News from The Putnam Examiner, covering Brewster-Southeast, Cold Spring-Philipstown, Kent, Mahopac-Carmel, Patterson, Putnam Valley, Putnam County, NY.
By Neal Rentz The Philipstown town board took the first step to regulate the use of electronic cigarettes when it voted unanimously to place a six-month moratorium on opening vape shops. The legislation bars the submission and processing of applications
Read MoreBy Kristen McNerney A proposed cell tower that could be placed at Putnam Valley town hall to improve cell service is facing growing opposition from residents in the area. An effort is underway to collect enough petition signatures in hopes
Read MoreThe second time proved to be the charm for the Brewster school system as district voters signed off on a revised budget Tuesday night overwhelmingly. After the first budget vote failed in May by less than 200 votes, the revote
Read MoreA new hockey team could be coming to Brewster this fall if Max Maksimyadis has his way. In hopes of forming a hockey team, which will be called the Northern Bravehearts, Maksimyadis is hosting a informational session and open skate
Read MoreFacing financial difficulties, Brewster Emergency Shelter Partnership (BESP) officials went in front of the Southeast town board last week to seek modest funding in hopes of keep its doors open next year. The BESP provides homeless folks in the county
Read MoreBy Neal Rentz Fans of the annual Brewster Founder’s Day need not be too disappointed that it will no longer be held. The event will be replaced by the Brewster Fall Festival, which will feature many of the same aspects
Read MoreWhile it’s 2018 and Putnam County remains without a brand name hotel, that soon could change after the county Legislature approved tax benefits for a proposed Best Western last week during its full meeting, With the 9-0 approval from lawmakers,
Read MoreCongressman Sean Patrick Maloney, whose district represents all of Putnam County, confirmed his intention to seek two elected offices at once last week when he announced his bid for New York State Attorney General. In light of former AG Eric
Read MoreThe actions of Putnam County Sheriff Robert Langley helped lead to the arrest of an Oklahoma man that now faces a slew of charges, including assaulting the top law enforcement officer in the county. Brant Carter, of Stilwell, OK. is
Read MoreAfter considering it for months, Philipstown Councilwoman Nancy Montgomery is going forward with a run for the District 1 legislative seat in Putnam County, as Democrats look to finally break the monopoly Republicans have on the legislature. Montgomery, a Democrat,
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