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Carmel, New York Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good day Carmel! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How can Carmel parents now help choose new teachers and staff?
  • What changes will Putnam Hospital’s new president bring to Carmel?
  • How will new peer advocates change Putnam’s probation system in Carmel?

Also on today's calendar: 3rd Annual Fairy Festival and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the football player hit the vending machine? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 82, low: 58.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Carmel School District creates Hiring Committee (midhudsonnews.com) — Parents and guardians in the Carmel School District can now play a direct role in hiring teachers and staff through newly formed hiring committees. After recent contract rescissions by the school board, Superintendent Michael Plotkin is formalizing a process that adds community voices while keeping a standing list of interested participants for future interviews.
   

2. Putnam Hospital Center names new president (midhudsonnews.com) — Carmel’s Putnam Hospital Center has a new president, as Northwell Health taps Northern Westchester Hospital leader Derek Anderson to succeed retiring Dr. Mark Hirko. Anderson says he’ll focus on strengthening services and expanding access at the county’s only full-service medical center, which recently came under Northwell ownership, aiming to better meet evolving health needs in Carmel and surrounding communities.
   

3. Putnam to implement new mental health-probation collaboration (midhudsonnews.com) — Putnam County officials in Carmel are launching a new partnership that embeds recovery peer advocates directly into the probation system to better support justice-involved residents. Mental Health Commissioner Sara Servadio and Probation Director John Osterhout say the initiative aims to address behavioral health needs early, improve stability and public safety, and does so with no additional fiscal impact, earning praise from legislators.
   

4. Putnam County Wine & Music Festival return with expanded fun (caribbeannationalweekly.com) — Mark your calendar for Aug. 22–23, when the Putnam County Wine & Music Festival returns to Veterans Memorial Park in Carmel with live bands, wine and spirits tastings, food vendors, kids’ games, and chef demos. This 15th-anniversary edition also adds a patty-eating contest and supports a hospitality mental health nonprofit, making it both a party and a cause.
   

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    In the past 48 hours I have 12-15 scam responses So for anyone who is not sure here are a few tips BEFORE RESPONDING FIRST CLICK ON THEIR PROFILE… (Nextdoor Lake Carmel)
  • Hi everyone.
    I want to start looking into getting a pool installed. Does anyone have recommendations for affordable pool companies. Thank you. (Nextdoor Carmel - Resevoir North)
  • Crayola Experience posted a job opening for Hallmark Field Merchandiser (part-time) Carmel, NY 10512 in Carmel. Apply here.
  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Team Member and Kitchen help in Carmel. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Carmel here.

Ok Carmel! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: He wanted his quarter back. (Thank you Pat S. for sending it in!)
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