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JEWETT CITY— Jewett City Savings Bank made five donations totaling $137,094.99 to local nonprofit organizations in support of their energy conservation projects.
Grants went to: The Connecticut Audubon Society, $12,441 towards energy conservation modifications to their facility in Pomfret; The Arc Eastern Connecticut, Inc., $25,452.20 to help replace old windows at a residence for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities; United Services, Inc., $60,000 towards solar energy upgrades at the Dayville clinic.
Also: St. Vincent de Paul Place Norwich, Inc., $25,000 to assist with the replacement of windows as part of their energy efficiency project; Garde Arts Center, Inc. in New London, $14,201.79 to support energy saving lighting, heating, and roofing at the Community Hall.
“Jewett City Savings Bank is dedicated to supporting the nonprofit organizations within the communities we serve, including their energy conservation programs,” said bank President and CEO Michael Alberts. “These projects not only benefit our neighbors, but have positive economic and environmental impacts on the communities we serve.”
These donations were made as a result of the Bank’s participation in the Connecticut Neighborhood Assistance Act (NAA) Tax Credit Program.
 

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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 February 20, 2024, 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 take place on each of the following:

Appeal # 2024-002 Seng Phonesavanh request for side yard variance of 9 feet in accordance with Section 401-Table IV-1 Schedule of Dimensional Requirements in the Town of Putnam Zoning Regulations.  The applicant is seeking a variance to add a second story to an existing structure.  The property is located at 1 Munyan Road, Town Assessors Map 28, Lot 71, Zoned Ag-2.

Appeal # 2024-003  Matt Johnson request for a lot coverage variance in accordance with Section 401-Table IV-1 Schedule of Dimensional Requirements in the Town of Putnam Zoning Regulations.  The applicant is seeking to add an additional unit to a legal-nonconforming 2-family.  The property is located at 88-90 Woodstock Avenue, Town Assessors Map 011, Lot 055, Zoned-R-7

Joseph Nash, Chair.

Zoom meeting information will be available before the meeting.

Feb. 8, 2024
Feb. 15, 2024

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Lions volleyball
fund-raiser
looking for teams
and sponsors
PUTNAM — The annual Putnam Lions Volleyball Challenge (PLVC) will be held March 16 and March 17 at the Pomfret School Strong Field House and is looking for sponsors and teams.
The challenge is in its 24th year and the money goes to the 37 local and Lions Charities the Putnam Lions donate to.
This indoor facility boasts four courts guaranteeing that all teams remain active, spread apart and in continual competition. The tournament is the Lions Club’s largest fund-raising event of the year and is a fun challenge for volleyball players of all levels.
The challenge features two coed divisions, one on Saturday for serious competitors and one on Sunday for corporate and recreational players.
Cash prizes will be awarded to the winners of each division in addition to the coveted PLVC traveling trophy to the winners on Sunday.
Players will receive complimentary food, beverages and snacks and will be entered in several drawings.
Anyone who wishes more information or would like to become a sponsor or enter a team should contact Lion Mike Hanrahan at (860) 933-5793 or by email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

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CHESHIRE — Assisted Living Services, Inc. recently announced that it has acquired Day Kimball Health’s Day Kimball Homemakers, Inc. Terms of the sale were not disclosed.
The acquisition is an expansion of award-winning services now available to the approximately 880,000 residents ages 60 and older across the state. Assisted Living Services Inc. is a family-owned, non-medical homecare agency in Chesire and Westport.
All Day Kimball Homemakers employees have been offered positions with Assisted Living Services. As such, Day Kimball Homemakers’ clients will not experience any interruption in services. Day Kimball Healthcare at Home is unaffected by the recent sale and will continue to offer high-quality home health care and hospice services.
“The professionals at Assisted Living Services have nearly 30 years of delivering exceptional experience and share the same values and commitment to excellence as Day Kimball Homemakers,” said R. Kyle Kramer, chief executive officer, Day Kimball Health. “This new partnership is good news for our regional community; it will ensure continued access to high-quality, cost-effective homemaker and companion services.”
“It’s our mission to build upon and grow the strong tradition that Day Kimball Homemakers has established among the senior population in the area, while bringing some enhanced services to the community such as Live-in Companion, Adult Family Living / Foster Care, and technology solutions for aging-in-place,” said Mario D’Aquila chief operating officer at Assisted Living Services. “Further, we are excited to provide the community with additional jobs and work opportunities.”
Assisted Living Services cares for elderly individuals and couples in a variety of settings–from private homes to retirement communities and senior living communities, offering either competitive hourly or live-in home care services for each family’s flexibility. The company provides free in-home evaluations that outline specific care goals for the elderly client with the ultimate goal of helping them age safely and happily.
Services may include: Assistance with bathing, dressing, and grooming, Medication reminders, Transferring and Mobility, Meal Preparation, Incontinence care, Light housekeeping, Safety Monitoring.
D’Aquila notes that Assisted Living Services is unique within the homecare industry in that all of its homemaker and companion providers are employees, who undergo a thorough, state and national criminal background check, a Department of Homeland Security check and professional and employment references as part of the hiring process.  As such, they are eligible for healthcare benefits, 401k plan options, and longevity bonuses. Additionally, employees have the opportunity to be interviewed by an independent 3rd party survey company to share their feedback and testimonials on how the agency can improve their work experience.  Lastly, the company continually invests in its caregiving staff by offering ongoing education courses, special certifications, and monetary rewards for going above and beyond in their positions.
“It’s been our life’s work to provide only the highest caliber of care to Connecticut’s aging residents, while giving peace of mind to the families that love them,” adds D’Aquila.  We look forward to bringing our exceptional expertise, beneficial programs, and innovative systems to the elderly across Windham County.”

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