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Oct 18|Issue #034

Brewster firefighters open the firehouse to town today, early voting starts Saturday at two sites, and the week ahead is dry and mild (4 minute read)

The fire prevention open house runs noon to 4 today at 501 Main Street, early voting starts Saturday, October 24 at two sites, and the first freeze of the season ends at 9 this morning. Read the issue
Oct 17|Issue #033

Inclusive playgrounds land at two Carmel schools, the coroner race breaks a 26-year quiet, and a freeze warning runs through Sunday morning (4 minute read)

A $100,000 state grant pays for accessible play equipment at Kent Primary and Matthew Paterson, three candidates run for county coroner for the first time since 2000, and a freeze warning runs until 9 a.m. Sunday.
Oct 16|Issue #032

A roundabout by Putnam Hospital gets its construction green light, a former Cold Spring trustee goes write-in, and hiker rescues pile up on the Undercliff Trail (4 minute read)

The Stoneleigh and Drewville intersection project reaches construction with federal and state money, Fran Murphy runs a write-in campaign for the Cold Spring village board, and Saturday climbs only to 50.
Oct 15|Issue #031

Carmel's tax rate drops while most bills rise, a satellite DMV heads to Cold Spring, and the sheriff asks for $44.4 million (4 minute read)

Carmel's 2027 town budget cuts the rate while assessments raise most bills, a part-time DMV is coming to the American Legion Hall, and Saturday stalled near 46.
This Week in Putnam
18
Oct

🚒 Brewster fire prevention open house, 12:00–4:00 PM, theme: safe charging

BFD headquarters, 501 N. Main St., Brewster · details in Issue #034

18
Oct

🎨 Last work drop-off day for the Arts Council's juried fine art show, 2:00–5:00 PM

Belle Levine Art Center, 521 Kennicut Hill Rd., Mahopac · entry details in Issue #034

19
Oct

💉 County flu clinic, 2:00–6:00 PM, ages 18 and up, $30 or free with a Medicare card, walk-ins welcome

Carmel Fire Department · details in Issue #034

20
Oct

🏛️ Kent public hearing on exceeding the 2027 property tax levy, 7:00 PM, before the Town Board meeting

Kent Town Hall, 25 Sybils Crossing · details in Issue #034

24
Oct

🗳️ Last day to register to vote, and first day of early voting, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM at two sites

Board of Elections, 25 Old Route 6, Carmel or American Legion, 10 Cedar St., Cold Spring · details in Issue #034

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