Matilda Has a Bright Future
Bob and Sue Geddes couldn’t be happier!
The retired schoolteachers—Sue taught in Carmel while Bob was an instructor in Pleasantville—who for years adopted rescue dogs in need of good homes, had a change of heart recently and purchased a Dalmatian from a Dutchess County breeder. Full Story
NORtH SALEM
Tenth graders get a head start on career choices
Sophomores attending North Salem High School received a rare opportunity when professionals visited the campus to discuss career choices.
A dozen community members met in small groups last week with the tenth grade students residing in Southeast, Carmel, North Salem, Croton Falls, and Purdys for the daylong event. Full Story
SOUtHEAst
It’s time for Men Who Cook
One of Putnam’s most fun-filled nights of the year takes place later this month when the Patterson Rotary hosts its annual Men Who Cook gala.
The 14th annual event that honors Howard Yager, executive director of the Hudson Valley Cerebral Palsy Association, is planned for April 24 at the Starr Ridge Banquet Hall in Southeast. Tickets for the event go on sale this week. Full Story
Route 22 to undergo renovation in Southeast
A three-quarter mile section of Route 22 in Southeast will be undergoing milling and resurfacing this summer now that the New York State DOT has awarded a contract to a Westchester firm. Full Story
Eighteen students to be honored at Youth Awards Dinner
Eighteen of Putnam’s best and brightest high school students who volunteer for a variety of charitable and non-forprofit organizations will be recognized Friday at the county’s annual Youth Awards Dinner.
Youth Director Joseph DeMarzo explained a selection committee comprised of six judges individually reviewed and graded the nominees. Full Story
Spring’s arrival greets seedling sale
The lovely weather has finally arrived with golden sunshine and mild temperatures just in time for the Putnam County Soil and Water Conservation District’s Plant Putnam 2010 seedling sale. Full Story
Civics
Upcoming Meetings
THURSDAY, APRIL 8 Southeast Town Board Work Session - Town Hall- 7:30pm Carmel Recreation & Parks Advisory - Town Hall- 7:30pm Kent Planning Board Workshop - 7:30pm
MONDAY, APRIL 12 Southeast Planning Board Meeting - Town Hall - 7:30pm Kent Town Board Meeting - Town Hall - 7pm
WeDNeSDAY, APRIL 14 Patterson Town Board Meeting - Town Hall - 7:30pm Full Story
CARMEL
Making the perfect bagel
Cub Scouts now know what it means to create a perfect bagel!
Members of Carmel Pack 1- Den 6 visited the Carmel Bagel-Deli-licious on Gleneida Avenue last week, where proprietor Kevin Stenger gave the boys a behind-the-scenes tour of what it takes to make a bagel. The tour was in conjunction with the scout’s required Cooking and Eating Achievement badge. Full Story
County Handicapped plead their case to area lawmakers
People with disabilities as well as family members of the handicapped were out in force when Putnam County hosted its annual Legislative Disability Forum. Full Story
County National Passport Day is a big hit in Putnam County
If you’re planning a vacation this year that will take you out of the country— and that includes Canada or Mexico— you will need a passport to return home.
Since last June, United States citizens are required to have a passport or approved travel document to enter the U.S. by land, sea, or air. Full Story
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