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TOMORROW Press Conference on Temporary Burn Ban in Putnam County

29 October 2024

Who: County Executive Kevin Byrne

Sheriff Kevin McConville

Commissioner of the Bureau of Emergency Services, Robert Lipton

Town Supervisor of Kent, Jamie McGlasson

Town Highway Superintendent of Kent, Richie Othmer

Commissioner of the Department of Public Works, Tommy Feighery

Members of local fire agencies

Other elected officials

What: County Executive Kevin Byrne has signed an Executive Order temporarily banning most outdoor burning while the region continues to experience a prolonged lack of rainfall. The decision comes following the containment of a largescale brush fire in the Town of Kent. Officials will provide a timeline and update on the brush fire in Kent, and then discuss parameters of the burn ban including enforcement actions that can be taken for those who refuse to comply.

Where: Putnam County Bureau of Emergency Services, 112 Old Rte 6, Carmel NY

When: Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 10:30am


Welcome Message

“Remember that Putnam County is home. Regardless of what may make us different as individuals, it is our respect for each-other as neighbors, our desire to step up and serve, to lend a hand, and leave this beautiful county better off than we found it. That is what makes this place so special. It is with that in mind that we as a county government are here to serve, and will always serve, with a desire to do better.” - Kevin M. Byrne | Putnam County Executive 

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  • Kevin M. Byrne

    County Executive