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🌱 What Kent’s new “fiscally stressed” label could mean for your taxes
Also check out Estate Planning: 5 Essential Things You Should Know on the Kent Patch calendar
Good day Kent! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What Kent's new "fiscally stressed" label could mean for your taxes
Also on today's calendar: Estate Planning: 5 Essential Things You Should Know and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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📰 News we're reading
• Town of Kent designated as fiscally stressed (midhudsonnews.com) — Kent residents are being warned that the town has been officially designated as fiscally stressed by New York State, raising the likelihood of another property tax increase this year. Town Supervisor Jaime McGlasson blames years of frozen taxes and missing financial staff, and says her priority is restoring Kent's fiscal health without overburdening homeowners. 
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Kent
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★ Featured events ★
- Estate Planning: 5 Essential Things You Should Know →
Webinar - Online Presentation,
2:30 pm - 5th Annual Breakfast Symposium →
Putnam County Golf Course, 187 Hill St, Mahopac
7:30 am
Friday October 2
Tuesday October 6
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Other local events
- Friends of Kent Book Cellar Sale →
Kent Public Library, 17 Sybils Crossing, Kent Lakes
12:00 pm - Market Day Crafts Fair in Fishkill →
Van Wyck Homestead Museum, 504 US-9, Fishkill
11:00 am - Kent Library Board of Trustees Meeting →
Kent Public Library, 17 Sybils Crossing, Kent Lakes
7:00 pm - Friends of Kent Book Cellar Sale →
Kent Public Library, 17 Sybils Crossing, Kent Lakes
12:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
Saturday October 10
Tuesday October 20
Thursday October 22
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Information and Technology Help
Mahopac Public Library, 668 Route 6, Mahopac
9:30 am - The Gospel According to John - Part 2 AM Session →
St. Lawrence Parish Center, Large Conference Room, 11 Eastview Ave, Brewster
9:30 am - Visit Sharp Again at the Mahopac, NY Senior Resource Fair →
Putnam County Golf Course, 187 Hill St., Mahopac
10:00 am - Terrific Twos with Ms. Dayna (Thurs 10am) *{currently full, Waitl
Mahopac Public Library, 668 Route 6, Mahopac
10:00 am - Morning Adult ESL Classes - Brewster →
St. Lawrence Parish Center, Large Conference Room, 11 Eastview Ave, Brewster
11:00 am - Clases matutinas de inglés como segundo idioma para adultos - Brewster →
St. Lawrence Parish Center, Large Conference Room, 11 Eastview Ave, Brewster
11:00 am - Terrific Twos with Ms. Dayna (Thurs 11am) *{currently full, Waitli
Mahopac Public Library, 668 Route 6, Mahopac
11:00 am - Tech Help by Appointment →
Beekman Library, 11 Town Center BLVD, Hopewell JCT
12:00 pm
Thursday October 1
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🗞 Nearby News
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- Lucille Virgo (halstonmedia.com)
Mahopac
- Five ways to prevent more high school football forfeits (lohud.com)
Putnam Valley
- Volleyball Recap: Dobbs Ferry Stays Hot with Another Win, This Time over Putnam Valley (maxpreps.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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