Two Republican candidates urged the public to quickly comment on a proposed U.S. Department of Education plan that would designate schools with at least a 5 percent opt-out rate from Common Core … [Read more...]
County Legislature Could Impose Moratorium on Algonquin Pipeline
By Janine Bowen The Putnam County Legislature is considering imposing a moratorium on the proposed expansion of the Algonquin Pipeline. The expansion by Algonquin Gas Transmission LLC, which is … [Read more...]
Residents, County Officials Brainstorm Future for Tilly Foster
The discussion for the future of Tilly Foster Farm continued last week, as concerned residents teamed with Putnam County officials to cultivate ideas for the county owned farm. The county held the … [Read more...]
Journal News and Putnam County in Court Over Pistol Permit Information
In the first round of a legal battle between Putnam County and The Journal News, a New York State Supreme Court Justice ordered the county to turn over pistol permit records to the Gannett owned … [Read more...]
Route 6 Biz Owners Share Outdoor Storage Woes at Public Hearing
By Kerry Barger Southeast business owners and residents addressed problems regarding the 2013 Comprehensive Plan’s proposal to reinforce an outdoor storage limit during a public hearing held by the … [Read more...]
Ball Wants Cop Killers in Jail for Life in New York
With an old case of a murdered cop coming back into the spotlight, Republican state senator Greg Ball is calling for legislation in New York that would prevent parole for any convicted felon who … [Read more...]
“Year of the Senior” Underway in Putnam County
Pointing to her grandmother as the inspiration behind it, Putnam County Executive MaryEllen Odell officially kicked off the “Year of the Senior” last Wednesday during a luncheon event that brought … [Read more...]
Bartolotti to Run for County Clerk After Sant’s Announced Retirement
Following Dennis Sant’s decision to retire at the end of this year, the position of Putnam County Clerk is up for grabs and one person within the clerk’s office is already vying for the … [Read more...]
Possible Appointment to Leg. 3 Seat Faces Scrutiny, Opposition
As District 3 Legislator Richard Othmer prepares to step down, opposition has sprung against likely successor Lou Tartaro, the soon-to-be former Town of Kent councilman. During a recent Kent … [Read more...]
Putnam County Considering Sharing Taxes with Towns
By Janine Bowen: Putnam County may soon join 44 counties in sharing their excess sales tax with the towns. During a Legislature meeting on Tuesday night, the legislators discussed the idea, which … [Read more...]
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