Tax Increase
Request to increase mortgage tax approved in 5-4 vote
A one quarter of one percent mortgage tax would have generated more than $14 million for county coffers over the past five years—money that would have come in handy during the current downturn in home sales. Full Story
Analyzing the Crime Stats
Putnam Sheriff’s Race
As the Sheriff’s race has intensified in the weeks leading up to the primary, the four candidates have made crime statistics one of the top issues of the campaign. Full Story
Local Lawmakers Blast New DMV Fees
Local lawmakers are saying, “Governor Paterson: enough is enough!” Full Story
Carmel Core Returns to the Field
Rams soccer hoping off-season work pays dividends
CARMEL – Coming off a season that was not all they hoped it would be, the Carmel High boys soccer team has reason for optimism. The Rams return eight starters from last season’s team, and believe they have the supporting cast to raise their level of play. Full Story
Returning Starters Give Mahopac Spark
Indians miss Villanova, look to expand upon successes of last year
MAHOPAC – With the bulk of the starting lineup back for another season, the Mahopac High girls soccer team is looking for bigger and better things in 2009. Full Story
Mahopac Field Hockey Ready for New Season
With a new season approaching and a new league on tap, there are a lot of question marks on the horizon for the Mahopac High field hockey team.
Indians coach Dona DiMaggio does know one thing: her girls are hungry to learn, and anxious to start playing meaningful games. Full Story
Editorial Note:
We have decided to postpone this week’s editor ial because we have received many letters to the editor, a positive sign of the health of our local democracy, especially in this election season. The Courier is committed to encouraging public dialogue on local issues. Full Story
In Sheriff’s Race, Let’s Stop Making Immigrants into Scapegoats
The Putnam County Sheriff race disturbingly reflects the heated tone we have been witnessing at town hall meetings nationwide. Candidates Borkowski, DeStefano, and McConville have contributed to the angry atmosphere by squarely focusing on “the immigrant problem.” Are there illegal immigrants in Putnam County? Yes, there are illegal immigrants throughout the entire country. Full Story
Criminal Al iens Pose Serious Problem
Criminal aliens set free on the streets of America — instead of being deported after serving their time — are being rearrested as many as six more times by U.S. authorities, according to a government audit just released. Full Story
Worship Services
Send information regarding worship services to courier@pcnr.com. Please put “WORSHIP” in the subject line. ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST
ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
225 East Lake Blvd, Mahopac
845-628-2006
Saturday Vigil Mass. Full Story
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