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Author Archives: Holly Crocco
Crocco is a freelance journalist who contributes coverage of the Putnam County legislature. Location: Carmel. Languages: English. Area of expertise: Putnam County politics
Putnam Rejects Proposed Police Contract
Scuccimarra calls it an “unsustainable burden”
New Tourism Chief Briefs Legislature
Says report shows economic impact on rise
Putnam Discusses Consolidating Services
Also, asks state to OK court appearances by video
Putnam SPCA Proposes Dangerous Dog Act
Would place “onerous” restrictions on animals and owners
Putnam County Asks for Extension of Extra Sales Tax
Votes 8-1 to ask state to continue 1 percent increase
Who Do You Work For? (Updated)
Tourism bureau says it doesn’t answer to legislature
Odell: Millennials Key to Growing Economy
Need to keep them living, working, spending in Putnam
D.A. and County Compromise on FOIL Appeals
Concerns about ongoing criminal investigations
County Evaluates Impact of Nuclear Plant Closure
Concerns about electricity rates and local economy
D.A. Wants Control of FOIL Appeals to His Office
Says it’s illegal for county executive to review some requests
Putnam Approves Tax Break for Cold War Vets
Those who served between 1945 and 1991 get boost
Putnam Legislature Fires Counsel
Conflicts with lawmakers lead to dismissal
Legislator Criticizes County Transportation
Claims change in contractor has caused problems
County Busing of Seniors Will Not Go to AG
Legislators drop proposal to ask for investigation
Putnam Approves Animal Abuse Registry
Also okays amendment to proposed Butterfield lease
Putnam Set to Create Animal Abuse Registry
Those convicted of cruelty would have names, photos online for 10 years
Another Tweak to Butterfield Lease
Questions of whether senior center will be available for other uses
Putnam Legislature Discusses Public Comment
Says committee meetings are best time for feedback
County Approves 2017 Budget on 7-2 Vote
Dissenting legislators cite concerns with debt, oversight
Residents Search for Butterfield in Budget
Legislators say operating costs will be discussed later
Putnam Legislature Approves $218K for Tourism
But maintains oversight of nearly half of funds
County Buses Brought Seniors to Butterfield Meetings
Legislators question whether renting out vehicles was legal