Memorial Day Has a Special Meaning for Putnam Family
Hours before America celebrated Memorial Day, members of the Dellaripa and Reitz families had their own celebration when Alyssa Dellaripa was deployed along with hundreds of other young servicemen and servicewoman aboard the USS Harry S. Truman. Full Story
Mahopac VFW Honors Lance Corporal John J. Malone
At thi s week’ s Memor ial Day observance, Mahopac VFW Post 5491 Commander Charles Monte and Marine Sergeant Brandon Kjartansson make a presentation to the family of fallen Lance Corporal John J. Malone of Yonkers, who was killed in Afghanistan on September 24, 2009. Full Story
Putnam’s Relay for Life is on Saturday at MHS
Relay for Life, a 24-hour marathon fund raiser to benefit the American Cancer Society, is always Putnam’s most well-attended and emotional fund raiser each year. Full Story
MHA Celebrates Community Heroes
On May 12, 2010, the Mental Health Association in Putnam County (MHA) hosted its Annual Mental Health Recognition breakfast, held for the first time this year at Centennial Golf Club in Carmel. Full Story
Carmel Reduces Sewer Charges for Community Foundation
The COURIER has learned that on April 21 the Carmel Town Board voted unanimously to reduce water and sewer district charges for the Putnam Community Foundation’s parcel next to the Putnam Hospital Center on Stoneleigh Avenue from $378,780 to $207,374.40. Full Story
Dems Nominate Candidates Thursday
Putnam County’s Democrats are trying to find a candidate to challenge State Senator Vincent Leibell in his quest to become county executive.
However, on the eve of Thursday’s convention, Democratic Party Chairwoman Lynne Eckardt told the COURIER “a viable candidate has not yet surfaced. We remain hopeful.” Full Story
Charles Williams Posts Bail
Patterson’s long-time Highway Superintendent Charles Williams, who is facing a 24-count indictment on charges ranging from grand larceny to multiple counts of official misconduct for allegedly stealing property from the town for his own personal use and even threatening to harm District Attorney Adam Levy, has been released on $100,000 bail. Full Story
Police News
Increase in Magazine Solicitor Arrests
An influx of young adults hired by magazine companies to go door-todoor selling subscriptions has resulted in numerous arrests in the greater Carmel Mahopac area. Full Story
Others Involved in Garrison Murder
Anthony Grigoroff did not act alone in the New Year’s Eve Day 2008 shooting death of a popular Garrison businessman. Full Story
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