Tax Revolt in Putnam
Legislature says county will refuse to pay MTA mobility tax
It's being called a taxpayer's revolt. In a shocking and surprise move, the Putnam County Legislature Monday voted to refrain from paying the Metropolitan Transportation Authority a "single penny" for the state's recently enacted MTA Mobility Tax that will cost businesses in the commuter region millions of dollars. Full Story
Preparing for the Worst, Team Trains for Disasters
The world is a frightening place. Shootings, hostage situations, and acts of terrorism on the innocent have become all too common. Putnam County is not immune to such unimaginable deeds, and, with the assistance of Sheriff Donald Smith, Carmel Police Chief Michael Johnson, and Kent Police Chief Donald Smith, the Putnam Emergency Response Team has been created. Full Story
State Assembly Approves Video Arraingment
Legislator Mary Ellen Odell is ecstatic now that Putnam's electronic arraignment bill has been approved by the State Assembly. Full Story
Commemorative Graduation Issue
A group of young ladies give a thumbs-up as they prepare to graduate from Carmel High School. Full Story
Putnam Valley Pols Seek Sustainable Careers
The upcoming Putnam Valley election season is sure not to be dull thanks to an intriguing cast of characters. Democrats are putting together their opposition ticket with hopes of unseating current Republican supervisor Bob Tendy. Dawn Powell, a prolific blogger on local matters, has her eyes set on the supervisor job. Full Story
County Coffers Take Another Big Hit
Down! Down! Down! For the third consecutive month, Putnam County coffers have taken a hit when it comes to sales tax revenue. Full Story
Brewster Catholics Want Traditional Church
St. Lawrence O'Toole Catholic Church of Brewster plans on building a new church building along Route 6 to serve its congregation of nearly 2,400 families. In advance of a proposal phase, a survey went out to parish families asking them what kind of structure they would prefer. The results show that St. Full Story
County Health Official Says Don't Panic Over Swine Flu
Another case of swine flu (novel influenza A H1N1) has been confirmed in Putnam County. Putnam Health Commissioner Dr. Sherlita Amler reported the incident Monday, telling the Courier the illness has brought the total to four laboratoryconfirmed cases in the county. Full Story
Tea Time Returns to Fishkill's Dutchess Stadium
On April 15, Todd Harvey, a businessman in Fishkill organized one of many Tea Parties, launched across the nation to protest the government organized bailouts, and the threat of increased taxes. Nearly four thousand citizens joined Harvey at Dutchess stadium. Full Story
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