MAHOPAC NEWS
‘Air inversion,’ natural gas cause chaos at middle school
On Monday, the Mahopac Middle School was forced to close after a natural gas leak sent a strong odor into the building, forcing Superintendent Thomas Manko to cancel classes while sending faculty and staff to other facilities for reassignment for the day. Full Story
Yorktown’s DeChiaro enters 2010 GOP primary
Tom DeChiaro wants to be a conservative alternative to Nan Hayworth in the 2010 Republican Congressional primary for New York’s 19th district. The winner will take on the incumbent, Rep. John Hall. “Hayworth lacks political experience,” said DeChiaro. Full Story
SOUTHEAST
Three-vehicle crash snarls traffic
A Connecticut woman was admitted to Danbury Hospital with chest trauma while two other drivers suffered less serious injuries as a result of a three-vehicle crash on Route 6 at Starr Ridge Road in Southeast on Tuesday. Full Story
A variance for the taxidermists
The torrential downpour on Monday prevented the planned State Line Retail Center from receiving variances for its signage, and approval of its retaining wall from the Southeast Zoning Board of Appeals. Full Story
CARMEL
‘New York State is done,’ says school board president
The Carmel Schools Board of Education met on Monday. After a brief recitation of the calendar, Board President Richard Kreps turned the presentation over to committee heads. Full Story
BREWSTER
‘Kick up your heels’ at village hoedown
The Brewster Education Foundation, celebrating 26 years of excellence in education this year, has announced plans for its annual gala benefit dinner.
Dinner coordinator Jill Jacobs-Quinn said the event planned for March 13 at the Centennial Golf Club will be taking on a different look in conjunction with the Brewster High School musical production of Oklahoma. Full Story
Civics
Upcoming Meetings
THURSDAY, JANUARY 28 Somers Architectual Review Board, 7:30pm at The Somers Town House Carmel Zoning Board 7:30 pm Town Hall TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2 Putnam County Full Legislature Meeting, 7pm Patterson Zoning Board, submission deadline THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4 Carmel Recreation & Parks Advisory Committee Meeting, 7:30 Please send your meeting schedules Full Story
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