The Putnam Special Services District is the geographical area formerly known as the “City of Putnam”, consisting of Putnam’s downtown business district and neighborhoods in the northwest corner of the town.  The Putnam Special Services District is governed by the Putnam Special Services District Authority, a five member elected board. This elected board has oversight of the Putnam Police Department and Putnam Fire Department.

 

All inhabitants dwelling within the territorial limits of the Putnam Special Services District, hereinafter called “the District” may hold and exercise all powers and privileges consistent with the provisions of the Putnam Special Services District Authority Charter.