Mahopac Chamber of Commerce Directory 2019

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2019

953 SOUTH LAKE BOULEVARD
MAHOPAC, NY 10541
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Executive Board John Malzone Ray Passero
Vice Chairman Treasurer
Faith Ann Butcher Custom Interior
Chairwoman Remodeling Raymond J. Passero,
United Way of Westchester CPA, P.C.
and Putnam Robert DeLucia
Secretar y
Christine Picone Local Boys Junk Removal
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J Philip Real Estate John Iorio Charles Melchner Jr.
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Saini Smith-Clarke Tracey Walsh Larry Zacks
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A MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

DEAR CHAMBER MEMBERS AND MAHOPAC-CARMEL RESIDENTS:
The Greater Mahopac-Carmel Chamber of Commerce is happy to present our 2019
Annual Directory.
We hope you will use this as a resource guide for the small businesses that help support
this community as well as a tool to discover more about the community you live in.
Our goal was to have this directory represent the Mahopac and Carmel community and
chamber members, and for it to be useful throughout the year for neighbors, friends and
visitors.
We encourage you to keep the directory visible at your place of business or home so
that it may help promote our town and the businesses that support our community. Please
consider the importance of supporting local businesses specifically in Putnam County as it will
ultimately help the overall local economy.
On behalf of The Greater Mahopac-Carmel Chamber of Commerce and its members, I thank you for your ongoing support.
Regards,
Michael Celestino
Executive Director, Greater Mahopac-Carmel Chamber of Commerce

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TABLE OF CONTENTS THANK YOU TO
OUR PARTNERS
Board of Directors ............................................. 4
Message from the Executive Director ............ 4 of the Greater Mahopac-Carmel
2019 Chamber Special Events ........................12 Chamber of Commerce

Feature Articles Advocate Partners
2018 Business People Honored........................ 8
2017 Business People Honored......................10 NMeawhsopac 2
First Female Carmel PD Sergeant.................28 TRACKS
Putnam County Products................................38
Legislative Vision Initiative..............................58 Supporting Partners

Historical
Lake Mahopac ...................................................14
Mahopac Falls Volunteer FD ...........................22
Carmel Fire Department ................................23
Carmel Police Department.............................24
A [Pictorial] Glimpse of the Past...................71

Recreation
Parks & Recreation ..........................................16
Golfing ................................................................ 18
On the Lake ......................................................19
Biking & Hiking .................................................20

Mahopac-Carmel Chamber of Commerce
2019 Membership Application.......................... 7
Membership Listing.................................... 30-78

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2019 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

Application is hereby made for membership in The Greater Mahopac-Carmel Chamber of Commerce
and is subject to approval by the Chamber’s Board of Directors.

Type of Membership: Business Professional Non-Profit Organization

Membership Information

Name of Member: ______________________________________________ Birthday: ____________________
Physical Address: ____________________________________________________ Apt/Ste: ________________
City: ________________________________________________________ State: _______ Zip: ____________
Mailing Address: ____________________________________________________ Apt/Ste: ________________
City: ________________________________________________________ State: _______ Zip: ____________
Website: __________________________________________________________ Year Started: ______________
Main Category: _______________________________________ Sub-Category: __________________________

Contact Information

Primary Contact: ___________________________________ Email: __________________________________
Telephone: ________________________________________ Cell: _____________________________________
Owner: ___________________________________________ Email: ___________________________________
Telephone: ________________________________________ Cell: _____________________________________

Is your business home-based? Yes No

Would you be willing to serve on a committee? Yes No

If you were referred to us, by whom? ___________________________________________________________

Do you want to offer membership discounts? (Member, Veteran, Senior Discount) Yes No

Please return the completed application form with payment to: Investment: $250.00
The Greater Mahopac-Carmel Chamber of Commerce Start Up Fee: $25.00
953 South Lake Blvd, Mahopac NY 10541 Total Due: $ _______

Thank you! Payment Type: Check Credit Card

Please tell us about your business: _________________________________________________________________
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2018 CHAMBER BUSINESS HONOREES

The Greater Mahopac-Carmel Chamber of Commerce recognized three local business leaders, whose business and volunteering efforts have made a
positive impact in the Mahopac-Carmel area, at its annual Business Person of the Year awards dinner. “With people having to focus more time on their

business or their career than in the past, it takes a special kind of person to work all day and then contribute to the community as well,” said Chamber
CEO Michael Celestino. “The people who are being honored have selflessly given of themselves to make the Mahopac-Carmel community better.”

Business Person of the Year: William Hammond

William Hammond, financial advisor of Edward Jones in Carmel, the Carmel Rotary Club and was a former

was named the recipient of the 2018 Business Person of the Year Patterson Rotary member. Currently, he is a

award. Hammond has been serving the Carmel-Kent communities board member for the Carmel-Kent Cham-

as a financial advisor for Edward Jones since 2009. He has been in ber of Commerce.

the financial services industry for 43 years. Hammond has lived in Putnam County

Hammond served as a Chamber board member from 2012-15 and for over 22 years with his wife Betty.

for another year from 2016-17. He also served on various commit- The Business Person of the Year is selected by a committee of past

tees including the Night at the Races Committee and participated in honorees who consider five criteria in determining who deserves the

events such as the Carmel Spring Fair.His insight and experience are recognition. First, the person’s company must be in business for at

valued by the organization. least three years. Second, the person must be reputable and success-

In addition to the Mahopac-Carmel Chamber, Hammond sup- ful. Third, the person must be held in the highest regard by industry

ports many other nonprofits. He serves as a volunteer board member peers. Fourth, the person must have served on the board of directors

for Putnam CAP, Arts-on-the-Lake and the Mental Health Asso- of The Greater Mahopac-Carmel Chamber of Commerce at some

ciation. He is a former board member for United Way of Westches- point. Finally, the person must have made a positive impact on the

ter and Putnam and a former board member for Putnam Family and community by being a role model of involvement, sponsorship and

Community Services (now known as CoveCare). He recently joined activities in the Mahopac-Carmel community.

Business Person Meritorious: Al Conte

For his friendliness to new members and dedication to promoting Going above and beyond, Conti promotes

The Greater Mahopac-Carmel Chamber of Commerce, Al Conte was the Chamber all around town as he goes

chosen as the recipient of the 2018 Business Person Meritorious Award. through his work day. He passes out flyers,

Conti is a veteran who graduated from Archbishop Stepinac High hands out directories and spreads the words

School and earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration on all the chamber happenings to businesses

from Iona College. in the area.

After working for almost 22 years at All-State Legal as a salesper- Conti and his wife Cathy live in Mahopac. They have an adult

son, Conti became an Aflac agent in 2000. To take his business to son, Alex.

the next level, he joined the Chamber in 2007. Excited about all the Business Person Meritorious, which is also chosen by the Business

interesting business owners he was able to meet, he became even more Person of the Year committee, is a person whose business is reputable

active with the Chamber in 2008.He served on the membership com- and successful.The person must have previously made a positive im-

mittee as a chamber ambassador, welcoming new members. Al has pact on the community by being a role model of involvement, spon-

also assisted with the Mahopac Street Festival and the Business Expo. sorship and activities in the Mahopac-Carmel community.

Emerging Professional: Saini Smith-Clarke

Saini Smith-Clarke of the Smith & Clarke Agency in Mahopac Auto, Renters, Condos/Co-ops, Motorcycle,

was named the recipient of the 2018 Emerging Professional of the Life and Retirement and more.

Year by The Greater Mahopac-Carmel Chamber of Commerce. Smith-Clarke is also very committed to the

Smith-Clarke opened the Smith & Clarke Agency with her hus- Mahopac community. She serves on the Board of

band, Fred Clarke, in December 2016. Soon after, she joined the Directors of the Mahopac-Carmel Chamber of

Chamber and became an active member and booster partner. Commerce as well as on several of its committees.

Smith-Clarke first worked for Allstate when she 19 years old, Smith-Clarke is Secretary and a charter member of the Mahopac Lions

at an agency in Yonkers. After 14 years with Allstate, she left to Club and volunteers on the committee of the Walk to End Alzheimer’s.

pursue other possible careers. Smith-Clarke worked as a paralegal Smith-Clarke lives in Connecticut with her husband. They have

and then as a corporate consultant in a corporate setting, but real- two adult daughters and a 7-year-old son.

ized her passion was helping people and that being an insurance Decided on by the Chamber Board of Directors, the Emerging

advisor was a way she could do that. In partnership with her hus- Professional Award is given to an individual, who has been a mem-

band, she opened their own Allstate Insurance office, the Smith & ber of the Greater Mahopac-Carmel Chamber of Commerce for

Clarke Agency in Mahopac in December 2016. three years or less, who is an active volunteer in the Chamber and

Professionally, Smith-Clarke holds her New York and Connect- who has made a positive impact on the community.

icut Property and Casualty, Life and Health, Series 6, and Series The Business Person of the Year awards dinner was held Tuesday,

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2017 CHAMBER BUSINESS HONOREES

Business Person of the Year:
William & Donna Pope

William “Bill” and Donna Pope, owners of Spotless Cleaning

Systems in Carmel, were named the recipients of the 2017 Business

Person of the Year award. High school sweethearts who graduated

from Mahopac High School, the two wed in 1982. Bill Pope started

the business in 1985 and Donna joined the company in 1989.

While raising their sons, Will and Dan, the Popes were active

in the school scene—volunteering for various school functions. Bill

Pope even coached his sons’ basketball and baseball teams.

e Popes became Chamber members in 2006 and began ac-

tively volunteering in 2009. ey have been assisting with events

such as the Mahopac Street Festival, Carmel Spring Fair, Business

Expo and Holiday in the Park. eir passion, though, is in providing

scholarship money for graduating high school seniors. After being

members of the Casino Night committee for several years, Bill Pope From left, Stephen Apap, Susan Nunziata, Donna and Bill Pope

spearheaded the Night at the Races event, which like Casino Night, PHOTO COURTESY OF THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

raised funds for the scholarships.

Bill Pope was a Chamber board member from 2012 to 2016. He

served one year as secretary and one year as vice chairman. ful. ird, the person must be held in the highest regard by industry

e Popes live in LaGrangeville, N.Y. peers. Fourth, the person must have served on the board of directors

e Business Person of the Year is selected by a committee of past of e Greater Mahopac-Carmel Chamber of Commerce at some

honorees who consider ve criteria in determining who deserves the point. Finally, the person must have made a positive impact on the

recognition. First, the person’s company must be in business for at community by being a role model of involvement, sponsorship and

least three years. Second, the person must be reputable and success- activities in the Mahopac/Carmel community.

Business Person Meritorious: Susan Nunziata

Susan Nunziata, a now-retired senior customer service repre- In addition to her e orts with the Chamber, Nunziata volun-

sentative for the Mahopac branch of Tompkins Mahopac Bank, teers for the American Cancer Society, Make-A-Wish Founda-

was honored as the 2017 Business Person Meritorious. tion and Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Nunziata joined the Chamber in 2002 while she worked at Nunziata lives in Mahopac with her husband, John, and their

Sound Federal Savings Bank. In 2007, she left Sound Federal for three dogs. She is the mother of Kim and Paul, stepmother to

Mahopac Bank and continued serving the chamber. Erica and grandmother to Mia.

rough the years, Nunziata has been a committee member for Business Person Meritorious, which is also chosen by the Busi-

Finance, Marketing, Mahopac Street Festival, as well as the tree ness Person of the Year committee, is a person whose business is

and menorah lighting. She also chaired the scholarship committee. reputable and successful. e person must have previously made

Nunziata served on the chamber board of directors from 2006 a positive impact on the community by being a role model of in-

to 2012. She was the secretary for the 2010-11 scal year and the volvement, sponsorship and activities in the Mahopac-Carmel

vice chairperson for the 2011-12 scal year. community.

Emerging Professional: Stephen Apap

Stephen Apap of George Apap Painting was honored with the pany’s services to assist in decorating Mahopac Chamber Park for

Emerging Professional Award. the holiday season. Since then, he has continued to donate the

Raised in Pawling, Apap is a third-generation painter. His grand- lights and labor of decorating the gazebo and tree before the Holi-

father became a painter after emigrating from Malta to the United day in the Park festivities.

States. His father started George Apap Painting and in 2004 Ste- An outdoorsman and tness enthusiast, Apap is an avid hunter

phen’s older brother, George, bought the business. Stephen Apap has and enjoys growing a vegetable garden.

been painting for the family business since he was 12 years old. After Apap lives in Brewster with his wife, Jessica, and daughter,

graduating from SUNY Oneonta with a BA in business, he became Daniella.

a project manager and estimator for the Patterson-based company. Decided on by the Chamber Board of Directors, the Emerging

In 2016, Apap became an active chamber member of e Great- Professional Award is given to an individual, who has been a mem-

er Mahopac-Carmel Chamber of Commerce. When George ber of e Greater Mahopac-Carmel Chamber of Commerce for

Apap Painting launched Shine Holiday Lighting that same year, three years or less, who is an active volunteer in the Chamber and

Stephen Apap approached the Chamber about donating the com- who has made a positive impact on the community.

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A HISTORY OF LAKE MAHOPAC

Lake Mahopac, even on the earliest of The Gregory House overlooking Lake Mahopac
maps, dating back to the American Revolu-
tion, was named Mahopac. is name is at- IMAGE PROVIDED BY THE CARMEL HISTORICAL SOCIETY
tributed to the Algonquian word meaning
“ e Lake of the Great Serpent.” e Native painted red, this area was called Red Mills waters of the lake, ice for New York City.
American tribe that lived in this area was the
Wappingers, one of the Algonquian tribes. for a long period of time. e original location of the town of Ma-

During the French and Indian War, the Even though no battles were fought in hopac has changed three times. It was rst
Wappinger tribe moved their families north
to Stockbridge, Mass., and with 300 war- the Mahopac area, it played an important centered on Croton Falls Road, south of
riors, fought on the side of the British. After
the war, when they returned to Mahopac, part in the Revolution. Because of the size the rehouse and McAlpin Avenue. When
they found that their lands had been taken
over by settlers, who turned the land into of the mill, it was guarded throughout the New York City took title of local lakes for
farms. e chief of the Wappingers, Sachem
David Ninham, appealed, and even traveled Revolution by soldiers so that grain could their water supply, the village was burnt
to England to ask the British Colonist gov-
ernment to return the land, but was refused be ground to supply the army with food. down because it was polluting the stream
and the land was lost forever.
Mahopac was located on the main route that lead to the reservoir. e town then
All of what is now Putnam County was
given to Adolph Philipse in a land grant between many area camps. ere is a claim moved up the hill to what is now McAlpin
in 1697 by King William III. By 1754, the
lands of Putnam County were divided up that George Washington spent time at the Avenue. It consisted of a school, a com-
by Philipse’s heirs, and the area of Mahopac
was owned by Roger and Mary Morris, a inn of Captain John Crane, a marker for munity hall (town hall in the center of the
grandniece of Philipse.
which is located on Route 6 at the intersec- road), a boarding house, livery stable, a gen-
e rst settlers of the Mahopac area
were tenant farmers who rented their land tion of East Lake Boulevard. eral store, and a few houses. In time, with
from the Morris’s. e only exception to
this was a large farm, which was sold out- After the Revolution, the tenant farmers the establishment of Route 6, the business
right to William Hill, after whom the pres-
ent Hill Street is still named. Along with were allowed to purchase the land from New district was moved to its present location.
the farmers, the need for businesses were
York State, which took title to all lands after Mahopac, a part of the town of Carmel,
lled: a few inns, 10 delis, a small grist mill,
and an iron furnace ship. the war. e area remained primarily farm- houses all town government, including the

One of the rst locations to develop was land until the mid-1800s when it was dis- police department.It has always been known
the corner of Route 6N, Hill Street and
Myrtle Avenue. is was due to the fast- covered as a vacation spot because of its close for its lake: the joy of swimmers and boaters
running stream that owed from Kirk Lake
and Lake Mahopac, creating the necessary location and beauty. e rst hotel was built in the summer, skaters and ice boaters in the
power to turn the large mill stones. A small
mill was built in the early 1700s, and when in 1843 and was named the Mahopac Ho- winter, and shermen all year round.
the Morris’s saw the potential, they imme-
diately built a much larger one, which be- tel. Many more were to follow: the Gregory At one time, Mahopac was known for
came the largest building in all the county.
House (owned by Louis Horton Gregory its hotels and as a summer resort. Today,
is mill was to play an important part in
the coming American Revolution. One of who was instrumental in developing Ma- the weekenders have become year-round
the original mill stones can still be found
as part of the front steps of the Red Mills hopac into a tourist attraction), the Carpen- residents.
branch of the Tompkins Mahopac Bank.
Since all the buildings in the area were ter House, the Baxter Hotel, the ompson For more information, contact:
House, the Dean House and the Forest The Town of Carmel Historic Society
House. In addition to the hotel industry, McAlpin Avenue, Mahopac, NY 10541
other local businesses included logging, iron
ore mining, and because of the crystal clear 845-628-0550

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PARKS AND RECREATION

Local Parks Baldwin Meadows Park

Sycamore Park 24 Grand Meadow Drive, Mahopac

790 Long Pond Road, Mahopac Baldwin Meadows Park features two soccer fields, two basketball courts, a walking
trail and a playground. This facility also has a food concession and restrooms.
Sycamore Park, situated between Long
Pond and Long Pond Road in Mahopac, Volz Park Sycamore Bark Park
is the center where the Carmel Recreation
and Parks Department operates. The park 81 Crest Drive, Mahopac 790 Long Pond Road, Mahopac
consists of 32 acres, 18 of which are devel-
oped fully for water and land activities.The Volz Park is a 15-acre passive park The park is a little over a half-acre with
park contains four tennis courts,a baseball/ located at the top of Crest Drive in a sloped terrain and plenty of shade. It
football field, spacious beach, picnic and the Mahopac Hamlet. It was donated features separate play areas for large dogs
playground areas, paddle ball/hand ball by Joseph and Aurelia Volz and was and small/timid dogs, 6-foot fences,
court and a concession/refreshment stand. dedicated in their memory on Oct. 30, waste stations, human and doggy water
The picnic area has grills and tables under 2004. The entrance of the park has fountains,play bridges,agility equipment,
the pavilion convenient for gatherings of a beautiful stone pillars and hand-crafted play tubes, a non-working fire hydrant, a
substantial size (100).The playground area iron gates. Pets are allowed. There are hose, benches, picnic tables and a shed
has many features for children: swings, amazing views of Lake Mahopac and for when it is cold outside, and the pups
slides, tunnels and monkey bars! includes walking/hiking trails, benches still want to run around. This park is a
and information boards. It was recently membership-only park. To receive a
Jimmy McDonough the beneficiary of an Eagle Scout membership, register online and bring
Memorial Park project that upgraded the hiking trails a town dog license to the main office at
and provided more visible trail markers. Sycamore Park, Monday through Friday,
20 Dixon Road, Carmel 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is for Mahopac/
Carmel residents only who have a dog
The Jimmy McDonough Memorial license/vaccination to register. Call the
Park complex is located at the end of Recreation Department at 845-628-
Angela Drive off Long Pond Road. It 7888 with any questions.
features football and soccer fields, one
90-foot diamond, one 60-foot diamond
and a skate park. This facility also has
restrooms and a food concession. It is
open from late March to November.

Red Mills Park

6 Hill Street, Mahopac Falls

Red Mills is a passive park located on the corner of
Route 6N and Hill Street and is approximately 7
acres. The park has watercourses running through it
with walking bridges over them. Its features include an
open meadow, gazebo, walking paths and benches. It is
the site of the town’s annual Fourth of July celebration.

Chamber Park

Routes 6/6N, Mahopac

The Mahopac Chamber Community Park is located in downtown
Mahopac at the corner of Routes 6 and 6N (South Lake Boulevard). It is
a beautiful, waterfront park located on Lake Mahopac. Its features include
a gazebo, fountain, playground, walking paths and benches. It is a carry-in,
carry-out park that is open from dawn till dusk all year long. It is the site of
many town events, such as Holiday in the Park, the Sunset Concert Series and
the Italian American Club’s Evening in the Piazza.

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PARKS & REC., CONTINUED FROM PAGE 16

Paul A. Camarda Park Airport Park

226 Seminary Hill Road, Carmel 161-165 Hill Street, Mahopac

Camarda Park features a lacrosse/soccer Airport Park currently features multiple
eld, one 90-foot diamond, one 60-foot athletic elds and walking trails. It is currently
undergoing a $2.2 million renovation that
diamond, two basketball courts, nature/ will bring ve soccer/lacrosse bleachers, a
walking trails, picnic area/pavilion concession stand, restroom, improved parking
and a playground. e picnic area has and driveway, and upgraded hiking trails. e
tables convenient for gatherings of a renovations are expected to be completed by
substantial size (200). is facility also the spring of 2020.
has restrooms and a food concession.

Michael Geary Memorial Recreation
Roller Hockey Rink
Brewster Ice Arena
740 Route 6, Mahopac
63 Fields Lane, Brewster | 845-279-2229
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Hockey Rink includes an inline roller
hockey rink, concession stand, picnic Spins Bowl
area, bleachers and restrooms.
23 Old Route 6, Carmel | 845-225-8787
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GOLFING IN CARMEL & MAHOPAC

Mahopac Golf & Beach Club

601 North Lake Boulevard, Mahopac | 845-628-9335 | www.mahopacgolfclub.com

Established in 1898, Mahopac Golf and Beach Club is rooted in over 100 years of COURSE FEATURES:
storied tradition.
• Picturesque layout designed to
Nestled on approximately 200 acres of rolling hillside just over the Westchester County challenge all levels of golfers
border, this country club is a true gol ng paradise. • Family friendly events and activities
• Courteous and professional staff
Located on the north shore of Lake Mahopac, the club boasts the area’s only white sandy well trained to meet your every need
beach where relaxing, boating and family time provide lasting lifelong memories. e tradi- • Private beach
tion began in 1893 when a short 6-hole course, designed by omas Bendelow, was built • Four sets of tees
on the east shore of Lake Mahopac. Five years later, Mahopac Golf Club was formed. e
course moved to the north shore of the Lake in 1900 as a 9-hole, 2,730-yard layout. In 1913
it was extended to a full 18-hole track designed by the famed Devereux Emmet, who is also
credited with the design of Garden City Golf Club and Congressional Country Club.

Today,the 6,523-yard course enjoys the distinction of o ering a new challenge with every round
where a premium is placed on golf course management and shot-making abilities. e course has
earned the reputation for having some of the purest putting surfaces in the area. Well bunkered
greens coupled with the varying hole designs require a range of shots inviting players to use every
club in the bag throughout the 18 holes. In 2006, the club renovated the 5,000-square-foot lake-
front property and became the only club in the area to boast a private beach as part of its o erings.

COURSE Putnam County Golf Course
FEATURES:
Centennial Golf Club 187 Hill Street, Mahopac | 845-808-1880
185 John Simpson Road, Carmel • 27 holes (Meadows, www.putnamcountygolfcourse.com
Lakes and Fairways nines)
845-225-5700 An 18-hole championship course designed by William
www.centennialgolf.com H. Mitchell, it o ers patrons a 6,800-yard, par 71 venue
• Designed by Larry with spectacular vistas nestled in the scenic beauty of the
Nelson, winner of the lower Hudson Valley. e daily fee course is open to the
Centennial Golf Club in Carmel fea- U.S. Open and two PGA public and boasts four sets of tees to provide a player-friend-
tures a 27-hole championship course Championships ly atmosphere. With its rolling hills and elevation changes,
designed by Larry Nelson, a member • Opened in 1996 it truly de nes the landscape of golf in the Hudson Valley.
of the World Golf Hall of Fame and • Open for daily fee play
winner of the U.S. Open and two PGA Regardless of the size of the event, Putnam County Golf
Course has the programs to guarantee the success of the
Championships. While designing more special day. It proudly hosts events of all types throughout
the year—corporate events, not-for-pro t fundraisers, as-
than a dozen courses worldwide, Nelson sociation get-togethers, professional organizations, and
alumni association outings.
has called the 340-acre layout at Centennial with its rolling hills, ponds,
COURSE FEATURES:
natural rock outcroppings and breathtaking views, “the most naturally
• Driving Range:Warm-up
suited to golf ” he has ever seen. range and practice green
available for pre-round warm
Between the three 9-hole courses, Meadows, Lakes and Fairways, ups. Purchase range balls in
pro shop for just $6.
golfers enjoy a totally distinct and memorable experience. Centennial’s • Pro Shop: Fully-stocked
golf shop with apparel and
large multiple tees are positioned so any combination of the three nines equipment
• Other Amenities: Locker
can be accommodating to the beginner or a test of more than 7,100 facilities with showers for
men and women
yards for the most accomplished player. • Banquet facilities in clubhouse

Centennial Golf Club is home to the area’s nest practice facili-

ties. Its double-ended driving range and bunkered target greens are

complemented by an extensive short-game area designed by Dave Pelz

with three putting greens and two separate chipping and bunker areas.

Centennial also hosts Dave Pelz Golf Schools and GolfMadeSimple

Schools from May through September.

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ON THE LAKE

Mahopac Marina When it W
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897 South Lake Boulevard (Route 6N), Mahopac | 845-628-6550 protection, pr
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Mahopac Marina is a full-
service marina that is owned
and operated since 1969 by the
Melchner Family and located on
Lake Mahopac on South Lake
Boulevard. They provide boat
slips,gas pumping and a full retail
store. They also service their cus-
tomers on all the surrounding lakes, as well as the Hudson River and
Long Island Sound. All repairs, service and storage is housed in the
marina’s newly built maintenance shop and boat yard in Mahopac.

MacDonald Marine

1 Marina Drive, Mahopac | 845-628-2333
www.macdonaldmarineny.net | [email protected]

MacDonald Marine has been
keeping families afloat since
1967. For more than 50 years,
the family-owned-and-operat-
ed full-serve marina has offered
boat sales and maintenance.
They provide quality service and
products at affordable prices.

The friendly and knowledgeable staff will help customers have a fun
and safe day on Lake Mahopac. They offer affordable prices on new
and used boats,boating accessories,water sports,wakeboards and skis.

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at the time of the class? form for each person register-
10 years old ing; when completed correctly,
Is there any cost? you will see a confirmation that
There is no cost to take the class. the form was received and in a
People 18 years old and younger few days an email will be sent
will be mailed back a certificate confirming your spot in the class.
free of charge.Those over 18 A separate form needs to be
years of age will have to mail filled out for each person.

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BIKING & HIKING ALONG THE PUTNAM TRAILWAY

BY SAINI SMITH-CLARKE PUTNAM TRAILWAY PUTNAM TRAILWAY

Living in Danbury, years before I even knew there was a town Baldwin Place to Carmel Hamlet Carmel Hamlet to Brewster Village
named Mahopac, I heard there was a bike trail; an old railway
that was paved over and ran from Brewster all the way to Yonkers, West Branch Reservoir6 PUTNAM TRAILWAY To Brewster Village 6 West Branch
over 50 miles long. My friends and I went out to nd it. While we Reservoir
didn’t nd a paved trail in Brewster, we found a way to hop on in Carmel To Baldwin Place Belden Rd
Carmel. We parked our cars at Route 6 and Willow Road until we Hamlet
came to a little town that happened to have a parade going on, not PUTNAM TRAILWAY
to mention the smell of food.
Drewville Rd Willow Rd Lake
We watched the parade, then walked our bikes down a bit. e Gleneida
street was closed o for a festival. We checked out the local ven- Crafts Rd CARMEL
dors and ate food from area restaurants that had tables/tents, and
then rested in a small park. What an amazing way to spend the 36
afternoon. We were happy we found this little hidden gem.
CARMEL Seminary Hill Rd
Fast forward several years later; I opened an Allstate Agency
in Mahopac and imagine my surprise when I discovered that the Hill Rd Gleneida Ct
Chamber of Commerce puts on a fall street fair the same day as
a Columbus Day parade. I thought, “Wow, this looks familiar!” I Shear Fred Dill Wildlife Sanctuary
realized it was Mahopac we discovered on the day my friends and & Education Center
I sought out the Putnam Trailway.
Hill Rd Lake Casse Weber Lake Carmel Hamlet PUTNAM TR
According to the Putnam County Department of Planning, the Lake Dr Gilead
Putnam Trailway is a paved bicycle/pedestrian path located pri- Putnam
marily on right-of-way lands of the former Putnam Division of Plaza
the New York Central Railroad. e “Old Put,” as it was formerly
referred to by commuters, provided freight and passenger service Stoneleigh Ave Old Route 6 AILWAY
from 1881 to 1958 between the Bronx and Brewster. e Put-
nam Railroad once served six stations in Putnam County, some 35 6
of which still stand today. Station stops included Brewster, Tilly Croton Falls
Foster, Carmel, Crafts, Mahopac, Lake Mahopac and Baldwin Mud Pond Reservoir Stairway to
Place. e Lake Mahopac station building is known today as the 34 Route 6
American Legion Post building on Buckshollow Road. Chamber Hughson Rd
Park PMonuddRd
e Putnam Right-of-Way spans 12 linear miles through Put- E. Lake Blvd Croton Falls Rd Watermelon Hill Rd John
nam County, from the Westchester border at Baldwin Place to S. Lak Simpson
Brewster Village where it merged into the Harlem Line tracks. At Lake Mahopac Rd
Baldwin Place, the Putnam Trailway connects to the North County 6
Trailway, which continues south through Westchester County, onto SOUTHEAST
the Bronx to Marble Hill (225th Street).Two branch lines are in the Mahopac
trailway planning stages; one going from Lake Mahopac to Goldens Carmel Ave 57
Bridge, and the other from Baldwin Place to Mahopac Falls.
Mahopac Middle Branch ReservoirOld Mine Rd
You’ll nd several Chamber member businesses along your ride. Hamlet

Mt. Hope Rd 312

e Dr Dyke
Cudd yR man Rd
Tilly Foster Farm
d Conservation Area
Kennicut Hill Rd PUTNAM TRAILWAY

Bucks 36

Hollow Rd Putnam Ave Brewster d
Heights

Bloomer Teakettle 6 Prospect Hill R
Pond Spout Lake
N. Main St
PUTNAM TRAILWAY Union Val ley Rd 84
Connection to
Glenacom Maybrook Trailway
Lake
LEGEND

Putnam Trailway (complete)

WPUESTTNCAHMECSOTEURNTSCYOOUNMTYERS Putnam Trailway (under construction)
118 Shenorock
Miller Putnam Trailway Putnam Trailway Putnam Trailway
Rd access future access parking

Future access to 0 1/8 1/4 Interstate highway
Mahopac Falls U.S. highway/State highway
Trailway County road
Baldwin County border
Place
Town border
1/2 mile

To North County Trailway

IMAGE COURTESY OF PUTNAM PLANNING DEPT.

IN CARMEL
• Stoneleigh Ave exit: Enjoy an authentic Italian meal at Pratto Trattoria.
• Seminary Hill exit: Dine at Thai Golden and check out Reed Memorial Library and the Sybil Ludington Memorial.
If you ride a little further, you can have tea at Flora Kay Tea Room or dine at the Carmel Diner.

IN MAHOPAC
• Mt. Hope Road exit: Eat at Four Brother’s Pizza.Visit the Mahopac Library, which has amazing views of Lake Mahopac.
Ride a little further and eat at Sunset Boulevard or BLU at the Lake, both on the lake.
• Kings Row exit: You can visit the Chamber office for more recreation and local business information; take a break at the
Chamber Park, eat at Cacciatori Pizza, enjoy sushi at Kobu with a view of the lake, or grab a sweet treat at Café Piccolo.
You can take an afternoon boat ride at Mahopac Marine.
• Buckshollow Road exit: Grab a bite at Frankie’s Waffles & Burgers or Excelencia Mexicana.
If you get a flat tire or need a ride back, call Carmel Taxi at 845-225-5555.
Fun Fact: C&A Auto Service has loaner bikes you can use to ride on the trail while your car is getting serviced.
Trailway parking: Carmel - Route 6 and Willow Road; Mahopac - Route 6 and Buckshollow Road

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HISTORY OF THE MAHOPAC
FALLS VOLUNTEER
FIRE DEPARTMENT

Westchester Community College In 1937, a group of local citizens expressed the need to advance
PEEKSKILL EXTENSION CENTER the fire protection offered to the West Mahopac area known as
Mahopac Falls. A meeting took place in Agor Brothers Grocery
OFFERING CREDIT AND Store/Meat Market and 32 men signed a torn piece of butcher’s
NON-CREDIT CLASSES paper pledging their allegiance to the formation of a volunteer fire
department. With no place to meet or hold fundraising events, the
The Peekskill Extension is one of Northern men relied on charter member Dave Craft to open the doors to
Westchester and Putnam County’s vital his Chevrolet Agency on Myrtle Avenue for such purposes. This
resources and is located in downtown collection of shopkeepers, insurance agents, mechanics, and real
Peekskill at North Division Street. This estate salesmen moved forward and incorporated the Mahopac
Center offers 3-credit courses in all areas Falls Volunteer Fire Department on Oct. 7, 1937.
and has specialized facilities that support
the digital arts and film. The Center also It was about this time that the Mahopac Central School District
offers a non-credit certificate and related consolidated its one- and two-room school buildings into a new
courses in User Experience (UX) Design and high school. This allowed the fire department to move into the
now, this spring, in 3D animation, as well as vacated two-room school at Brook and School Streets. This build-
ESL and other student services. Learn in a ing became headquarters for the newly formed firefighting unit.
cutting-edge environment equipped with a
Maker Space outfitted with 3D printing. 1939 saw the first of many new fire trucks, which would have
MFVFD printed in gold leaf across the hood. The fire apparatus
914-606-7300 ▪ sunywcc.edu/peekskill division of Mack Trucks had won the bid to supply Mahopac Falls
[email protected] with its first new truck, a 500 GPM pumper with a 150-gallon
booster tank. This vehicle still serves today as a reminder of how
22 | The Greater Mahopac-Carmel Chamber of Commerce | 2019-2020 Directory this all began.

The 1940s were a time of growth, which was cut short by the
outbreak of WWII. As the war came to a conclusion, young men
of the armed services arrived home and took their place on the
hose line and the Falls Fire Department took on a new life.

A second fire truck was added to the firefighting arsenal in
1946—a 300 GPM Chevrolet army surplus 4X4. With men and
trucks ready to fight fires, a means of alerting the members to a fire
call was needed. Doug Benjamin built the first electric siren allow-
ing the old gong and sledgehammer to be retired.

In 1950, a committee formed to purchase a new pumper. The
acquisition of the new truck highlighted the need for space and
the old two-room school/firehouse was beginning to show its age.
Consideration was given to an addition to the building along with
a remodeling of the engine room. Carmel architect John J. Mc-
Nulty designed a new building and Mahopac contractor Richard
Othamer constructed what was to become Mahopac Falls Fire
Department Station 1. The building was opened for use in 1961.

In the early ‘60s, the town experienced tremendous growth, re-
sulting in the need of additional services to the community. To
accomplish this, another vehicle was needed and a committee set
forth to purchase a new pumper.

Only 10 years after the dedication of the Main Station located
at Brook and School streets, the pinch for more room began to be
felt. This was accomplished with the purchase of property and the
construction of Station Two at Housemen Corners.

The ‘70s saw continued growth in the size and shape of the
community. With this growth came the need for additional and
specialized services. First on board was the certification of a scuba
rescue team in 1971.

Until this time,ambulance service had been provided by the Ma-
hopac Volunteer Fire Department. It was time for the MFVFD
to provide emergency medical service to their district. A 1973

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on Nov. 10, 1914. By Sept, 21, 1915, the Board of Fire Com-
missioners of the district adopted a motion to incorporate the
Carmel Fire Department. Moreover, on Sept. 23, 1915, Justice
Joseph Morschauser of the Supreme Court of New York, ex-
ecuted a certi cate of incorporation and the Carmel Fire De-
partment became o cially recognized by the state as an o cial

re department.
On Nov. 10, 1915, the Town Board gave its consent to the
department and by Nov. 23, 1915 the directors submitted a list
of names that they considered eligible to become active mem-
bers of the department. Additionally, the department’s rst an-
nual meeting was held on Jan. 3, 1916 whereby the rst o cers
of the department were elected. However, prior to this meeting,
on Dec. 31, 1915 the newly appointed Carmel re ghters wel-
comed the arrival of two pieces of apparatus that were shipped
via a train box car from Anderson, Indiana. In fact, Mr. P.G.
Howe, the designer and engineer responsible for the design and
manufacturing of the apparatus, traveled to Carmel to ensure
their safe arrival.
Today, the original Buckeye stands strong and tall within
the Carmel Fire Department walls and can be viewed by the
residents as it stands at the front of the rehouse looking out
towards Route 52.
In November 1949, the Carmel Fire Department Ladies
Auxiliary was created and later became to be known as the
Carmel Fire Department Auxiliary. e Auxiliary has provided
a signi cant amount of inspiration to the re department pa-
rades, as it wins prestigious marching trophies at various county
parades.
In 1953 the department moved from its original location on
Gleneida Avenue, next to an old Revolutionary War cemetery,
to a newly created rehouse on Fair Street. is second home
of the department is currently known as the headquarters of
the Knights of Columbus Chapter in Carmel. It was not until

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HISTORY OF THE CARMEL MAHOPAC FALLS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT,
POLICE DEPARTMENT CONTINUED FROM PAGE 22

e Town of Carmel Police Department was created in 1940 Chevrolet chassis cab was tted to a Swab Company modular am-
after the New York State Legislature formally authorized the bulance box and along with 13 new EMTs, Mahopac Falls had its
creation of town police departments throughout New York State.
rst Ambulance Corp. Much of this was made possible by gener-
Prior to 1940, the town was patrolled by constables, who were ous donations from the businesses and residents of our town.
appointed by the Town Board. In earlier days it was an elected of-
e growth in the community led to many more motor vehicle
ce. In 1940, the Town of Carmel Police Department consisted of accidents. ese required assistance from Lake Mohegan FD be-
two o cers,Wallace Barrett of Mahopac and Morgan Seymour Sr. cause they had a Hurst Rescue Jaws of Life. Mahopac Falls set up
of Carmel. In 1944, Barrett was appointed as the rst police chief a committee to investigate purchasing this type of tool. e cost
of the department, and in 1945 the appointment of George Hiller of the new tool was born by the Goldblatt/Katz family of South
of Lake Secor expanded the police department to three o cers. Lake Boulevard.

During this time period the town was rural in nature with numer- Many believe that the ‘70s were a high-water mark for the Falls
ous farms and a summer recreational area with several large hotels FD with membership at an all-time high. is surge was in part
on the shores of Lake Mahopac. e rst o cers used their per- due to a decision to amend the by-laws to allow 16-year olds to
sonal vehicles as police cars and were considered on duty 24 hours a become probationary active members.
day. ey worked out of their houses and there was no formal police
station. e police department did not obtain an o cial headquar- Another rst for the MFVFD was the addition of a re chief ’s
ters until 1959, when space was allocated in the old Carmel Town car. A 1976 Chevrolet K Blazer 4X4 out tted with lights, siren,
Hall located on McAlpin Avenue, which now houses the Carmel
Historical Society. rst aid equipment and SCBA was purchased from Fisher Broth-
ers Chevrolet.
e town has undergone changes from a rural nature, to a
suburban town with a population estimated at 35,000 residents. In 1981, a groundbreaking took place as the old school building
Carmel’s population boom was due mainly to its proximity to was taken down and a new four-bay addition with upstairs meet-
New York City, White Plains, and the neighboring city of Dan- ing room was constructed. ese four bays joined to the 1960s part
bury, Conn. e town is also situated near three major highways of the building and gave the department a total of eight bays and
and is serviced by a nearby Metro North train station located in meeting facilities at Station One.
Croton Falls.
e 1990s dawned with the need to embrace new technologies in
CONTINUED ON PAGE 25 order to continue to provide the best service possible resulting in the
purchase of a thermal-imaging camera, which provided the ability
to see re hidden behind walls, ceilings or any enclosed space.

e turning of one decade into another highlighted the age of
the department’s equipment. Trucks had originally been built with

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oor of what was the new Carmel Town Hall in 1975.

e full-service department presently consists of 35 police o cers
and seven civilian employees. In addition to patrolling the town 24
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Dec. 6, 1953 that the department held its rst annual meeting

within the new building.

One of the largest res the town has ever seen occurred on

Oct. 22, 1974, known as the Downtown Fire. More than 200

66 volunteer remen from around the county answered the call
that night as the re tore through seven businesses, ve o ces,

and four apartments on Main Street (Route 52). Unfortunately,

ome of Hudson Valley Hospitality” this was categorized as one of the worst res of the century
within Carmel.

view of the Hudson River on your doorstep. A quaint, boutique After this devastating re, the department purchased a large-
eel and contemporary amenities. Just a short drive from Putnam diameter hose and became one of the rst departments to own
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provide an increasing amount of water to ght res.

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Putnam Plaza re of May 2000, as well as the St. James Catholic
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BY BOB DUMAS, MAHOPAC NEWS

Growing up in Mahopac, Laura Smith had no intention of be-

coming a cop. In fact, the 2002 MHS grad had designs on a career as

a physical therapist. She graduated magna cum laude from Towson

University with a degree in athletic training.

But things don’t always go as planned. After hearing that the Car-

mel Police Department had an opening, she decided to throw her

hat in the ring. In 2007, she got the job, went through the training

and became the first female officer in the history of the department.

Some 10 years later, Smith was promoted by the Town Board, be-

coming the first female sergeant for the Carmel PD.

“I never thought I’d be a police officer,” said Smith. “When I was

17, I joined the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department right after

9/11 (where she held the ranks of lieutenant and captain). My mom

was an ER nurse at Putnam Hospital Center and my dad was vol-

unteer fire chief. My brother was a sergeant for the Kent police, so

civic duty was a big part of my family growing up. I went to college Smith’s husband, Brian Lena, pins on her sergeant’s badge.

and was going to be a physical therapist, but this [opportunity] came

around and I thought, ‘Hey, just do it!’”

Having been a volunteer firefighter, Smith said it was a reasonable

transition to becoming a police officer.

“You do a lot of the same things,” she said. “You care for people’s

property and for people when they are hurt and sick. And I like be-

ing out and about in the community. I took the test and did really,

really well.”

Being the first woman on the force, Smith said she knew that she

would have to prove herself.

“It was strange at first,”she said.“There were some who welcomed

me and there were some who were uncertain. Right off the bat, I

had to prove I could hang with the boys physically and personality

wise—that they didn’t have to act [differently] around me and that

I was one of them. After a few months, I think they realized it was

going to be OK; it wasn’t the worst thing that was going to happen.

But when I put on the uniform, I am not a female police officer, just

a police officer.” Smith is sworn in by Town Supervisor Ken Schmitt.

Nonetheless, Smith said that as a woman she believes she brings PHOTOS: BOB DUMAS

a unique set of skills to the job.

“I feel like people like to talk to me when they have a problem,” volunteer for the Mahopac Fire Department.

she said. “Maybe I look more approachable and more compassion- “My family is super proud,”she said.“Everyone is relieved that the

ate, I don’t know. I try to give them my best attention.” moment is here.”

Smith said she has always had one eye on being promoted. She Police Chief Mike Cazzari, who recommended Smith for the

took the sergeant’s test three years ago and was waiting for an opening. promotion citing her professionalism and dedication, said that as

“I am definitely proud and excited to go forward in my career,” a hometown girl Smith is well known throughout the community.

she said. “This was always a goal of mine—to proceed through the “She is well liked by the residents for her professionalism and

ranks.” attentiveness,” Cazzari said. “She is a homegrown officer who has

Last year, the Town Board appointed a second woman to the po- brought her sense of civic duty to her chosen profession and to [Ma-

lice force, which Smith said is welcomed, but added that she’s happy hopac].”

to see the department being restored to its old staffing levels after so Supervisor Ken Schmitt, a retired Carmel police sergeant, had

many budget cuts and rumors that it could be dissolved altogether. high praise for Smith and said her promotion was well-deserved.

“I think the Town Board realizes the value of the police depart- “Looking at Laura’s resume, it’s pretty outstanding—her achieve-

ment and that the officers here are a dedicated and hardworking ments and her accomplishments and all the training and various

group,” she said. “And women in law enforcement are definitely expertise she has in law enforcement,” he said. “She is an extremely

needed; they definitely bring a different set of qualities and skills to educated police officer and brings those talents and skills to the Car-

the department.” mel Police Department. It’s a great honor to promote her to sergeant.

Smith is married to Brian Lena, a New York City fireman and a We know she is going to do a great job and she will be a great leader.”

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Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 brewsterhonda.com Automotive
866-205-1787 [email protected] Paint Supplies
curryhondany.com
MAHOPAC AUTO PAINT
Automobile Repair MAVIS DISCOUNT 912 Route 6
TIRE OF MAHOPAC Mahopac, NY 10541
AAMCO TRANSMISSIONS & 845-628-3199
TOTAL CAR CARE 66 Miller Road [email protected]
Mahopac, NY 10541
227 Route 6 845-628-2050 Bar Association
Mahopac, NY 10541 mavistireofmahopac.com
845-628-9222 [email protected] PUTNAM COUNTY
aamcomahopac.com BAR ASSOCIATION
[email protected] OSCEOLA GARAGE PO Box 44
Carmel, NY 10512
C & A AUTO SERVICE INC. 44 Route 118 845-490-9104
Baldwin Place, NY 10505 [email protected]
287 Route 6 845-628-7900
Mahopac, NY 10541 osceolagarage.com PCSB BANK
845-628-0808 [email protected] 150 Route 6
caautoservice.com Mahopac, NY 10541
[email protected] 845-628-1313
pcsb.com
Bakeries Banks & Mortgages [email protected]

BREWSTER PASTRY HUDSON VALLEY FEDERAL RESIDENTIAL
CREDIT UNION HOME FUNDING
1620 Route 22 55 Dingley Road
Brewster, NY 10509 PO Box 1071 Carmel, NY 10512
845-278-2555 Poughkeepsie, NY 12602 914-494-0995
brewsterpastryshop.com 845-463-3011 [email protected]
[email protected] hvfcu.org
[email protected] CONTINUED ON PAGE 36
CAFE PICCOLO
M&T BANK
2 Mahopac Plaza
Mahopac, NY 10541 186 Route 52
845-628-2233 Carmel, NY 10512
cafepiccolobakery.com 914-629-4510
[email protected] mtb.com
[email protected]

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Hello, Mahopac!

We’re excited to join the neighborhood.

Come take a look at our brand new store.
It’s designed to make your life a little easier.

More fresh
• Store-made sushi
• Living herb garden
• Freshly made smoothies

More convenience
• Grab & Go options
• Curbside pickup
• Skip checkout with SCAN IT! Mobile app
And so much more.

Stop & Shop is proud to support the
Mahopac Chamber of Commerce.

Stop & Shop, 1001 US-6, Mahopac, NY, 10541
Open Mon.–Sat.: 7 am–Midnight, Sun.: 7 am–11 pm

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MEMBERSHIP LISTINGS,
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 34

Banks & Mortgages (continued)

TD BANK TOMPKINS MAHOPAC BANK TRUSTCO BANK

3660 Lee Boulevard 630 Route 6 945 South Lake Boulevard
Jefferson Valley, NY 10535 Mahopac, NY 10541 Mahopac, NY 10541
845-628-8576 845-621-0550 845-803-8756
[email protected] mahopacbank.com trustcobank.com
blewis@tompkinsfinancial.com [email protected]

Baseball Clubs Beauty Salons & Barbers

DANBURY WESTERNERS AZFAR BEAUTY SALON COZI’S BARBER SHOP
BASEBALL CLUB
177 Myrtle Avenue 898 South Lake Boulevard
PO Box 3828 Mahopac, NY 10541 Mahopac, NY 10541
Danbury, CT 06813 845-208-6131 845-803-8539
203-241-4655 salonazfar.com cozisbarbershop.com
danbur ywesterner s.com [email protected] [email protected]
info@danbur ywesterner s.com
BLUE REMEDY SHEAR LOUNGE SALON
HUDSON VALLEY
RENEGADES 912 South Lake Boulevard 947 South Lake Boulevard
Mahopac, NY 10541 Mahopac, NY 10541
PO Box 661 845-621-1022 845-628-4247
Fishkill, NY 12524 blueremedy.com shearloungesalon.com
845-838-0094 [email protected] [email protected]
hvrenegades.com
[email protected] CONTINUED ON PAGE 42

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ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES

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845.621.7128 to Enhance Your Home
Whether Selling or Staying
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THE LEGACY OF PUTNAM COUNTY PRODUCTS

BY SARAH JOHNSON, PH. D

Here’s a history quiz for and baby clothes, as reported
in the Putnam County Courier
our Carmel/Mahopac fans: on July 1, 1943.

What had locations in both These women-led, entrepre-
neurial efforts evolved out of
Carmel and Mahopac, was progressive reform during the
Great Depression that sought
incorporated and oper- to assist people out of ongo-
ing financial hardship. Putnam
ated by a board of directors, County Products brought lo-
cal residents’ products together
served a delicious lunch, sold to sell their surpluses and earn
hard-won cash for their hooked
hand-crafted items, and al- or braided rugs, knitted items,
fancy work, and the woodwork
lowed local women to earn of their husbands.

some extra money from 1936 The October 29, 1929 stock
market crash disrupted eco-
to the 1940s? Extra kudos if nomic development at all lev-
els—local to global—and the
you can also name the orga- effects of the Great Depres-
sion continued for many local
nization’s founder. families well into the 1930s. A
variety of Putnam County- and New York
The answer is an organiza- State-funded relief programs provided aid
under Gov. Franklin D. Roosevelt, and then
tion called Putnam County federal aid programs when Roosevelt be-
came president.
Products, founded by Aileen Now nearly 90 years later, the legacy of
the Great Depression in the 1930s has faded
Osborn Webb, Ernestine into obscurity. But Putnam County Prod-
ucts is an interesting example of progressive
Baker, and Nancy Campbell, reform, by creating local economic oppor-
tunities and fostering craft production. As
and incorporated on March Ellen Paul Denker, Martha Drexler Lynn,
Dane R. Gordon, and other craft historians
6, 1936. These women, along An advertisement for Putnam County Products have noted, the modern craft movement
with their board of directors, in the Putnam County News, circa 1939 evolved from the Putnam County Products
created a shop to sell local experiment—attributed to Aileen Osborn
farm produce and home- IMAGE COURTESY OF SARAH JOHNSON Webb.
You can join the Putnam History Mu-
made products based on models of women’s vertisement, in addition to its organizational seum in Cold Spring as it partners with the
Putnam County Historian’s Office, when
exchanges and farm cooperatives, where writeup that noted demonstration booths the Museum re-opens on April 27, 2019
with an upcoming exhibition about wom-
people would band together to sell produce. at the Danbury Fair and New York Flower en in Putnam County. We will celebrate
these and other women who have made
The spring 1936 launch of Putnam County Show every year. A Putnam County Courier significant contributions to our history. If
any local families have material related to
Products opened in the rear section of the article on April 27, 1939, stated that Putnam this Putnam County Products story—craft
products, photographs, programs, or other
Charles P. Cole building. The building is County Products was selling crafts in Car- ephemera related to Putnam County Prod-
ucts, call 845-265-4010 or email sarah@
still located behind the Reed Memorial Li- mel, as well as at 793 Lexington Ave. in New putnamhistorymuseum.org.

brary in Carmel at 1735 Route 6, or what York City, with a coffee shop on Route 22 in Sarah Johnson is the executive director of the
Putnam History Museum.
was sometimes referred to as Brewster Road, Pawling run by the Blankinship family, and

complete with a “silent policeman,” or early an inn called Harbor Hill in Cold Spring

traffic signal to handle that busy intersec- run by Mrs. Luigi Montefiori.

tion’s traffic in the Automobile Age. The Putnam County Courier noted Put-

On Feb. 21, 1936, in an article in the nam County Products’ move to Mahopac

Brewster Standard, the board of directors in March 28, 1940 because it required ad-

made clear it was looking for small produc- ditional space. This move also allowed for

ers and wanted butter, cottage cheese, cakes, workshop space, where knitting, basketmak-

pies, donuts, cookies, breads, jams, jellies, as ing and other craft skills could be taught,

well as traditional crafts made in the home. ensuring future consignees.

They initially began with 15 consignees and A new building in the modern style was

by Sept. 25, 1936, they were up to 86 con- erected in Lake Mahopac to accommodate

signees. Growth continued, and in 1938, the shop and Wooden Bowl tea room on

there were 160 consignees, and 220 by 1939. property formerly owned by John Dain, on

Many people also requested tea and food Route 6, south of the village. The Wooden

service and by 1937, they opened a tea room Bowl also hosted fundraisers for numerous

called “The Wooden Bowl,” serving hot WWII-related causes, including the Child

meals, sandwiches and desserts to appeal to Refugee Committee of Putnam County and

both tourists and local residents. a Red Cross fashion show in 1940.

Cold Spring’s Putnam County News pub- World War II’s rationing restrictions of

lished a Putnam County Directory in 1938- both food and gasoline forced the closure of

39, listing telephone numbers for residents the Wooden Bowl by July 1943.But Putnam

and businesses. This directory is an amazing County Products continued to expand, with

resource for local historians because of the an additional location in the Hill Building

coverage of local organizations, as well. Put- in Lake Mahopac and even employed local

nam County Products took out a display ad- craft artists to make rugs, socks, sweaters,

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Mahopac-CarmePlrouCd tho su

Curry Automotive Celebrating 100 Years.

Oregon Rd. Taconic State Pkwy
Lexington Ave.
6 Westbrook Dr. Find Out W
Simply th
Bear MountainStaLteocPukswtyAve.
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Crompond Rd.

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914-739-76003845 Crompond Rd • Yorktown Heights, NY 914-930-37003040 Route 6 (East Main St.)Cortlandt Manor, NY

NYSDMV#7089513 CurryHondaNY.com NYSDMV#7104085 CurryHyundai.com

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hamberupport the of Commerce

Family Owned and Operated Since 1919.

Oregon Rd. Taconic State Pkwy
Lexington Ave.
Why Curry Is 6
he Best! Westbrook Dr.
Bear MountainStaLteocPukswtyAve. Kohl’s

6 35

Crompond Rd.

Worry, when You Hurry to Curry!

914-930-37003040 Route 6 (East Main St.)Cortlandt Manor, NY 914-930-38003026 Route 6 (East Main St.) Cortlandt Manor, NY

NYSDMV#7104085 CurrySubaru.com NYSDMV#7104100 CurryToyota.com

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MEMBERSHIP LISTINGS,
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 36

Beauty Salons & Boat Dealers & Marinas MAHOPAC MARINE
Barbers (continued)
MACDONALD MARINE 897 South Lake Boulevard
ICONIC HAIR SALON Mahopac, NY 10541
AT ROME BARBERSHOP 1 Marina Drive 845-628-6550
155 Route 6 Mahopac, NY 10541 mahopacmarine.com
Mahopac, NY 10541 845-628-2333 [email protected]
914-621-1105 macdonaldmarineny.net
iconic-hairsalon.com [email protected]
[email protected]
Bookkeeping HANDLE MY BOOKS LLC
Beer & Soda P.O Box 495
Distributors ESM ACCOUNTING LLC Brewster, NY 10509
253 Cordial Road 914-562-7774
HUDSON VALLEY BEVERAGE Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 handlemybooks.net
376 Route 6 914-962-8322 [email protected]
Mahopac, NY 10541 [email protected]
845-628-3147 Business Advocacy
hudsonvalleybeverage.net Business Machines
[email protected] & Printers PUTNAM COUNTY
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Blacktop & Paving ADVANCED COPIER 953 South Lake Boulevard
TECHNOLOGY, INC. Mahopac, NY 10541
GEORGE HARTSHORN 16 Mt. Ebo Road South 845-228-8595
PAVING Brewster, NY 10509 putnamchamberny.org
Carmel, NY 10512 845-279-4545 [email protected]
845-225-9522 advancedcopier.net
har tshornpaving.com bschwar [email protected]
har [email protected]
Business Coaching & Counseling
Building Materials
CLIENTWISE PUTNAM SCORE
BUILDERS FIRST SOURCE
585 Route 6 100 South Bedford Road, Suite 100 110 Old Route 6, Building 3
Mahopac, NY 10541 Mt. Kisco, NY 10549 Carmel, NY 10512
845-628-3431 800-732-0876 845-225-6030
bldr.com clientwise.com putnam.score.org
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Business Assistance Cable Television COMCAST BUSINESS
& Development
COMCAST RESIDENTIAL 80 Great Hill Road
PUTNAM COUNTY Seymour, CT 06483
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 222 New Park Drive 203-836-6282
CORPORATION Berlin, CT 06037 brian_rober [email protected]
845-228-8066 860-505-3413
putnamedc.org comcast.com
[email protected] cour [email protected]

CONTINUED ON PAGE 44

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Advanced Copier Technology marks 35th anniversary

Company renowned for its personal customer service

BY BOB DUMAS Main Street in the Village of Brewster. provide the best customer experience possible.
Editor, Mahopac News “It was me, a part-time employee, and one full- “An example of this is that twice a year we take any-

Advanced Copier Technology Inc., (ACT) is turn- time technician,” he recalled. “Now, we have 24 full- where from 125 to 150 of our customers to a ballgame
ing 35 years old this summer, and it’s no accident that time employees and two part-timers. We have a at Dutchess Stadium to see the Hudson Valley Ren-
the business has lasted nearly four decades. 6,000-square-foot warehouse with our corporate of- egades,” Altavilla said. “It is a real family event. We
fices on Mt. Ebo Road in Brewster, as well as an office rent out the entire picnic area providing food, beer and
ACT’s president and founder, Sal Altavilla, says the in Stamford, Conn.” entertainment. We do the same thing for our Fairfield
reason for their success is the personal touch they bring County customers at the Blue Fish Stadium in Bridge-
to their commercial office equipment sales and service There were very difficult times in the beginning and port, Conn. Does Xerox do that? Does Canon do that?”
business. it wasn’t always smooth sailing for Altavilla to enable
him to get from a small storefront to a huge warehouse During the holiday season, Altavilla and his sales
“With other companies, if you call for service you with offices in two states. team personally deliver trays of cookies to their cus-
get a recorded message,” Altavilla said. “When some- tomers as a way to say thank you for their support.
one calls us, you get to speak to a long-standing em- “When I started this business, I thought I knew it
ployee. I am very proud of that. If you need help, or all,” he said with a laugh. “In my first two years, the Altavilla requires his salespeople to visit their clients
are dissatisfied with something, you get to speak to a paychecks made out to me were practically worthless. I at least four times a year.
person who can make a decision. We guarantee service took a second mortgage on my home to keep the busi-
within four hours, no matter where you are.” ness running.” “In this industry, the only time you see a salesman is
when it’s time to get another machine,”he said.“We do
Advanced Copier Technology sells and services com- But Altavilla was determined. He hired more sales it just to say hello; big companies don’t do that.”
mercial office equipment, not just in Putnam, Westches- personnel who knocked on doors and slowly began to
ter and Fairfield counties, but all over the country—ev- increase the company’s market penetration. In 2007, ACT is the official copier vendor for the Greater
erything from copiers to printers to scanners. Altavilla bought another company—Universal Busi- Mahopac/Carmel Chamber of Commerce, the Brews-
ness Equipment, located in Bridgeport, CT., which ter Chamber, the Yorktown Chamber and the Hudson
“If we have a customer whose home office is in Put- he merged with ACT, eventually moving its offices to Valley/Peekskill Chamber.
nam County, but has another office in Des Moines and Stamford.
they need equipment there we negotiate the terms and “Tompkins Mahopac Bank has been a customer of
deliver the machine. I call the dealer in Des Moines, “I think what makes us different is that we retain ours for 23 years,” Altavilla added. “We are delighted to
tell them the particulars of the deal and they deliver it most of our customers—almost 97 percent,” Altavilla say that we have machines in all their branches. West-
and perform all of the service functions. Recently we said. “This industry, like others, is consolidating. Larger chester Jewish Community Services has 57 large copiers
even installed a color copier in a place called Mineral companies are buying smaller companies making them with us, a relationship that has lasted almost 30 years.”
Wells, Texas.” bigger and bigger. While ACT has grown considerably
over the past 35 years, I have never forgotten where I ACT is A1+ certified by the Better Business Bureau
Altavilla started more than 40 years ago working for came from. I take enormous pride that I still operate without a single complaint in 35 years.
Konica Minolta as a regional manager. this like a small business. My service dispatcher, Fran
Kilgallagen, has been with me 27 years; my office man- Altavilla recently asked his employees what they
“The company was bought out, so I decided I could ager Alison Scuderi started with me when she was only liked best about working for the company. Their over-
do it on my own,” he said. “I needed to find a place 16, and she’s still with me 26 years later! One of my whelming response was that ACT is their family away
close to where I lived that had a good road system. In salespeople, Bruce Schwartz, has lived in Mahopac and from home.
this industry, you want to be within 40 minutes from has worked with me for almost 30 years.”
any customer you might have to service.” “Our employees have been with me forever,” Alta-
Consequently, ACT does “small company things” to villa said. “My son, Bob, is the operations manager and
Altavilla found a 600-square foot storefront on has been with us 27 years. Al Lupi, my service manager,
has been with us for 23 years. Whenever it is that I do
retire, the business will be theirs to carry on.”

Advanced Copier Technology Inc.

16 Mt. Ebo Road South Suite 4 • Brewster, NY 10509 • 845-279-4545 • [email protected] • www.advancedcopier.net

ADVERTORIAL (originally published in Mahopac News 5.10.18)

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MEMBERSHIP LISTINGS, Camps SUMMER TRAILS DAY CAMP
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 40 PO Box 352
KIWI COUNTRY DAY CAMP Granite Springs, NY 10527
Café 825 Union Valley Road 914-245-1776
Carmel, NY 10512 summer trailsdaycamp.com
FLORRIE KAYE’S 914-276-2267 jamie@summer trailsdaycamp.com
TEA ROOM & GIFTS kiwicountrydaycamp.com
69 Glendia Avenue [email protected] Ceramic Tile
Carmel, NY 10512
845-225-8327 Carpet & Flooring SAM’S CERAMIC TILE,
florriekayes.com KITCHEN & BATH
fl[email protected] KENNY’S CARPET ONE 361 Route 6
246 Route 52 Mahopac, NY 10541
Cell Phone Equipment Carmel, NY 10512 845-628-4100
845-225-4330 samsceramic.com
WIRELESS ZONE kennyscarpetone.com [email protected]
129 Route 6 [email protected]
Mahopac, NY 10541 THE TILE COTTAGE
845-628-9800 A AND A CARPET SERVICE 544 Route 6
[email protected] 41 Secor Road Mahopac, NY 10541
Mahopac, NY 10541 845-628-5654
Cemetery 845-528-5158 [email protected]
aandacarpetserviceny.com
ROSE HILLS MEMORIAL PARK [email protected] CONTINUED ON PAGE 45
100 Mill Street
Putnam Valley, NY 10579
845-528-3516
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MEMBERSHIP LISTINGS, Churches & Synagogues
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 44
TEMPLE BETH SHALOM ST. JOHN THE
Catering Hall 760 Route 6 EVANGELIST RCC
Mahopac, NY 10541
VILLA BARONE 845-628-6133 221 East Lake Boulevard
HILLTOP MANOR tbsmahopac.org Mahopac, NY 10541
PO Box 636 [email protected] 845-628-2006
466 Route 6 sjtemahopac.org
Mahopac, NY 10541 Colleges [email protected]
845-628-6600
villabaronehilltop.com WESTCHESTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE-PEEKSKILL

Children’s 27 North Division Street
Entertainment Peekskill, NY 10566
914-606-7300
FUNTIME AMUSEMENTS [email protected]
650 Lee Boulevard
Yorktown, NY 10598 Cleaning & Water Restoration CONTINUED ON PAGE 46
914-773-1320
funtimeamusements.net SPOTLESS CLEANING SYSTEMS
[email protected]
PO Box 453
JOJO’S PARTY PALS Carmel, NY 10512
2682 Amawalk Road 845-225-6449
Katonah, NY 10536 spotless-clean.com
845-621-3816 [email protected]
jojospar typals.com
joanne@jojospar typals.com

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MEMBERSHIP LISTINGS, LAKE MAHOPAC MAHOPAC LIONS CLUB
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 45 ROTARY CLUB, INC. Mahopac, NY 10512
914-760-7009
Clubs PO Box 157 facebook.com/mahopaclionsclub
Mahopac, NY 10541 [email protected]
ITALIAN AMERICAN lakemahopacrotary.org
CLUB OF MAHOPAC [email protected] TRI-COUNTY
141 Buckshollow Road MAINTENANCE
Mahopac, NY 10541 AND CONTRACTING
845-628-1695 1961 Route 6
italianamericanclubofmahopac.org Carmel, NY 10512
[email protected] 914-646-5108
[email protected]
Construction & Home Improvement
Computer Repair
CUSTOM INTERIOR J D IMPROVEMENTS & Services
REMODELING 481 Bullet Hole Road
Mahopac, NY 10541 ONSITE COMPUTER
1304 Williamsburg Drive 845-621-3235 SERVICES
Mahopac, NY 10541 [email protected] 155 Main Street, Suite 303
914-406-3900 Brewster, NY 10509
custominteriorremodeling.com LDR HOME 914-469-8593
[email protected] IMPROVEMENTS INC. onsitecomputerservices.net
PO Box 226 [email protected]
FRANZOSO 175 Myrtle Ave
CONTRACTING, INC. Mahopac Falls, NY 10542 PUTNAM PCS
914-539-0810 845-363-6550
33 Croton Point Avenue ldrhomeimprovement.com putnampcs.com
Croton on Hudson, NY 10520 [email protected] [email protected]
914-271-4572
franzoso.com TOP NOTCH X-PRESS PRINTING
[email protected] CONSTRUCTION 593 Route 6
31 Nicole Way Mahopac, NY 10541
HONEY DO MEN Mahopac, NY 10541 845-628-0030
GUTTERS & ROOFING 914-393-2869 [email protected]
top-notchconstruction.com
1995 Route 6 [email protected] CONTINUED ON PAGE 48
Carmel, NY 10512
914-837-0411 WEST LAKE
honeydomen.com CONSTRUCTION
[email protected] PO Box 839
Mahopac, NY 10541
J & E QUALITY HOME 845-628-4626
IMPROVEMENTS, INC. [email protected]

19 Meola Drive Custom Printing
Carmel, NY 10512
845-531-2704 EXTREME DESIGNS
jandequalityhomeimprovements.com 323 Route 52
[email protected] Carmel, NY 10512
845-225-0674
JEFF PORITZKY extremedesignsny.com
CERTIFIED INSTALLER [email protected]
FOR SHELF GENIE

15 Maple Hill Road
Mahopac, NY 10541
914-772-3165
shelfgenie.com
[email protected]

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CELEBRATING
30 YEARS IN

BUSINESS!

Let us keep you...

Trust Sueco Fuel to keep your Full Service Fuel Oil
family cool and comfortable,
Company Including:
and save you money too!
• Heating
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• Tank Closings
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• Furnace & Hot Water Heater
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• Solar Energy Specialists
• 24-Hour Emergency Service
• Financing Available

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MEMBERSHIP LISTINGS,
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 46

Dance Instruction STARKIDZ DANCE ACADEMY Day Care Centers

EPIC DANCE CENTER 121 Clocktower Commons LITTLE FEET CHILD
Brewster, NY 10509 CARE CENTERS
926 Route 6 845-363-1068 1611 Route 6
Mahopac, NY 10541 starkidzdancestudio.com Carmel, NY 10512
845-628-5678 [email protected] 845-225-6818
epicdanceny.com littlefeetdaycarecarmelny.com
[email protected] [email protected]

Delicatessens GRAND CENTRAL MARKET NOAH’S ARK SCHOOL
250 Route 6N
CROSSROADS FOODS, INC 71 Route 6 Mahopac, NY 10541
Baldwin Place, NY 10505 845-628-8722
616 Route 6 914-628-0655 noahsarknurseryschool.net
Mahopac, NY 10541 gcmarket.com [email protected]
845-628-3139 [email protected]
mahopaccrossroadsdeli.com PINE GROVE COUNTRY
[email protected] DAY SCHOOL, INC.
85 Myrtle Avenue
Disc Jockey Mahopac, NY 10541
845-628-7500
POZZITIV PRODUCTIONS DISC JOCKEY & VIDEO PRODUCTION pinegrovecountr ydayschool.com
[email protected]
125 Drewville Road
Carmel, NY 10512 CONTINUED ON PAGE 49
914-629-4510
pozzitivproductions.com
[email protected]

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41 Secor Road, Mahopac NY 10541 • [email protected]

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MEMBERSHIP LISTINGS, JOHN J. BURKE, JR., DDS, P.C. SEAN M. ROONEY,
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 48 3505 Hill Boulevard D.D.S., PLLC
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 17 Miller Road
Dentist 914-243-0803 Mahopac, NY 10541
johnjburkedentist.com 845-621-1222
ADVANCED DENTISTRY [email protected] rooneyor tho.com
OF MOHEGAN LAKE braces4@rooneyor tho.com
1966 East Main Street PUTNAM ORTHODONTICS
Mohegan Lake, NY 10547 667 Stoneleigh Avenue TUZMAN DENTAL
914-526-2144 Carmel, NY 10512 2 Clark Place & Route 6
newsmile4u.com 845-459-8500 Mahopac, NY 10541
[email protected] putnamor thodontics.com 845-628-4188
putnamor [email protected] [email protected]
BRIGHTER SMILES
FAMILY DENTISTRY Digital Media & TV Doctors
947 South Lake Boulevard, 2nd Floor
Mahopac, NY 10541 COMCAST SPOTLIGHT DR. GEORGE GORICH, MD
845-621-2424 672 Stoneleigh Avenue, Suite C-116
brightersmilesdentistry.com Lee Farm Corporate Park Carmel, NY 10512
[email protected] 83 Wooster Heights Road, Suite 310 914-860-6577
Danbury, CT 06810 georgegorichmd.com
COLLETTI & COOK, D.D.S. 203-240-5264 [email protected]
572 Route 6 comcastspotlight.com
Mahopac, NY 10541 [email protected] CONTINUED ON PAGE 50
845-628-8196
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Dry Cleaning Educational Services Equipment Sales,
Rentals & Parts
MODERNE GARMENT CARE GUIDED CONSULTING LLC

80 Route 6 935 South Lake Boulevard, Suite 9 DURANTE RENTALS

Baldwin Place, NY 10505 Mahopac, NY 10541 11 Fields Lane
914-519-6095 845-628-0726 Brewster, NY 10509
guidedconsult.com 845-278-6969
E-Commerce Marketing [email protected] duranterentals.com
[email protected]
NEW YORK DESIGN STUDIO MARYKNOLL SISTERS
35 Grassy Sprain Road PO Box 317 GOT TO GO PORTABLE
Maryknoll, NY 10545 RESTROOMS

Yonkers, NY 10710 914-941-7575 2 Bayview Road
914-517-2330 maryknollsisters.org Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567
nyds.net [email protected] 914-228-1625
[email protected] gotogoinc.com

Electrical Contractor Engineering & Surveying [email protected]

MILLENNIUM II ELECTRICAL, INC. INSITE ENGINEERING, NJ & C ASSOCIATES INC.
44 Nevins Road SURVEYING 9 Fair Street
Mahopac, NY 10541 3 Garrett Place Carmel, NY 10512
Carmel, NY 10512 845-306-1833
njcassociates.com
914-469-7197
millenium2electrical.com 845-225-9690 [email protected]
insite-eng.com

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