News from The Putnam Examiner, covering Brewster-Southeast, Cold Spring-Philipstown, Kent, Mahopac-Carmel, Patterson, Putnam Valley, Putnam County, NY.
By Holly Crocco The Carmel Town Board on Nov. 20 approved a 2020 budget that raises the tax rate less than 1 percent, with three out of five members voting “yes.” Councilman John Lupinacci abstained from the vote, and Councilman
Read MoreA several-hour standoff Saturday in Mahopac between an unarmed Afghanistan war veteran and law enforcement that ended peacefully made national news when the suspect began live-streaming updates from social media claiming he was the victim of “Red Flag” laws, and
Read MoreA Putnam Valley motorcyclist was killed last week after being involved in a crash on East Noxon Road in LaGrange. According to the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office, the incident took place at about 5 p.m. Nov. 11 at the intersection
Read MoreBy Holly Crocco More than 100 years after Putnam County awarded service members with a medal upon returning home from World War I, the county honored veterans during a ceremony Nov. 9 on the steps of the Historic Courthouse in
Read MoreA Carmel man was charged with driving while intoxicated following a head-on collision Nov. 14 that closed the Saw Mill River Parkway in Chappaqua. The incident occurred at about 2:40 p.m. when a GMC Envoy driven by Martin Goudie, 54,
Read MoreBy Neal Rentz The Putnam Valley Town Board on Nov. 13 voted 4-1 to pass a 2020 budget that exceeds the state-mandated 2 percent property tax cap by almost 1 percent. Supervisor Sam Oliverio voted against the budget because he
Read MoreBy Holly Crocco Gov. Andrew Cuomo has vetoed a resolution by state lawmakers to “forgive” an administrative error that took place eight years ago at the Mahopac Central School District that could cost district taxpayers millions. The district completed a
Read MoreBy Dave Hoffman Reports of vandalism and encampments along the Putnam County Trailway prompted a Nov. 12 discussion at the County Legislature’s Physical Services Committee meeting, which focused on challenges in finding the resources to address safety and maintenance issues.
Read MoreA Kent man was sentenced to prison last week for killing a bicyclist almost a year ago while driving under the influence of alcohol. According to Putnam County District Attorney Robert Tendy, on Nov. 27, 2018, Silvio Tenesaca was driving
Read MoreOn November 14, Mahopac resident Adam Mitchell will be embarking on a 10-day trek by bicycle across the frigid terrain of northern Newfoundland, Canada to raise awareness and funding for a project led by the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers in
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