Thank you to everyone who came to the event.

A Night in Putnam, CT – Video by Tony Chabot of eWaveMedia.com.
Putnam, CT Riverfire and Opera al Fresco.
July 17, 2010. Rotary Park, Putnam, CT

Putnam, CT, May 26, 2010 … Four art galleries in Putnam have teamed up to host a summer Downtown Gallery Stroll series. These events offer an opportunity to view and purchase the work of local and regional artists, plus enjoy demonstrations, an opportunity to meet the artists, live entertainment and hands-on activities for all ages. The four galleries are all within easy walking distance of each other and near free, convenient parking and numerous dining options. The first Gallery Stroll will be held on Saturday, June 19th from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. …

Thank you to everyone who came to the event. Here’s a quick video overview near the end of the event when the winners were announced. Video by Tony Chabot of eWaveMedia.com.  
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85 Main Shuck-Off
oyster shucking competition & shellfish celebration
Click here to view photos from last year’s event:
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Sunday May 2, 2010 12-6pm
Putnam, CT
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85 Main Street
860.928.1660
www.85main.com
Live Music
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Food & Drink
oysters
mussels
steamers
shrimp
clams
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www.85main.com
for shucking contest
rules & application
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wine
beer
sangria
martinis
margaritas
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Uncle Rhubarb
& the Hokum
Hotshots
The Doors of Deception
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Ronald P. Coderre, President of the Putnam Business Association welcomes gubernatorial candidate Ned Lamont to Putnam. Lamont was in Putnam with Sen. Donald Williams, who was endorsing Lamont’s bid for governor.

The Putnam Police Department in partnership with the Putnam Business Association and Putnam PRIDE will officially kick off their Safe Neighborhood initiative on February 24th, 2010 at the Cumberland Farms located at the intersection of Woodstock Avenue and Providence Street in Putnam CT at 11am.
Participating businesses agree to:
• Responsibly serve alcohol only to those 21 years or older
• Notify police of any criminal act and or suspicious activity
• Not sell or endorse products that are commonly used for illegal drug use
• Promote a safe, friendly and drug free community
For more …

NOTE: THIS EVENT HAS PASSED AND IS BEING POSTED TO SHOW HOW MUCH FUN  IT WAS

FREE Sidewalk Art Event in Downtown Putnam–July 3, 2009
Register at Sawmill Pottery:  Located in the bottom of the

Montgomery Ward Building:  860-963-7807

On July 3, between 11-6, stop by Sawmill Pottery to get your

assigned sidewalk square location and chalk.

Feel free to bring your own chalk, as long as it is water-washable!
Decorate your square on July 3 between 11am and 6pm.
Vote for your favorite squares between 6 and 8pm in:

Arts and Framing
Gallery by …

Title: PBA Mixer March 4@ Putnam Ford 5-7 p.m.
Description: Putnam Business Association Mixer at Putnam Ford
Location:
Putnam Ford Mercury Inc.
3 Park Rd.
Putnam, CT 06260
http://www.putnambusiness.org/?page_id=215
Start Time: 5:00pm
Date: March 4th, 2010
End Time: 7:00pm

Major PBA Events of 2009
Established Bylaws & Committees for the PBA
Town Clean Up – Everybody literally went around and cleaned up the town
We had 3 Mixers – 2 at Montgomery Ward Building, & at Putnam Bank
Flower plantings at the “Welcome to Putnam” signs
We created & mailed postcards promoting PBA & the Mixers
Created Press Releases and distributed to local newspapers

Designed and chose a logo for PBA
Participated in Holiday Dazzle Light Parade
Created and distributed Table Tents promoting local businesses and events
Organized Group Advertising with WINY
Created the PBA website – PutnamBusiness.org
Had PBA golf …

We’ve compiled a Google Map containing all the PBA Businesses. Take a look at the map!

Title: PBA Meeting
Location: Above Victoria Station Cafe

Date: Second Wednesday of every month
Start Time: 08:30
End Time: 09:30

PUTNAM — Shoppers and visitors to Putnam will notice something different when they come to town on the Friday evenings leading up to Christmas.  Through an effort by the Putnam Business Association shops, boutiques, antique stores and art galleries are offering extended shopping hours beginning Dec. 4 and continuing through Dec. 18.  All stores will be opened until 9 p.m. every Friday prior to Christmas.
According to Christina Anderson of Victoria Station Café, chairman of the Holiday Stroll, the PBA is encouraging businesses and dining establishments to decorate for the holiday …

The 2009 Holiday Dazzle Light Parade was a huge success! Here are some photos from the event.

The PBA Marketing committee met last week to go over some ideas for 2010. We talked about some of the main things we’d like to accomplish. The top priorities are generating a tourism map for Putnam and other marketing areas, such as the continuation of the WINY advertising campaign and the possibility of some TV ads. As you can now see, we’re improving our website and we’re also working on generating an e-Newsletter. Stay tuned for great things to come from the PBA!

ATTENTION
Putnam Businesses
Enter the Holiday Decorating Contest
To enter, email your business name, street address and phone number to kareno@winyradio.com
Deadline to enter:  Wednesday Dec. 16
All entrants will receive a complimentary wreath courtesy of Putnam Parks and Recreation
Judging will be held on Monday Dec. 21
Winners will be announced on Tuesday Dec. 22
There will be one winner from each of the five sectors
Olde Town
North End
Commons
Route 44
Greater Area
Plus one overall winner.
Sponsored by Putnam Parks and Recreation
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Putnam Business Association

Putnam Business Association
Meeting Minutes
November 11, 2009
Present:  See list of attendees.
Ron opened the meeting at 8:30 a.m. Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving season.
►Introductions

►Minutes from 10/14/09; Jim St. Jean made a motion to approve. Wanda Murray seconded the motion. Motion carried.
►Finance- Pumpkin Festival $46.66 deficit, but money still being collected. See financial report.  Barbara Goloski made a motion to approve, Anna Zubkova seconded the motion. Motion carried.

►Pumpkin Festival wrap up. The Commons thought the day was great, North End Flea Market $2,900 to Habitat.  Old Town very positive-Romeo Blackmar a great town …

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Volunteers sought for Putnam Clean-up
Volunteers are needed for the First Annual Earth Day Clean-up being organized by the
rejuvenated Putnam Business Association.
The association is seeking commitments from individuals, families, youth groups and civic
organizations for a street and riverside cleanup in Putnam’s downtown area on Saturday, April
25. Volunteers will be assigned to sweep sidewalks and collect trash in several districts,
stretching from Simonzi Park to Providence Street.
Volunteers are asked to bring their own gloves. Brooms, rakes and flat shovels for their personal
use would also be helpful. Trash bags will be provided …

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PUTNAM BUSINESSES BAND TOGETHER FOR COMMUNITY SUCCESS
(Putnam, CT) Everyone considered it a success! The success was not just the
first event held by the Putnam Business Association, but the fact that the group
has been newly revived. The Putnam Business Association (or PBA) has reestablished
itself as an organization to be both a forum and a promotional
vehicle for the town’s business districts. Made up of actively participating
business people from throughout Putnam, the PBA is focusing its efforts on
community improvement with beautification events and policy advocacy. Equally
important to the group are promotional …