Following the recent severe flooding and storms, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne has directed that efforts shift to focus on recovery. The County Executive’s office, the Putnam County Bureau of Emergency Services, the Putnam County Department of Public Works, and many other county employees have been working around the clock to assist in recovery efforts, as well as assess damage to infrastructure. In cooperation with the New York State’s Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, the County is collaborating with towns and villages on a preliminary damage assessment to facilitate the formal disaster declaration and relief process from the federal government. Additional storm response and recovery resources can be found at www.putnamcountyny.com.
A Baxter man was arrested July 10 for a string of thefts from Putnam County department stores, according to a release from the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office. After receiving multiple reports of …