Civility at Carmel Candidate Forum
Five candidates seeking three Carmel Board of Education seats agreed Monday that the district provided its nearly 4,700 children with an outstanding education. Incumbents Jennifer Dougherty, Steven Port, and Greg Riley are being challenged by newcomers Eric Middelstadt and James Kirk. Full Story
MAHOPAC
Mercury spill forces evacuation of Middle School
First it was diesel fumes; next came mold; and now mercury has disrupted classes at the Mahopac Middle School.
A small quantity of the chemical spilled last week inside a science lab as classes were dismissing for the day, forcing the evacuation of remaining students and staff. Full Story
Teddy Bear PJ Party a big hit at PHC
Three hundred boys and girls were joined by their parents and grandparents for an old fashioned PJ Party at Putnam Hospital Center. Full Story
Kids’ Day coming to PHC
Putnam Hospital Center will be turned into a carnival-like setting on Saturday when the PHC Auxiliary hosts the annual Kids’ Day health safety and fun fair.
Director of Volunteers Michele Piazza has invited the public to the free community event that “offers something for everyone.” Full Story
Rotary Duck Race is Sunday
We’ve all heard of horse racing, auto racing, and even dog racing, but duck racing?
Members of the Lake Mahopac Rotary are taking the sport to the next level by sponsoring the region’s first duck race Sunday at the Red Mills Historic Park in Mahopac Falls. Full Story
Civics
Upcoming Meetings
THURSDAY, MAY 13 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 17 Town of Kent Board Meeting - 7pm - Town Hall Southeast Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting - 8pm - Town Hall TUESDAY, MAY 18 School Budget Votes in All Districts WEDNESDAY, MAY 19 Southeast Architec Full Story
Kids learn that junk food can be dangerous to your health
Live theater came to the John F. Kennedy Elementary School in Brewster when the Emmy award-winning national touring show, Food-Play, paid Putnam County a visit. Full Story
Education Foundation seeks volunteers
The Brewster Education Foundation has issued a call for help. The foundation’s Board of Directors currently has openings for those desiring to make a difference by serving on the BEF’s missions of philanthropy and education. Full Story
Community garden planted at High School
The flowers are blooming at the North Salem High School-Middle School thanks to an army of volunteers.
With the creation of a garden committee, spring has brought new teaching and learning opportunities to the 750 students enrolled in the school. Full Story
History comes to life
Children attending classes at the Garden Street School and John F. Kennedy Elementary School in Brewster love history like never before.
The school district has been awarded a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to introduce children to our nation’s history and culture by bringing great works of American art into the schools. Full Story
KENT
Farmer’s markets recall agricultural heritage
Putnam’s newest farmer’s market is open for the season while an old standby returns next week.
Farmer James Sullivan beamed as dozens of customers stopped by at the new Kent Farmer’s Market that opened last Saturday at the former Town Hall site on Route 52 just north of the Route 311 intersection in Kent Lakes. Full Story
Out and About
Mahopac High School Chorus putting on a great show at the Shop Putnam Expo. Full Story
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