Putnam Receives Kudos for Fire Deptarment Reporting



The Putnam Bureau of Emergency Services has been recognized by the NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services for achieving 100 percent participation in the state’s Fire Reporting System. Putnam’s 13 volunteer fire departments each completed thorough reports detailing emergency incidents for the year 2012, which were forwarded to the state. Commissioner of Emergency Services Adam Stiebeling said by […]

Virtual Help Center Is Launched for Veterans



With veterans needs increasing across the county, the Mental Health Association of Putnam has unveiled the Veterans Assistance Center on the not-for-profit’s website. Megan Castellano, executive director of the Mental Health Association, said visitors to the site can access information about local, state and national resources. Visitors to the site—mhaputnam.org—can glean a variety of information relating to post traumatic stress, […]

Former Daycare Provider Arrested for Domestic Violence



A former employee of the Brewster School District’s “Before and After School Child Care Program” – who was arrested for grand larceny two years ago this month for stealing $130,000 in school funds – was arrested again last week on charges of domestic violence. Brandi Wickliffe, 38, of Wappingers Falls was charged by State Police with menacing for allegedly pointing […]