High Praise for Putnam Schools
But majority say, “Don’t raise school taxes!’
According to a recent survey, 70.7 percent of Putnam County citizens are unwilling to pay higher school taxes. At the same time, 72 percent of those polled had a positive view of Putnam schools. Full Story
Candidates Face Resident questions
In a debate that placed candidates before an audience of eager, answer-hungry residents, issues like term limits, attracting and maintaining local commerce, and taxation were cause for lively and sometimes prickly discussion. Full Story
Drink & Drive, Lose Your Ride
District Attorney Adam Levy is not in the used car business but Putnam’s chief lawman told the Courier Monday that he will do everything in his power to protect local residents from “irresponsible and dangerous felony offenders.” Full Story
11 and Under Pirates Had Strong Season
The Patterson Pirates 11 and Under Gold baseball team, which also competed in the Williamsport Tournament, experienced another successful season one year after winning the WPBA championship.
The team finished the WPBA season with a record of 17-4 after winning a few playoff games. The team also won its district in the Williamsport Tournament. Full Story
‘Pac Nine-Year-Olds Getting Used to Battling for Titles
MAHOPAC—The last year has been quite a ride for the Mahopac nine-yearold baseball team.
The Indians recently completed a strong summer season that saw them advance to the WPBA’s 9YO championship game, where they dropped a tight, 10-9, decision to Lewisboro.
That was after Mahopac had knocked off the No. 1 and No. 3 seeds earlier in the week. Full Story
Commitment Pays Off For Carmel Cubs
CARMEL—The Carmel Cubs 14U baseball team came together all the way back in January, with practices starting as early as 6 a.m., so it wasn’t shocking when they went 18-0 in the regular season to win the WPBA 14-year-old division. What was shocking, however, was their second-round playoff loss to Haverstraw that ended their otherwise perfect season on a sour note. Full Story
Worship Services
Send information regarding worship services to courier@pcnr.com. Please put “WORSHIP” in the subject line. ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST
ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
225 East Lake Blvd, Mahopac
845-628-2006
Saturday Vigil Mass. Full Story
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