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Sarah Bartlett

Sarah Bartlett is a longtime journalist who recently became a full time resident of Putnam Valley.

No tax exemption for solar panels?

No tax exemption for solar panels?

New York State is one of 36 states with laws that encourage homeowners and businesses to invest in solar and other forms of clean energy. One law in particular provides an assurance to NYS homeowners and businesses that they will be exempt for 15 years from any property tax increase

How safe is Putnam Valley's drinking water?

How safe is Putnam Valley's drinking water?

Over the last few weeks, The Examiner News has been doing a great job raising awareness about drinking water quality issues in Putnam Valley. The first story, published on January 10, 2023, detailed a lawsuit that the town school district filed against 23 chemical companies in December. The lawsuit contends

This is an important election year!

In case you're unfamiliar with the make-up of our town board, it consists of four council members and the town supervisor. Here is a link to our current board members. Two board members (Ralph Smith and Louie Luongo) and the town supervisor (Jacqueline Annabi) have terms that come