Sheriff to Patrol Lake Mahopac This Summer



The Carmel Police Department’s Marine Division is no more. Due to fiscal constraints, the Carmel Town Board dissolved the part-time patrol and requested that the Putnam Sheriff’s Department assume patrols of Lake Mahopac. At last week’s meeting of the county Legislature, the lawmakers agreed by an 8-1 vote to take over patrolling the popular lake at a cost of $35,000. […]

Mortgage Tax Receipts Decline Across Putnam



Following a slight increase in mortgage tax receipts for the past three years, Putnam lawmakers heard some discouraging news last week when the county’s semi-annual mortgage tax report was issued—revenue was down by more than $500,000 during the past six months. The receipts are an indicator of economic activity. For each six month period from October 2011 through last September, […]

Carmel High School is Tops in Hannaford Helps Schools Program



A new Smart Board is headed to Carmel High School thanks to the Hannaford Supermarket chain and shoppers who purchased products at the local market earning “school dollars” earmarked for CHS. A check for $1,000 was presented to principal Kevin Carroll last week by Hannaford’s personnel after the school was declared this year’s winner in the Hannaford Helps Schools program. […]

Walk Draws Attention to Mental Health



Overcast weather failed to deter the spirit of more than 100 participants Saturday who took part in Putnam’s first Mental Health Awareness Walk. Sponsored by NAMI— National Alliance on Mental Illness—the walk drew attention to what Lorraine Bushnell, president of the Putnam NAMI chapter explained: “Mental illness is a disease of the brain and just like any other illness it […]

Cyclist Lucky to be Alive After Crash



A Mahopac man is lucky to be alive following a multivehicle crash on Route 35 in Somers. Ian Carroll, 58, was operating a 2013 Triumph motorcycle westerly when according to State Police, his two-wheeler was struck from behind by a Chevy Silverado pick-up driven by Michael Mongiello, 67, of North Salem. The motorcycle was crushed by the impact and Carroll […]

Putnam Chambers Elects New Director, Sets 2014-‘15 Agenda

from the chamber

The Putnam County Chambers of Commerce held its annual meeting on Tuesday, May 14, to elect a new Director and look forward to new initiatives aimed at supporting the business community and economic development within our county. The Chambers will be working with elected officials at all levels, plus local community groups, concerned citizens and the business community to enact […]

Putnam Cycling Classic to Take Place Sunday



The on again—off again—on again Putnam Cycling Classic will be held Sunday rain or shine. The event was originally scheduled for last weekend but was canceled 72 hours ahead of time due to anticipated inclement weather that never materialized and was postponed until May 2015. After County Executive Mary Ellen Odell interceded, telling the Courier “the classic will be held […]

Walker Unveils Tilly Foster Farm Plan



Plans for the future of the Tilly Foster Farm were unveiled last Thursday evening at a forum in Carmel and tonight, Thursday, members of the Putnam Legislature will receive the data during a meeting of the Physical Services Committee. County Executive Mary- Ellen Odell created the Tilly Foster Task Force Core Team led by Deputy County Executive Bruce Walker to […]

Greg Ball : I Will Not Run for Putnam County Exec



State Sen. Greg Ball, who has been mentioned for months as a potential candidate for county executive, will not be seeking Putnam’s top elected post this fall. Ball told the Courier Tuesday: “I am pleased with the response from the public and do have concerns about how our county is being run but at the end of the day I […]

Military ‘Invades’ Carmel



Three military helicopters flew over Carmel Monday night under the cloak of darkness. The U.S. Army conducted its aviation urban navigation training in conjunction with the Paladin Center on Seminary Hill Road. Felix Carcano, the corporation’s CEO, explained that Paladin was chosen because “we are proud to support the military and all first responders.” It was shortly before 11 o’clock […]