Dear Editor, As a Mahopac resident, retired teacher and avid reader of Mahopac News, I’m writing out of concern for the girls/young women on the various sports teams of Mahopac and doubtless other high schools. Each time I read and see accompanying photos of the MHS girls’ teams, I’m severely dismayed and disappointed by the uniform that they seem to have adopted.  more

Dear Editor, With regard to the Publisher's Memo saying that both sides having double standards ("No Kings—and no double standards," Oct. 23, Page 22), no question there are bad actors on both sides. But I think the Republicans are winning this one in large measure. more

Dear Editor, As a relative newcomer to Mahopac – a hamlet with a storied past – I have watched as year-in and year-out the same folks have been elected to the Carmel Town Board, while at the same time many important projects continually stall. We all know what happens when important decisions are delayed; we often wind up paying more than if they had been addressed in a timelier manner. I believe a change of the guard is in order, and to ensure that better due-diligence, negotiation and decision-making become part of our Town Board, I’m voting for Jean Hopper for Town Board Supervisor. Jean is a long-time Carmelite with professional managerial experience who has raised her family here and become deeply involved in her community. She is exceedingly familiar with Carmel’s issues and has been following the board’s work for years. more

Dear Editor, If you, like me, worry about the management of our tax dollars and projects such as the proposed water treatment plant – not to mention the upkeep of our roads, parks and other public spaces... more

Dear Editor, Raising a family has its challenges in the best of times and circumstances, but if we also have to worry about a crumbling town infrastructure – water, roads, parks – along with rising taxes, that... more

Dear Editor, I am excited to cast my vote on Nov. 4 for Jean Hopper for Carmel Town Board Supervisor! As someone who has lived in Carmel for decades, I have seen my taxes rise and my quality of life fall. New... more

Dear Editor, One crisp morning in Carmel, my family and I strolled through the neighborhood, kids skipping ahead, chasing squirrels. Between two houses, I spotted a crumbling concrete structure, rusted rebar jutting out like a trap. It sat just... more

Before you praise Charlie Kirk, listen to his own wordsDear Editor, I disagree with your opinion article ("Liberals, I get why you're upset," Sept. 25, Page 14). To say you covered the peaceful protest in response to the death of George Floyd... more

Members of the current Mahopac School Board are unfit to serve because they have done irreparable damage to our school district and community by forcing the previous Superintendent, Christine Tona, out of office. I presented my concerns to the... more

Dear Editor, As we celebrate the birth of our great nation this July 4th, the North Salem Republican Town Committee would like to take a moment to honor a group of Americans who too often go … more

Dear Editor,The recent approval by Somers School District voters of a $63.9 million bond for critical infrastructure upgrades, along with a $113.5 million operating budget for the upcoming fiscal … more

Dear Editor,Five months into the Golden Age, I finally had my chance to attend a local live town hall with Congressman Mike Lawler on Sunday night. If this is what our democracy now looks like, … more

Dear Editor,As dedicated community minded members, we are writing to announce our joint candidacy: Lucy Massafra, Nicole Iacono and Kyle Potter for the Mahopac School District Board of Trustees. With … more

Dear Editor,It's about the kids, not politics.It's disappointing to see overtly partisan political forces trying to influence our community into thinking school board elections are about which … more

Dear Editor,As we move closer to passing an upcoming Republican-led budget bill in Congress where talks of cutting Medicaid have been floated, I wanted to share a personal story, one that could … more

Dear Editor,By all measures, it’s been a successful year for the Somers Central School District’s Board of Education.  Given its responsibility to ensure good stewardship of district … more

Dear Editor,If members of the community haven't heard already, due to a large increase in my rent, I am officially closing the doors to The Freight House Café on April 23, after 15 glorious … more

Dear Editor,As a 20-year professional educator and now as a candidate for the Somers Board of Education, I’ve been deeply concerned by the recent discussions surrounding bullying within our school … more

Dear Editor,When I campaigned for a seat on the Lakeland Central School District school board three years ago, special needs programs were central to community discussions.Parents, teachers and … more

Dear Editor,Congressman Mike Lawler made news last month when he insulted Westchester County Board of Legislators Vice Chair Jose Alvarado during a discussion about immigration enforcement practices … more