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PUTNAM — Oct. 26, the Putnam Clipper Marching Band competed in the USBands New England State Competition and finished in third in the state and received recognition for “best overall effect.”. More than 40 high school bands competed.
Led by Band Director, Angelica Fadrowski, band members include Ryan Peterson, Megan Moseley, Brianna Gidman, Kaitlin Fafard, Grace Wilson, Emma Gidman, Leslie Mercedes, Aylissa Kruger, Thalia Ruiz, Mikayla Van Dam, Cassity Johnson, Jennifer Benoir, Lindsay Roberts, Madeline LeDuc, Tanya Flick, Mariela Kridzelis, Ashley Laforune, Alyssa Peterson, Kionna Hazzard, Haley Maddalena, Garrett Roberts, Robyn Alexander, Nick Lavoie, Jennifer Nichols, Dakota Cook , Roger Brodeur, Alysha Minaya-Torr, Joshua Holmes, Christopher Dundon, Angelo DeSalvio, Justin Dodd, Cody Corey , Cody Mattieu and Joshua Brodeur.
Superintendent William Hull said, “This is just another wonderful example of what is happening at Putnam High School; where the arts, sports and academics are all excelling. This is no small feat. We are proud of our students and applaud them for their dedication, hard work as well as their perseverance.”
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Legal Notice
Town of Putnam
Zoning Board
of Appeals
The Town of Putnam Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a meeting on November 19, 201, at 7:00 P.M. at the Town Hall located at 126 Church Street, Putnam, CT. A public hearing will be held on the following:
Appeal # 2013-005: Wayne R. Weiker — Request for a variance according to Section 730 Schedule of Dimension Regulations of the Town of Putnam Zoning Regulations to reduce the side yard requirement from 20’ down to 13.6’ for the reconstruction of a residence that will be increased in size. The residence was destroyed by fire in July 2013. Property located at 50 Killingly Avenue, Town Assessors Map 31, Lot 82. Zoned R-40.
Joseph Nash,
Chairman
Nov. 7, 2013
Nov. 13, 2013
Legal Notice
Town of Putnam
Zoning Commission
The Town of Putnam Zoning Commission will hold a meeting on November 20, 2013, at 7:00 P.M. at the Town Hall located at 126 Church Street, Putnam, CT. A public hearing will be held on the following:
Docket # 2013-08: Medora Fraga — Request for a Special Permit to locate an Acupuncture Practice according to Section 720 Schedule of Uses and District of the Town of Putnam Zoning Regulations. The business would utilize the second and third floors of the property located at 36 Church Street, Town Assessor’s Map 015, Lot 038. Zoned R-7.
Patricia Hedenberg,
Chairman
Nov. 7, 2013
Nov. 13, 2013
Legal Notice
Town of Putnam
NOTICE OF
SPECIAL TOWN
MEETING
November 18,2013
The Electors and Citizens qualified to vote in the Town Meeting of the Town of Putnam, Connecticut, are hereby notified and warned that a Town Meeting of said Town will be held in Daniel S. Rovero Selectmen’s Chambers, Town Hall, 126 Church Street, Putnam, Connecticut on Monday, November 18, 2013, at 7:30 in the evening for the following purposes:
1. To choose a moderator for said meeting.
2. To determine the wishes of those present and eligible to vote at Town Meeting of the Town of Putnam upon a proposed amendment to the Town of Putnam Retirement Plan allowing the Town Clerk to buy back time under the plan for the period she served as Town Clerk from December 1995 to December 2000.
3. To determine the wishes of those present and eligible to vote at Town Meeting of the Town of Putnam upon the following resolution:
RESOLVED the Town of Putnam appropriate the sum of Twenty Thousand and 00/100 ($20,000.00) Dollars from the capital and non-recurring account to pay the town’s share with interest of a plan contribution for the Town Clerk for the period from 1995 to 2000.
Dated at Putnam,
Connecticut,
this 4th day of November, 2013.
Richard C. Place,
Mayor
Alma Morey,
Deputy Mayor
Renee Lasko
Richard Loomis
John Smith Jr.
Norman Seney
Owen Tarr
Town of Putnam
Its Board of Selectmen
Attest:
Sara J. Seney,
Town Clerk
Nov. 13, 2013
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Presenter
Martial arts Master Mike Bogdanski, co-owner of Quest martial arts of Putnam recently presented several anti bully workshops at Dr. Helen Baldwin school and Eastford school. His program is called HERO, help everyone respect others. Master Bogdanski is an anti bully activist and internationally acclaimed anti bully speaker.
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Recognized
PUTNAM --- The Connecticut Association of Boards of Education (CABE) announced that the Putnam Board of Education has earned CABE Board of Distinction Award. This year marks the fourth year in a row that the Putnam Board of Education has earned this recognition by CABE. This year the Putnam Board of Education earned the award at a Level II ranking. In order to be selected for the award at this level, the Board of Education had to meet a strict standard of 20 criteria in 5 different categories. These categories include Board Leadership/Student Achievement, Board Member Professional Development, Policy, Community Relations and Related Organizational Leadership. This year’s CABE Board of Distinction Award recognizes the Putnam’s Board of Education continuing effort in maintaining high standards and advocating for all students. The award will be presented by the Connecticut Commissioner of Education, Stefan Pryor at the annual CABE/CAPSS convention on November 15th .
In addition, the Putnam Public School District was awarded two Communications Awards in the CABE 2013 Award of Excellence for Educational Communications contest. Putnam received an Honorable Mention for a brochure entitled Transition to Kindergarten and an additional Honorable Mention for a pamphlet for Early Childhood Screening. These publications will be displayed at the CABE/CAPSS convention in November.
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Meeting Fans
Former Boston Red Sox knuckleball pitcher Tim Wakefield, center, met a large contingent of Northeastern Connecticut fans at the YMCA Champions Celebration event in Hartford. Wakefield was the featured speaker at the event that drew a crowd of more than 500 people. Courtesy photo.