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		<title>PBA Meeting Minutes for July 14, 2010</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Present: See list of attendees.
Welcome &#038; Introductions:
Ron Coderre opened the meeting at 8:31 a.m. with introductions
Presentation by New London Day Speaker, Ed Dombrowskis. The Eastern Regional Tourism District’s goal is to reinvent tourism in Connecticut.  There is no statewide tourism budget.  In the Quiet Corner, they are looking to enhance tourism.  On July 29th, there is a joint meeting with The Last Green Valley.  The website: Mystic.org represents our area as well. It costs $300 to have a page on the website, which can be partnered ...]]></description>
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		<title>Putnam Riverfire and Opera al Fresco 2010 &#8211; A Night in Putnam, CT</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Thank you to everyone who came to the event.

A Night in Putnam, CT &#8211; Video by Tony Chabot of eWaveMedia.com.
Putnam, CT Riverfire and Opera al Fresco.
July 17, 2010. Rotary Park, Putnam, CT
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		<link>http://www.putnambusiness.org/?p=660</link>
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		<title>2010 Putnam River Fire Schedule</title>
		<description><![CDATA[2010 River Fire Schedule
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July 17th
(Rain date July 24)
August 14th
September 11
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~ At Rotary Park ~
(Next to Cargill Falls)
See you there!
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		<link>http://www.putnambusiness.org/?p=620</link>
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		<title>Putnam Police Department &#8211; Guest Speaker Event</title>
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Putnam Business Association

Presents
Guest Speaker:
Detective Justin Lussier
Putnam Police Department
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
8:30 am – 9:30am
Victoria Station Café
Upstairs
91 Main Street, Putnam
Topics:
Shoplifting
Vandalism
Safety Precautions
Programs available thru the Putnam PD
Q&#38;A
All business people are invited to attend
PBA Members and Non-Members
Coffee and pastry will be served
Please RSVP to Karen Osbrey
860-928-1350
kareno@winyradio.com
Also, be sure to visit: http://www.putnampolice.com for
more information about the Putnam Police Department
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		<link>http://www.putnambusiness.org/?p=648</link>
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		<title>Downtown Putnam Gallery Stroll Series</title>
		<description><![CDATA[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 &#8211; 5:00 p.m. ...]]></description>
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		<title>Video Tour of Arts &amp; Framing and the Sochor Art Gallery</title>
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		<link>http://www.putnambusiness.org/?p=626</link>
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		<title>Putnam 20/20 &#8211; A Vision for Downtown &#8211; Tuesday, May 18, 6:00pm at the Putnam Middle School cafeteria</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Tuesday, May 18, 6:00pm at the Putnam Middle School cafeteria
WHAT WILL PUTNAM’S FUTURE BE??  &#8211; You Decide!
Many have heard of the recent funding award from the CT Main Street Center, through the CT Commission on Culture and Tourism.  This unique opportunity will allow the stakeholders of Putnam to be part of several visioning sessions moderated by professional planners.  There are two major goals of the project.  The first goal is to develop a unified and shared vision for the development, redevelopment, and enhancement of Downtown Putnam.  This vision will encompass ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.putnambusiness.org/?p=614</link>
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		<title>Buy Tickets to see &#8220;Grease&#8221; on August 6th at the Bradley Playhouse</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Tickets are $25 each
The date is August 6th. Doors open at 7, show at 8pm
Tickets are available at Victoria Station Cafe in downtown Putnam, CT.
This event will be a fund raiser for the Putnam Business Association.
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		<link>http://www.putnambusiness.org/?p=590</link>
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		<title>Become a fan of the PBA on facebook</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We&#8217;d love it if you would become a fan and get updates from the PBA.
Become a fan

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		<link>http://www.putnambusiness.org/?p=589</link>
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		<title>PBA Meeting Minutes for March 10, 2010</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Putnam Business Association
Meeting Minutes
March 10, 2010
Present:  See list of attendees.
Welcome and Introductions.
Minutes: February 10, 2010 Delpha Very made a motion to accept. Roger Franklin seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Financial Report:
-Net income for PBA $2,151.00.
-83 members this year thus far.
-Ron shared that $305.00 was received from the latest mixer at Putnam Ford.
 
Subcommittees:
 
PR and Marketing 
-Tony Chabot reported the tourism map should be ready in almost 2-3 weeks.
-Tony shared everyone should see our website with three updated videos. Tony is looking for submissions for a press release. Jerry Cohen suggested ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.putnambusiness.org/?p=575</link>
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		<title>Discover Putnam Logos</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;ve put together a few logos in hopes to have something nice enough to represent the marketing efforts of the PBA. Please keep in mind that these samples are really only sketches / ideas, and still would need to be vectorized / fine tuned. I know some are insanely busy, but post any ideas / comments you may have on these.
The PBA marketing committee is putting together our tourism map and planning other marketing materials / methods for the public face of the PBA: &#8220;Discover Putnam&#8221;. Please feel free to comment ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.putnambusiness.org/?p=562</link>
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		<title>[VIDEO] 85 Main &#8211; Oyster Shucking Competition &#8211; May 2nd, 2010</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Thank you to everyone who came to the event. Here&#8217;s a quick video overview near the end of the event when the winners were announced. Video by Tony Chabot of eWaveMedia.com.  
Download the PDF File to Print
85 Main Shuck-Off
oyster shucking competition &#38; shellfish celebration
Click here to view photos from last year&#8217;s event:
http://bit.ly/9qTVus
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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 &#38; Drink
oysters
mussels
steamers
shrimp
clams
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www.85main.com
for shucking contest
rules &#38; application
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wine
beer
sangria
martinis
margaritas
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Uncle Rhubarb
&#38; the Hokum
Hotshots
The Doors of Deception
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		<link>http://www.putnambusiness.org/?p=553</link>
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		<title>Putnam Congregational Golf Tournament</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Ninth Annual Putnam Congregational Golf Tournament will be held on Sunday, June 27, at the Raceway Golf Club in Thompson.  The day features a lunch beginning at 11:45 followed by foursome scramble format golf play.  The day concludes with a steak dinner where awards and prizes will made.  The cost to participate in this tournament is $125 per golfer or $500 per foursome.  This fee includes both the lunch and the steak dinner, 18 holes of golf with a cart and a starter bag for each golfer.  During golf ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.putnambusiness.org/?p=549</link>
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		<title>Ronald P. Coderre, President of the Putnam Business Association welcomes gubernatorial candidate Ned Lamont to Putnam.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[
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&#8217;s bid for governor.
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		<link>http://www.putnambusiness.org/?p=541</link>
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		<title>Putnam Police Department [Video]</title>
		<description><![CDATA[
The Putnam Police Department&#8217;s New Initiative
 

Putnam Police Department, Safe &#38; Friendly Neighborhood Partnership from Anthony Chabot on Vimeo.
The Safe and Friendly Community Decal Campaign kick-off went on without a hitch even though the weather did not want to cooperate. The Putnam Partnership Program which includes PRIDE, The Putnam Business Association and the Putnam Police Department began their campaign with their very first business to sign up, Cumberland Farms. The ceremonial placement of the first decal on the window at Cumberland Farms was placed by Chief Rick Hayes with remarks ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.putnambusiness.org/?p=518</link>
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		<title>PBA Mixer [VIDEO] &#8211; Thursday, March 4, 2010</title>
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Putnam Business Association Mixer &#8211; March 2010 from Anthony Chabot on Vimeo.


Ronald P. Coderre, President of the Putnam Business Association
 
And
 
Richard Place, President of Putnam Ford-Mercury
 
Invite You and Guest(s) To a Business Mixer Thursday, March 4, 2010
5 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.
In the showroom at Putnam Ford-Mercury
3 Park Road, Putnam  CT 06260
Free Business Card Drawing. Great Food from Putnam Area Restaurants
Meet Friends – New and Old. Hear about the Exciting Happenings in Putnam. Soft Drinks – Wine &#8211; Beer
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.putnambusiness.org/?p=512</link>
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		<title>Putnam Police Department &#8211; Safe Neighborhood Partnership</title>
		<description><![CDATA[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 ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.putnambusiness.org/?p=464</link>
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		<title>Meeting Minutes &#8211; January 13, 2010</title>
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Present:  See list of attendees.
1. Welcome and Introductions.
Jerry Cohen-Big Valentine Sales at Antique Marketplace.  He invited other businesses to join in the advertising.
Tony Chabot-Events are now being listed on PBA website.
2. Ron thanked the group for a great 2009 year and reviewed the years events and programs.  Ron thanked Christina Anderson again and mentioned the President’s Award she received in December.  Pat Savulis and Linda Lamoureux were given an appreciation Presidents Award for their work on behalf of the PBA.
3. Minutes from 12/9/09; Jim St. Jean made a motion to approve. Barbara ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.putnambusiness.org/?p=341</link>
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		<title>Pic&#8217;s from the 2009 PBA Sidewalk Chalk Competition</title>
		<description><![CDATA[NOTE: THIS EVENT HAS PASSED AND IS BEING POSTED TO SHOW HOW MUCH FUN  IT WAS

FREE Sidewalk Art Event in Downtown Putnam&#8211;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 ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.putnambusiness.org/?p=332</link>
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		<title>PBA Mixer March 4@ Putnam Ford 5-7 p.m.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[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
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		<title>Summary of PBA&#8217;s 2009 Milestones</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Major PBA Events of 2009
Established Bylaws &#38; Committees for the PBA
Town Clean Up &#8211; Everybody literally went around and cleaned up the town
We had 3 Mixers &#8211; 2 at Montgomery Ward Building, &#38; at Putnam Bank
Flower plantings at the &#8220;Welcome to Putnam&#8221; signs
We created &#38; mailed postcards promoting PBA &#38; 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 &#8211; PutnamBusiness.org
Had PBA golf ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.putnambusiness.org/?p=283</link>
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		<title>Welcome to 2010, PBA Members!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s the start of a brand new year and all of the excitement that goes along with it. We&#8217;ve got some great events and milestones coming within the next few months. Let&#8217;s keep our momentum going from the PBA&#8217;s first year and make 2010 another year to remember!
Stay in the loop by coming to this website for updates on our events calendar. Also, If you&#8217;re interested in contributing content to the PBA website, contact tony@ewavemedia.com, or call 508-847-0902 for more info. Happy New Year PBA Members!
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		<link>http://www.putnambusiness.org/?p=273</link>
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		<title>We&#8217;ve Now Got a PBA Business Directory with Google Maps of All PBA Businesses</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We've compiled a Google Map containing all the PBA Businesses. Take a look at the map!]]></description>
		<link>http://www.putnambusiness.org/?p=189</link>
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		<title>Our Next PBA Meeting</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Title: PBA Meeting
Location: Above Victoria Station Cafe

Date: Second Wednesday of every month
Start Time: 08:30
End Time: 09:30
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		<link>http://www.putnambusiness.org/?p=158</link>
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		<title>Antiques Marketplace Valentines Weekend Sale</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Title:Antiques Marketplace Valentines Weekend Sale
Location: Antiques Marketplace
Link out: Click here
Description: The Antiques Marketplace, at 109 Main Street, is planning a huge Valentines Weekend Sale with savings up to 50%, and a special emphasis on jewelry, from Vintage Costume Jewelry to Silver and Gold items. We encourage people to sign up for our email list at http://www.antiquesmarketplace.com The list is never shared and is used sparingly. It keeps you informed of upcoming sales and entered into free drawings.
Start Date: 2010-02-12
End Date: 2010-02-14
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		<link>http://www.putnambusiness.org/?p=122</link>
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		<title>Putnam Town Crier Article About the PBA &#8211; 12-03-2009</title>
		<description><![CDATA[PUTNAM &#8212; 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 ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.putnambusiness.org/?p=107</link>
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		<title>Meeting Minutes  December 9, 2009</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Putnam Business Association

Meeting Minutes

December 9, 2009 ]]></description>
		<link>http://www.putnambusiness.org/?p=103</link>
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		<title>Holiday Dazzle Light Parade 2009</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The 2009 Holiday Dazzle Light Parade was a huge success! Here are some photos from the event.

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		<link>http://www.putnambusiness.org/?p=41</link>
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		<title>Putnam Tourism Map in the Works</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The PBA Marketing committee met last week to go over some ideas for 2010. We talked about some of the main things we&#8217;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&#8217;re improving our website and we&#8217;re also working on generating an e-Newsletter. Stay tuned for great things to come from the PBA!
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		<link>http://www.putnambusiness.org/?p=39</link>
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		<title>Holiday Decorating Contest</title>
		<description><![CDATA[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
And
Putnam Business Association
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		<link>http://www.putnambusiness.org/?p=33</link>
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		<title>What types of things would  you like to see at the PBA?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We&#8217;re looking for your input. We welcome your ideas and we need to hear from you what it is that you want to get out of being a member of the Putnam Business Association. Please let us know how we can help your business to succeed. What are the reasons you joined? What can you do to help our organization? What upcoming events would you like to see?
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		<link>http://www.putnambusiness.org/?p=30</link>
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		<title>Welcome to the Putnam Business Association!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[
 Submit your events to be added to the PBA Calendar. Hurry up! We will accept events submitted to promote any member of the Putnam Business Association. The PBA is gaining momentum!
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		<link>http://www.putnambusiness.org/?p=7</link>
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		<title>Meeting Minutes 11-11-2009</title>
		<description><![CDATA[
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 ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.putnambusiness.org/?p=36</link>
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		<title>Our First Mixer!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Here are some great photos from the first PBA Mixer in 2009.
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		<link>http://www.putnambusiness.org/?p=43</link>
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		<title>Putnam Businesses Asking for Help to Make Putnam a Better Place to Live</title>
		<description><![CDATA[(Putnam, CT) The PBA strikes again! In its sophomore effort, the newly revitalized Putnam Business Association, in conjunction with the town of Putnam, has organized an Earth Day Clean-Up on Saturday, April 25th from 9:00 AM until noon. PBA member Dot Burnworth of Sawmill Pottery, located in the Montgomery Ward building in downtown Putnam, is spearheading this event. Burnworth said, “We are looking for organizations, civic groups and neighbors to join our effort and to adopt a clean-up site in their area.” The Clean Up coincides with Wednesday’s 39th anniversary of the first Earth Day, and ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.putnambusiness.org/?p=70</link>
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		<title>Volunteers sought for Putnam Clean-up</title>
		<description><![CDATA[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 ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.putnambusiness.org/?p=9</link>
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		<title>PUTNAM BUSINESSES BAND TOGETHER FOR COMMUNITY SUCCESS</title>
		<description><![CDATA[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&#8217;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 ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.putnambusiness.org/?p=20</link>
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