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Carmel location near schoolchildren had town in uproar
A Level 3 sex offender who relocated to Carmel a week ago is on his way to a new residence after a furor was created due to the proximity of the convict’s location to a nursery school and day care center. Full Story
Hill-Agor Farm Road Causes Dissention
The Hill-Agor Farm in Mahopac Falls connects Putnam’s proud history to the 21st century, but a safe roadway to provide easy access to ballfields consumed a legislative discussion Monday evening.
The farm, originally 245 acres, was purchased from the Wappinger Indians in 1741 and was the subject of a precedent setting U.S. Supreme Court case dealing with land ownership. Full Story
Mohegan Lake Man Charged in Fraud at Businesses
A man who police say has an extensive criminal record is facing felony charges of scheming to defraud businesses in the Lake Carmel area.
Kent Police arrested Scott Day, 43, of Mohegan Lake last Thursday after police received numerous calls in recent weeks from local business owners who reported that a man visited their establishments with a tale of woe. Full Story
The Case of the Too-Tight Handcuffs
It’s unusual for inmates being transported from the Putnam Correctional Facility for court appearances to be handcuffed by corrections officers. Full Story
Jury’s Out On Proposed Minimum Wage Hike
A call to increase New York State’s minimum wage from $7.25 to $8.50 an hour is getting mixed reviews this week in Putnam County.
State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver and State Senator Adriano Espaillat have proposed the additional $1.25 per hour. Full Story
Level 3 Sex Offender Moves to Carmel
A Level 3 sex offender has relocated to Carmel, and community opposition has mobilized.
Carmel Police reported last Friday that Lance Smith, 45, had moved into an apartment on 25 Seminary Hill Road in the vicinity of Church Street, two blocks from St. James School and less than a half-mile from Carmel High School. Full Story
Legislature Approves County Redistricting
While much focus has been placed on redrawing district lines for state and federal lawmakers, Putnam legislators have redistricted with much less fanfare. Full Story
Police News
Woman Jailed for Identity Theft Full Story
Sleep-Inducing Brownies Pose Health Concern
Putnam health officials are worried about the sale of so-called “relaxation brownies” laced with the sleep aid melatonin. Full Story
Illnesses Plague Eastern Putnam
Cases of influenza may be down this winter, however, a variety of other ailments are causing concern and consternation among health officials and area schools.
Increases of a stomach and intestinal illness that Putnam health officials say appears to be “norovirus-like” are being reported countywide Full Story
Pegasus Registration Underway
With alcohol and substance abuse cases on the increase throughout the region, Putnam officials have called on the public to avail themselves of the county’s free Pegasus Program to learn coping techniques.
Pegasus provides education and support to children aged 6 through 14, as well as parents, guardians or loved ones suffering from alcohol or drug dependency. Full Story
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