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MLK Jr.’s Legacy Inspires Young Artists
As part of a lesson on Martin Luther King Jr., third-graders in Michele Love’s class at Matthew Paterson Elementary School in Kent...
Jan 271 min read
Carmel’s Matthew Paterson School Dedicates New Library
By Holly Crocco The students at Mattew Paterson Elementary School in Carmel/Kent now have a better space to read, learn, and explore,...
Jan 213 min read
‘Grease’ is the Word at George Fischer Middle School
Students at George Fischer Middle School in Carmel began rehearsing before the holidays for the upcoming musical production of “Grease –...
Jan 142 min read
Carmel Schools to Test Translation Tech at Meetings
By Rob Sample Should the Carmel School Board come up with a way to translate dialogue at its public forums for families who speak a...
Jan 73 min read
A Thanksgiving Tradition Continues at Carmel Schools
The recent annual senior Thanksgiving luncheon sponsored by the Carmel Teachers’ Association was another big success, with the special...
Nov 19, 20241 min read
Meet the CHS Class of 2025 Val & Sal
Chase Yom was taking a quiz in his advanced placement government class last week when he was called down to the counseling office. “All...
Nov 12, 20242 min read
Although in Carmel, Kids From Fairways May Go to Brewster
By Holly Crocco The Brewster and Carmel central school districts are considering a borderline adjustment that would allow all potential...
Oct 29, 20243 min read
Verifying Residency Quite the Task for Brewster Schools
By Holly Crocco The Brewster Central School District is working to reduce the number of students enrolled who may not meet residency...
Oct 15, 20242 min read
Mahopac Schools Capital Project Update
By Holly Crocco Administrators at the Mahopac Central School District are considering replacing the roof at Lakeview Elementary School in...
Oct 8, 20243 min read
Area Youth Return to School
Schools across Putnam County – and the state – started the 2024-25 school year last week, with youngsters and teens returning to the...
Sep 10, 20241 min read
Political Unrest Continues on Carmel School Board
By Rob Sample The Carmel School Board’s Aug. 13 meeting turned fractious after the board passed a resolution critical of one trustee,...
Aug 26, 20243 min read
Lawmakers Call for Removal of Carmel School Bd. Trustee
By Holly Crocco A group of lawmakers whose districts include the Carmel Central School District is asking New York State Education...
Aug 12, 20243 min read
School Board Denounces Member’s Actions at Protest; Some Call it Censorship
By Holly Crocco The Carmel School Board voted 4-2 at its July 9 meeting to issue a statement clarifying that words spoken by a board...
Jul 23, 20244 min read
Brewster Schools Break Ground On Long-Awaited Capital Project
On the first day of summer vacation, Brewster Central School District administrators, board of education members, teachers, community...
Jul 9, 20241 min read
Grant Funds Security Upgrades at Brewster Schools
Brewster Central School District has been able to complete safety upgrades and new security installations throughout the district’s four...
Jun 18, 20242 min read
School Budgets Pass Putnam-Wide
By Holly Crocco All six school districts in Putnam County celebrated passage of their respective budgets when voters went to the polls...
May 29, 20242 min read
Carmel School Board Adopts Budget With 0% Tax Levy Increase
Following months of meetings lasting several hours and going past midnight – and sometimes even past 1 and 2 a.m. – the Carmel School...
May 7, 20242 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
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
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
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