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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 17, 20232 min read
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...
Oct 10, 20232 min read
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 20, 20233 min read
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...
Sep 5, 20234 min read


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, 20232 min read


‘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 28, 20232 min read
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, 20232 min read
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 21, 20232 min read


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, 20233 min read
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, 20232 min read
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...
Aug 18, 20234 min read
Battling Blue-Green Algae in Tonetta Lake
By Lorraine Samuels An environmental firm presented results of two assessments of stormwater drainage and water quality impacting the...
Aug 8, 20234 min read


Paving of Route 52 Underway in Carmel & Kent
Local lawmakers, highway department workers and others gathered last week to celebrate the start of paving of Route 52 in the Town of...
Aug 8, 20232 min read


Prevention Council Launches Safe Vape Disposal Boxes
Vaping and e-cigarette use are on the rise. According to the Centers for Disease Control, e-cigarette monthly unit sales increased by...
Aug 1, 20232 min read
Southeast Considers Extended Tax Break For Developer
By Lori Samuels Developers with the Commercial Campus at Fields Corner in Brewster have applied for an extended tax relief agreement...
Jul 27, 20232 min read
Residents Split on Law Banning Asylum Seekers
By Holly Crocco The public weighed in on County Executive Kevin Byrne’s proposed local law essentially banning hotels and motels from...
Jul 21, 20232 min read
County Enters into New EMS Contract
Putnam County had a new advanced life support service provider for countywide services. Empress Ambulance Services was selected following...
Jul 21, 20232 min read


Longtime Patterson Highway Super. Goff Will Be Missed
A large contingent of town and county workers participated in a procession last week to honor Russell Patrick Goff, longtime Patterson...
Jul 13, 20232 min read
Putnam Debuts Department of Public Works
The reorganization of the Putnam County Highways & Facilities Department into the Putnam County Department of Public Works was signed...
Jul 13, 20232 min read
County to Enact Law Regulating Use of ‘Homeless Shelters’
By Holly Crocco The Putnam County Legislature is poised to approve a local law that would deny the unauthorized operation of homeless...
Jun 27, 20234 min read
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