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June 1, 2021
The Putnam County Historian s Office is seeking the public s help to chronicle the extraordinary conditions we have lived through during the COVID-19 pandemic. Residents are asked to think back on the past year when they may have experienced COVID-19 testing, quarantine, school closings, and shortages in the stores. Can you tell a story about how the pandemic affected your job or business? Did you experience sicknesses or, under the most tragic circumstances, lose a loved one to COVID-19? Everyone s story is vitally important.
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An online form has been created on the Historian s website for contributions of personal stories, photographs, or images of artifacts that reflect the individual s response to this crisis. Contributions will help document 2020-2021 and be considered for inclusion in the Historian s Collection at the Putnam County Archives.
Putnam County Executive s Statement on legalization of marijuana in New York State Written by Putnam County, Office of County Executive
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April 13, 2021
New York State is about to adopt a record $212 billion budget and use the legalization of marijuana as one of the new sources of tax revenue to close its budget gap.
“This is a cash grab by NYS at the expense of the health and safety of our communities,” Putnam County Executive MaryEllen Odell said. “I understand that the state wants to generate a new source of revenue because of past mismanagement of the NYS budget, but at what price? The average person will look at the legalization of marijuana and say ‘This does not impact me.’ But it is naïve to think that use among our young people will not increase. Will our roads be safer? It’s like your parents always told you, ‘Just because your friends are doing it, doesn’t make it right.’”
Putnam County Offices To Close At 3pm Today Due To Impending Storm Written by Putnam County
All Putnam County Government Offices, with the exception of essential services will be closing today, 12/16/20 at 3:00 pm and will be reopening Thursday, 12/17/20 at 12:00 pm
o All Putnam County Government Offices, with the exception of essential services will be closing today, Wednesday, 12/16/20 at 3:00 pm and will be reopening 12/17/20 at 12:00 pm
Please note: the plan to open at 12:00 Noon is subject to change and we will adjust/confirm as we continue to monitor the storm.
After meeting with the ICS Team and evaluating the impact of the expected winter storm, Putnam County Executive MaryEllen Odell has ordered the closing of all Putnam County Government Offices with the exception of essential services, at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, December 16, 2020. Non-essential government offices will reopen at 12:00 Noon on Thursday 12/17/20.
County Officials Urge Residents To Prepare For Possible Winter Storm Wednesday Night Written by Putnam County
Putnam County Officials Urge Residents To Prepare For Possible Winter Storm Wednesday Night 12/16/20 Into Thursday 12/17/20
Putnam County Officials are monitoring a large and potentially dangerous winter storm that is predicted to move into our area Wednesday afternoon, 12/16/20, increase in intensity overnight and end Thursday afternoon.
“This storm has the potential to bring more than a foot of snow to our area, and winds could gust up to 25 miles per hour,” said County Executive MaryEllen Odell. “The snow and gusty winds will make travel extremely dangerous. Residents are urged to make sure they are prepared.”