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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...
Nov 28, 20235 min read
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 31, 20232 min read
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 24, 20232 min read
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, 20233 min read
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, 20234 min read


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
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