The town of Carmel was originally inhabited by Indians of the Wappinger people, who, in 1691, sold the property to Dutch traders. In 1697, a wealthy New York merchant, Adolphus Philipse, purchased their deed and was gr… See more

Carmel is governed by a Town Supervisor and the Town Board. The Carmel Town Hall is located at 60 McAlpin Avenue in Mahopac.
Law enforcement is primarily handled by the Town o… See more

The Town of Carmel is served primarily by two school districts:
Carmel Central School District encompasses 85 square miles and serves approximately 5000 students from six different to… See more