Into a 
broader 
world of 
communication
By Linda Lemmon
Town Crier Editor
PUTNAM — Work is underway at the public safety complex on Church Street upgrading the first responder communication system.
The 800 megahertz system will dovetail into the state of Connecticut’s system, allowing Putnam Police and Fire departments and more to communicate quickly and widely.
Installation began last week by Marcus Communications. It will cover all the departments including police, fire, EMS, and the DPW and more.
According to Norm Perron, head of the Putnam Special Service District, they hope to have the system online by the end of the year.
The installation is complicated. It will require upgrades to the dispatch system, and more.
Upgrading to this system has been a priority for a while. It costs $600,000.
In addition to all the local departments being connected, local departments would be able to communicate with any state of Connecticut department. 
The state intends to have every town on the same system.

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Communication Upgrade
Marcus Communications is working on installing an upgrade for first responders in Putnam. It's complex work and is slated to be in operation by the end of the year. Linda Lemmon photo.

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