A Week of Community Events, Learning, and Environmental Stewardship The Town of Putnam Valley invites residents and families to celebrate Earth Week with a series of community events focused on sustainability, conservation, and outdoor exploration. Organized with support from the Putnam Valley Commission for the Conservation of the Environment and Putnam Valley Climate Smart Communities, […]

Putnam Valley Fire House

FROM: Putnam Valley Volunteer Fire Department DC Bruce Johnson, Chairman of the Board The Putnam Valley Volunteer Fire Department recently invited Supervisor Jolicoeur to tour the future headquarters building. The visit provided an opportunity to review the building’s features, evaluate construction progress, and discuss the work remaining prior to occupancy. At the conclusion of the […]

The Town of Putnam Valley Parks and Recreation Department continues to expand recreational opportunities, improve accessibility, and prepare for a busy summer season. Current efforts include pursuing grant funding for a new accessible trail system, advancing a forestry management initiative, and finalizing summer programs, camps, and community events. Accessible Trail System Project The department has […]

Town Announces 2026 Plan to Reduce Harmful Algal Blooms at Lake Peekskill

Situation Review Clearly, 2024 and 2025 were both challenging and disappointing seasons for water quality and recreational quality of Lake Peekskill. Harmful blue-green algae blooms persisted through both seasons despite our collective attempts at an integrated and comprehensive approach within the limits of what is permitted in the State of New York for lake management. […]

The NYSEG Team will be holding a Community Connection event to connect directly with customers. This open-house style event is a great opportunity to learn more about HEAP and other energy assistance programs, smart meters, energy efficiency programs, local project information and face-to-face help with any billing concerns. Location: Carmel Town Hall 60 McAlpin Ave […]

The Town of Putnam Valley continues to advance multiple infrastructure and recovery projects overseen by J. Robert Folchetti & Associates (JRFA). These efforts focus on strengthening roads, culverts, bridges, and public facilities throughout the community while improving safety and long term resiliency. FEMA Funded Projects Several FEMA related improvements have already been completed: Wiccopee Road […]

The Roaring Brook Lake Dam Improvement Project was recently completed by Doyle Contracting Inc. A final walkthrough of the project site was completed by Town of Putnam Valley Supervisor Alison Jolicoeur, Town Engineer Todd W. Atkinson, P.E., WSP engineering staff and Roaring Brook Lake Manager Sam Lee on January 13, 2026. The dam improvement project was designed and constructed […]

Our district wide community collection drive is back, and we’re asking for your support once again. Throughout February, donation boxes will be placed at participating locations to collect high demand household essentials that are typically not covered by SNAP benefits. This month’s focus is on diapers and baby wipes, two items that are consistently needed […]

The Putnam Valley Parks and Recreation Department is actively working on several improvement projects while preparing programs and facilities for the upcoming year. Park Improvement Projects Two major projects are currently underway. The first is the development of a comprehensive forest management plan for both the Town Park and camp properties. This plan focuses on […]

The Putnam Valley Building Department has begun a major initiative to modernize and preserve decades of building records by converting them from paper files to digital format. The department maintains building permits, surveys, zoning maps, architectural plans, and related documents dating back to the 1930s. Until recently, these records were available only in physical form […]

The Town of Putnam Valley Highway Department extends its thanks to the men and women of the department for their continued hard work and dedication over the past four years, especially during the recent stretch of cold and snowy weather. Their around the clock efforts help keep our roads safe and passable for residents all […]

CLICK TO VIEW OFFICIAL SNOW DECLARATION Monday, January 26th 8:00 AM:  A huge THANK YOU to our Highway Department and Volunteer First Responders for all of their time and efforts! The Ambulance Corps has a full crew in quarters, Highway crews assisted on many calls last night, and they are currently out treating the roads. The Snow Emergency […]

View the 2 and 1/2 minute video by Sheryl Luongo showing the banners honoring Putnam Valley Town Residents who have served or are still serving in the armed forces. This Military Tribute Banner Project was organized by Sheryl, who was able to get volunteers from the PV Highway Department to help hang the banners on […]

Putnam Valley NO LONGER has a medication drop-off box per a new state regulation. There is a Medication Drop Box located at Putnam Valley Pharmacy, 11 Peekskill Hollow Road, Putnam Valley. It is available during business hours there.