L to R: Assemblyman Matt Slater, County Clerk Michael Bartolotti, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne, Legislator Erin Crowley, DPW Commissioner Tommy Feighery, Putnam CAP Director Marisa O’Leary, Department of Health Director Rian Rodriguez, Commissioner of Mental Health, Social Services & Youth Bureau Sara Servadio, Putnam CAP Advisory Board Co-Chair Matthew Feeehan, Director of Office of Senior Resources Marelene Barrett.

Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne accepted the 2026 Local Hero Award from Marisa O’Leary, Director of Putnam Community Action Partnership (Putnam CAP), during the organization’s 40th anniversary celebration. The award recognizes Putnam County’s longstanding partnership with Putnam CAP in supporting vulnerable residents through a wide range of programs and services, including youth employment, food assistance, and coordinated efforts with multiple county departments. The collaboration reflects decades of shared commitment to providing a strong, integrated safety net for the community.