About Putnam County, NY

The Town of Putnam Valley is located 65 miles north of New York City and occupies about 42 square miles within the dramatic foothills of the Taconic Mountains. The town is also known as the "Town Of Lakes". Roaring Brook Lake, Lake Peekskill and Lake Oscawana are the most popular and visible ones. The largest one is Lake Oscawana which covers about 430 acres and borders onto Fahnestock Memorial State Park with its 600 acres of protected parkland. The famous Appalachian Trail also cuts through the area.

Putnam Valley has a long and rich history and enjoys meshing it up with a contemporary spirit. Vivid reminders of its colonial and revolutionary past can be found everywhere within its monuments, the architecture and the names given to places throughout; And on the other end of the spectrum you will find stylish accommodations with ultra modern amenities reminding you that past, present and future are all interconnected.

It has much to offer to those who treasure country life and like to partake in diverse programs satisfying all interests and age groups. It boasts nicely groomed town parks with lighted fields, adult and children’s sports programs of all sorts, an active senior citizens center, camps for children, scenic hiking trails, tennis courts, basketball and handball courts, golf courses and playgrounds.

The town is served by the well developed and long established Putnam Valley Central School District.

• Putnam Valley Public & Private School Information
  
  
• Official Town Of Putnam Valley Web Site

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The quaint and beautiful Town of Somers is located in Northern Westchester County, approximately 25 miles North of White Plains and 50 miles North of New York City. The town includes the villages and hamlets of Somers, Granite Springs, Amawalk, Lake Lincolndale, Shenorock, Whitehall Corners and a part of Purdys. Interstates I684 and I84 are the main traffic arteries connecting the area with lower Westchester County and Manhattan as well as neighboring Danbury, Connecticut. The Metro North Harlem Line serves Somers via it's Purdy's Station and Croton Falls Station. There is only limited service available from the Westchester County Bee-Line Bus System, originating in the nearby Mahopac Village Shopping Center and neighboring Baldwin Place.

Encompassing thirty-three square miles of softly rolling greens and evergreen covered hills it is the last rural outpost in Northern Westchester. Much of Somers' former farmland has been gradually developed into numerous new developments, offering good, solid housing. One of these communities, called Heritage Hills, is situated around a challenging private golf course, the Somers Pointe Golf Club. It also features the well known Pinnacle Restaurant within it's premises. The nine-hole East Hill Golf Course is loacted right next door and is part of the Somers Pointe Golf Club.

Many more recreation opportunities abound with Reis Park offering ball fields, playgrounds, lighted tennis courts, a picnic pavilion, fitness trails and the town library. Koegel Park features nature trails, picnic sites and a woodland flower preserve. Bailey Park hosts many fine concerts. The Lasdon Estate is a Westchester County Park and is the site of the Vietnam War Memorial and Lasdon Bird Sanctuary. The Muscoot Interpretive Farm is a county park offering many interesting and educational programs throughout the year.

The Somers Shopping Center offers a number of small stores and grocery shopping, whereas the nearby Jefferson Valley Mall offers larger retailers such as Macy's and Sears, a great number of specialty retailers, a food court and a movie theater.

The Somers Central School District is made up of Primrose Elementary, Somers Intermediate, the Somers Middle School, and the Somers High School. The district also offers the largest special education library in the country.

• Somers Public & Private School Information

• Official Town of Somers Web Site

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The Town of Carmel and it's two hamlets, Mahopac and Mahopac Falls are blessed with about 30 square miles of rolling, wooded terrain interlaced with a number of large sparkling lakes, simply blending into the most beautiful landscape which has drawn vacationers since the early 1800's.

Carmel is located in the south central part of Putnam County, about 65 miles from New York City and became the county seat when Putnam County was incorporated in 1812. Many of the village homes now located on Main Street were originally erected on the shores of Lake Gleneida and were later moved to their present sites when the lake became part of the Croton Reservoir system.

The area is conveniently connected through I684, I84 and the Taconic Sate Parkway with Lower Westchester County and New York City as well as neighboring Danbury, CT and Upstate New York.

Carmel history dates back to the Wappingers, an Algonquin Indian tribe who lost their land to Colonists during the French and Indian War. In 1777, Sybil Ludington, the 16-year old daughter of Colonel Henry Ludington made her historic 40-mile ride on horseback to warn Colonial soldiers of the advancing British troops. A statue stands in her honor on the shore of Lake Gleneida.

Recreation opportunities and sports offerings are plentiful and the active Parks & Recreation Department offers interesting programs and activities for every age group.

The Carmel Central School District includes parts of Patterson, Southeast, Carmel, Putnam Valley, East Fishkill, and Kent.

• Carmel Public & Private School Information
  
• Official Town of Carmel Web Site
  
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