Carmel High Homecoming Saturday



Fireworks, a parade, senior recognition and a kick-off all highlight Saturday’s Carmel High School Homecoming festivities. The day will also introduce the public to the school’s new turf field and track as well as the comfortable stands. CHS Principal Lou Riolo thanked Assistant Superintendent Eric Stark and clerk of the works Ed Cooke for “managing all of the potential issues […]

Putnam Hospital Center’s Junior Volunteers Lauded



Caroline Pace and Jonathan Baccay are back in class at Mahopac High School but the two underclassmen have gained valuable information about their futures thanks to Putnam Hospital Center. The sophomores donated their time during the summer as junior volunteers. Michelle Piazza, director of Volunteer Services, commended the students for a job well done: “Many openings exist in all areas—both […]

Friends Reunited at Carmel High Class of 1964 50th Reunion



Handshakes, hugs, pats on the bag and comments such as “you look so good” and “you haven’t changed a bit” were common Saturday as the Carmel High School Class of 1964 celebrated its golden anniversary reunion. An informal gathering in Danbury, a tour of the building, a banquet at the Ethan Allen Inn and a farewell breakfast in Lake Carmel […]

New Railroad Grade Crossing Constructed in Patterson



Scores of motorists were inconvenienced last weekend while hundreds of upper Harlem line Metro North passengers were forced to take a bus from Southeast into Patterson, Pawling and points north but the hassle was worth it now that a new grade crossing has been installed at Route 311 north of the Patterson railroad station. Crews dismantled the old crossing early […]

Putnam Health Prepares for Flu Season



The first of three county sponsored clinics took place Monday at Carmel FD headquarters when 303 people rolled up their sleeves and were inoculated against the dreaded illness. Two other clinics are being planned. Western Putnam residents will have their opportunity to receive a flu shot on Oct. 8 at the Garrison Firehouse on Route 9 while a third session […]

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 […]

Rosh Hashanah Celebrated Worldwide Thursday & Friday



Rosh Hashanah is being celebrated Thursday and Friday throughout the world. The Jewish New Year remembers the creation of the world and is often called the Feast of the Trumpets since the blowing of a ram’s horn known as a shofar summons Jews to religious services. While Rosh Hashanah is a festive holiday it does not consist of one big […]

First Baptist Church in Brewster Welcomes New Pastor Mitchell



First Baptist Church, Brewster, is pleased to announce the arrival of their new pastor, Travis Mitchell. Pastor Travis began pastoral leadership on Monday, September 8th. FBC Brewster has a longstanding history in the Village of Brewster. This church is active in the community and has partnerships with local organizations. The church uses its facility to host a shelter for the […]

William G. Gronke, Sr.



William G. Gronke, Sr., passed away quietly at his home in Patterson on September 17, 2014, surrounded by his loving family. He was 92 years old. William was born on October 18, 1921, to the late Charles and Mary (Schaniel) Gronke in Patterson, and attended Pawling Schools. On August 8, 1942, he married the love of his life Marie Durkin […]

Speeders Nabbed on I-684



A noon-time trip last week on I-684 from the intersection of Route 22 in Southeast to Hardscrabble Road in Croton Falls resembled a race track when seven vehicles were observed exceeding the 65 mph speed limit by at least 15 mph. Unbeknownst to the drivers was that members of the Somers State Police were conducting a speed enforcement detail at […]