The ‘Keeper of the Keys’ Passes Along the Baton
Joyce Montague has been affectionately called the “keeper of the keys!”
For 20 years, Joyce served as confidential secretary to both Sheriff Don Smith and former Sheriff Robert Thoubboron and for 10 years prior to that she was employed by the New York State Police. Full Story
KENT
Going batty?
A team effort between students at the Carmel Middle School and members of the Putnam County Land Trust has resulted in the installation of bat houses on property along Ludingtonville Road in Kent. Full Story
CARMEL
HS talent shines at art show
Visitors to Carmel High School thought they were entering the Metropolitan Museum of Art due to the professionalism and maturity of the original art pieces.
Students held their annual art show last week that featured everything from watercolors to sculpture and from oils to photography. Full Story
SOUTHEAsT
DeCicco Market is coming
One of the region’s leading supermarket chains specializing in a variety of food products is coming to Putnam County.
DeCicco Markets hopes to move into the former Linens ‘n’ Things outlet adjacent to Kohl’s Department Store in Southeast later this year after spending nearly $4 million to renovate the 37,500 square foot store. Full Story
Civics
Upcoming Meetings
THURSDAY, MAY 6 Carmel Recreation & Parks Advisory Committee - 7:30pm - Sycamore Park Southeast Town Board Work Session - 7:30pm - Town Hall Town of Kent Planning Board - 7:30pm - Town Hall
MONDAY, MAY 10 Southeast Planning Board - 7:30pm
WEDNESDAY, MAY 12 Carmel Planning Board - 7pm Full Story
Alexis Hassiak wins study abroad scholarship
Alexis Hassiak can’t wait for fall.
The Mahopac High School sophomore is not rushing her life away but planning for her junior year when she will be studying abroad after being selected as one of 250 students nationwide to win a Congress-Bundestag Scholarship. Full Story
Getting fishy at PQ Elementary
Things got a little fishy at the North Salem Pequenakonck (PQ) Elementary School.
Educators from the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater
visited 4th grade classes last week and brought along eels and other samples of Hudson River life that prepared the students for a day on the sailing ship later this month. Full Story
Youth Called “Extremely Lucky”
Frank Dascoli must have had the Good Lord riding with him Monday when he lost control of his ATV and plowed into a utility pole.
The Brewster High School student was riding in Putnam Lake when the crash occurred around 2pm. Full Story
Cub Scouts celebrate 100th anniversary of scouting
The Putnam Veterans Memorial Park was filled with blue and gold last Saturday.
Golden sunshine and clear blue skies were accompanied by the blue and gold of many scouts uniforms as the Cub Scouts of Lake Carmel Pack 1 celebrated the 100th anniversary of scouting by hosting an Olympics event.
Games and activities that stressed teamwork highlighted the occasion. Full Story
Out and About
Bruce Cohen, owner, Complete Landscaping, ready to work! Full Story
The ARTS Agenda
Here are some great picks in and around Putnam County to add to your May calendar:
DANCE ON CAMERA
film series, May 7-13. Full Story
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