Upcoming Events

Annual Earthday Cleanup & Festival!


Where: Rotary Park, Downtown Putnam
When: Saturday, March 1st, 2010 10AM - Noon (cleanup)
Noon - 4 (festival)

Join us for our annual Earthday cleanup of Putnam! We will be meeting at 10am at the Rotary Park Bandstand. After the cleanup, be sure to check out Earthfest exhibits, featuring all sorts of environmentally friendly products! Vendors will represent areas including energy, transportation, farming, and organic products. For more information, or to sign up as a vendor, contact Dot at Sawmill Pottery.

Live Theater!

Putnam boasts not one, but TWO community theaters! For a schedule of upcoming shows and ticket information, visit

Bradley Playhouse

. The second theater, located only blocks away from the Bradley, is the

Black Box Theater

. A listing of their schedule can be found at thecpac.org.

Welcome New Businesses!

Glimpse Of Gaia

Stop in and say hello to Sean & Steph, the proprietors of the brand new Main St. shoppe 'Glimpse of Gaia'! Located at 130 Main Street, Glimpse of Gaia is an earth-friendly floral studio devoted to the creation & preservation of the Earth's beauty.

Welcome to Putnam!


The Second Annual Oyster Shucking Contest!

Sunday, May 2nd, Noon - 6PM


RAIN OR SHINE!


About Our Towne...

Main StreetJust a small New England Town with really BIG ideas!

Old Towne Putnam

Located in the heart of Putnam, Old Towne Putnam consists of historic buildings and renovated mills containing restaurants, boutiques, salons, the Bradley Playhouse, and a plethora of other interesting features.

The Commons

Located along the Quinebaug river in Putnam, the Commons boasts restaurants, shops, and the now famous Bandstand where Riverfire is held. Within easy walking distance of both Old Towne Putnam and the North End, the Commons are a vital part of Putnam year 'round!

The North End

The historic North End of Putnam is home to Saint Mary's Cathedral and a bevy of small businesses. The merchants in the North End provide services from Bridal Gowns to new Kitchens and Baths. Also home to several restaurants, the North End has something for everyone!