FBI DIGGING IN PATTERSON
Patterson subpoena comes just weeks after FBI probe of county government
The Courier has learned that last week the Federal Bureau of Investigation requested unknown documents from the Patterson Town Hall.
On Wednesday afternoon, David Raines, the fire code chief, confirmed to the Courier the veracity of some of the rumors of a federal investigation that had begun swirling through Putnam. Full Story
How Far Would You Travel to See This?
New York State Budget Woes—First in a Series
As New York State drowns in debt and taxes continue to rise in what is America's tenth most highly-taxed county, many Putnam taxpayers are wondering whether their money has been wisely spent. In the coming weeks, the Courier will highlight a variety of government expenditures so that readers may know more about what politicians do with public dollars. Full Story
Property Assessment Becomes a Tale of ‘He Said, He Said’
Carmel Town Assessor Paul Jonke told the Courier that an error in the assessment of a Stoneleigh Avenue property was not his fault. On April 21, the Carmel Town Board consented to reduce the property’s sewer and water district charges from $378,780 to $207,274.40. Full Story
Winding Glades Withdraws Application
PATTERSON TOWN BOARD
During the public reaction portion of the Patterson Town Board meeting, held June 23, Winding Glades, LLC, issued a statement, read by its lawyer explaining that they would be withdrawing their building permit application, which was held up in the system due to the town’s current building moratorium. Full Story
Fine Parents for Kids’ Misdeeds?
Residents also voice concerns about crack of dawn construction on Mt. Hope Road
At its June 17 meeting the Carmel Town Board raced through the lengthy agenda in a businesslike manner. However it was the more spontaneous discussion points, like misbehaving high school students and crack of dawn construction that gave the meeting its flavor. Full Story
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