Board of Elect ions Relocates to Carmel
The Putnam County Board of Elections has relocated to new quarters in Carmel.
The facility at 25 Old Route 6 adjacent to the Carmel Bowling Lanes contains 8,000 square feet of space more than quadruple the size of the former office in Southeast. Full Story
Green Chimneys Honors Paul Newman
The late actor Paul Newman had a love for education and a commitment to helping children by making their lives better and more fulfilled.
During his late career, Newman founded several camps for critically ill boys and girls. Full Story
WIC Recognized as ‘One of the Best’
New York State Commissioner of Health Dr. Richard Danes visited Brewster and he liked what he observed.
The state’s chief health official was a surprise guest last week at WIC Appreciation Day. Full Story
Black Bears Sighted in Stormville
Black bears have been spotted in the Stormville area and police are hoping the creatures will remain north of the Putnam-Dutchess line.
East Fishkill Police reported several motorists observed a cub crossing Route 52 near the county line last Friday morning. Full Story
RR Sign Back After 47 Years
It was missing for 47 years but now a sign commemorating the former Lake Mahopac station on the Old Putnam Railroad has been installed.
Last week Putnam County American Legion Commander Ted Martine joined Carmel Supervisor Kenneth Schmitt and local author Joseph Schiavone at the American Legion Post on Buckshollow Road in Mahopac, which was the former station. Full Story
Brewster High School Class of 1935 Marks 75th Reunion
Six members of the Brewster High School Class of 1935 talked about the “good old days” and reminisced during a 75th anniversary dinner celebration sponsored by the Brewster Education Foundation. Full Story
Over 100 Parcels of Land on the Auction Block
More than 100 parcels of land including several homes were on the auction block Wednesday during Putnam County’s annual property sale for delinquent taxpayers. Full Story
Feet Ache? It Could Be Arthritis
“When feet hurt, a lot of people dismiss the pain,” says Putnam County Foot Specialist Dr. Alan Berman. They blame it on being on their feet too long or poor fitting shoes, he maintains. “A lot of people simply accept that their feet hurt. That’s a shame, because there are many ways to treat your feet so that they can carry you pain-free for life,” he adds. Full Story
Putnam’s Consummate Professional Moves On
A woman described as Putnam County’s “consummate professional” has moved on.
Loretta Molinari, Deputy Commissioner of Health and Director of Patient Services, was honored last week at a gathering at the Centennial Golf Club attended by family, friends and colleagues. Full Story
Is Bigger Better for Business?
Cold Spring business owners skeptical of new mega-chamber of commerce
The local business community has long been represented by one of the oldest chambers of commerce in the Hudson River Valley—the Cold Spring Area Chamber of Commerce. In this, its centennial year, the chamber’s leadership has embraced a controversial plan to become part of a new countywide chamber, spearheaded by the Greater Mahopac-Carmel chamber. Full Story
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