American Legion Raises Money For Military Families



Members of the Mahopac American Legion Post 1080 spent the long holiday weekend raising dollars for postsecondary educational scholarships for the children and spouses of those members of the military killed or disabled while serving our nation. Patriot Golf Day was celebrated at the Mahopac Golf Club when golfers were asked to donate to the cause. Past American Legion Commander […]

Blessing of the Animals at Gilead



Three dozen animals received special blessings a week ago Sunday at the Gilead Presbyterian Church in Carmel. The Rev. Martin Megeachy officiated over a Blessing of the Animals when dogs and cats were consecrated by the minister during a 15-minute service outside the church on Seminary Hill Road. Eleven-year-old Julia Moody brought her dog Jasper to the event, who sat […]

Debate Night in Mahopac

Candidates candidly face each other as Republican primary looms

The Villa Barone in Mahopac was full of enthusiasm and, at times, heated criticism on Tuesday night, when local Republican candidates took part in a debate in preparation for the September 14 primaries. The debate, presented by the Courier and its sister newspaper, the Putnam County News & Recorder, included candidates for the 19th Congressional district, 40th state senate district, […]

Odell, Leibell Trade Final Fighting Words in County Executive Race



County Executive candidates Mary Ellen Odell and Vincent Leibell traded final pre-primary blows at Tuesday night’s debate hosted by the Courier and sister paper PCN&R. On Wednesday, the battle continued. “[State Senator Leibell’s] senate payroll over the last several years boasts an alphabet-sized list of who’s who in Putnam County,” said Odell at the forum. “Not only does he have […]

Lakes Are Important, But …



Dear Editor: Last week Mike Kaplowitz held a press conference where he said, “I promise, as the New York State senator of the 40th District starting on January 1st, there will be no higher priority than bringing and finding the resources from the state of New York, through the Environmental Protection Fund, to bring back Putnam Lake, bring back Lake […]

MARGARET IRENE FOLCHETTI



Margaret Irene Folchetti, age 97, a lifelong resident of Brewster died Monday, September 6 in Brewster. She was a devoted mother and grandmother. Mrs. Folchetti was born in Brewster on April 24, 1913 to John and Mary (Comesky) Larkin. She was graduated from Brewster High School in 1930. She then was graduated from Catherine Gibbs Business School in Manhattan. Mrs. […]

HUGH J. MCMILLAN



Hugh J. McMillan, 68, of Mahopac died on September 2. Mr. McMillan was born on December 25, 1941 in Cumberland, Maryland to David and Nellie (Myers) McMillan. On September 5, 1965 he married Vincenza Derasmo in Maryland. He is survived by his beloved wife, Vincenza; his five loving sons David, Dean, Daniel, Joseph and Christopher; three brothers William, Dwight and […]

MARGARET PALMESI



Margaret Palmesi of Croton Falls died Friday September 3 in Mt. Pleasant, NY, at the age of 78. Mrs. Palmesi was born Sept. 9, 1931 in Jersey City, NJ, daughter of the late John and Margaret (Kieghron) Nicholson. She attended Dickerson High School in Jersey City. Mrs. Palmesi moved to Croton Falls 50 years ago, was a member of St. […]

School District Taxpayers Receive Pleasant Surprise



For residents living in the Mahopac School District who received their tax bills last week, there was a reduction in tax rate—what was a 3.87 percent tax rate increase, is now 2.5 percent. Superintendent of Schools Thomas Manko told the COURIeR since property assessment in the Town of Carmel increased, the board was able to decrease the tax rate by […]

New Coach, Approach for PV Football



PUTNAM VALLEY—In each of the last two seasons, the Putnam Valley high football team has finished at 3-5. This season the Tigers have a new coach, a new offensive style and a bulkier frontline. Unfortunately, the Tigers were bumped back up to Class B, only return six seniors, and the roster is only 22 players deep. So even though things […]