Putnam Sheriff Offers Vessel Inspections

PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Sheriff Donald Smith invites Putnam County residents to have a voluntary vessel inspection done by one of his deputies assigned to the Marine Unit.

by Alesha Hanson

02/22/2015 5:00 a.m.

In an attempt to educate the community on safe boating, deputies will advise boaters of the required safety equipment and boating regulations in New York state. The Putnam County Sheriff’s Marine Unit patrols Lake Mahopac, Oscawana Lake and the Hudson River.

Deputies will be performing inspections at:

Mahopac Marina, 897 S. Lake Blvd., Mahopac, on Saturday, May 30, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Cold Spring Boat Club, 5 New St., Cold Spring, on Sunday, May 31, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
MacDonald Marina, 1 Marina Drive, Mahopac, on Saturday, June 6, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Oscawana Lake Marina, 96 Dunderberg Road, Putnam Valley, on Sunday, May 31, from 1-4 p.m.

If you cannot make one of those events, contact Sgt. Michael Szabo 845-225-4300 x266 to arrange an appointment.

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