Putnam Veterans Advisory Committee

05/25/2026

The Putnam Veterans Advisory Committee would like to thank everyone that came out for our memorial day weekend events through the rain to pay respect and honor those veterans that paid the ultimate sacrifice for the freedoms that we enjoy to this day. As chairman of the committee I was humbled to see that support our community continues to show to our veterans.

05/11/2026

🇺🇸 Memorial Day Preparations Across Our Community 🇺🇸

As Memorial Day approaches, several local Veterans Organizations and volunteers will be working throughout Putnam and surrounding communities to ensure our Veterans are properly honored.

From Albert J. Breault VFW Post 1523:
• Sunday, May 17th – 8:00 AM
Placement of 1,300+ flags on Veteran graves at St. Mary’s Cemetery.

From Mayotte Viens Memorial Post #13, American Legion:
• May 20th – 10:00 AM
Placement of flags at Grove Street Cemetery.

Point of Contact:
Alan Joslin
[email protected]
Additional flag placement efforts for:
• Putnam Heights Cemetery
• Munyan Cemetery
• Carpenter-Dresser Cemetery
• Bowen Cemetery
• Aspinwall Cemetery
• Wheelock Cemetery
• Heaven's Gate Cemetery

…will be coordinated by Alan Joslin, Hans Lowell, and participating Cemetery Associations, including the Grove Street Cemetery Association and the Town of Thompson.

• Sunday, May 24th – 10:00 AM
Town’s Memorial Taps Route.
Route details available under Events at: vfw1523.org

• Monday, May 25th – 10:00 AM
Town’s Memorial Day Parade.

These efforts happen because Veterans, families, civic groups, and volunteers continue to show up year after year to remember those who served.

If you would like to help, please reach out to the organizations involved or attend any of the events listed above.

05/10/2026

This was an amazing learning experience for us and definately set us up to be able to better take care of our Veterans graves! Excellent day of service!

05/10/2026

Today's the day!

🇺🇸 VAC Volunteer Event – Hands-On Preservation Day 🇺🇸

The Putnam Veterans Advisory Committee (VAC) is partnering with Atlas Preservation and expert Jonathan Appel for a hands-on day honoring our Veterans.

📍 St. Mary’s Cemetery, Putnam, CT
📅 Sunday, May 10th, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM start

We’ll be working on:
• Veteran monument re-setting
• Headstone & footstone cleaning

This is a hands-on learning opportunity — open to community volunteers who want to help preserve local Veteran history while learning proper restoration techniques.

🥪 Lunch & drinks provided
⛺ Pop-up tents for shade
🛠️ Tools & guidance on-site

No experience needed — just show up ready to help.

Every stone tells a story. Help us preserve them.

👉 All are welcome — bring a friend and spread the word.

05/07/2026

05/05/2026

Since 2020, Our Danielson Veterans Coffeehouse has provided a great resource to Veterans and all Families of NE CT! Another great resource that our membership is proud to support for the Town of Putnam and surrounding area!

05/04/2026

Our VAC members and their Veteran Organizations are always busy doing what's best for our Town of Putnam !

05/04/2026

🇺🇸 Veteran & Legislative Panel – Get Your Questions Answered 🇺🇸

Want to hear directly from the officials making decisions in Hartford that impact Veterans?

This is your opportunity.

These legislators are taking time to meet with our community, answer questions, and address concerns affecting Veterans and their families here in Northeastern CT.

📅 Panel Discussion: Tuesday, June 2nd at 6:30 PM
📍 Putnam Middle School Auditorium

Need help preparing your questions?

Join the VAC at our regular meeting:

📅 Tuesday, May 12th at 6:00 PM
📍 Murphy Park Recreation Building

We’ll help you get organized and ready to make the most of this opportunity.

👉 This is more than a presentation — it’s a chance to be heard.

05/04/2026

UPDATE: Due to the weather Saturday will not work for the repairs we need to do, so we're going to shift to Sunday. We are aware this is Mother's Day, but if you want to make it, we'll be there! Same start time.

🇺🇸 VAC Volunteer Event – Hands-On Preservation Day 🇺🇸

The Putnam Veterans Advisory Committee (VAC) is partnering with Atlas Preservation and expert Jonathan Appel for a hands-on day honoring our Veterans.

📍 St. Mary’s Cemetery, Putnam, CT
📅 Saturday, May 9th, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM start

We’ll be working on:
• Veteran monument re-setting
• Headstone & footstone cleaning

This is a hands-on learning opportunity — open to community volunteers who want to help preserve local Veteran history while learning proper restoration techniques.

🥪 Lunch & drinks provided
⛺ Pop-up tents for shade
🛠️ Tools & guidance on-site

No experience needed — just show up ready to help.

Every stone tells a story. Help us preserve them.

👉 All are welcome — bring a friend and spread the word.

01/06/2026

Received Communication: Good morning, and Happy New Year!
I’m reaching out to schedule our first Veterans/Legislative quarterly meeting of 2026. First, I want to sincerely thank both our veterans and legislators for your continued commitment to making these gatherings so productive. Your active participation ensures that valuable information flows back to your respective organizations, helping keep veterans across the Quiet Corner well-informed. Equally important, our legislators bring veterans’ questions and concerns directly to Hartford. This non-partisan collaboration in support of our veterans is truly appreciated by all.
With that in mind, our next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 5, 2026, in Room 109 at the Putnam Municipal Complex.
Thank you again to everyone who helps make these meetings so beneficial for our veteran community. I look forward to seeing you there!
Kind Regards, Brian Maynard

This meeting will be with Senator Jeff Gordon, Ranking Member of the Veterans and Military Affairs Committee in the Connecticut Senate.