Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne on Tuesday, announced the appointment of Barbara Barosa as the new Commissioner of the Department of Planning, Development, and Public Transportation. Barosa has been a member of the Putnam County Planning, Development, and Public Transportation Department since 2013. Barosa steps into her new position, taking the reins from John Tully, who has been serving in a dual capacity, temporarily managing both the Purchasing Department and the Planning Department.