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 963-0000.
April 15
Joshua Stewart, 27, Mill Street, Putnam; disorderly conduct, third-degree assault, second-degree strangulation and first-degree unlawful restraint.
April 19
Tracey Burgos, 51, Church Street, Thompson; disorderly conduct.
April 21
Kameron Cournoyer, 19, Bibeault Street, Putnam; operating under the influence, traveling unreasonably fast.
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$250
awarded
to Arc
PUTNAM — The Putnam Lions Club awarded $250 to The Arc Eastern Connecticut at its Annual “Night of Giving.”
The gift will help enhance programs and services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in northeastern and southeastern Connecticut.
“It is such an honor to receive continued support from the Putnam Lions Club,” said The Arc’s CEO Kathleen Stauffer. “This donation will help further our mission of partnering with people with IDD for full equality at work and in their communities.”
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On dean’s list
BOSTON — Two local students were named to Emerson College’s Dean’s List for the Fall 2018 semester: Xinyi Jin of Woodstock Valley and Dylan Hearn of Pomfret Center.
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English award winners
WILLIMANTIC — The English Department at Eastern Connecticut State University held its semesterly celebration of student excellence this December. “English Night” featured an awards ceremony, induction into the Sigma Tau Delta international honor society and student presentations.
Among the students recognized were:
Victoria Bryer ’21 of Dayville. Bryer was one of two First Year Writing Award recipients.
These are awarded to students in the “College Writing” and “College Writing Plus” courses whose writing is innovative, creative, well-researched or uniquely articulated.
Nicolas Guastini ’19 of Danielson. Guastini was inducted into Sigma Tau Delta.
In order to qualify, English students must have completed a minimum of four 200-level English courses, a minimum average GPA of 3.5 in English courses and an overall 3.0 GPA. Members are eligible for select scholarships, internship opportunities and other benefits.
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