🌱 Why a damaged license plate reader is now a Putnam criminal case
Putnam, Connecticut Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning to you Putnam! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why a damaged license plate reader is now a Putnam criminal case
Also on today's calendar: Jay Medal Soirée and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: A shower or two; not as warm, with a high of 73 and low of 56 degrees.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 73, low: 49.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 78 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Suspected Vandalism Of Flock Camera Probed In Putnam: PD (patch.com) — Police in Putnam are investigating whether a vehicle intentionally struck and damaged a Flock automatic license plate reader on Woodstock Avenue (Route 171) on August 23, and are now treating the case as a criminal matter. While details remain limited due to the ongoing investigation, the incident comes amid broader debate over these cameras, which some residents see as intrusive and others view as a key public safety tool. 
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Jay Medal Soirée →
Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
5:30 pm -
The 7th Annual Bravofest comes back to Charlee Bravo's to raise money for Homes For Our Troops →
Charlee Bravos Bar & Grill, CT-12, Putnam
1:00 pm
Saturday September 19
Saturday September 26
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Other local events
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The Peet Trio: Peet Trio at Black Dog Bar and Grille →
Black Dog Bar and Grille, 146 Park Rd, Putnam
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Dementia Caregiver Education Series →
320 Pomfret St, Putnam
6:00 pm -
Soil Health 3-Ways - September Session →
Assawaga Farm, 626 Providence Pike, Putnam
1:00 pm -
Sunset Creatures: Bravofest →
Charlee Bravos Bar & Grill, 9 Grove Street (Route, CT-12, Putnam
7:00 pm
Sunday September 6
Monday September 14
Saturday September 26
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🗓 Events Nearby
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The Star-Spangled Maze at Fort Hill Farms →
Fort Hill Farms Corn Maze, 260 Quaddick Road, Thompson -
The Star‑Spangled Maze at Fort Hill Farms →
Fort Hill Farms Corn Maze, 260 Quaddick Road, Thompson -
Trace Adkins →
Woodstock Fair, 281 CT-169, Woodstock
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'BeTWEEN the Pages!' Tween Book Club
West Woodstock Library 5 Bungay Hill Road, Woodstock, CT 06281
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Family Storytime!
West Woodstock Library 5 Bungay Hill Road, Woodstock, CT 06281
10:00 am -
Long Range Planning Committee
Woodstock School District Woodstock, CT 06281
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TMHS Senior College Planning Night
Tourtellotte Memorial High School North Grosvenordale, CT 06255
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Board of Education Regular Meeting
Woodstock School District Woodstock, CT 06281
7:00 pm
Sunday September 6
Tuesday September 8
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 10
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Blackstone Grill in Sutton, MA.
Has anyone gone here? Saturday one of my favorite performers will be playing on the patio and I would love to go watch him. I have tried to get… (Nextdoor West of School St)
- Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Putnam. Apply here.
🗞 Nearby News
Thompson
- Firefighters battle heavy fire at Thompson home, officials say (ctpost.com)
Killingly
- Killingly residents remember 2 people who died in mobile home fire as good neighbors (fox61.com)
- A dam owner drained this secluded pond. Connecticut state officials wants it restored • Rhode Island Current (rhodeislandcurrent.com)
- Danielson Fire Department gets funding approval for new protective gear after 15-day hiatus (fox61.com)
Danielson
- Danielson Fire Department resumes service after 9-day stand down (norwichbulletin.com)
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