Government

Putnam's Town Board unanimously approves a one-year moratorium on data center applications. Supervisor Darlene Kerr cited water and energy consumption concerns, noting the town's proximity to Lake Champlain and Lake George makes it attractive for large-scale development. The local law fills a

Putnam Town Board adopts revised Flood Damage Prevention Local Law for insurance eligibility. The unanimous adoption ensures residents remain eligible for the National Flood Insurance Program under New York State compliance requirements. The Board separately voted 4-1 to create a Compliance Officer

Putnam Town Board holds workshop to discuss Site Plan Review Law updates. Supervisor Darlene Kerr presided over the May 20 workshop with four board members present, as Town Attorney Rob Winn outlined his draft proposal addressing project classifications, shoreline areas, environmental sensitivity,

Putnam abolishes planning board in 4-1 vote. The Town Board eliminated the Planning Board on May 14 while retaining the Site Plan Review Law, with Supervisor Darlene Kerr, Councilwoman Carole Schneider, and Councilmen Rick Bezio and Charles Bain, Sr. voting yes, and Councilman Mark Karlson voting