The Putnam County Conservative Party recently held its annual meeting and candidate interviews, and afterward announced its slate of endorsed candidates for the November elections. Endorsed for re-election are Putnam County Clerk Michael Bartolotti, County Coroners Dr. Michael Nesheiwat and John Bourges, Congressman Mike Lawler in the 17 th District, State Sen. Rob Rolison in the 39 th District, and Assemblyman Matt Slater in the 94 th District. New candidates endorsed inc

Carmel residents and commuters are on notice that Fair Street will be closed from March 27 to April 5. According to Putnam County Department of Public Works Commissioner Tommy Feighery, for those 10 days, only local traffic will be allowed as crews replace two aging culverts between DeColores Drive and Glenna Drive. “We understand this is a major roadway in the Town of Carmel and we know a closure like this will be disruptive to residents, commuters, and nearby businesses,” h