For other primaries the county Board of Elections has posted a list of candidates names who will appear in various races across the county. Though sample ballots are not yet posted, the list of candidates can be found here. (PDF) It's a special thing for me to see my name posted for the Independence...
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Named for American Indians who lived in the region, Wiccopee was also known as Johnsville for a time before reverting to its original moniker. Its historic business district ran along Fishkill Hook/Hook roads, south of Route 52. In all, 19 buildings in Wiccopee, including the hamlet's 1825 Methodist Episcopal Church, are included in the town's...
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Good Wednesday Morning, Arts on the Lake’s Summer Concert Series kicks off tomorrow at 6PM at the Lake Carmel Cultural Center. More information about that is here. The events are held outside on the north lawn, inside, if it’s raining. Bring a picnic dinner and enjoy a musical sunset over Lake Carmel. County court judge...
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Good Friday Morning, As if you haven’t noticed it’s been raining for the past week or so. But it’s the perfect time to look at your streets and roads for signs of stormwater problems which will be evidenced by grit and sand spread out in ‘alluvial fans‘ across the pavement. While seemingly innocuous, that sand (which...
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After 16 years, Philipstown supervisor will not seek another term Barbara Livingston Nackman bnackman@lohud.com PHILIPSTOWN – William Mazzuca, who is completing his 16th year as supervisor, has announced he won’t run for a ninth term to lead Putnam County’s most western town along the Hudson River. Deputy Supervisor Richard Shea has decided to run...
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Good Wednesday Morning, There’s a lot here this morning so refill the coffee cup and make yourselves comfortable: Several young friends of mine are either currently serving in the Marines or have recently left the service, including one who stayed here at my place for awhile getting his head straightened out a few years back. I’m...
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This evening at 7 PM the Town of Kent will hold a public hearing on whether or not the term for its elected Supervisor should be four years instead of two. Patterson and Southeast have four-year terms while other towns in Putnam County still have two-year Supervisors. Depending on the outcome of the public...
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