Young Brewster Woman Graduates from Pines Bridge School
It’s the most moving graduation of the season when multiply handicapped young adults receive diplomas, certificates, tributes and hugs as they participate in the Putnam-Northern Westchester BOCES Pines Bridge School commencement. Full Story
Vails Grove’s Scramble on the 4th
The Vails Grove Golf Club, located at 230 Peach lake Road in Brewster, will be holding it’s Scramble on the 4th fund raiser this Sunday, July 4th. Full Story
Cops on Bikes Begin Pedal Patrols
Sheriff Donald Smith has introduced Putnam’s latest tool in fighting crime—bicycle patrols.
Seven members of his department took their inaugural spin outside the Sheriff’s Department in Carmel last week dressed in new uniforms and pedaling newly purchased cycles manufactured for police work. Full Story
July 4th Concert at Red Mills Historic Park
Come one, come all! The Town of Carmel invites the entire community to a 4th of July concert at Red Mills Historic Park, from 7:30 to 9:30pm at the Red Mills Historic Park in Mahopac. Musical entertainment will be provided by the “Tappan Zee Bridge Men.” The concert is sponsored by the Town of Carmel and the New York Department of Environmental Protection. Full Story
Robinson Helps the Paramount Celebrate its 80th
Legendary composer and singer Smokey Robinson put on a show to remember at the Paramount Center for the Performing Arts in Peekskill.
Saturday evening’s performance helped the theater celebrate its 80th anniversary through the Red Carpet Night event that attracted scores of Putnam residents.
—Eric Gross
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From the Police Blotter
In a Hurry
A Brewster man is in trouble for allegedly passing more than two-dozen vehicles on a speeding motorcycle in downtown Mahopac. Carmel Police arrested Dennis Schneider, 65. Full Story
New Rabbi Rides into Mahopac on Two Wheels
On June 27 Rabbi Eytan Hammerman bicycled from White Plains to Mahopac, where he will serve as the new rabbi to Temple Beth Shalom. The bike ride was followed by a meet and greet reception at the synagogue with a tree planting in front of the temple and a welcoming ceremony. Full Story
Mizzentop Welcomes New Admissions Director
Mizzentop Day School is happy to announce that Eliza Goff, a long-time member of the Mizzentop Day School faculty, will be taking over the position soon to be vacated by Carney O’Brien. Her title will be “Admission Director and Director of Student Services” to accurately reflect the duties of the position. Mrs. Full Story
From the Police Blotter
Too Many Teeth
That’s the question police are asking themselves this week after two arrests were made for biting. Full Story
Kent Man Kills Self After Standoff
Dozens of police officers from Putnam and Westchester spent Friday trying to negotiate with a 25-year-old Kent man who barricaded himself inside his residence with a loaded weapon.
Kent Police received the initial call at 9am from a woman who reported her son had been distraught and recently purchased a shotgun. Full Story
Honoring the Founders at Prayer Event
Residents of the region are being asked to pause and reflect Thursday when the Putnam County Leadership Prayer Breakfast Committee conducts its pre-Fourth of July celebration honoring our founding fathers.
A vigil will take place at 12:10pm at the Carmel Cornerstone Park in downtown Carmel. Full Story
Out and About
Sheriff Don Smith ‘Retiring a Flag’ while at the Fire Watch on Friday, May 28,2010 at Veteran Memorial Park, Kent. Full Story
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