By Neal Rentz While acknowledging the issue is wildly controversial in the community, the Philipstown town board is moving forward with legislation to require safe storage of guns. At its Jan. 10 meeting the board came to a consensus on
Read MoreThe cultivation of shiitake mushrooms offers farmers and woodlot owners a good opportunity to utilize their forested lands while turning a profit. Startup costs are low, and previous Cornell University research indicates that profitability can be achieved in the second
Read MoreTaking aim at the federal government, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo slammed President Donald Trump’s administration, even if he only mentioned the Republican firebrand by name once during his annual State of the State address last week. During his wide
Read MoreThe Putnam County Legislature ushered in a new leadership team during its organizational meeting last week, with the new chairperson and deputy chairperson receiving unanimous support. In 9-0 votes, lawmaker Joe Castellano was approved the chairman and Toni Addonizio was
Read MoreWith the field of education and how students learn always changing, the Mahopac Central School District is trying its best to stay ahead of the curve and even lead from the front. For the Mahopac school system, the time for
Read MoreA hearing will be held later this month that could lead to the ouster of a Carmel Board of Education member. During a Dec. 19 meeting, the school board voted 5-2 to hold a hearing that could lead to school
Read MoreThe Southeast town board is moving closer to passing legislation to protect dogs that could go into effect in February. The proposed law would place restrictions on tethering dogs. The legislation would allow tethering of dogs only if the dog was
Read MoreJanuary The Putnam County Legislature began the New Year by replacing a longtime fixture of the lawmaking body. Legislative Counsel Clement Van Ross was ousted by the legislature when most lawmakers voted to rescind a 2015 resolution that appointed him
Read MoreThe Cultural Arts Coalition presents: New Year’s Day Concert for Peace, Monday, January 1st, 2 p.m., Studio Around the Corner, Brewster. Start your new year at a peaceful gathering, with music, readings and camaraderie. This year’s concert will highlight women
Read MoreLast Wednesday was the final legislative meeting for longtime Legislator Dini LoBue. After losing her most recent election bid to Mahopac resident Amy Sayegh, LoBue will depart from the governing body once 2018 begins. The Mahopac resident was often a
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