William L. Putnam

I met Bill Putnam in 1961 when I worked for him up on Provin Mtn in the traffic dept. I liked working there and remember he could be a prankster. He one time was chopping trees down and came and told me I needed to have my car fixed....I said there's nothing wrong with it...it fell the wrong way and you guessed it....on my car. Of course, he had it fixed and rented a car for me in the meanwhile. There were other times in which his humor showed in addition to his very serious side. I...

I grew up watching Bill Putnam's editorials on WWLP TV 22 News. The first time I met him, I was just a kid, tagging along with his pal and mine, Romeo Cyr (Cyr Arena) when Romeo appealed to him about sandlot baseball conditions in the parks. That same night, on WWLP, Bill began the effort to address the issues. I learned how it's done in the political and public relations arena from that. One of many memorable meetings with Bill will be with me until my last day. I was about 20, and campaign...

It was about 50 years ago when I met Mr. Putnam. A girl friend & myself ( a couple of Southwick kids who lived just over the Westfield line in Southwick off N. Longyard Rd), decided one summer afternoon (because we were bored & had nothing to do) to walk through the Bannish's field & hike up the Westfield side of Provin Mountain. Upon reaching the top, we noticed a trail, followed it a bit & sat for awhile & enjoyed the view. After resting, we headed down the trail & in a short time we...

Thanks Bill for so many things...including the sign with my name on it...Mr.Murphy. Those were great days too long gone. I think I can speak for all who knew you that you were a one of a kind Gentleman....I will forever miss the word "Mother" piped over the PA system all across the mountain. Rest in peace old friend...you provided memories for everyone.