Correction
In the August 5 article, “Tension Lingers Throughout Town Departments” Patterson Town Planner Richard Williams was misquoted as saying, “I got two bids back out of the bids that did go out and Mr. Gagliarda was a little bitter.” Williams actually said, “Mr. Gagliarda was the lowest bidder.” Full Story
Erratic Driver Jailed on Drug Charges
POLICE NEWS
A report of a vehicle being driven erratically in the vicinity of Putnam Hospital Center resulted in the arrest of a Carmel man on numerous felony and misdemeanor charges.
Carmel cops were dispatched to Stoneleigh Avenue last Thursday at 12:45am for a report of a black pick-up truck weaving along the narrow and winding road. Full Story
Master Gardener Volunteers Award First Scholarships
The Master Gardener Volunteers of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Putnam County awarded two $500 scholarships this year. These two awards are the first of a planned ongoing effort to encourage young people to study and work in an environmental, horticulture or natural resources field. The 2010 winners are: Full Story
Steamroller Crushes Dutchess Worker’s Leg
A freak accident in Mahopac sent a Dutchess County construction worker to the Westchester Medical Center after his leg was crushed by a 10-ton steamroller. Full Story
Oops! Driver Backs into Police Car During DWI Arrest
It’s bad enough being arrested for DWI, but a Mahopac woman has added insult to her arrest by crashing into a state police cruiser. Full Story
Plans for New Senior Center Remain in Limbo
The Putnam Legislature discussed the project in great detail at its special meeting last week before deciding to allow the administration to keep its options open by continuing to review the proposal. Full Story
Communication Service Could Save Town Thousands
KENT TOWN BOARD
At Monday’s Kent town board meeting, the board members listened to a communications representative present a service plan that could save the Town of Kent upwards of $24,000.
With all members present, two representatives from a company called One Communications endeavored to become Kent’s communication service provider. Full Story
OurNeighbors A Journey to the Past
OurNeighbors A visit to the Danbury Railroad Museum turns back the clock.
Last Saturday the museum celebrated Railroad Day by unveiling a restored 100-year-old Pennsylvania Railroad Railway Post Office car as well as a special caboose.
Museum staff received an Award of Merit last month for the restoration from the Connecticut League of History at a gala in Hartford. Full Story
PUTNAM PEOPLE
JULIE A. BARR
has been named Branch Manager overseeing Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union’s (HVFCU) two branches in Putnam County, located in Carmel and Brewster. Full Story
‘Hang Up and Drive,’ Say Putnam’s Finest
Putnam police admit that the 834 motorists arrested throughout New York State for talking on a cell phone while driving was a drop in the bucket last year. But police officials promise to continue cracking down on those who refuse to “hang up and drive.” Full Story
Take a Load Off, Starting Today
Now hear this. An estimated twothirds of Americans are overweight— that’s up 45 percent from 1960. The obesity epidemic is so out of hand that it’s inching up on smoking as America’s number one health hazard. Full Story
2010 ELECTIONS: QUESTIONS FOR CANDIDATES
With the Sept. 14 primary and the ensuing general election approaching, the Courier will be candidates for Congress, State Senate, State Assembly, and County Executive. 19TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
JOHN HALL
(D) Full Story
Extension Program Provides Families Gardens, Fresh Food
Have you ever wanted to grow your own food? Provide healthier food for your family? Welcome to Families Growing Together—a new year-long Gardening for Healthy Living program for Putnam families from Cornell Cooperative Extension of Putnam County, in partnership with United Way of Westchester and Putnam. Full Story
Teaching the Public About the Dangers of Phosphorus Fertilizers
Putnam County lawmakers have banned the sale or use of fertilizers containing phosphorus due to its potential health hazard, but now the legislature has proposed creating a local law requiring all those using fertilizers to learn first hand about its hazards. Full Story
Ball, Katz Call For Term Limits
Kaplowitz: ‘Term limits are fine. It’s called an election.’
Assemblyman Greg Ball, running for the 40th district state senate seat, and Dr. Steve Katz, running for the 99th district Assembly seat Ball is vacating, signed a pledge last week limiting themselves to three terms. “Politicians should either move up or move out,” Ball said. Full Story
Putnam County’s Charter Review Commission is Moving at Full Throttle
Putnam County’s Charter Review Commission is moving at full throttle.
Appointed by the Putnam Legislature earlier this year, the commission meets regularly to review the county’s 30-yearold charter form of government. Full Story
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