Ed Cleary, Continuing a Putnam Tradition



Longtime Nelsonville resident Ed Cleary’s heart is filled with patriotic pride. Cleary is a lay minister and has been a longtime member of the historic Cold Spring Baptist Church (now the Church on the Hill) since he was a child. He has filled the pulpit when needed over his many years as a deacon. Cleary has been active in the […]

Father, Son Open Bentwood Studio



Ernie Palmieri and his son Glenn are excited about their new business that has opened in Lake Carmel. The father-son team’s venture, Bentwood Studio, not only offers custom solid wood furniture containing no nails or screws but also private and small group workshops where students can learn that woodworking is a satisfying craft. The elder Palmieri is a college professor […]

Business Interests Care About the Bike Path, Too



Recently, heated discussions have emerged regarding the proposed effort to add signage to Putnam’s bike paths financed by advertising from local businesses. Some view this as an opportunity to showcase the many positives of Putnam County to a new, transient audience of people from nearby communities in Northern Westchester who might find services they otherwise wouldn’t. Others fear the encroachment […]

Legislature Committee Backs Term Limits



Term limits are coming to Putnam County legislators again! The lawmakers are expected to approve the imposition of limiting the number of times they can seek office at their July 2 monthly meeting. Members of the Rules Committee approved the resolution last week and forwarded the measure to the full body for its consideration. In May, 2011 the legislature enacted […]

Sheriff ’s Department Recognized by MTA Police



The Putnam Sheriff’s Department has received a pat on the back and a hearty thank you from the New York City MTA Police. MTA canine units are routinely requested to assist other law enforcement agencies in times of crisis and in the wake of last December’s school horror in Newtown, Ct., police brass thought it important to expose canines to […]

Brewster Farrier Honored by Putnam Pegasus



James Cassano believes in the mission of Pegasus therapeutic riding. The Brewster resident who donates his time by providing farrier services to the organization’s 15 therapeutic horses boarded at the Pegasus Farm in Southeast was honored recently by being awarded the Pat Bugg Award for Special Service and Dedication. The award was created in memory of the beloved Pegasus volunteer […]

Al Lotrecchiano’s 50 Years of Service Highlights Carmel Rotary Installation



The motto of Rotary is “Service Above Self.” Lifetime Putnam resident Al Lotrecchiano was recognized for his “honor above all men” at last Wednesday evening’s installation of the Carmel Rotary Club. One hundred Rotarians and guests were on hand at the Centennial Golf Club in Carmel for the event when Amy Covais took her oath of office from Rotary District […]

Sarah Smith Earns Girl Scout Silver Award



Sarah Smith is a Girl Scout Cadette who earned her Girl Scout Silver Award by working with the clients at the Community Action Program (CAP) in Brewster. Sarah provided over 20 tomato plants in containers to people so they can grow their own vegetables. She also held a workshop at CAP to teach people how to grow their own produce, […]

Bikers Donate to Patterson Group Home



Desirous of giving the public a positive image of big, burly motorcyclists, members of two area cycle clubs visited a group home for the developmentally disabled in Patterson last weekend and presented clients and staff with a brand new outdoor barbeque grill. The Iron Order Motorcycle Club and the Punishers Law Enforcement Club dropped in at the group home on […]

Putnam Blood Drive Set to Take Place Friday



Schools have recessed for the summer. The Fourth of July will be celebrated next week. With vacations and holiday plans on the minds of many local residents, the need for blood always intensifies since donations decline this time of the year. The Putnam tradition of donating blood twice annually continues Friday when members of the Driscoll Lodge of the Fraternal […]