Salon Supports Cancer Research
Laura Biondi’s two sisters had both been diagnosed with breast cancer. The office manager of the Cosmopolitan Salon, located at the Clock Tower Commons in Southeast, approached her boss about doing a fund raiser and Sheri Hogan jumped at the idea. Full Story
Seniors Enjoy Early Thanksgiving Dinner
Thanksgiving came a week early again this year in both the Brewster and Carmel School Districts.
Senior citizens attended special luncheons last Thursday at the John F. Kennedy School in the Brewster District and at the Matthew Paterson Elementary School, Kent Schools Complex, George Fischer Middle School, and Carmel High School in the Carmel School District. Full Story
Carmel Rotarians Feed the Hungry
Rotary International’s motto of “service above self” was evident last week when members of the Carmel Rotary donned aprons and chef hats while visiting the Putnam Community Action Program (CAP) soup kitchen in Brewster. Full Story
Carmel Volunteer Ambulance Corps Celebrates 40th Anniversary
Times were very different in the hamlet of Carmel in 1969.
The sleepy county seat had a thriving main-street business district. The glut of residential development was about to explode. The school district was composed of a high school and two elementary schools in the Town of Kent. Full Story
Police News
Brewster man charged with
felony DWI in Kent
A Brewster man is facing a period of incarceration in a state penitentiary following his arrest for felony DWI in the Town of Kent. Full Story
It’s a Wild Life !
(courtesy of Animal Kingdom USA)
This Canada goose was discovered limping in Carmel last week. She was brought to Brewster Animal Hospital by AKUSAWR where it was discovered that there was an abscess on her right foot. Full Story
Sharing Our Nuclear Power Planning Strategies
Japanese officials have learned from Putnam County Emergency Services providers that a systematic phased approach is the best way to handle an emergency involving a nuclear power plant. Full Story
FEATURED BUSINESS: O’Connor’s Public House
A Gathering Place for a ‘Nice Class of People’
“I love the work,” Bobby O’Connor said in his thick County Cork brogue. “It’s not the money; I just get real joy from working.” “Bobby,” as he is known to the patrons of his Route 22 Pub, O’Connor’s, is always working. Full Story
Lawmakers Praise New, Tougher DWI Law
Drive intoxicated with a child in your car and be prepared to go to prison.
Republicans and Democrats alike are heralding Governor David Paterson’s signing of the Child Passenger Protection Act last week as a piece of legislation that was long overdue. Full Story
County, Towns Receive Checks
Putnam County, along with four of its towns and one village, received some positive news, about the economy—for a change— last week when NYMIR (New York State Municipal Insurance Reciprocal) announced that the five municipalities would be receiving return on capital as a result of sound investments made by the non-profit, statewide property and casualty insurance program. Full Story
St. Lawrence Feeds the Needy
“We don’t want anyone to go hungry, or be alone on Thanksgiving,” said Judy Bruen, “we want people to know that someone is thinking of them.” Where public programs like Meals on Wheels close shop for Thanksgiving and the following Friday, parishes like St. Lawrence are making the difference. Full Story
Strict Visitor Restrictions Imposed at PHC
The high incidence of H1N1 influenza as well as a large number of seasonal flu cases throughout the region has prompted Putnam Hospital Center to enact stringent visitor restrictions. Full Story
Mahopac DWI Mom Gets Probation
A Mahopac woman charged last summer with driving drunk with five teenagers in her car will not be serving a day in jail following an agreement reached in Carmel Town Court. Full Story
‘Free’ School Lunch Numbers Rise as Economy Worsens
The stumbling economy has hurt the finances of many families, resulting in an increase in the number of free lunches provided by area school districts. Full Story
Teachers Volunteer to Clean Up Mahopac Street
On November 20, teacher Stacey Biagini led 19 other members of the Mahopac Teachers’ Association on a volunteer project of cleaning up roadside litter from Myrtle Avenue in Mahopac. Full Story
Putnam Valley Artist Lends Her Talent to BOCES in Yorktown
Remembering her own vocational education as being similar to courses being taught at BOCES, a Putnam Valley artist is creating a 28-footlong mural featuring the construction trades offered on the Putnam-Northern Westchester BOCES campus in Yorktown Heights. Full Story
St. Joseph School Receives $5,000 Grant for Science Center
CROTON FALLS—St. Joseph’s School in Croton Falls has been awarded a $5000 grant from Entergy, Inc. which will be used to create a Science, Technology and Math Center at the school. The award will be presented to representatives of the school on November 23, 2009. Full Story
Great Tastes at BHS Food Festival
Original recipes created by chefs around the globe turned the teacher’s lounge at Brewster High School into a culinary delight.
Last week after school, the school’s Global Community Club sponsored the annual International Food Festival, which attracted more than 100 students, faculty, and staff. Full Story
Enjoy an Easy Thanksgiving Ramble at Farrell-Ross Preserve in Southeast
Pastimes
The Glenda Farrell-Henry Ross Preserve in Southeast is easy to get to, relatively flat, and doesn’t take very long at all. It’s a good choice for a beginning hiker, or someone looking for a short hike that doesn’t require a day-trip. Full Story
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