Past Issues of the Putnam Town Crier
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1st responder cards
go to Putnam seniors
PUTNAM — The Town of Putnam’s Commission on Aging (COA) released the initial batch of “Life File Cards” to Putnam Seniors. The idea for these “Life File Cards”, an info card for First Responders to reference when arriving at emergency situations in elderly homes, was brought to the Putnam COA by friends in a neighboring community.
Thanks to generous sponsors, Archambault Insurance Associates and Jennifer Lehto of Kazantzis Real Estate, these valuable cards came to fruition with no cost to taxpayers or seniors.
Tammy Szpyrka, Putnam EMS Administrator, is looking forward to getting the “Life File Cards” out to the seniors in the town, and then having access to the cards, filled with medical and contact information, when they respond to calls.
Adding to the community effort on this project, Chase Graphics designed and supplied the cards, while the Relay for Life team at Putnam High School, under leadership of Shane Donahue, packaged the cards for distribution.
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Position Advertisement for
Economic and Community
Development Director
for the Town of Putnam
This position performs a variety of technical, administrative, supervisory, and professional work in direct oversight and control of economic development and community development activities.
Responsible for planning for development in the areas of land use, economic growth, housing, trails, and transportation. Communicates directly with the business community and potential new economic growth.
Necessary skills include grant writing, organization, project management, contract development and management, public speaking, and program development/evaluation. Full Job Posting, including requirements, and submittal details, can be found on the Town of Putnam’s website, under the Human Resources department page.”
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Town of Putnam
Zoning Board of Appeals
Legal Notice
The Town of Putnam Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a hybrid meeting on November 21, 2023 at 7:00 P.M. on the second floor, Room 201, of the Municipal Complex located at 200 School Street, Putnam, CT. A public hearing will be held on the following:
Appeal # 2023-06 Joseph Deery request for a height variance of 5 feet for the construction of a garage in order to pitch the roof correctly. Property is located at 31 James Street West, Town Assessors Map 018, lot 123, Zoned R-7
Joseph Nash, Chairman.
Zoom meeting information will be available before the meeting.
Nov. 9, 2023
Nov. 16, 2023
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Thursday and Friday: Thanksgiving break.
Putnam Elementary/Middle
Monday: Orange popcorn chicken rice bowls, broccoli. Tuesday: Macaroni and cheese, roasted vegetable medley, fruit. Wednesday - half-day: "Wolf Meal - Beef burger with cheese, sherbet.
Putnam High
Monday: Pasta bar or spicy chicken sandwiches. Tuesday: General Tsos Chicken or bacon cheeseburgers. Wednesday - half day: Stuffed-crust pizza or mozzarella sticks with marinara sauce, salad.
Woodstock public schools
Monday: Baked potato with cheese and bacon, broccoli, fruit. Tuesday: Mozzarella sticks with marinara sauce, salad, fruit. Wednesday - half day: Popcorn chicken, mashed potatoes, carrots, fruit.
Pomfret Community
Every day: Beef hot dogs, Yogurt Fun Lunch, Sunbutter & jelly. Monday: Mac and cheese, salad. Tuesday: Turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: No school.
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Veterans:
Serving is in
their nature
By Linda Lemmon
Town Crier Editor
WOODSTOCK — “When you look into your community, you’ll find veterans. They have an internal need to give back,” said John DeBisschop, the CT Dept. senior vice commander of the American Legion.
DeBisschop, who gave his remarks at the Benson-Flugel Post 111 of the American Legion’s annual Veterans Day observance Nov. 11, said veterans share the bond of service. “They wanted to serve and they want to give back,” he said.
DeBisschop said the four years of his service “set the stage for the rest of my life.”
Originally he wanted to go to school to be a firefighter. His friend happened to be going to see a recruiter and wanted company. DeBisschop said the friend “went home and I signed up.” He served as a fireman on two ships and became one later in life.
“Service goes beyond the military,” he said.
Saying “not all veterans have it so easy” he called on veterans and residents alike to become part of the Be the One campaign. If a veteran is depressed, they need to reach out for help. “And if you’re not a veteran, you need to reach out to veterans who may need help.
First Selectman Jay Swan said duty, honor and country are the words that veterans live by, for life. “We are forever in their debt.”
Glenn Boies, post commander, said the post has honored all who have served for “more years than I can remember.” The ceremony, held annually on the Woodstock Common, included musical selections by The Woodstock Academy Hill Singers and the invocation and benediction by Rev. Dr. Kevin L. Downer, pastor of the First Congregational Church of Woodstock. Two of the student singers handled the laying of the wreath at the Veterans Monument on the common.
The Veterans Day observance honored members of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force and Coast Guard.
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