Written by Putnam County
The Putnam County Department of Health is preparing to expand COVID-19 vaccination distribution to those aged 75 and older, first responders, teachers and other essential workers who live and/or work in the county, as the state institutes Phase 1B of its vaccination program, Putnam County Executive MaryEllen Odell said.
“This is a good step forward,” said Putnam County Executive MaryEllen Odell. “The rollout will still be slow because the supply is so very limited. We are hopeful that vaccine production will ramp up and that the supply will increase to meet the demand.”
Vaccinations are by appointment only.
UpdatedThu, Jan 7, 2021 at 5:18 pm ET
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Putnam County will begin vaccinating workers and residents of certain congregate living facilities this week. (Shutterstock)
PUTNAM COUNTY, NY The Putnam County Department of Health received its first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines Tuesday and will begin vaccinating workers and residents of certain congregate living facilities this week. This is what we have all been waiting for, said Putnam County Executive MaryEllen Odell in an announcement. At last, the vaccine is in the hands of our county health department and will be going into the arms of our healthcare providers and most vulnerable citizens.
The coronavirus surge continues in Putnam, one of the hardest-hit in the Hudson region over the holidays.
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.
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Putnam County Executive MaryEllen Odell announced that a long-awaited construction project to improve the safety of Peekskill Hollow Road from Oscawana Lake Road to Lovers Lane, including the Putnam Valley High School intersection, will begin in the spring.
“This work will make the road safer for students going to school, for pedestrians in the business district and for drivers on Putnam Valley’s busiest road,” County Executive Odell said. “We’ve gotten a lot of input from the community and have come up with a plan that works for all.”
The project will rehabilitate the two bridges that cross over Peekskill Hollow Creek, align the roadway, widen the lanes and shoulders and improve drainage. Traffic signs and signals will also be upgraded, and sidewalks will be improved and extended in the hamlet.