High Taxation
Putnam ranks as 10th highest taxing county in America
So you want to live in Putnam County? Be prepared to dig deeply when it comes to property tax!
For the second consecutive year, Putnam has ranked in the top 10 highest taxed counties in the nation. The only good news is that Putnam has dropped down the list a bit from the 8th highest taxed in 2007 to the 10th highest in 2008. Full Story
Brewster to Vote on School Improvements
Residents in the Brewster School District will be going to the polls Friday to vote on two propositions—a $25.6 million modernization project that addresses the health, safety, and educational concerns of students at the Henry Wells Middle School, and a second proposal totaling $3,475,000 million that calls for the construction of a synthetic turf field, new bleachers, field lighting, an Full Story
Still No Budget
The question being asked around Putnam governmental circles these days is: Will the 2010 budget process ever end? Full Story
Mount Kisco Doc Seeks NY19 Seat
Hayworth will challenge Ball in GOP primary
MOUNT KISCO—Nan Hayworth is looking to shake up the 19th Congressional district. The veteran ophthalmologist, and wife of Mt Kisco Medical Group CEO Scott Hayworth, has formed a campaign committee and will be seeking the Republican nomination to challenge Congressman John Hall in 2010. Full Story
The Luck of the American- Italians
On Sunday, October 5, more than 5,000 people participated in the 21st annual Putnam County Columbus Day Parade, sponsored by the Italian American Club of Mahopac.
The parade ended at the Mahopac Chamber Park, where the Mahopac- Carmel Chamber of Commerce was hosting its day-long Community Street Festival and Merchant Showcase. Full Story
ACORN’s Party Backs Putnam Candidates
After losing GOP primary, Borkowski presses forward on Working Families line
The Working Families party is one of the newest and fastest growing “third parties” in New York State. Full Story
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