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Brewster Police Sgt. Mourned
The Village of Brewster Police Department is mourning the recent loss of a member of its force. Brewster Police Sgt. Richard Gurniak, 57,...
Apr 30, 20241 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
Bob Palmer Project Continues in Southeast
By John Duncan Bob Palmer Day will take place April 28, when volunteers place more than 1,300 American flags on veterans’ graves in 13...
Apr 23, 20242 min read
A Celestial Celebration!
The April 8 total solar eclipse brought people across the country outside during the day to view the rare occurrence, when the moon...
Apr 17, 20241 min read
Brewster Schools Consider 2.9% Tax Levy Increase
By Holly Crocco The Brewster School Board is considering a 2024-25 budget that once again stays below the state-mandated property tax...
Apr 17, 20244 min read
Make-A-Wish Campaign Kicks Off at ShopRite of Carmel
ShopRite’s annual two-week fundraising campaign to benefit Make-A-Wish Hudson Valley kicked off April 14, and was preceded by ShopRite of...
Apr 17, 20242 min read
Sears Burying Ground to Get Historic Marker
By Jack Alcott The Sears Burying Ground, also known as the Old Southeast Church Cemetery – the site of the oldest marked grave in Putnam...
Apr 17, 20242 min read
‘Showcase of the Stars’ Dazzles in Brewster
By Holly Crocco While the dancers of Seven Stars School of Performing Arts in Brewster have an annual showcase and recital, this year, a...
Apr 17, 20242 min read
Second Chance Foods Moving To New Home in Brewster
Staff and board members at Second Chance Foods, Inc., recently provided a tour of its soon-to-be new home in Brewster with a small group...
Apr 9, 20242 min read
A Spotlight on Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment
Volunteer fire departments across New York State – and Putnam County – will open their doors to residents Saturday and Sunday, April 13...
Apr 9, 20242 min read
Relay for Life Forms Eastern Putnam Event
The Brewster and Patterson Relay For Life events have merged to form the Eastern Putnam Relay for the 2024 season, announced the American...
Apr 9, 20242 min read
Brewster Students Study Ancient Civilizations
In a project called River Valleys Culture Project Exhibition, sixth-graders at Henry H. Wells Middle School in Brewster built dioramas as...
Apr 2, 20241 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
Putnam County DPW Project Portal Open for Residents
With spring around the corner, several road construction projects will be going online throughout the county, and as such, Putnam County...
Apr 2, 20242 min read
‘Newsies Jr.’ Makes Headlines at Mahopac Middle School
Student-actors at Mahopac Middle School put on an incredible performance of “Newsies Jr.” on March 15 and 16. The cast sang favorites...
Mar 28, 20241 min read
Southeast Appoints New Historian
By Holly Crocco The Town of Southeast has a new historian. Longtime resident Jack Alcott was unanimously appointed to the position by the...
Mar 28, 20243 min read
Brewster SchoolsApprove Tax BreakFor Warehouse
By Holly Crocco Although a vote to approve a PILOT agreement with Brewster Industrial Owner, LLC, failed the Brewster School Board during...
Mar 19, 20246 min read
Putnam Celebrates St. Patrick's Day!
Many community and civic organizations participated in the 47th annual Putnam/Northern Westchester St. Patrick’s Day parade March 10...
Mar 19, 20241 min read
Carmel Students Show Audiences ‘How to Succeed’ This Weekend
The classic stage show “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying” may bring back memories to a lot of people, but few will have...
Mar 11, 20242 min read
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