Enoch Crosby Sponsors Local Teacher for National Award



The Enoch Crosby Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution is proud to announce it’s sponsorship of Rob Buccheri, a teacher of History at Carmel High School in Carmel NY, for the NSDAR’s Outstanding Teacher of American History Award. A national honor, the Outstanding Teacher of American History Award program considers educators from across the […]

Civic Meeting



The Hamlet of Carmel Civic Association will have a general membership meeting at the Carmel Fire House, 94 Gleneida Avenue, Carmel, NY, on Thursday, April 14, 2011 at 7:30pm. Invited guests are Carmel Town Supervisor Ken Schmitt, Town Councilman Frank Lombardi and County Legislator Carl Albano to discuss issues of particular interest to the residents of the Carmel hamlet. Some […]

Carmel Meetings



Thurs, April 7 Rec & Parks Advisory Committee 7:30pm

Annual Food Drive – Help Fill the Truck!



Once again the Carmel Rotary Club and Shoprite of Carmel will join forces to assist those in our community who have been less fortunate. On Saturday, April 9, and Sunday April 10, from 9am to 6pm, theses organizations will endeavor to help our neighbors who are having a difficult time providing sufficient food for their families. With the high rate […]

Three Highway Workers Injured By Tire Explosion



Three Carmel Highway Department employees experienced a brush with death last week when a tire exploded on a truck as the men were attempting to remove a large piece of asphalt that became lodged between the right rear tires. Carmel Police and Mahopac Falls FD personnel rushed to the scene on Oak Ridge Circle at 10 am and found the […]

Christina Lopez Is The Region’s “Cake Boss”



When it comes to baking delectables, a young woman from Mahopac is at the top of her game. Christina Lopez, a senior at Mahopac High School enrolled in the Culinary Arts curriculum at Putnam-Northern Westchester BOCES, has won a $7,000 scholarship to Paul Smith College after showcasing her baking skills. Christina was one of 11 students nationally who qualified to […]

Courthouse Dreams Become Reality



Patterson’s new judicial center has become reality. The 7,000-square-foot courthouse located adjacent to Patterson Town Hall was formally dedicated last Saturday during a ceremony attended by state, county, and town officials along with 25 local residents. Patterson Justice John King looked around the modern facility and beamed with pride, saying, “I knew that someday this historic occasion would occur. My […]

Mahopac Man Accused Of Attempting To Run Down Family At Mall



A Mahopac man is facing charges of reckless endangerment and menacing for allegedly attempting to run down a family walking in the parking lot at the Jefferson Valley Mall. Yorktown Police arrested Francesco Ricci, 54, of Elm Road in Mahopac last week following the reported incident that occurred on March 15. Sgt. John LaPlaca gave no explanation as to why […]

Mahopac Meetings



The Board of Education of the Mahopac Central School District will hold a Finance Committee Meeting on Thursday, March 31, 2011 in the Lakeview Elementary School Auditorium @ 7:30 p.m. The community is welcome to attend.

Putnam to Participate in Accessible Transportation Initiative



Attendees at Saturday’s annual Putnam County Legislature Forum learned some exciting news: Putnam had been chosen as one of 10 counties nationwide to participate in a one-year systems change process to improve transportation options for the handicapped. County Executive Paul Eldridge called the opportunity “an honor. We look forward to getting the process underway and will develop a plan and […]