From the Archives est. way back in 1841 Friday, May 10, 1901

A GREAT SCHEME.

PROJECT TO INCREASE WATER SUPPLY OF THE CITY. e Carmel Reservoir is the Largest Built in Putnam County. .We noticed an item running through our vicinity exchanges stating that the double reservoir at Sod0m, this county, was of the largest storage capacity in the watershed. This is not true. Aside ”om Croton Lake the reservoir at Carmel is the largest, […]

Rhineback Farmer Hopes to Become Putnam’s State Senator


Jamie Cheney is getting a head start on the 2022 general election. The small business owner and farmer kicked off her campaign last week for the 41st District State Senate seat currently held by State Senator Sue Serino. The district encompasses Kent, Philipstown and Putnam Valley in addition to a large section of Dutchess County. During a telephone interview, Cheney, […]

Curzio on the Carmel Board Race

Dear Editor, I am respectfully requesting the support of our community in the upcoming Tuesday, May 18 election for the position of Carmel School Board Trustee. During my tenure as a Carmel School Board Trustee from 2016-2019, I worked tirelessly to fulfill my campaign promises. These pledges included fighting for fiscal responsibility and opposing Common Core. As a member of […]

Service Comes in Many Forms

Dear Editor, My town of Putnam Valley recently re-mounted tribute banners showcasing local residents who had served or are currently serving in the United States Armed Forces. It’s a wonderful tribute to these women and men, and I support it. However, there are so many other ways that local residents can and have served humanity and those individuals should be […]

Thanking Our Nurses


Wednesday is International Nurses Day—a day set aside each year to celebrate the birthday of the legendary Florence Nightingale, a public servant credited with ushering in the age of modern nursing. During the past year nurses have been lauded time and time again for their sacrifices made in the wake of the pandemic that has claimed the lives of 91 […]

Nancy Faulds—Featured Artist at Putnam Arts Council


Putnam Valley’s Nancy Faulds is this month’s featured artist at the Putnam Arts Council. Faulds’ primary interest is photography since as she explained “my imagination is inspired by the experience of seeing something that was formerly useful that has now been left to decompose and return to its own origins.” In addition to serving on the Putnam Arts Council Board […]

Concerts Return to Arts on the Lake


Live music returns to Putnam County this summer with a series of 12 in-person concerts thanks to Arts on the Lake. Tickets for the outdoor performances overlooking Lake Carmel went on sale this week for an eclectic mix of musical concerts ranging from jazz to classical rock. Arts on the Lake Executive Director Ed Durkee promised the public “to make […]

Putnam Theatre Alliance Launches Joint Performances to focus on Civil Rights, Democracy & Freedom


A collaboration of three theaters in Putnam County will be performing a series of productions dealing with civil rights, democracy and freedom this month. The Putnam Theatre Alliance brings together Arts on the Lake in Kent, the Philipstown Depot Theatre in Garrison and the Tompkins Corners Cultural Center in Putnam Valley—three highly recognized organizations that will share talent, resources and […]

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The Best Spring Ever? The May Vegetable Garden (and Beans and Greens PLUS)

Is springtime measureable? Yes, meteorologists have metrics, satellite data, and historical records to scientifically quantify everything about this season. However, for most, this springtime seems more emotionally resonant than ever before. We’re exclaiming over vividly colorful tulips, longer-lasting daffodils, sweeter wafting fragrances, increased bird song, just the right amount of rain, a comfortable balance of chill and warmth, and trees […]