Brewster
Susan Crawford named Putnam County Employee of the Year Susan Crawford had the day off after being named as Putnam County Employee of the Year. The Brewster resident, who is a records clerk at the county Records Center, was described as being "dedicated, reliable, trusted, and easy to work with," by her colleagues who nominated her for the special recognition. Full Story
Carmel
Vocera arrives at PHC A new mobile voice communication system has arrived at Putnam Hospital Center. Vocera improves transmissions of messages between departments at the medical center as well as physicians. Full Story
Mahopac
Mahopac Library holds line on spending The Mahopac Public Library has held the line on spending by approving a budget for the 2009-2010 fiscal year containing a zero-percent increase. Full Story
Southeast
Judge halts extension of controversial road project Charging that the Town of Southeast failed to receive "proper permits from New York City, New York State, or the Army Corps of Engineers," State Supreme Court Justice Andrew O'Rourke has halted a controversial road project connecting Southeast and Carmel. Full Story
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