Legislature Confirms New Appointments
Appointments to various committees, boards, and advisory agencies are normally made at the beginning of a new year. Putnam lawmakers, however, appointed a number of people to unpaid positions at last week's regular monthly meeting of the County Legislature, since terms were about to expire. Full Story
County Bar Association Honors Justice O'Rourke
On Thursday June 4th, at The Garrison, overlooking the beautiful Hudson River, more than 75 attorneys and court personnel attended the Putnam County Bar Association Annual Dinner to celebrate the distinguished career of Putnam Supreme Court Justice Andrew P. O'Rourke. Justice O'Rourke will be retiring effective December 31, 2009. Full Story
Birds of Prey Bring the Rich and Famous to Putnam County
Talk about a happening! The Green Chimneys campus attracted more than 6,000 people Sunday when the residential school and wildlife sanctuary celebrated Putnam County's 17th annual Wings and a Prayer: Birds of Prey Day. Full Story
New Shuttle Service Comes to Southeast
A new weekday shuttle service to the Metro-North Southeast Railroad Station got underway Monday with a ribbon-tying ceremony that attracted officials from both New York and Connecticut to Putnam County. Full Story
Gov's Chef to Discuss Backyard Farming
Interested in knowing about Governor David Paterson's favorite recipes? What does the state's chief executive enjoy most for dinner? The man who whips up most meals for New York's chief elected official is Noah Sheetz—executive chef at the Governor's Mansion. Mr. Full Story
Police News
Weapons Cache in Brewster Car When appearing in Brewster Village Court later this month, a 20-year-old Southeast man has some explaining to do as to why he was in the possession of an assortment of dangerous weapons. Sheriff Donald Smith announced the arrest last week of Devin Meschino in connection with the incident. Full Story
Legislature Mulls Expanding Jail Capacity For Female Inmates
Smith Hails Proposal for Allowing Putnam to House Other Female Perps, Raise Revenue
A dramatic increase of female inmates at the county jail has prompted members of the Putnam Legislature to begin thinking about jail expansion. By a unanimous vote last week, lawmakers requested County Executive Robert Bondi to "pursue and explore the need for jail expansion and renovation, and report to the Legislature a plan ands timetable for accomplishing this need. Full Story
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