Accessibility Tools

Skip to main content

See Something? Say Something! Report Suspicious Activities Here! - PCTAM.NET

Quick Translate

County Directory
Employee Portal

FOOD PANTRY LOCATIONS
VISIT DSS FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK HERE.

Departments

Written by Brian Austin on . Posted in Departments.

Legislature 2.0

Legislature

Putnam County

Click Here to Subscribe to and Follow Putnam County on YouTube

The Putnam County Legislature is the elected body that is responsible for setting County policies, reviewing the administration of government, appropriating funding, levying taxes, reviewing and adopting the annual budget, and enacting resolutions and local laws. The Legislature is comprised of nine elected members.

Legislative Calendar 

Agendas & Backup

Legislative Meeting Minutes & Video

  • February 2026

    February 3, 2026 - Full Meeting
    Video

    February 10, 2026 - Physical Meeting
    Video

    February 10, 2026 - Personnel Meeting
    Video

    February 11, 2026 - Health Meeting
    Video

    February 11, 2026 - Rules Meeting
    Video

    February 19, 2026 - Audit Meeting
    Video

    February 19, 2026 - Special Full Meeting
    Video

  • January 2026

    January 6, 2026 - Organizational Meeting
    Video

    January 28, 2026 - Special Protective Meeting
    Video

    January 28, 2026 - Special Audit Meeting
    Video



Legislative Minutes & Audio Archive

Latest News & Upcoming Meetings

Latest News & Public Hearings

Upcoming Events

Resources

Featured

Committees

  • Audit & Administration Committee

    Erin Crowley, Chair
    Thomas Regan Jr.
    Laura Russo

  • Budget & Finance Committee

    Daniel G. Birmingham, Chair
    All Legislators

  • Economic Development & Energy Committee

    Laura Russo, Chair
    Erin Crowley
    Jake D’Angelo

  • Health, Social, Educational & Environmental Committee

    Nancy Montgomery, Chair
    Toni Addonizio
    Laura Russo

  • Personnel Committee

    Toni Addonizio, Chair
    Laura Russo
    Amy Sayegh

  • Physical Services Committee

    William Gouldman, Chair
    Thomas Regan Jr.
    Amy Sayegh

  • Protective Services Committee

    Thomas Regan Jr., Chair
    Toni Addonizio
    Nancy Montgomery

  • Rules, Enactments, Intergovernmental Relations Committee

    Amy Sayegh, Chair
    Daniel G. Birmingham
    William Gouldman

Legal Notices & Local Laws

Latest Legal Notices

Latest Local Laws

View All Notices & Laws

Legislative District Maps

Contact Us

  • Address

    40 Gleneida Avenue
    Carmel, NY 10512

  • Phone

    845-808-1020

  • Fax

    845-808-1933

  • Email

    This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The Putnam County Legislature is the elected body that is responsible for setting County policies, reviewing the administration of government, appropriating funding, levying taxes, reviewing and adopting the annual budget, and enacting resolutions and local laws. The Legislature is comprised of nine elected members. Every Legislator serves on at least one of the Legislative Committees.

Read more …Legislature 2.0

  • Created on .
  • Last updated on .
  • Hits: 2515

Written by Brian Austin on . Posted in Departments.

Sales Tax Survey

SALES TAX SURVEY

Putnam County

A county sales tax is a common surcharge on retail sales that is collected from residents and non-residents who make purchases in Putnam County. Putnam County's is currently set at 8 3/8%, which includes the state share of the sales tax (4%), the current county share (4%), and an added MTA tax (3/8). Putnam County does not distribute its sales-tax revenue directly to its towns and villages, and instead has traditionally used this revenue to rely less on property taxes.

Putnam County’s sales-tax rate is the exact same sales tax paid by Westchester and Rockland county residents and just slightly higher (8 1/8%) than Dutchess and Orange county consumers. Westchester, Dutchess, and Orange directly distribute a portion of their sales tax to local governments while Rockland County does not.

Putnam County also does not charge sales taxes on clothing and footwear purchases under $110. This year-round exemption also applies to purchases made online. Likewise, clothing and footwear purchases under $110 are exempt year-round from sales taxes in Dutchess County, but in Orange, Rockland, and Westchester counties, as well as Connecticut, they are not.

Putnam County property taxes are paid directly by Putnam County property owners who own property and renters who indirectly pay through rent. The current rate of $2.7/ $1,000 of assessed value is the lowest rate in 18 years but is still marginally higher than Orange and Dutchess counties.

For the next Putnam County Budget Proposal, County Executive Kevin Byrne is looking to once again make some historic tax cuts. The purpose of this survey is to gain input from the community as to what would be most advantageous for you, the taxpayer. Please answer the following short survey to give your direct input on this important matter.

CLICK TO VIEW SURVEY RESULTS

Read more …Sales Tax Survey

  • Created on .
  • Last updated on .
  • Hits: 6881

Written by Brian Austin on . Posted in Departments.

Respiratory Virus Surveillance Dashboard

Department of Health

Putnam County

A PHAB Accredited Health Department

The Putnam County Department of Health is made of several divisions all working towards improving and protecting the health of the entire community, through the lens of equity. 

Welcome Message

The mission of the Putnam County Department of Health is to improve and protect the health of our community.

We strive to prevent the spread of disease, protect against environmental hazards, promote healthy lifestyles, ensure access to quality health services, and respond to disasters.

We encourage you to explore our website and contact us if you have any questions.

In the event of an emergency, Health Department staff are available 24/7. Please call 845-808-1390 to report a public health emergency, rabies exposure, communicable disease, water outage or sewer overflow.
If you are a member of the media and would like to contact the health department, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Contact the Department of Health

  • Office | 845.808.1390

  • Fax | 845.278.7921

  • Fax (Nursing) | 845.279.4104

  • Send us a message

  • Address | 1 Geneva Rd, Brewster, NY 10509

Public Health Director

Public Health Director

Rian Rodriguez, MPH

Read more …Respiratory Virus Surveillance Dashboard

  • Created on .
  • Last updated on .
  • Hits: 3250

Written by Brian Austin on . Posted in Departments.

workforceprototype

DPW | Project List

Putnam County

Project Thread

Status Project Location Latest News Link to Project
NYSDOT RT 52 Paving in Carmel and Kent Kent

Beginning this week, NYSDOT will be starting a project which includes pavement resurfacing of State Route 52 from Fowler Ave in the Town of Carmel to just after the State Route 311 intersection in the Town of Kent. Resurfacing will include roadway milling, paving and new pavement striping.

 Read more
Peekskill Hollow Road Reconstruction Kent / Carmel / Put Valley

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 bridges project. County Executive Byrne, alongside Putnam Valley Town Supervisor Jackie Annabi and Legislator Bill Gouldman, celebrated the milestone and assured residents that progress is happening with the long-delayed construction.

 Read more
Drewville Rd. Bridge over W Branch Croton River Kent

May 31st was Demolition Day for the steel superstructure of the Drewville Road Bridge. The entirety of the outdated deck structure was successfully removed and hauled offsite. This location of Drewville Road has been closed to traffic since May 18, and both car and truck detours seem to be working well. The project is on schedule with Drewville Rd. anticipated to be reopened later this Fall.

 Read more
Sprout Brook Road Philipstown

Putnam County initiated this bridge replacement project because of the bridge's deteriorated condition and the existing inadequate hydraulic alignment. This stream crossing is necessary to maintain vehicular connectivity to the area residences. The project will replace the existing 27 ft. single span steel multi girder bridge with a new 28 ft. single span 3-sided pre-cast concrete rigid frame structure on the same roadway alignment. The new structure will consist of two 10 ft. wide travel lanes with two 5 ft. shoulders.

 Read more
STREET (CR 60) RECONSTRUCTION Carmel

The Fair Street project is in the Hamlet of Carmel, located approximately 1.3 miles between NY Route 52 (Gleneida Avenue) and a point about 1300 feet east of the intersection of Fair Street and Hill and Dale Road. Proposed improvements include pavement rehabilitation and roadway widening, extension of the sidewalk from Vink Drive to Hill and Dale Road, intersection improvements at Rt. 52 and Fair Street and at Vink Drive and Fair Street, continuation of ornamental street lighting from Rt. 52 to Vink Drive, drainage improvements, and replacement of three culverts on Michaels Brook and its tributaries.

 Read more

Read more …workforceprototype

  • Created on .
  • Last updated on .
  • Hits: 2907

Written by Brian Austin on . Posted in Departments.

prototype

Parks & Recreation

Putnam County

Sub Division of DPW

  • Blizzard Definition

    A blizzard is a winter storm during which snow is blown by sustained winds of 35 mph, greatly reducing visibility. A blizzard will reduce visibility to less than one-fourth mile for three hours or more.

  • Blizzard Warning | How to Prepare

    Take action! A blizzard is expected or occurring.
    A blizzard will occur within 12 to 48 hours.

    If You Get this Alert at Home:

    • Check supplies, food, and water, and make a plan to use these supplies for at least 3 days.
    • Limit your time outside and wear warm clothes.
    • Prepare for power outages and have a plan in case you lose heat.

    There is no Blizzard Watch. Pay attention to Winter Storm Watches, which may alert you to blizzard conditions.


    If You Get this Alert in Your Car:

    • Put an emergency kit in your car.
    • Stay off the roads.

  • Extreme or Excessive Heat Definition

    Extreme or excessive heat (sometimes called a “heat wave”) is a period of abnormally hot weather that lasts more than two days. Heat waves can occur with or without high humidity.

  • Extreme or Excessive Heat Watch | How to Prepare

    Be prepared! Dangerous high temperatures
    and/or humidities are possible. Extreme heat may occur within the next 24 to 72 hours.

    If You Get this Alert at Home:

    • Check on family members and friends to make sure they have a plan to stay cool.
    • Learn the signs of heat-related illness.
    • Prepare your home to keep heat out.
    • Wear light, loose clothing.
    • Avoid high-energy outdoor activities & Drink fluids.

    If You Get this Alert in Your Car:

    • Look before you lock. Do not leave people or
      pets in closed cars

  • Extreme or Excessive Heat Warning | How to Prepare

    Take action! Dangerous high temperatures
    and/or humidities are occurring or about
    to occur. Extreme heat is occurring or will
    occur within the next 12 hours.

    • If You Get this Alert at Home:
    • Cool down. Use air conditioning.
    • Find shade if outside.
    • Watch for signs of heat-related illness.
    • Wear light, loose clothing.
    • Avoid high-energy outdoor activities & Drink fluids.

    If You Get this Alert in Your Car:

    • Look before you lock. Do not leave people or
      pets in closed cars

  • Extreme Wind Definition

    Extreme wind is wind greater than 115 mph and may signal that hurricane winds may begin shortly.

  • Extreme Wind Warning | How to Prepare

    Take action! Dangerously strong winds are occurring and sustained hurricane winds may occur. Extreme wind is occurring or will occur within 1 hour.

    If You Get this Alert at Home:

    • Follow your emergency plan.
    • Go to your safe shelter or small, interior, windowless room.
    • Stay in the safe shelter and do not go into the calm of the hurricane eye.
    • Take cover now. Use your arms to protect your
      head and neck.
    • Extreme wind is wind greater than 115 mph and may signal that hurricane winds may begin shortly.

    Please note:
    There is no Extreme Wind Watch.

    If You Get this Alert in Your Car:

    • Slow down! Pull aside; stay alive! Move to the road’s shoulder, turn on the car’s hazard lights, and stay in the car.
    • Be cautious if driving in or near high-profile vehicles, which may be pushed by wind.

  • Flash Flood Definition

    A flash flood is a damaging and life-threatening, rapid rise of water into an area that’s normally dry. A flash flood may occur within minutes to hours after an event like intense rainfall or dam failure.

  • Flash Flood Warning | How to Prepare

    Take action! A dangerous, life-threatening flood is occurring or about to occur. A flash flood is occurring or about to occur.

    If You Get this Alert at Home:

    • Move to higher ground immediately if in a flood-prone area.
    • Evacuate immediately if told to do so.
    • Protect property only if it is safe to do so.

    If You Get this Alert in Your Car:

    • Turn Around Don’t Drown® Do not drive through flood waters.
    • Avoid flood waters.
    • Stay off bridges over fast-moving water.

Read more …prototype

  • Created on .
  • Last updated on .
  • Hits: 10124

More Articles …