The school district made the change after enduring pressure from the NYS Board of Regents who told all New York schools that they would withhold state funding to any district that kept a Native American name or mascot.
December 17, 2020 at 3:26 PM
MAHOPAC, N.Y. - Harold Gary, a longtime member and former chairman of the Carmel Planning Board passed away on Thursday, Dec. 17. He was 92 years old.
After 33 years, Gary retired from his post on the Planning Board in December 2018.
“No matter what went on throughout a [meeting], Harold was always the smartest person in the room,” said Craig Paeprer, who took Gary’s place as chairman.
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