Rebecca Wittenberg receives legislative endorsement of her position as Interim Putnam Health Director Tuesday night. On Tuesday Rebecca Wittenberg, a 37-year career public health professional, was named Putnam’s interim public health director,… Please login below or purchase a subscription to the Putnam County Courier to access this content. Username Password Remember Me Forgot Password
Split Legislature OKs Watershed Coalition
By a vote of 6-3, the Putnam Legislature has agreed to join 19 other municipalities throughout the New York City watershed by forming the East of Hudson Watershed Corporation, resulting in the transfer of $20 million of Big Apple funds allowing m… Please login below or purchase a subscription to the Putnam County Courier to access this content.
Ball Among the Top in Attendance
Agree with him or disagree, when it comes to attendance in Albany, State Senator Greg Ball has earned a gold star. The state Legislature released its attendance report card Sunday indicating the Putnam, Westchester and Dutchess lawmaker had a 99 p… Please login below or purchase a subscription to the Putnam County Courier to access this content.
DMV Giving Eye Tests a Second Look
Putnam County Clerk Dennis Sant and Sheriff Donald Smith were furious last week over a new state initiative that both officials charged would jeopardize the health and safety of motorists across the Empire State. A new law went into effect Septembe… Please login below or purchase a subscription to the Putnam County Courier to access this content.
A Triple Play of DWI Arrests in Carmel
Three consecutive early morning DWI arrests by Carmel Police have removed a trio of possible menaces from the Route 6 corridor. Police Chief Michael Johnson said the first occurred last week at 2:30 a.m. when Officer Jeffrey Eagan was providing dir… Please login below or purchase a subscription to the Putnam County Courier to access this content.

Thousands March in Columbus Parade
Cheerleaders of all ages march in the parade. Never mind the luck of the Irish: Italian-Americans were in their glory Sunday when, despite predictions for inclement weather, ideal conditions greeted more than 5,000 marchers and thousands more on the … Please login below or purchase a subscription to the Putnam County Courier to access this content.
Half-Price Sale at the Book Barn
The Book Barn at Mahopac Public Library will host a half-price sale on all items during Columbus Day weekend. Check out the fabulous selection of items and get some great deals on Saturday, October 8, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, October 9, from 1 p…. Please login below or purchase a subscription to the Putnam County Courier to access […]
Man Jailed For Witness Tampering
A Mahopac man is facing a misdemeanor charge of witness tampering. Carmel Police arrested Andrew Elliot, 25, last week after Chief Michael Johnson said Elliot allegedly sent messages to a witness in a pending criminal case “attempting to ind… Please login below or purchase a subscription to the Putnam County Courier to access this content.

Founders Day Well Attended In Brewster
Members of the Brewster-Carmel Garden Club were out in force with some of their beautiful autumn arrangements. The quartet pictured includes (l-r) Dimmy Lotrecchiano, Barbara Bates, Jane Cypher and Maureen Durkin. Below, Face and back painting were p… Please login below or purchase a subscription to the Putnam County Courier to access this content.

Hundreds Participate In Fall Classic
Left, Lisa Van Etten and Bettina Sementilli warm up for the Fall Classic. Below, Dwight Grant of Patterson gets moral support from his wife, Tracy. Above, Miguel, Therese and Kateri Locke line up to participate. Runners and walkers of all ages were u… Please login below or purchase a subscription to the Putnam County Courier to access this content.