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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...
Sep 10, 20242 min read
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 10, 20242 min read
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...
Sep 3, 20243 min read
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...
Aug 12, 20242 min read
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, 20244 min read
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 30, 20242 min read
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 23, 20244 min read
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, 20242 min read
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 17, 20242 min read
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 9, 20243 min read
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, 20244 min read
$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, 20242 min read
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....
Jul 2, 20241 min read
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 11, 20242 min read
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...
Jun 4, 20243 min read
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 29, 20242 min read
County Prioritizes Mental Health & Substance Use Services
County Prioritizes Mental Health & Substance Use Services SUBHEAD:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Co-Responder Team Debuts; New Site for Crisis...
May 14, 20245 min read
‘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, 20242 min read
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 23, 20244 min read
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...
Apr 2, 20243 min read
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