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“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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CARMEL, NY – The temporary burn ban implemented by Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne in response to the threat of wildfires due to severely dry conditions has expired. A subsequent state-wide bur...
Byrne Taps Barrett as Next Director of OSR
26 November 2024
Carmel, NY – Today, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne announced the nomination of Marlene Barrett as the next Director of the Office for Senior Resources (OSR). Barrett, who currently serves as D...
Putnam County Adopts Working Definition of Antisemitism
21 November 2024
Carmel, NY – In a significant move to combat rising antisemitism, Putnam County has officially adopted the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism. ...
Proclamation for CRPS/RSD Awareness Day
20 November 2024
Last week, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne signed a proclamation recognizing CRPS/RSD Awareness Day, demonstrating the county’s commitment to raising awareness for Complex Regional Pain Syndrom...
Putnam County Conducts Leadership Training In Partnership with West Point Based Organization
18 November 2024
Carmel, NY – Earlier this week, approximately 50 supervisors and managers from various departments across county government participated in a full day of leadership training hosted by the renowned ...
Private Myers Plaque Unveiling, Veterans Day Weekend
12 November 2024
Carmel, NY – On Friday, November 8, 2024, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne joined County Historian Jennifer Cassidy, Director of Veterans Services Karl Rohde, and a number of other guests at Vet...
Who: Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne
County DPW Commissioner Tommy Feighery
Representatives from Gianfia (Project Contractor)
Residents of Carmel What: With construction on Fair Street in C...
Putnam County Youth Bureau Seeking Nominations for Youth Awards
31 October 2024
Nominations close November 15, awarded at Youth Awards Dinner on April 10, 2025 https://putnamcountyny.gov/youth-bureau
CARMEL, NY – The Putnam County Youth Bureau, in partnership with the Putnam ...
CARMEL, NY – In response to the ongoing threat of wildfires due to severely dry conditions, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne has implemented a temporary burn ban. The ban was announced earlier t...
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 o...
Earlier today, County Executive Kevin Byrne signed an Executive Order temporarily banning most outdoor burning while the region continues to experience a prolonged lack of rainfall. The decision co...
BREWSTER, NY – This year, the Putnam County Historian’s Office has republished Willitt C. Jewell's Putnam County. During World War II, Jewell wrote a new history of Putnam County that appeared in 1...
Carmel, NY – In a continued effort to increase accountability and accessibility to Putnam County government, last night, County Executive Kevin Byrne hosted the first-ever Putnam County Budget town...
ICYMI - Byrne Unveils 2025 Executive Budget Proposal
04 October 2024
Carmel, NY – Last night, in front of a packed crowd, County Executive Kevin Byrne presented his Executive Budget Proposal to the County Legislature at the Historic County Courthouse. In his present...
NYS Comptroller Completes Risk Assessment, Review and Audit of Putnam County, Reforms Already Instituted by Byrne
26 September 2024
Carmel, NY – Last week, the New York State Comptroller’s Office (OSC) published a report on their audit of Putnam County’s Recreation and Golf Course collections. The report is a culmination of mon...
CARMEL, NY – In a continued effort to increase accountability and accessibility to Putnam County government, County Executive Kevin Byrne is inviting residents to participate in the County’s first-...
Putnam County Veterans Service Agency Recognized as Top Performer by Department of Defense
05 September 2024
Carmel, NY – The Putnam County Veterans Service Agency (VSA) has received national recognition from Major General Edward J. Chrystal Jr., US Army, for its exceptional work as a Commemorative Partne...
Putnam County Completes Renovations at Board of Elections
04 September 2024
Carmel, NY – Carmel, NY – Last week, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne was joined by County Legislators, Board of Elections (BOE) Commissioners, and a large team of county employees to celebrate ...
Carmel, NY – In a significant effort to return foreclosed properties to productive use, Putnam County has successfully auctioned off a substantial portion of its foreclosed property inventory, brin...
Putnam County Board of Elections Renovations To Be Unveiled
23 August 2024
Putnam County Board of Elections Renovations To Be Unveiled
Who:
County Executive Kevin Byrne
Members of the Legislature
BOE Commissioner Cathy Croft
BOE Commissioner Kelly Primavera
DPW C...
ICYMI: Putnam County Ranked 8th Safest County in America
12 August 2024
Carmel, NY – In a report released earlier this month, US News & World Reports has named Putnam County the 8th Safest County in America. Communities across the country are ranked by a series of ...
Carmel, NY – The Putnam County Bureau of Emergency Services announced the appointment of Chris Formisano and Shanna Siegel, RN, as Public Information Officers (PIOs) for the Bureau and Emergency Op...
Carmel, NY – Earlier this month, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne signed into law the legislation that reorganizes the Departments of Purchasing, IT, and Central Services into one unified depart...
Putnam County Becomes Climate Smart Community
02 July 2024
Putnam County is one of 10 municipalities in the Hudson Valley to receive Bronze Certified status.
Carmel, NY – Earlier this week, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne announced New York State’s ...
Byrne Posts Financial Disclosure for All to See
17 June 2024
CARMEL, NY – Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne today unveiled a new initiative aimed at enhancing transparency within the county government. As part of this initiative, Byrne is proposing that ce...
MAHOPAC, NY—The eleventh Public Health Summit drew record crowds yesterday, while ushering in several firsts. More than 100 attendees gathered at the Putnam County Golf Course in Mahopac, a new lo...
Carmel, NY – Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne has announced the appointment of Tara Keegan as the new Director of Tourism for Putnam County. Keegan’s appointment comes following the official ret...
CARMEL, NY – On June 9th from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the scenic Tilly Foster Farm (100 Route 312 Brewster, NY 10509), Putnam County will host the inaugural Putnam County Youth Business Market, a un...
TOMORROW Ribbon Cutting for Empire State Trailhead Access in Patterson
Who:
County Executive Kevin Byrne
Commissioner of Planning Barbara Barosa
Deputy Commissioner of Department of Public Work...
Trailblazing with Byrne Constituent Forums
09 May 2024
CARMEL, NY – Today, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne announced the scheduling of his annual ‘Trailblazing with Byrne’ constituent forums. Each event begins with a scheduled hour of informal disc...
CARMEL, NY – This week Putnam County kicked off May as Mental Health Awareness Month. This annual recognition helps to promote existing mental health resources, increase educational messaging, and ...
Albany, NY – On Monday, April 15, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne and County Legislator Erin Lee Crowley traveled to Albany to shine a light on New York State’s atrocious tax climate and shortc...
Putnam’s Warner Sisters Historic Marker Restored
08 April 2024
CARMEL, NY – Last week, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne and County Historian Jennifer Cassidy joined a number of local officials in Cold Spring to celebrate the restoration of the Warner Sister...
CARMEL, NY – Earlier this week, Bob Cuomo began his second stint as the Director of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) for Putnam County. Cuomo returns to this pivotal role with a wealth of experienc...
CARMEL, NY – Last week, members of The BR;DGE Alliance—professionals from across sectors and over 20 organizations—came together at the Bureau of Emergency Services in Putnam. The morning focused o...
Putnam County DPW Project Portal Open for Residents
22 March 2024
Carmel, NY – With spring around the corner, several road construction projects will be coming online throughout the county, and as such, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne highlighted the new Road...
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
22 March 2024
Brewster, NY – March 22, 2024 – April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. This next month and throughout the year, the Child Advocacy Center (CAC) of Putnam County encourages all individuals ...
During Women’s History Month we take out some time to remember Dorthy Jewell who helped create a local history legacy.
Dorothy Grant Jewell (1915-1997), daughter of Willitt C. and Frances Grant J...
Putnam County, PBA Come to 5 Year Contract Agreement
14 March 2024
CARMEL, NY – Earlier today, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne signed the resolution approving the five-year contract agreement with the Sheriff’s Police Benevolence Association (PBA). The resolut...
Zero Sales Tax on Clothing and Footwear in Putnam
01 March 2024
Carmel, NY – Effective today, clothing and footwear under $110 purchased within Putnam County will be exempt from sales tax. Last year, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne signed legislation creat...
BYRNE TO PRESENT 2024 STATE OF THE COUNTY TO LEGISLATURE ON MARCH 7
26 February 2024
Byrne To Present 2024 State of the County to Legislature on March 7th
Who: Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne
Members of the Putnam County Legislature
Putnam County Department Heads
What: Coun...
CARMEL, NY – On Tuesday, February 20th, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne hosted former Putnam County Executive Bob Bondi for the day with a tour of county facilities, followed by a special plaqu...
Plaque Dedication Ceremony for Former County Exec Bondi
16 February 2024
Who: Former County Executive Bob Bondi
County Executive Kevin Byrne
County Clerk Michael Bartolotti
District Attorney Robert Tendi
Sheriff Kevin McConville
Chairman Paul Jonke
Members of th...
Putnam County Hires New Director of Emergency Management
15 February 2024
CARMEL, NY – Earlier this week, Christopher Shields started his tenure as the new Director of Emergency Management in the Putnam County Bureau of Emergency Services. Shields, bringing with him 20 y...
Due to the continued impact of the current winter storm, all non-essential Putnam County Offices will be closed today, 2/13/24
13 February 2024
County Executive Kevin Byrne met with County officials early this morning to discuss the current storm and the safety of our residents and employees.
At this time it was decided to close all non-e...
We are tracking a winter storm that is expected to deliver 8” – 12” of snow during the day Tuesday, February 13, 2024
12 February 2024
We are tracking a winter storm that is expected to deliver 8” – 12” of snow during the day Tuesday, February 13, 2024. The snow is expected to begin around midnight and last throughout the day tape...
Putnam County Career Expo Draws Hundreds
09 February 2024
CARMEL, NY – On Wednesday, February 7th, Putnam County hosted its first-ever Career Expo. The event, held at the Bureau of Emergency Services and organized by the County’s Personnel Department, was...
Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne Selected to Testify at NYS Joint Budget Hearing on Transportation
26 January 2024
CARMEL, NY – Earlier this week, represented by County Executive Kevin Byrne, Putnam County was selected to provide testimony at the New York State Joint Legislative Public Hearing on the 2024 Execu...
Byrne Proposed Policies Become Nationally Recognized Model Policies Praised by Americans for Tax Reform
19 January 2024
CARMEL, NY – Earlier this week, three of County Executive Kevin Byrne’s proposed policies were celebrated by Americans for Tax Reform, a national organization dedicated to fiscal conservatives and ...
Putnam County Hosting First Ever County Career Expo
18 January 2024
CARMEL, NY – Putnam County Government will be hosting its first ever Career Exposition on February 7, from 3pm to 7pm at the Bureau of Emergency Services, 112 Old Route 6 in Carmel.
Jobseekers and...
Putnam County, PuMA Union Come to 4 Year Agreement
05 January 2024
CARMEL, NY –Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne announced the successful conclusion of negotiations with one of the County’s four collective bargaining units. On December 15, 2023, County Executive...
Putnam County Veterans Park Board Members Needed
04 January 2024
CARMEL, NY – Earlier this week, Putnam County began accepting applications from qualified individuals to serve on the Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park Advisory Board. Interested applicants shou...
Kim Roberts Named Employee Recognition Program Honoree
15 December 2023
CARMEL, NY – Earlier this week, at a brief ceremony in the main lobby of the County Office Building, County Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne announced that Kim Roberts of the Department of Healt...
REMINDER TODAY; Employee Recognition Program Winner Presentation
11 December 2023
Who: Employee Recognition Winner Kim Roberts
County Executive Kevin Byrne
County Clerk Michael Bartolotti
Selection Committee Members
Commissioner Dr. Michael Nesheiwat
Personnel Director P...
Putnam Awards Opioid Settlement Funds to Local Agencies
07 December 2023
Carmel, NY – Earlier this week, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne announced that 5 local organizations who had applied to receive opioid settlement funds would be granted more than $700,000 in fu...
Carmel, NY – Earlier this week, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne signed legislation eliminating sales tax on clothing and footwear under $110. The resolution enacting the measure was passed unan...
Bill Signing: County Exec Byrne Will Officially Sign Sales Tax Exemption
Who:
Sheriff Kevin McConville Chairman Paul Jonke Members of the Legislature Bill Hammond, Co-Chair Putnam Community A...
Carmel, NY – Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne has announced the appointment of Sara Servadio as the new Commissioner of the Department of Mental Health, Social Services & Youth Bureau. S...
Carmel, NY – On Sunday, November 5, County Executive Kevin Byrne and Deputy County Executive Jim Burpoe were among the 85 volunteers supporting Guardian Revival’s 9th annual Veterans Chow Down. The...
Putnam County Cuts Taxes & Strengthens Services
09 November 2023
Carmel, NY – Earlier this week, County Executive Kevin Byrne and the Putnam County Legislature finalized the 2024 County Budget, officially enacting multiple tax reductions, making new commitments ...
Drewville Road Bridge Re-Opens Ahead of Schedule
07 November 2023
Carmel, NY – On Monday, November 6, the Drewville Road Bridge was reopened following a complete tear down and replacement of the old bridge. The project was completed a full month ahead of schedule...
Putnam’s Food Operators Seminar Returns
03 November 2023
Carmel, NY – On Monday, October 30, more than 120 attendees, representing more than 80 different food industry-related organizations, attended the Fourteenth Annual Food Operators Seminar. The even...
Byrne Appoints Barosa as Next Commissioner of Planning
31 October 2023
Carmel, NY – Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne announced the appointment of Barbara Barosa as the new Commissioner of the Department of Planning, Development, and Public Transportation. This appo...
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Carmel, NY – Earlier this week, as part of the Putnam County Threat Assessment Management Team’s work, Putnam County Sheriff Kevin McConville and Putnam County Executiv...
County Conducts Alternate Emergency Operation Center Drill
18 October 2023
Carmel, NY – Earlier today, Putnam County conducted a drill activating the Alternate Emergency Operation Center. Earlier this year, officials identified the Putnam County Golf Course as the primary...
Sheriff McConville and County Exec Byrne to Announce Threat Assessment Management Team and Reporting Tools
13 October 2023
Sheriff McConville and County Exec Byrne to Announce Threat Assessment Management Team and Reporting Tools
Who: Sheriff Kevin McConville County Executive Kevin Byrne District Attorney Robert Tendy...
Route 6N County DPW Garage Renovation Completed
12 October 2023
Carmel, NY – The Putnam County Department of Public Works (DPW) completed major renovations to their 6N DPW Garage in Mahopac. Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne joined DPW Commissioner Tommy Feig...
CARMEL, NY—Each year in September, the National Council on Aging, the Putnam County Office of Senior Resources and the health department join with countless organizations around the country to reco...
Koehler Senior Center Renovations Completed
19 September 2023
Carmel, NY – Last week, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne revealed major renovations completed at the William Koehler Memorial Senior Center. Speaking to dozens of residents just outside the faci...
Emergency Preparedness Month Observed for Twentieth Year; County Agencies Collaborate on Prep
01 September 2023
CARMEL, NY—As recovery and rebuilding efforts continue in Putnam County following recent summer storms and flooding, the significance of being prepared for emergencies has taken on a new level of i...
Byrne Taps Feighery As DPW Commissioner
25 August 2023
Carmel, NY – This week, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne officially announced his appointment of Thomas “Tommy” Feighery as Putnam County’s new Commissioner of the Department of Public Works (DP...
Putnam County, NY – Next month, volunteers from Putnam County are joining the quarter of a million people who are walking in towns across the United States to draw attention to suicide prevention. ...
Carmel, NY – Putnam County has successfully launched a new job preparedness initiative in the Probation Department. The "Ready, Set, Work! Program” is an innovative initiative aimed at empowering p...
Byrne Announces Plans for New Fire Training Center
09 August 2023
Carmel, NY – Today, County Executive Kevin Byrne announced his intention to construct a new state-of-the-art Fire Training Center in Putnam County. The new facility will replace the former center, ...
NYS Offering Emergency Assistance for Homeowners in Putnam
09 August 2023
Carmel, NY – Earlier today, New York State announced an emergency assistance program for homeowners affected by severe flooding last month. Governor Hochul pledged up to $3 million for those in a n...
Putnam County Opens Opioid Settlement Fund RFP
04 August 2023
Carmel, NY – Today, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne announced that local organizations may now apply to receive opioid settlement funds that the County received as part of a landmark settlement...
Carmel, NY – Last night, County Executive Kevin Byrne hosted a town hall style meeting to address Putnam Valley residents about the much-anticipated Peekskill Hollow Road construction project. Near...
No one in local government asked for this national migrant crisis, but tragically, decades of inaction by our federal government amplified by dishonest and underhanded moves by politicians placed i...
“The opioid epidemic remains the public health crisis of our lifetime, and the pervasiveness of fentanyl in communities across the country has only exasperated the problem. We cannot continue to al...
Statement from Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne
27 July 2023
“Judge Lyle’s decision to dismiss New York City’s lawsuit in State Supreme Court against Putnam County is welcome news. This lawsuit was merely another dishonest attempt by the City to foist its re...
Carmel, NY – Yesterday, on the 33rd anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne joined Putnam Independent Living Services (PILS) at ...
Scattered Severe Thunderstorm and Flash Flood Threat this Afternoon into Evening July 25th 2023
25 July 2023
An approaching disturbance will bring potential for scattered severe thunderstorms and scattered areas of flash flooding this afternoon into evening.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued fo...
Carmel, NY – Last week, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne met with Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Senior Advisor to President Biden and White House Infrastructure Coordinator Mitch Landrieu for a...
Carmel, NY – Following a request for assistance made by Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne and local town supervisors and village mayors, Governor Hochul’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration...
Putnam County Announces School Bus Safety Program
20 July 2023
Carmel, NY – Today, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne announced a new partnership with BusPatrol America to launch a new safety program to safeguard students and tackle illegal school bus passing...
County Executive Hosting Town Hall in Putnam Valley
19 July 2023
Who: Putnam County Executive Kevin Putnam Valley Supervisor Jacki Annabi Legislator Bill Gouldman Representatives from ELQ Residents of Putnam Valley
What: County Executive Byrne will host a const...
Carmel, NY – The Putnam County Youth Bureau and the Dutchess County Division of Youth Services have collaborated on the “Parents as Driving Partners” initiative, aimed to foster safer driving habit...
Today, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne signed Resolution # 151 (2023) declaring Putnam County a “Rule of Law” County. Attached to the signed resolution is an approval message to further documen...
Carmel, NY – Following severe flooding from this week’s storms, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne has directed that efforts shift to focus on recovery. The County Executive’s office, the Putnam C...
Who: Putnam County Historian Jennifer Cassidy
Putnam History Museum Representatives Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne
What: The Putnam County Historian’s Office and Putnam History Museum invite...
Carmel, NY – Earlier today, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne declared a State of Emergency in response to the significant flooding that occurred as a result of severe storms that began on July 9...
After meeting with the ICS Team and evaluating the impact of the severe storms, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne has delayed the opening of all Putnam County Government Offices with the exceptio...
Carmel, NY – Last week, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne signed into law the reorganization of the Putnam County Highway and Facilities Department into the Putnam County Department of Public Wor...
New Sign at County Veterans Residence
30 June 2023
Carmel, NY – Earlier today, County Executive Kevin Byrne and Legislator Amy Sayegh unveiled a new sign at the Senator Vincent Leibell Veterans’ Residence of Putnam County. The Veterans’ Residence, ...
Carmel, NY – Last week, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne personally presented at the Rules Committee of the Putnam County Legislature, chaired by Legislator Toni Addonizio. The committee voted u...
Putnam County Selects New Contractor for Peekskill Hollow Road Bridges & Road Re-Construction Project
23 June 2023
Carmel, NY – Earlier today, County Executive Kevin Byrne announced that a new contractor has been selected to resume major construction required for the completion of the Peekskill Hollow Road brid...
Carmel, NY – Earlier this year and throughout last year’s transition period, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne engaged in a variety of discussions with the New York State Comptroller Tom Dinapoli...
Putnam County Hosts Inaugural Juneteenth Ceremony
20 June 2023
Carmel, NY – Today, Putnam County celebrated its first-ever Juneteenth Ceremony, a momentous occasion honoring the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. The event took place at the Veterans M...
Carmel, NY – Today, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne officially announced the appointment of Patricia “Trish” McLoughlin as the new Director of Real Property Tax Services. With over 30 years of ...
Putnam County Board of Ethics Members Confirmed
09 June 2023
Carmel, NY – Earlier this week, the Putnam County Legislature officially confirmed the appointments of Hon. Paul Eldridge, Roderick Cassidy, Hon. John Sweeny, Hon. Barbara Scuccimarra, and Joseph D...