Wed, Sep 17 · Danielson
CT Job Fair at the Quinebaug Valley Community College campus, 10 a.m.–noon.
Why it mattersArea employers hire on the spot, and the Uline site in Plainfield is staffing up now.
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The next useful week in the Quiet Corner, delivered every Monday.
Dates to know
See the full calendarWed, Sep 23 · Danielson Borough
Public hearing and vote on $64,000 for firefighter protective gear.
Why it mattersDecides whether crews get full gear this fall, and how long engine coverage stays limited.
AttendThu, Sep 17 · Plainfield
Siting Council meeting on the proposed 45-megawatt trash-to-energy facility, 1 p.m. by Zoom.
Why it mattersSets the public-hearing date and decides who can take part as a party or intervenor.
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The briefing
Top stories
Verified developments with a direct line to the source. Pending decisions are labeled plainly.
DanielsonDecision pending
Danielson fire service resumes with limits while gear funding awaits a vote
The fire department is answering all medical calls again and can staff one engine when enough usable gear is available. A $64,000 protective-gear plan still needs a public hearing and vote on September 23.
PlainfieldDecision pending
Plainfield energy proposal moves into a public-hearing process
A proposed 45-megawatt trash-to-energy facility is seeking state permission, and the Siting Council has granted requests for a public hearing. A procedural Zoom meeting on September 17 sets the schedule and handles intervenor requests.
PutnamCommunity update
Putnam closes a major week of veterans remembrance
The Wall That Heals, a traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial replica, stood at Murphy Park through ceremonies that ended Sunday, September 13. About 1,000 students visited and local fundraising passed $80,000, with remaining funds intended for area veterans.
Weekend planner
Friday through Sunday around the Quiet Corner.
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Friday5:00–7:00 p.m.Pomfret
Jean-Paul Jacquet “MIXED BAG” Reception
Pomfret Public Library, 449 Pomfret Street
Meet the Pomfret artist and view his fall exhibit.
Cost and age guidance not stated.
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Friday7:30 p.m.Putnam
Movie Night: Jurassic Park
Bradley Playhouse, 30 Front Street
Screening of the 1993 science-fiction adventure film; the official venue listing supplies the current 2026 context.
$8 at the door; no online presales; age guidance not stated.
Saturday10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.Putnam
Quiet Corner Community Baby Shower
Hale YMCA, 9 Technology Park Drive
TEEG event with local-resource connections and advertised giveaways.
Admission and registration not stated; for expecting families and families with babies six months or younger.
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Saturday10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.Plainfield
Celebrate Plainfield Day
Lion's Park
Bounce houses, face painting, balloon animals, demonstrations, vendors, and music. The organizer's structured listing says 76 Reservoir Street, while a promotional post says 8 Community Avenue; check the organizer for the correct entrance or parking.
Free; family/community event; no formal age limit stated.
Saturday12:00–9:00 p.m.Brooklyn
Northeast Truck Fest
Brooklyn Fairgrounds, 15 Fairgrounds Road
Truck-focused event; passengers need spectator tickets.
$15 spectator; $35 Show and Shine, including driver/show-field entry; age guidance not stated.
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Saturday12:00–4:00 p.m.Pomfret
Pomfret Fall Festival
Pomfret Recreation Park, 576 Hampton Road
Town recreation festival; vendor fees in the official packet are not attendee admission prices.
Public admission, registration, and age guidance not stated.
Useful this week
Four things worth knowing before Monday comes around again.
Jobs and hiring
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Hiring is picking up in Plainfield
- Uline lists seven openings at its new Plainfield Pike Road fulfillment center, with an opening targeted for this fall.
- The CT Job Fair comes to the Quinebaug Valley Community College campus in Danielson on Wednesday, Sep 17, 10 a.m.–noon.
Services and deadlines
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Two town changes worth a minute
- Woodstock is moving trash hauling from Casella to CWPM under a proposed five-year contract; the minutes are posted but not yet approved.
- Danielson Borough votes Wednesday, Sep 23 on $64,000 for firefighter protective gear — the hearing is open to residents.
Markets and local food
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Apples, squash and the last open-air weeks
- Eight markets are running across the Quiet Corner, most winding down between late October and early November.
- Several accept SNAP, WIC and Senior FMNP coupons — benefits vary by market, so check at the manager's table.
Volunteer or community
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Where hands are needed
- Putnam's Wall That Heals week showed what volunteer muscle can do; remaining funds are going to area veterans.
- Libraries, land trusts and market managers across the region take weekend help — most ask for an hour or two.
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Fresh this week
Farmers markets by day
Saturdays
Danielson
9:00 a.m.–noon
Saturdays
Putnam
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Wednesdays
Brooklyn
4:00–6:00 p.m.
Tuesdays
Plainfield
4:00–6:00 p.m.
Sundays
Ashford
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Thursdays
Lisbon
3:30–6:30 p.m.
Wednesdays
Scotland
2:30–5:30 p.m.
Saturdays
Willimantic
8:00 a.m.–noon
Neighbor to neighbor
Visit the community cornerKillingly
Spooky Killingly Writing Contest
Original PG-13 spooky stories set in Connecticut are accepted October 1–31. Age groups are 6–12, 13–18, and 19-plus; entries must not be plagiarized or AI-generated.
Putnam
Scarecrow Contest
Registration closes October 12. Assignments are available October 14, setup is due by noon October 15, and displays remain through October 31.
Pomfret
Community food access
The appointment-based Pomfret Community Market pantry operates Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2–4 p.m. at 207 Mashamoquet Road.