VETERAN PARK DEDICATION

A historic and memorable day will take place as the Town of Putnam and the Putnam Veterans Advisory Committee are thrilled to announce that the official dedication ceremony for Veterans Park will be held Sunday, November 10, 2024, starting at 1pm.

Big crowds are expected, from near and far. It is important to share this information with all your family and friends to make it a success and memory-filled day.

VITAL DETAILS:

• WHEN: Sunday, November 10, 1pm. Plan on an hour or so
• WHERE: Veterans Park: Corner of Bridge & Church Streets
• TRAFFIC:
  • Bridge Street will be CLOSED before and during the event, opening after the crowd disperses.
  • One side of Church Street will be coned off.
  • Not attending? Use Providence Street instead of Woodstock Ave, avoid Church Street.
• PARKING:
  • Riverfront Commons (Price Chopper), Frontier, bankHometown, US Button, and the public lot on corner of Kennedy Drive / Pomfret Street, as well as the usual designated street parking spots.
• HANDICAP DROP-OFF: Synagogue lot drop-off, 125 Church Street. You’ll be directed to parking from there. Assistance if needed will be available to guide your guest to a seat.
• CHAIRS: There will be a limited number of chairs placed in the park, but if you are able to carry in your own, please do.
• WEATHER impact:
• Severe weather: will relocate the dedication to Putnam Middle School Auditorium, 35 Wicker Street
• Tune in to WINY Radio 1350AM / 97.1FM or on the WINY Radio facebook page for any changes if needed

Momentous improvements have occurred in the park over the last two years, after many previous years of planning.

This happened thanks to giving project partners and to all who added their veteran(s) brick to the park. This is a true area-wide celebration.

Bricks representing 2300 veterans are in the park, the focus of the area’s historic dedication to service and giving back selflessly.  Time to show the universe how we celebrate and share love and appreciation in Northeast Connecticut and beyond.