LEGAL NOTICES for October 13, 2011



LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE OF ESTOPPEL The bond resolution, a summary of which is published herewith, has been adopted on October 5, 2011, and the validity of the obligations authorized by such resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the Town of Carmel, Putnam County, New York, is not […]

Brewster: Garden St. School Closing



The end of an era will take place here next June when the Garden Street Elementary School closes its doors for the final time. The Brewster Board of Education Tuesday evening agreed in concept to shutter the school and redistrict students to the John F. Kennedy Elementary School and C.V. Starr Intermediate School starting in September 2012. Garden Street School […]

Child Advocacy Center Makes A Big Difference in Girl’s Life



After two years of sexual abuse, a 13-year-old girl who emigrated from Peru to Mahopac found the courage to disclose her secret. Maria, who is now 17, told her story to the Courier last Friday while attending the Putnam Child Advocacy Center’s 12th annual legislative breakfast in Brewster. Maria first reported the abuse in the summer of 2009 by coming […]

Bob Bondi Hasn’t Looked Back



Former Putnam County Executive Robert Bondi has no regrets. The 31-year career political leader— who retired last Dec. 31 after serving the residents of his county for more than two decades as its executive—sat down recently for an exclusive interview to discuss the past year. While his legal residence remains Mahopac (since Bondi owns a home in Lake Casse) the […]

FEMA Makes Second Sweep Through Putnam



Representatives of the Federal Emergency Management Agency will be making a second sweep through Putnam County to meet with property owners and businesses affected by the ravages of Hurricane Irene. Putnam’s Director of Emergency Management Thomas Lannon said FEMA representatives will again use mobile disaster centers to meet face-toface with individuals who suffered property loss or damage due to the […]

20th Prayer Breakfast Is Next Tuesday in Mahopac



Many of Putnam’s movers and shakers will be up early next Tuesday to pray in the county’s 20th annual Leadership Prayer Breakfast. Leaders in the fields of education, politics and the business world have been reflecting on their faith in God in Putnam since 1991 when Dr. Patrick Delamere and Putnam Senior Judge John Sweeny helped to found the annual […]

Advocacy Center Celebrates Anniversary



Marla Behler, coordinator of the Putnam Child Advocacy Center, reminded some three dozen guests attending last Friday’s 12th annual legislative breakfast that the “myths of child abuse must be dispelled and recognized as an epidemic that crosses all racial, economic and cultural lines.” Behler said when discussing child abuse “there should be no shame or secrecy. Abuse of a child […]

Roger Ailes Honored for Excellence in Journalism



Garrison resident Roger Ailes has been honored with the John Reagan (Tex) McCrary Award for Excellence in Journalism by the Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Ailes was recognized for his “distinguished service, journalistic excellence, and news coverage of the United States military in peace and war.” The award was given at the Patriot Awards Dinner earlier this month during the […]

Autumn Splendor Makes Its Annual Putnam County Visit

From The Chamber

It’s that time of year in Putnam County—the lush green countryside of summer has given way to yellows, oranges, reds and browns. Chrysanthemums, pumpkins and cornstalks adorn every house, leaves are lying on the ground waiting to be raked, and Halloween candy is disappearing off store shelves. Landmark places like Niese’s Maple Farm, Salinger’s Orchard, and Tilly Foster Farm are […]

High School Class of 1950 Reunites



Memories of days gone by and reflections on the way Carmel used to be highlighted a reunion of the Carmel High School Class of 1950. Eight members of the class returned to their alma mater last weekend following many months of organization coordinated by Carmel High School alumna Sandra Seymour—one of the 53 members of the Class of 1950. The […]