TOWN NEWS
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FRONT STREET UPDATE
By now most of you are aware of the underground work being completed within the Hamlet. The inconveniences and noise will be worth it in the end for our Town as new water lines are being connected to the Dorsett Hollow water system. The major holdback for Front Street being a viable commercial zone was the prohibitive lack of sewer and water for commercial business. The sewer connections were made two years ago and the water lines should be completed sometime this summer. Supervisor Williams and the Town Board secured over 1.2 million dollars from the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and additional two hundred and fifty thousand dollars from Putnam County to pay for this operation. Once completed we are hopeful to attract new commercial businesses to serve our community and provide tax revenue for the Town.
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The proposed boutique hotel is progressing through the review process from outside agencies and while it is taking some time, the project is projected to be a significant economic, employment, and service asset for the Town, while preserving 11 acres of wetlands and open space.
NEW RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
The Town Recreational center on Front Street is adding a children’s playground for the day care program. The Veterans Park on Maple Avenue has erected a new playground apparatus and the Club Court playground in Putnam Lake will be renovated. The indoor pickleball program at the Recreation Center has been a great success.
NEW BUSINESSES
We welcome the new Cigar Vault at Patterson (914-806-2675) located at 1270 Route 311 just outside the Hamlet and the Anglers Den Fly Shop & Guide Service (relocating from Pawling) in the Town Square center at 1072 Route 311 (845-855-5182). The Cigar Vault at Patterson is open seven days a week from 10am to 10pm and the shop has a walk-in humidor where you can view and purchase cigars from a wide variety. The cozy confines include a large screen television and plenty of comfortable spots to smoke a cigar and enjoy it with BYOB. The Cigar Vault is located where the Duffle Bag formally operated. While the Duffle Bag closed its store, they still offer military paraphernalia from their Patterson residence, on Facebook, and at their military shows held at the Patterson Recreation Center, as well as various shows held in the region. You can reach them at 845-878-7106.
The Anglers Den is open from Wednesday to Friday from 10am to 6pm, Saturdays from 9am to 7pm and Sundays from 9am to 3pm. Owner Tom Zarecki offers a large selection of fishing gear and conducts a series of fly-fishing outings, boat trips, and guided tours. They also offer classes in making your own flies. Their website is www.anglersden.net.
Homestead 83 is a small town eclectic hardware and custom made apparel store that also offers garden supplies, fishing supplies, and hand crafted items to name a few. You don't have to leave the lake community to pick up what you need! They are located at 83 Haviland Drive in Putnam Lake. They are open 9am to 7pm on Monday thru Friday, Saturdays 8am to 7pm, Sundays 9am to 4pm. Check out their website at https://homestead83.com
​SUNDAY BBQ at the PATTERSON COMMUNITY CHURCH (1062, Rt. 311)
Starting in May and once a month during the summer the Patterson Community Church will be hosting their annual Chicken BBQ from noon to 3PM June 8, July 13, August 17, and September 21. You can enjoy it at the site or take it to go. Check their road signs or visit their website (Pattersoncommunitychurch.org) for updates. They will also be opening their Saturday Farm Market in late May or early June.
NEVER TOO EARLY TO PLAN A CHRISTMAS PARTY!
The Holiday Tree lighting event in Patterson last December 14 was a big success where local vendors, a parade of decorated trucks, festive music and local businesses got together and presented a fun and free family program next to the Patterson Library. The event is planned for this December 13 and it promises to be even more festive this year. Petersen’s Nursery has installed a permanent live spruce tree that will be the centerpiece of all the future Holiday programs, the Patterson Library is planning on presenting a concert, the Patterson Fire Department and a number of our local businesses and Farmers Market vendors will participate, and the truck parade will light up the Town. We will post more information as the details evolve, so keep the date open.