire Department, and Earl Rosebrooks (aka Superman), at the Superhero Dance Party.
Mayor Barney Seney dancing with Crystal Simonson (aka Batwoman)
The multitude of winners in the Superhero Costume Contest.
By Linda Lemmon
Town Crier Editor
PUTNAM … and Beyond — It started with a seed of an idea from Willie Bousquet, Putnam’s Parks and Recreation Department director.
And before you knew it downtown Putnam was inundated Aug. 5 with Superheroes of every stripe and size.
Earl Rosebrooks, co-chair of the Superhero Saturday committee, said about 2,500 people came downtown to enjoy the event. The event included a Superhero Dance Party, a Superhero Dash up Canal Street, vendors, demonstrations, music and more.
Rosebrooks said the real hero portion of the event was a “huge hit. Kids got to interact with our local heroes — teachers, doctors, nurses, veterans, EMTs, fire personnel, police and our mayor, Barney Seney (aka Captain Putnam).”
Good sport that he is, Seney visited the Super Soaker corner and was soaked within 30 seconds.
Gary Osbrey and WINY Radio MC’d the entire event which started with words from Captain Putnam and Putnam Business Association President Thomas Borner.
Co-chair Crystal Simonson said: “The Superhero Dash and Superhero Dance Party brought out the biggest and brightest smiles from all the children participating that I have ever seen! Everyone seemed to be truly happy, having fun, and extremely present in those moments, and it’s something I will never forget!“
Rosebrooks was impressed with the number of people — kids and adults — who came dressed up in costumes. “The amount of people who came dressed up in costumes was amazing as well — I’d like to think the adults had just as much fun as the kids did reliving and pretending to be heroes for a day!”
The winners of the costume contest included: Venom, Police Officer, DeLorean, Baby Wonder Woman, Spider Girl, Girl Hulk, Iron Man, Thor and Harley Quinn.
“As always, everyone in this community certainly comes together to make events such as this one ‘super’ successful and memorable! From our real heroes, superheroes, volunteers, vendors, sponsors, local businesses/organizations/restaurants, to the Putnam Business Association, committee members, the Town of Putnam/Recreation Department and all that supported this event in some way or another – we thank each and every one of you for a great Superhero Saturday event,” said Simonson.
Rosebrooks seconded Simonson’s thoughts. “The reasons for the success were the collaboration between the town, the PBA, the participating businesses, our hard-working committee and the perfect weather!”
He anticipates that the Superhero Saturday or a similar type festivity will become an annual event.
He added, “A huge thank you to all who came out —it was a blast!”
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Transformation
The flowers of the chive plant, earlier this summer, start out looking like a bare head and then burst out with "teeth". Linda Lemmon photo.
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Gets degree
BISMARCK, N.D. — James Newlands, Dayville, graduated from Bismarck State College with an associate’s degree in applied science in electrical transmission system technology during the college’s 83rd commencement ceremony on May 12, 2023.
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The following charges were listed in the Putnam Police Department logs. The people charged are innocent until proven guilty in court. The Town Crier will publish dispositions of cases at the request of the accused. The dispositions must be accompanied by the proper documentation. The Putnam Police Department confidential Tip Line is 860-963-0000.
July 24
Matthew J. Chisholm, 40, Dudley-Southbridge Road, Dudley; second-degree stalking, breach of peace, reckless endangerment, second-degree criminal mischief, using vehicle with intent to harass or intimidate.
July 25
Misty L. Bishop, 31, Battey Street, Putnam; possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance, operating under the influence, misuse of registration plates, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, operating an unregistered motor vehicle.
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Legal Notice - Town of Eastford
Legal Notice of Receipt of Certification of Party-Endorsed Candidates for Municipal Offices
Including Notice of "Underendorsement" for Some Offices
A certified list of Democratic party-endorsed candidates for the Town of Eastford for election as First Selectman, Selectmen, Town Treasurer, Tax Collector, Board of Education Full Term, Board of Education to Fill Vacancy for Two Years, Board of Assessment Appeals, Constables, Library Trustee, Library Trustee to Fill Vacancy for Four Years and Library Trustee to Fill Vacancy for Two Years is on file in my office at 16 Westford Road, Eastford, CT, and copies thereof are available for public distribution.
The Certified list as received includes fewer names of party-endorsed candidates than the party is entitled to nominate for the following offices:
Office Number of Names Certified Number Entitled to be Nominated
Town Treasurer 0 1
Board of Education Full Term 2 3
Board of Education 2 Year
Vacancy 0 1
Board of Assessment Appeals 0 2
Library Trustee Full Term 2 3
Library Trustee 4 Year Vacancy 0 1
Library Trustee 2 Year Vacancy 0 1
A Primary will be held September 12, 2023, if, for a particular office, the number of party-endorsed candidates plus the number of candidates filing petitions pursuant to Sections 9-382 to 9-450 of the Connecticut General Statutes exceeds the maximum number which the party is entitled to nominate for that office. Petitions must be filed not later than 4:00 p.m. of August 9, 2023. Petition forms, instructions and information concerning the procedure for filing of opposing candidacies, including schedules, may be obtained from: Toni Doubleday, Republican Registrar of Voters, or Kathleen Healey, Democratic Registrar of Voters, both located at 16 Westford Road, Eastford, CT.
Johanna H. Wolfe, Eastford Town Clerk. July 27, 2023
Aug. 3, 2023
Legal Notice - Town of Eastford
Legal Notice of Receipt of Certification of Party-Endorsed Candidates for Municipal Offices
Including Notice of "Underendorsement" for Some Offices
A certified list of Republican party-endorsed candidates for the Town of Eastford for election as First Selectman, Selectmen, Town Treasurer, Tax Collector, Board of Education Full Term, Board of Education to Fill Vacancy for Two Years, Board of Assessment Appeals, Constables, Library Trustee, Library Trustee to Fill Vacancy for Four Years and Library Trustee to Fill Vacancy for Two Years is on file in my office at 16 Westford Road, Eastford, CT, and copies thereof are available for public distribution.
The Certified list as received includes fewer names of party-endorsed candidates than the party is entitled to nominate for the following offices:
Office Number of Names Certified Number Entitled to be Nominated
Board of Education Full Term 2 3
Board of Education 2 Year
Vacancy 0 1
Library Trustee Full Term 2 3
Library Trustee 2 Year Vacancy 0 1
A Primary will be held September 12, 2023, if, for a particular office, the number of party-endorsed candidates plus the number of candidates filing petitions pursuant to Sections 9-382 to 9-450 of the Connecticut General Statutes exceeds the maximum number which the party is entitled to nominate for that office. Petitions must be filed not later than 4:00 p.m. of August 9, 2023. Petition forms, instructions and information concerning the procedure for filing of opposing candidacies, including schedules, may be obtained from: Toni Doubleday, Republican Registrar of Voters, or Kathleen Healey, Democratic Registrar of Voters, both located at 16 Westford Road, Eastford, CT.
Johanna H. Wolfe, Eastford Town Clerk. July 27, 2023
Aug. 3, 2023
TOWN OF PUTNAM - LEGAL NOTICE
Certified lists of Republican and Democratic party-endorsed candidates for the Town of Putnam for election as Mayor, Selectmen, Board of Finance –Full Term, Board of Finance, Alternate-Full Term, Board of Education – Full Term. Board of Education-To Fill Vacancy for Two Years, Board of Assessment Appeals-Full Term, Library Directors – Full Term, District Authority-Full Term is on file in my office at 200 School Street, Putnam, CT, and copies thereof are available for public distribution.
The certified list of Republican candidates as received includes fewer names of party-endorsed candidates than the party is entitled to nominate for the following offices:
Office #of Names Certified #Entitled to be Nominated
Board of Finance Alt. - Full term 0 1
Board of Education - Full term 4 5
Board of Education 0 1
To Fill Vacancy for 2 Years
Board of Assessment Appeals 0 1
Full Term
Library Directors 1 3
Full Term
The certified list of Democratic candidates as received includes fewer names of party-endorsed candidates than the party is entitled to nominate for the following offices:
Office #of Names Certified #Entitled to be Nominated
Mayor 0 1
Board of Selectmen 2 4
Board of Finance 1 2
Full Term
Board of Education 3 5
Full Term
Library Directors 1 3
Full Term
District Authority
Full Term 1 4
A Primary will be held September 12, 2023, if, for a particular office, the number of party-endorsed candidates plus the number of candidates filing petitions pursuant to Sections 9-382 to 9-450 of the Connecticut General Statutes exceeds the maximum number which the party is entitled to nominate for that office. Petitions must be filed not later than 4:00 p.m. of August 9, 2023. Petition forms, instructions and information concerning the procedure for filing of opposing candidacies, including schedules, may be obtained from:
Kimberley Simmons, Republican Registrar of Voters or Patricia Fondelheit, Democratic Registrar of Voters, 200 School Street, Putnam, CT. 860-963-6800 x150. July 27, 2023.
Christine M. Bright, Putnam Town Clerk. Aug. 3, 2023
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