Village Vexes Voters
Some Brewster residents oppose water rate increase
A proposal by the Brewster Village Board to increase water rates by two cents to 24 cents per gallon has some residents on the verge of a revolt.
The village trustees are seeking the rate hike to make up a revenue shortfall resulting from decreased water consumption. Full Story
Where There’s Smoke ...
Carmel firefighters arriving on the scene at Smalley’s Inn on Gleneida Avenue in the heart of the hamlet’s business district didn’t know what to expect. Full Story
Carmel Tax Error Raises Questions
Some say assessor consolidation would improve accuracy
Last week, the Courier reported that the Carmel Town Board voted unanimously to reduce water and sewer district charges for a Stoneleigh Avenue property after the initial charges levied were deemed “erroneous.” With some Putnam political leaders proposing the consolidation of tax assessment offices to improve both efficiency and accuracy, the Courier contacted Carmel Town Assessor Full Story
Democrats Can’t Find County Executive Candidate
Putnam County Democratic leaders have failed to garner a candidate who will oppose one of the Republican county executive hopefuls this fall—either Vincent Leibell or Mary Ellen Odell. Full Story
Legislature Prohibits Phosphorus Fertilizers
Putnam County lawmakers have banned the sale or use of fertilizer containing phosphorus due to its potential health hazard.
By a unanimous vote last week, the legislature culminated many months of discussion relating to the measure that was spearheaded by Legislator Sam Oliverio who chairs the Health Committee. Full Story
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