Putnam County Hosts Inaugural Juneteenth Ceremony

Dozens of residents attended the first ever official Putnam County Juneteenth event.

Putnam Seeks Ambulance Services Authority: Upcoming Meetings

Update: This week's Brewster Planning Board meeting has been canceled.

McLoughlin Named Putnam's Director Of Real Property Tax Services

Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne presented her appointment to the Legislature for review.

Southeast Planning Board Has 3 Public Hearings Upcoming

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Byrne Revives Putnam County Board of Ethics

Two members of the previous board had resigned and the others had been operating with expired terms.

Philipstown Dem Nominated To Continue Representing Putnam At The MTA

Neal Zuckerman has effectively represented both the county and the Metro-North Railroad, said Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne.

Southeast Town Meeting Cancelled: Meetings Update

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Plaque Honoring Life Of County Court Judge Unveiled In Carmel

Putnam County Court Judge James Reitz, who had been a volunteer firefighter, is commemorated at the Bureau of Emergency Services.

Early Voting In Republican Primaries: Southeast, Patterson, Carmel

Primary Day is June 27. However, registered Republican voters in those towns could vote early at the Putnam County Early Voting site.

Brewster School Board Schedules Special Meeting

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Brewster Village Offices To Close Early For Memorial Day Weekend

Summer hours will start Tuesday. Before that happens, though, there's a 5K race, a parade and a wreath-laying ceremony in the village.

Putnam Follows Other Counties, Declares Migrant State Of Emergency

"We’ve put an incredible amount of thought into this decision," said County Executive Kevin Byrne.

Putnam County Exec Writes To NYC Mayor On 'Half-Baked' Migrant Plans

"This federal issue is now at our doorstep. There's no avoiding it," Byrne told Patch.

School, Town, County Meetings Upcoming For Brewster, Southeast

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Putnam Moves On Peekskill Hollow Road Project 'Disaster'

The county seeks a new contractor and the Legislature approved up to $4 million to cover additional costs.

Historic Marker Restoration Project Resumes At Putnam County Jail

Putnam County is home to more than 200 historic markers and memorials, many installed in the 1930s.

Village, County Boards: Upcoming Meetings For Brewster, Southeast

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Beer Bottle Attack, False Name, On The Phone: Carmel Police Blotter

Carmel police responded to a variety of incidents April 24.

Part Of Carmel Under Water Restrictions Due To System Repairs

Residents in four of its 13 water districts may not wash cars, water lawns, fill pools or other non-essential activities until June.

Byrne Promotes From Within For Putnam's Senior Resources Office

A longtime caseworker will now assist in the management and oversight of the department’s programs and services.

Byrne Picks Deputy To Head Putnam's Emergency Services Bureau

Bob Lipton had become the acting Emergency Services Commissioner after Ken Clair left with the outgoing Odell administration.

Upcoming Meetings For Brewster, Southeast

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Putnam Sets Up Fund For Repairing County Buildings

"The condition of numerous County facilities has deteriorated over the past decade," said County Executive Kevin Byrne.

Putnam County's Teen Driving Court Expands Reach

Philipstown joins Carmel and Kent in offering the program to teen drivers who have received a traffic violation.

Op-Ed: County Executive Condemns School Threats, Bigotry

He called for proper investigation unhampered by political grandstanding.

Brewster Trustees, County Audit, Personnel Committees To Meet

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Carmel Police Department Hosts PTSD Seminar

Officers were given steps to protect the mental and emotional health of themselves and their families throughout their careers.

Brewster Schools Improvement Plan Up For Vote Tuesday

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Special Guest Graces Putnam's St. Patrick’s Day Senior Luncheon

Janice Dean spoke to about 100 people at the Office for Senior Resources event at the Putnam County Golf Course.

NY PSC Makes 'Tapping Tees' Statewide Priority After Brewster Fire

Every gas utility company in the state must report its use of the device, also involved in a fatal explosion and fire in Pennsylvania.

Brewster Session On School Improvement Plan Among Upcoming Meetings

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Southeast Officials Postpone E-Waste Drop-Off Due To Storm

There are a lot of things you shouldn't be throwing in the trash, nor do you have to, because the town opens its e-waste site once a month.

Suburban Carting Postpones Brewster Trash Pickup To Wednesday

They will do a regular garbage pick-up March 1, as well as a recycling and garbage pick-up on Friday.

Brewster To Hold Forum On Prospect Street One-Way Sundays

The village has received complaints about the difficulty in parking and traveling on Prospect Street on Sundays.

Putnam County Legislator Bill Gouldman Announces Re-Election Bid

He has been endorsed by the Republican committee and the new Putnam County Executive.

NYSEG Settles With New York For $2.75M Over Brewster Gas Leak, Fire

The Public Service Commission and the utility reached a settlement in which NYSEG shareholders will credit that amount to gas customers.

Putnam County Executive Reinstates Employee Recognition Program

The program was disbanded in 2011, and the plaque was just found in storage.

Lawmakers Balk But OK Deputy County Executive Pay Hike

Newly installed, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne has been reorganizing the executive branch.

Brewster, Southeast Boards To Meet

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Brewster To Hold Hearing On Volunteer Firefighter Tax Relief Program

Recruitment and retention of firefighters is essential to maintaining volunteer departments.