Putnam’s Medical Reserve Corps Volunteers Honored
As National Emergency Preparedness Month began, the Putnam County Legislature on Sept. 3 recognized the county’s Medical Reserve Corps...
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- 7 days ago
- 2 min
County’s Veterans Service Agency a ‘Top Performer’
The Putnam County Veterans Service Agency has received national recognition from Maj. Gen. Edward Chrystal Jr., U.S. Army, for its...
- Sep 3
- 3 min
County Split on Charter Change; Proposal Would Allow Removal of County Attorney
By Holly Crocco The Putnam County Legislature is poised to make a change to the County Charter that would essentially allow it to fire...
- Aug 12
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Putnam Residents Asked to Complete Health Survey
The 2024 Community Health Survey is now open for Putnam residents to provide input on the county’s state of health and the factors...
- Jul 30
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Mixed Reviews on Carmel’s Comp. Plan
By Rob Sample Carmel residents had the opportunity to weigh-in on the town’s updated comprehensive plan during a public hearing at the...
- Jul 30
- 2 min
Foreclosure Auction Nets County $2.2M
By Holly Crocco The county is beginning to chip away at more than $30 million worth of foreclosed properties that have not been...
- Jul 23
- 4 min
Kent Residents Concerned Over Short-Term Rentals
By Robert Sample Cities and towns of all sizes have wrestled with the increasingly popular trend of property owners offering their homes...
- Jul 17
- 2 min
County Consolidates to Make Department of General Services
Earlier this month, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne signed into law legislation that reorganizes the departments of purchasing,...
- Jul 17
- 2 min
Carmel Temporarily Bans Battery Energy Storage Systems
By Holly Crocco The Carmel Town Board unanimously passed a resolution enacting a local law establishing a six-month moratorium...
- Jul 9
- 3 min
Putnam Communities Get Bronze Award For Going Green
Three local municipalities have been certified as bronze-level Climate Smart Communities by the New York State Department of...
- Jul 2
- 4 min
Mahopac Crowd Decries Battery-Storage Facility at Public Hearing
By Rob Sample Residents of Carmel and Somers turned out in force at the June 19 Carmel Town Board meeting to express opposition to a...
- Jul 2
- 2 min
$1M Awarded to Putnam Law Enforcement Agencies
Several Putnam County law enforcement agencies that applied for financial assistance last fall will receive funding in the 2025 New York...
- Jul 2
- 1 min
Russo Victorious in GOP Primary
By Holly Crocco Laura Russo won the June 25 Republican Primary election for Putnam County Legislature District 4, representing Patterson....
- Jun 11
- 2 min
New County Director of Tourism Named
Tara Keegan has been appointed the new director of tourism for Putnam County, by County Executive Kevin Byrne, following the retirement...
- Jun 4
- 3 min
Kent Debates Sewer District Allocations & Fees
By Rob Sample How can the Town of Kent more accurately and fairly allocate charges for the town’s sewer district? The Kent Town Board...
- May 29
- 2 min
Empire State Trail Now Accessible From Patterson
The new Empire State Trailhead in Patterson officially opened May 15 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony “This is a proud moment in...
- May 14
- 5 min
County Prioritizes Mental Health & Substance Use Services
County Prioritizes Mental Health & Substance Use Services SUBHEAD: Co-Responder Team Debuts; New Site for Crisis...
- Apr 23
- 2 min
‘Let’s Play Project’ Proposed at Southeast Park
By Holly Crocco Many playgrounds are now being created for all physical abilities, to foster an inclusive and adaptive spirit. But what...
- Apr 23
- 4 min
Kent Progresses With EMT Program
By Holly Crocco The Town of Kent is moving forward with creating a townwide paid EMT program. Alex Roehner, the town’s new EMS...
- Apr 2
- 3 min
County Considers New Dept. of General Services
By Holly Crocco While Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne has proposed creating a Department of General Services, merging the departments...
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