UPCOMING EVENTS 2026
AUGUST 15 BULK DROP-OFF
8–11:30am
Town Hall 265 Oscawana Lake Rd. Putnam Valley
AUGUST 20 FAMILY DAY
5–9 pm
Bring the Whole Family for an Evening of Fun!
Town Park 156 Oscawana Lake Rd. Putnam Valley
SEPTEMBER 1 COMMISSION OF LAKES
6:00pm
Town Hall 265 Oscawana Lake Rd. Putnam Valley
SEPTEMBER 19 TOWN DAY
2–10pm Music, Food, Fun Rides, Fireworks and more!
Town Park 156 Oscawana Lake Rd. Putnam Valley
DECLARATION OF A STATE OF EMERGENCY
A State of Emergency is hereby declared in the Town of Putnam Valley effective at 4 PM on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
The State of Emergency has been declared due to the flash flooding, torrential rainfall, numerous road and bridge closures, and other storm-related impact.
This situation threatens public safety.
This State of Emergency will remain in effect for thirty (30) days from the effective date and time stated above, unless rescinded earlier by a subsequent order.
As the Supervisor and Chief Executive of the Town of Putnam Valley, I, Alison Jolicoeur, exercise the authority granted to me under New York State Executive Law § 24 to preserve the public safety and hereby render all required and available assistance vital to the security, well-being, and health of the citizens of the Town of Putnam Valley.
Pursuant to New York State Executive Law § 24, I hereby issue the emergency order set forth below:
Emergency Order No. 1 – Temporary Travel Restrictions:
I hereby direct that all travel on the following roadways is restricted to the defined exceptions in this Order. All unnecessary travel is prohibited.
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This Emergency Order No. 1 is effective at 4 PM on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 and will remain in effect for five (5) days, unless earlier modified or rescinded by a subsequent order.
Defined Exceptions (Permitted Travel):
I further direct that all Town of Putnam Valley Departments and agencies take whatever steps necessary to protect life, property, and public infrastructure and provide such emergency assistance deemed necessary.
Matt Slater’s last district wide collection drive will begin this Friday, July 17th. In collaboration with Putnam CAP and in preparation for the school year we will be collecting new, sturdy backpacks for elementary to high school students as well as gift cards (in $25 denominations) for school supplies. A donation box is at the Putnam Valley Town Hall.
Donations Accepted through August 12th, 2026
Assemblyman Matt Slater Back to School
Supplies Drive with Putnam Community Action Partnership
Backpacks (new & sturdy suitable for elementary – high school students)
WHAT IS NEEDED:
Gift Cards ($25 denominations) to Staples, Target, Walmart to Help children in need this school year
DROP-OFF LOCATIONS:
Good evening, ladies and Gentlemen
I’d like to take a moment to thank the men and women of the Highway dept. for their continued hard work and dedication.
Just wanted to remind those that haven’t done so yet sign up for the emergency alerts it is the best way to stay on top of road closures and other emergencies.
I spoke to the contractor this morning Cimarron Rd Bridge project is moving along and on schedule. I ask residents to drive slow on Horton Hollow.
Milling and Blacktopping have started unfortunately due to the rise in prices I had to make the tough decision to not blacktop a few roads originally on our list, I am hoping prices are down next or maybe we can get more from NYS Chips.
Our Basins repair crew has repairing basins they will be out daily as we have several in need of repair. They repaired 78 YTD
Vac-ALL crew has been out cleaning basins in Lake Peekskill they have cleaned roughly 475 basins so far. This is taking a little longer then normally as we are finally transitioning into electronic reporting I’d like to thank Alison and the town board for finally getting this moving to where it should have been many years ago. Just I side note this was first discovered at a Biweekly meeting with consultants and mangers of several of the divisions of the town much Alison started having a few months ago so Thank you.
The phones at highway are monitored 24 / 7 and I ask residents with issues to call us and not post on Facebook as we don’t troll for complaints.
I can always be reached in my Office 845-526-3333 on my cell 845-745 -0795 and SKEELER@PUTNAMVALLEY.GOV
162 Days till Christmas
Town of Putnam Valley Projects Overseen by J. Robert Folchetti & Associates (JRFA) June 30, 2026
FEMA Projects
Capital Projects
Hello, residents!
The Building & Zoning department has been hard at work maintaining daily permit and code enforcement tasks while digitizing our records, including the records for your homes and businesses, to make our future work more efficient.
We’re happy to report that the yearlong digitization efforts are nearing a close – and starting to pay off in our day-to-day interactions with homeowners, contractors, and realtors. We are able to access our records quickly and send requested documents via email rather than in print.
Lately, we have been able to utilize the unused dog shelter on Town Hall’s campus as storage for all the scanned files that have been returned to us. As we work to verify the scanned records against the originals, we are hopeful to open a public digital portal for residents to view their own parcel file via our website. We’ll continue to share updates on this as things progress.
The code enforcement officers and zoning inspector have been diligently following up on complaints and violations. The department is still moving forward with court actions pertaining to septic violations in Lake Peekskill. If you see something, say something.
We encourage those renting their homes on Airbnb, vrbo, and the like to make application for a short-term rental to avoid fines and violations for illegal use. If you know of a neighbor using these platforms without the proper permits, please notify us.
Please remember that all phases of construction need to be permitted for, including electrical work, roof replacements, installation of solar panels, replacement and new installation of HVAC, and any interior renovations. As the summer storms surge and more residents seek the reliability of generators, please be sure to obtain the proper permits. If you’re unsure if you need a permit, please give us a call – we’re happy to explain.
Thank you, and have a safe summer.
Richard Quaglietta
Office of Building & Zoning
845.526.2377
Parks
Logging Project
The Town Planner and Headwater Forestry have updated the project schedule for bidding, forestry operations, and the required permitting process. At this time, the project remains on schedule, and we are expected to be on the agenda for the next Planning Board meeting.
Trail System
Unfortunately, we were not awarded the trail grant for which we applied. As previously discussed, I will move forward with developing a smaller-scale trail improvement project that can be completed in-house using available staff and resources.
Friendship Center Garden
The Friendship Center Garden is up and running and has received very positive feedback from many of our senior participants. While the recent weather has presented some challenges, the project continues to progress well.
Bike Pad
The bike pad is scheduled to be repaved within the next few weeks. Painting will follow shortly afterward, provided the project remains on schedule.
Departmental Updates
Recreation Programs
Our Summer Concert Series begins July 2 and will continue every Thursday through August 20. The complete concert schedule, along with information on all summer programs and events, is available at pvpr.com.
Children’s Center / Summer Camp
Summer camp is underway and is off to a positive start. Staff have done an excellent job adapting to the adjustments required due to the ongoing school construction, and operations have been running smoothly.
Frank DiMarco
Town of Putnam Valley
Parks and Recreation Director
After consulting with several agencies, we have decided to delay the start time to 8:00 PM due to the current Heat Warnings.
To help everyone stay safe and comfortable, we will have water coolers available throughout the field & Sprinklers running at the far end of Johnson Field periodically for anyone who would like to cool off.
Please take precautions and stay hydrated, starting today. We encourage everyone to drink plenty of water before heading to the event. Shuttles will be running from the Elementary School, and we will still have our Local Food Trucks!
In addition to the revised festivities the VFW has graciously offered to be open with AC at 5:30 PM through the evening if anyone wants a place to cool off, chat with our Veterans, and celebrate the Fourth of July!
We look forward to celebrating with everyone. Stay cool, and we’ll see you tonight!
