News from The Putnam Examiner, covering Brewster-Southeast, Cold Spring-Philipstown, Kent, Mahopac-Carmel, Patterson, Putnam Valley, Putnam County, NY.
Putnam County reported last week that more than 30,000 residents have been vaccinated and officials, along with the majority of residents, hope the momentum of mass vaccination continues. On Tuesday, eligibility expanded to include any resident at least 16 years
Read MorePutnam County Executive MaryEllen Odell announced last week that the county’s Police Policy Comprehensive Review has been filed with the state in advance of the April 1 deadline. “This was a demanding and time-consuming process and I’m very grateful to
Read MoreBrewster High School sophomore Madison Dakin is one of a select group of students worldwide who will take part in Yale University’s Yale Young Global Scholars (YYGS) Connect program this summer. The virtual program is designed to be globally diverse
Read MoreAfter eight years of serving the Town of Kent, Supervisor Maureen Fleming will not be running for re-election to honor term limits. During her four terms as supervisor, Fleming noted she never raised town taxes, reduced debt service by 38%,
Read MoreFollowing a strong push from parents in recent months, Carmel Central School District officials swiftly created a plan that will allow students in all grade levels to return to in-person learning starting in April. Beginning April 13, all students can
Read MorePutnam Valley School District officials held a small ribbon-cutting ceremony last week to mark the opening of a new Health and Wellness Center. Putnam Valley residents approved a capital project referendum in December 2018 that included renovations and upgrades to
Read MoreThe Southeast Democratic Committee announced Monday its endorsement of Zach Disador and Gail Levine to run for two town council positions. Zach Disador is a lifelong Southeast resident. He has worked for ARC (formerly PARC) since 2005, where he serves
Read MoreThe percentage of residents in Putnam County who have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine is one the rise. With the Putnam County Health Department having held 23 vaccination clinics as of last week, the New York
Read MoreIt’s back to the drawing board for the Putnam Valley Town Board after a public hearing regarding a revised noise ordinance had residents concerned elements of the law are unenforceable. During a public hearing last Wednesday, about five residents pressed
Read MoreA Mahopac man is facing federal charges for his alleged role in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, becoming the ninth Hudson Valley resident accused of participating in the fatal insurrection in Washington, D.C. Robert Ballesteros, 27, turned
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