Byrne Taps Servadio as DSS Commissioner
Sara Servadio has been appointed the new commissioner of the Department of Mental Health, Social Services & Youth Bureau by Putnam County...
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- 6 days ago
- 2 min
A Reprieve for Putnam Shoppers
Starting in March, sales tax on clothing and footwear less than $110 will be eliminated for at least two years in Putnam County. A...
- Nov 28
- 3 min
Southeast OKs Budget With 1.93% Tax Levy Increase
By Holly Crocco The Southeast Town Board passed a budget for next year that increases the tax levy 1.93 percent, which is drastically...
- Nov 28
- 4 min
COLA Hike Remains For Elected Officials
By Holly Crocco The Putnam County Legislature has voted to override County Executive Kevin Byrne’s vetoes of cost of living adjustments...
- Nov 28
- 5 min
Brewster Revitalization Revived
By John Alcott Brewster’s massive urban renewal project is very much alive – and moving forward. Eleven years in the making, the downtown...
- Oct 31
- 2 min
After Finding More Savings, County Legislature to Vote on Budget
Staff Reports The Putnam Legislature is scheduled to vote on County Executive Kevin Byrne’s proposed budget Monday evening (Oct. 30),...
- Oct 24
- 2 min
Put Valley Proposes 1.6% Tax Levy Hike
By Holly Crocco The Putnam Valley Town Board is considering a 2024 budget that raises the tax levy by 1.68 percent. “Our budget is well...
- Oct 17
- 3 min
Reaction to County Budget Proposal Mixed
By Holly Crocco Representatives from the western side of the county spoke favorably of County Executive Kevin Byrne’s efforts to work...
- Oct 17
- 4 min
Byrne Proposes Reduced Tax Rate For Putnam in 2024
By Holly Crocco In his first budget proposal delivered as Putnam’s leader, County Executive Kevin Byrne recently presented a spending...
- Oct 17
- 2 min
County Debuts Renovated DPW Garage in Mahopac
The Putnam County Department of Public Works has completed major renovations to its Route 6N garage in Mahopac. “The renovations here...
- Oct 10
- 2 min
Southeast Could See 9% Tax Hike
By Holly Crocco Southeast Town Supervisor Tony Hay has proposed a 2024 budget that raises taxes 9 percent. While this may seem like a...
- Sep 20
- 3 min
Patterson Eyes Less Than 1% Budget Hike
By Holly Crocco Patterson Town Supervisor Richard Williams recently presented a tentative 2024 town budget that he says is responsible...
- Sep 5
- 4 min
Kent OKs Property Easement for Private Land Owner
By Holly Crocco A private property owner has been granted an easement by the Kent Town Board, allowing the corporation to access a piece...
- Aug 28
- 2 min
Feighery Tapped as DPW Commissioner, Pending Legislature Approval
Thomas Feighery has been appointed Putnam County’s new commissioner of the Department of Public Works by Putnam County Executive Kevin...
- Aug 28
- 2 min
‘Protect the Hudson’ Bill Signed into Law
Gov. Kathy Hochul last week signed legislation into law that is intended to protect the economic vitality of the Hudson River region by...
- Aug 21
- 2 min
New Probation Dept. Program Promotes Job Preparedness
Putnam County has launched a new job preparedness initiative within its probation department. The “Ready, Set, Work!” program is an...
- Aug 21
- 2 min
Company Seeks to Streamline Solar Panel Project in Southeast
By Holly Crocco A public hearing will be held Aug. 24 at Southeast Town Hall regarding a proposal that has been in the works for more...
- Aug 18
- 3 min
Byrne Debuts Plans for New Fire Training Center
Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne’s administration is proposing to construct a new state-of-the-art fire training center, replacing the...
- Aug 18
- 2 min
Plans Progress for Senior Units, Self-Storage on Route 22
By Holly Crocco Progress is being made on the development of the former Golf Dome property on Route 22 into affordable housing and...
- Aug 18
- 4 min
Residents React Kent Mining Law
By Lori Samuels Comments were received on the latest draft of the Town of Kent’s proposed excavation law at an Aug. 1 Kent Town Board...
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