Fish Fundraiser is on Friday



The pantry and freezer at one of Putnam’s most popular restaurants is filled to the brim. On Friday, hundreds of patrons are expected to dine at George’s Place in downtown Carmel in order to raise funds for the Carmel Rotary’s High School Scholarship Fund. The 16th annual Fish Dinner features heaping plates of fish and chips or baked fish with […]

Area Man Charged with Drug and Weapons Possession; BMW Seized



Following his arrest for drug and weapons possession a Carmel man is now facing a lengthy state prison term because a Kent Police officer was at the right place at the right time. According to Lt. Alex DiVernieri, Officer Alex Vanderwoude was patrolling along Route 52 at 10pm last week when he reportedly observed a suspicious vehicle in the parking […]

Carmel Budget Restores Cuts, Hikes Taxes 4.9 Percent



The Carmel Board of Education adopted its 2011-12 school budget Tuesday evening. The $108.7 million budget that will be weighed by voters on May 17 represents a 2.6 percent budget-to-budget increase over the current $106 million fiscal spending plan. The proposed tax levy increase is 4.9 percent. When compared with the earlier proposed budget, the final budget restores freshmen athletics […]

Man Charged with Felonies in Yorktown for Grand Larceny



Following his arrest by Yorktown Police, a Mahopac man is facing a lengthy state prison term if found guilty on multiple felony charges. Nicholas Purdy, 24, was taken into custody last week on nine charges of grand larceny, criminal possession of stolen property, and criminal mischief. Lt. Kevin Soravilla said during the past 10 days members of his department had […]

Public Lewdness Charge for ShopRite Flasher



A Patterson man was remanded to the Putnam Correctional Facility on $5,000 bail after allegedly exposing himself to a cashier at the checkout counter at Shop Rite in Carmel. Deputy Andrew McKechnie arrested Michael Murphy, 34, of the Fox Run Condos, last Friday. Sgt. William Mooney said the officer received a complaint that a man reportedly displayed his private parts […]

67-Year-Old Woman Charged With Attempted Assault



A 67-year-old Mahopac woman is facing attempted assault charges in Yorktown for allegedly punching another woman at an Evergreen Street residence. Sgt. John LaPlaca identified the suspect as Roberta Steeber of Route 6 in Mahopac. The sergeant said police were summoned to the residence last Thursday for a report of a physical altercation. “Our investigation revealed that Steeber punched the […]

Defensive Driving Offered at Library



The Defensive Driving Insurance Reduction Program is a six-hour course consisting of a series of films and discussions about driving attitudes and behaviors. The Mahopac Public Library will offer a Defensive Driving Class on Saturday, April 30, from 10am until 4pm. The cost is $45 per person, or $35 for seniors 65 and over. Registration is required; register with payment […]

Battle of the Books Info Meeting



From 6:30 to 7:30pm on Tuesday, May 3, the Patterson Library will host an informational meeting for the 2011 Battle of the Books. How can you accomplish your summer reading while meeting new people, playing trivia games, and winning prizes? Join the Patterson Library’s Battle of the Books. Learn more by attending this informational meeting for kids going into grades […]

Celebrate Spring with Art at the Belle Levine Art Center



There is still time to register for the many wonderful Spring Classes offered at the Art Center in Mahopac. A Special Spring Vacation treat will be offered on April 20, 21 and 22, 10am to 12:30pm, for children ages 6-10. “Art Around the World in 3 Days” will offer art projects from all over the world. A very creative vacation! […]

Patterson Meetings



Tuesday, April 19th: Planning Board —Submission deadline