Legislature Taps Residents For Boards and Commissions



The Putnam Legislature has made numerous appointments to boards and commissions serving the county. Those endorsed at last week’s full meeting of the legislature receive no remuneration for their services. By unanimous votes MaryEllen Finger of Philipstown, Joni Lanza of Philipstown and Ervin Raboy of Southeast were appointed to the Agriculture and Farmland Protection Board. Former County Executive and current […]

Vietnam Vets Honored By VFW

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Veterans from throughout Putnam County recognized American heroes of the Vietnam War during a special Vietnam Veterans Day ceremony in Mahopac. Mahopac VFW Post 5491 hosted last week’s event attended by more than 100 veterans and their families following federal and state proclamations issued by President Obama and Governor Cuomo “welcoming home” Vietnam veterans. Theresa Capizola, a member of the […]

Spring Into a New Educational Outlook

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Mizzentop Day School, located in the Village of Pawling, is hosting an Open House for those parents wanting to explore an independent school education for their pre-school through eighth-grade children Saturday, April 21, from 10 a.m. to noon. Those visiting the school will be able to tour the campus and meet faculty, parents and student representatives. As the result of […]

Board Seats Open at Mahopac Public Library

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On Tuesday, June 5, Mahopac Public Library will hold elections for four (4) open seats on its Board of Trustees. The election will be held at Mahopac Public Library. Three candidates will serve a three-year term on the Board, beginning July 1, 2012. One candidate will serve a one-year term beginning July 1, 2012. Candidates must be residents of the […]

Neighbors Tackle Would-Be Burglar

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Two neighbors teamed up last week and apprehended a suspected burglar as he allegedly attempted to enter a private home. Carmel Police Chief Michael Johnson reported the arrest last Thursday of James Cobb, 25, of Mahopac in connection with the attempted heist on Forest Road. A police dispatcher received a call around 11 a.m. reporting a burglary in progress and […]

Emerging Artists at Belle Levine Center

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The Putnam Arts Council invites the public to join us as we celebrate our talented emerging artists from Brewster, Haldane and Mahopac High Schools at an opening reception and awards presentation Friday, April 13, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Belle Levine Art Center, 521 Kennicut Hill Rd., Mahopac. This popular exhibit features work in a variety of media that […]

Director Leaving Boscobel



Putnam County received some surprising news on Monday when it was announced that after just nine months, the current Executive Director of Boscobel House and Gardens, David Krol, is leaving for Washington, D.C. He has accepted an offer to become Chief of Retail at The National Gallery of Art. April 27 will be Krol’s last day at the 19th century […]

Geneva F. Gren



Geneva F. Green, age 83, of Danbury, died Saturday, April 7, 2012, at the Danbury Healthcare Center. Mrs. Green was born in Danbury on March 3, 1929, to Ernest and Mabel (McDonald) Erickson. She graduated from Brewster High School in 1947, and married Alfred E. Green on May 2, 1948, at St. Lawrence O’Toole Church in Brewster. Mr. Green died […]

Leon Podkaminer



Leon Podkaminer, 89, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 1, 2012, with his family by his side. He was born in White Plains on November 9, 1922, to Sam and Jennie Podkaminer. He was a Master Mechanic, and co owner of a Studebaker dealership in Brewster with his brother, Phil. He and his brother were proprietors of Brewster Bowling and Recreation […]

David M. Sceri



David M. Scerri, age 53, of Brewster, died April 2, 2012, at his home. Dave was born on May 27, 1958, in New York City to Samuel Scerri and the late Rosemarie (Bezzina) Scerri. Dave married Frances “Red” Nicholson on June 22, 1991, in New Paltz, NY. Dave and Red made their home in Manhattan before moving to Brewster in […]