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Just about an hour from Manhattan or Kingston is picturesque Putnam County, a slice of the Hudson Valley with a personality all its own. Whether you’re looking for a day trip out of New York City or you’re a local out to enjoy the surrounding area, this jewel of a county boasts plenty of the region’s rustic appeal—from outdoor fun to dining, nightlife, shopping, and more—that are sure to keep you coming back to stay a while. Want to explore it for yourself? Here are six activities that will give you a taste of what Putnam County has to offer this summer.
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Putnam County s Row of Honor lines the shore of Lake Gleneida with American flags every year starting at Memorial Day. (Ashley Tarr)
PUTNAM COUNTY, NY Several ceremonies are scheduled Friday, Saturday and Sunday in Putnam County to commemorate veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice for the United States.
The John Morris Memorial Watchfire Vigil runs 6 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday through Sunday. It begins with an opening ceremony at 7 p.m. Friday. Flag retirement will take place throughout the vigil, which is hosted by the Putnam County Joint Veterans Council.
On Sunday, VFW Post 1374 and Auxiliary of Carmel and American Legion Post 270 will host two events: a 9:30 a.m. ceremony at the monument on Terry Hill Road in Kent and an 11 a.m. ceremony at the Post Home, 32 Gleneida Ave., Carmel. Refreshments will follow the second ceremony.
A RIDE TO COMBAT POVERTY on MAY 22nd
Start the day at Putnam County s pride and joy. Arrive at Tilly Foster Farm and pick up your event packet for the day s activities. Soak up the beauty of acres of picturesque farm land that s truly an example of the Farm to Table trend, where livestock graze, a culinary arts program is housed and Tilly s Table delights the palate of their patrons.
Bring your binoculars and your sneakers as you stroll down to the boardwalk at the Great Swamp, There you ll speak with the FROGS (Friends of the Great Swamp) and learn how they work to protect and promote this hidden treasure.
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April 8, 2021
As the county plans the upcoming Row of Honor to line the shore of Lake Gleneida in Carmel, Putnam County Executive MaryEllen Odell extends her appreciation to the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), whose stewardship of the lake has kept it pristine.
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The DEP owns Lake Gleneida and the surrounding shoreline, which are part of the city s vast reservoir system. I want to thank the DEP for working together with the county to keep Lake Gleneida beautiful, County Executive Odell said. The lake is the centerpiece of the Town of Carmel, and its shoreline is home to our twice-yearly Row of Honor salute to veterans and other celebrations that bring our community together. For those reasons, and the fact that it is part of the New York City watershed, we must all protect Lake Gleneida and treat it with care.