Sales Tax Revenue Continues to Climb



Cash registers are ringing across Putnam County, which means added revenue for county coffers. Commissioner of Finance William Carlin presented his monthly report to members of the legislature’s Audit Committee last week and the news was all rosy. Sales tax revenue totaled $4.3 million in July and $31.1 million for the first seven months of 2014, a $1.3 million increase […]

El Pueblo Restaurant Opens in Brewster Village



Nelson Colon believes Brewster is on the rebound and the entrepreneur hopes to be an integral part of the rebirth and renaissance of the village. Colon and his wife Liz have opened a new family restaurant “El Pueblo—the Village” and last weekend welcomed guests for a grand opening celebration. Colon’s bill of fare is Central American at the new eatery, […]

Founders Day to be Celebrated in Brewster



Vehicular traffic will come to a halt on Brewster’s Main Street Sunday when the Coalition for a Better Brewster hosts its 23rd annual Street Fair. The annual event celebrates the village’s founding by Walter Brewster. Events commence at 9 a.m. when hundreds of runners will participate in the Putnam County Fall Classic 5K and Half Marathon. Events continue from 10 […]

Julia Morini Plans Gold Star Project



Brewster High School senior Julia Morini realizes the historical value of preserving the tales of local vets. The young woman, who this summer served as an intern with the Putnam Office of Veterans Affairs, is seeking the public’s help as she prepares for her Girl Scout Gold award, which is the equivalent of the Boy Scout Eagle project. Julia hopes […]

Brewster High School Named as Reward School



Faculty, students and staff at Brewster High School are beaming with pride this week after learning that the school has been designated “high performance” based on scores from New York’s required English language arts, math and Regents exams. BHS is the only high school in Putnam to have received the designation. Garrison school was also designated. Of the 697 public […]

Tour & Nature Hike Down Coles Mills Road to Russell Farm



In keeping with the theme we started in July with our visit to the Farmers Mills cemeteries to honor our local patriots, Highlands Historic Preservation will take its next “Magical History Tour & Nature Hike” down Coles Mills Road to the Russell Farm at the southern end of the mountain. Following up on our August hike to the northern end […]

Putnam in VetCorps Project on 9/11



Putnam County residents will be stepping up to the plate next Thursday to mark the 13th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on mankind by participating in the VetCorps Project. Coordinated by the Communities that Care Coali- tion and the Putnam Office of Veterans Services, a letter writing campaign is planned from 2-5 p.m. when local residents will be encouraged to […]

Brewster School to Host 9/11 Mobile Exhibit



The 9-11 Never Forget Mobile Exhibit, dedicated to commemorate those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, will be visiting the Brewster School District. The visit, set for the week of September 15 through Sept. 19, has been welcomed across America from Arizona to Florida. The powerful exhibit was conceived by the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation. The […]

Worship Listings



CHUANG YEN MONASTERY2020 Rte 301, Carmel 845-228-4283/4288 baus.org bauscym@aol.com Sunday programs: 9-10am – Chanting and Meditation, 10-11am – Dharma Talk, 11am-12pm – Noon Book Discussion Group, Vegetarian lunch, Saturdays & Sundays, 12-1pmChrist Episco pal ChurchRoute 311 at Maple Ave., Patterson jangled@aol.com Holy Eucharist every Saturday afternoon at 5DREW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 28 Gleneida Aenue, Carmel, 845-225-2019 www.4UMchurches.com,drewumc1@gmail.com Pastor Jenn Tiernan-Bindler […]

Fundraiser For Wounded Marines



The Brewster Hill General Store will be busier than usual next Saturday when men, women and children of all ages stop by to support the Semper Fi Odyssey. Organizer Pat Crowley, who owns the recently refurbished business, explained that Semper Fi Odyssey consists of a week-long event providing “holistic training for wounded, injured or ill Marines. The program focuses on […]