Lois Zutell (1935-2020) was the Town of Southeast’s first and – to date – only female town supervisor. By Holly Crocco & Jack Alcott The Town of Southeast is considering renaming the Lakeview Manor community center in honor of the town’s first and – to date – only female supervisor. “When we reflect on the life and legacy of Lois Zutell, a few words come to mind: community, dedication, leadership, and lasting impact,” said Putnam County Historian Jennifer Cassidy at the Oct.

A Brewster man, who has reportedly been living in the country illegally, was arrested twice in 18 hours following separate robbery and forcible touch incidents in Putnam. According to Putnam County Sheriff Brian Hess, at about 9 p.m. Sept. 29, Putnam County 911 dispatched deputies to the Southeast train station after a female passenger reported being forcibly touched by a male aboard a train. The suspect fled before deputies arrived. An officer quickly located Diego Rodriguez

By Holly Crocco Southeast Town Supervisor Joseph Castellano has presented a tentative 2027 budget that includes no property tax increase. “It’s been a busy, busy few months developing this budget,” he said at the Oct. 1 Southeast Town Board meeting. The spending plan was delivered to the town clerk and town board three days prior. The $10.8 million spending plan includes $19.6 million in expenses and $8.8 million in revenue. The highway budget (townwide and outside the villag