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Town of Patterson, N.Y. Town Board Meeting July 8, 2026
Published: Jul 8, 2026
Town Approves Lifeguard Salaries, Pre-K Rates, Website Progress, and New Hires
The town board discussed and approved several community-related items. The Putnam Lake Seniors' trip to Chuck Steakhouse was approved. A bid for Garen Fence to install cedar posts at Warren and Jackson beaches was approved. The town attorney, Joseph Carbono, was approved at a rate of $225 per hour for the ethics board. John Jack Mohei was hired as a labor to fill a vacancy in the sanitation department. Several recreation requests were addressed: adjustments to lifeguard salaries and promotions for Jamie Greco (to head guard at $18.50/hour effective July 9th) and Ariana de Staint Leon (to supervising guard at $22.28/hour effective July 9th). Bridget Leonard was approved to serve as a permit checker at $15.50/hour until she obtains lifeguarding certification. New rates and options for the prek program for 2-3 year olds were approved, including two-day ($300/month) and three-day ($350/month) options, and lunch bunch rates ($175-$300/month). The town website development is progressing, with plans to import current minutes and agendas and a demonstration scheduled for August 12th. The town clerk is reviewing the length of archived minutes and agendas available online.
Community Events, Rabies Clinic, Website Updates, and Storm Recovery Efforts Highlighted
Discussions covered several community events and environmental considerations. The Colonial Craft Day at the Patterson Library on July 10th was promoted, featuring traditional crafts, historical displays, and pony rides. The Lake Rev 250 parade and events on July 11th were also highlighted. Thanks were extended to numerous individuals and organizations for the successful July 3rd event, including the Patterson Rev 250 committee, Patterson Library, Peterson's Greenhouse, Pekum Material, Blackhorse Tavern, Bright Sky International, Patterson Fire Department, Patterson Recovery, Michael and Nick Rosenport, Hans Peterson, food vendors, NY State Troopers, Putnam County Sheriff, Putnam Rotary, Cartwright and Daughters, and Putnam County DPW. The Patterson Rev 250 committee proposed making the July 3rd event an annual occurrence. A free rabies clinic for Putnam County residents (dogs, cats, ferrets) is scheduled for July 18th at Hoverard Lodge in Cold Spring. A late request regarding a tax certiorari case required a specialty appraiser, John Zukowski, with an initial consulting services option approved up to $7,000. A warning was issued about the dangers of improperly connecting generators to home electrical systems after a storm, emphasizing the need for public education on this safety issue. Coffee and kindness event on Saturday from 10 am to 12 pm at Patterson Community Kitchen was announced. The highway department and fire departments were thanked for their work cleaning up after a storm. Discussions also included the possibility of adding a 13th employee to the highway department to maintain current staffing levels due to retirements, with no anticipated budget impact.
Town Approves Hires, Promotions, and Procurements for Sanitation, Lifeguards, EMS, and Legal Services
The town board approved several hiring and procurement actions. John Jack Mohei was hired as a labor for the sanitation department to fill a vacancy. Lifeguard positions saw salary adjustments and promotions: Jamie Greco was promoted to head guard at $18.50/hour effective July 9th, and Ariana de Staint Leon was promoted to supervising guard at $22.28/hour effective July 9th. Bridget Leonard was approved to serve as a permit checker at $15.50/hour until certified. New rates for the pre-K program were approved. Joseph Carbono was appointed town attorney for the ethics board at $225/hour. A bid for Garen Fence for cedar posts at beaches was approved. Procurement of EMS equipment for $6,000 was authorized. A specialty appraiser, John Zukowski, was engaged for tax certiorari consulting services up to $7,000. The highway department's request to add a 13th employee was approved to maintain staffing levels.
Sheriff Discusses Traffic Concerns, Enforcement Limitations, and Website Reporting
Sheriff Brian Hess addressed the town board regarding traffic concerns and enforcement. He highlighted the establishment of a new traffic unit for the entire county, which has one officer shared across four towns. Residents are encouraged to use the traffic concerns section on the Sheriff's website (putnhamsheriff.com) to report issues. Sheriff Hess noted that traffic stops and accidents have remained flat year-over-year. He discussed the limited personnel resources available for traffic enforcement due to other 911, fire, and EMS calls, explaining that a dedicated deputy for each town is often occupied with these other duties. The possibility of the town hiring an additional deputy for traffic control was discussed, with an estimated cost of approximately $250,000 per year per officer. Sergeant First Sergeant Kennedy is also involved in addressing these concerns. The Sheriff deferred questions about town-implemented traffic calming measures like speed bumps or radar signs to the DPW. He confirmed that using LPRs (license plate readers) for traffic enforcement could lead to public backlash and negatively impact criminal investigations, and that speed cameras face legal hurdles and state approval processes.
Sheriff Details Traffic Enforcement, Town Website Progress, and Budget Approvals
Sheriff Brian Hess presented an overview of traffic enforcement and concerns within the county. He detailed the challenges of limited personnel, the function of the new traffic unit, and the importance of utilizing the Sheriff's website for reporting issues. He discussed the feasibility and limitations of various traffic calming measures and technologies, including speed bumps, radar signs, license plate readers, and speed cameras, highlighting legal and public perception challenges. The Sheriff also addressed the potential costs of hiring additional deputies for traffic control if the town were to fund such positions. A discussion on the town's website development indicated progress, with a demonstration of the new site planned for August 12th. The board also approved Joseph Carbono as the town attorney for the ethics board and discussed budget adjustments for vehicles and equipment, as well as staffing changes in the highway department. Various community events and public safety announcements were also made.
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