Cold Spring, NY

PDF of print edition Old Albany Post Road Eroding Philipstown Seeks Easements from Property Owners by Annie Chesnut       The PCN&R recently learned that eight Continental Village property holders on and near the unpaved Old Albany Post Road have received legal documents asking them to grant easements so that the Town of Philipstown can make improvements to the dirt road. More ... Taypayer Revolt: Putnam Legislature Refuses to Pay MTA Mobility Tax by Eric Gross       It's being called a taxpayer's revolt. In a shocking and surprise move, the Putnam County Legislature Monday voted to refrain from paying the Metropolitan Transportation Authority a "single penny" for the state's recently enacted MTA Mobility Tax that will cost businesses in the commuter region mi... More ... Scrambled, Poached, or Friedl'd? by Annie Chesnut       If you are noticing fewer Canada geese this year around your favorite local ponds, lakes, beaches, and grassy areas, you may have an egg addler named Friedl Muller- Landau to thank. An egg addler's job is to make bird eggs unviable. More ... PV Pols Seek Sustainable Careers by Annie Chesnut       The upcoming Putnam Valley election season is sure not to be dull thanks to an intriguing cast of characters. Democrats are putting together their opposition ticket with hopes of unseating current Republican supervisor Bob Tendy. Dawn Powell, a prolific blogger on local matters, has her eyes set o... More ... Water Dampens Agenda of Cold Spring Board Michael Mell       At the June 23, 2009, Cold Spring Village Board meeting, the ever-present issue of water, and what to do with it, was again the main topic of discussion. The board heard an action plan from Superintendent Greg Phillips in response to the State Comptroller's Audit issued earlier this spring. Mr. Ph... More ... Parent Creates Web Forum for Garrison Schools by Michael Mell       Garrison resident and Garrison School parent Gordon Stewart has had a varied career in politics, business, theater, music, and teaching. He spent seven years as vice president for public affairs at the American Stock Exchange. Before that he served as deputy chief speechwriter to President Carter. More ... Food Pantry Concerns Remain by Joe Lindsley Jr.       In the June 24 issue, the PCN&R reported on Philipstown Food Pantry volunteers and donors who were concerned that the First Presbyterian Church, where the food bank is housed, claims to have been charging the group $250 per month for at least nine months with no disclosure to the public. This amou... More ... Intern Might Find Cash for County Coffers by Eric Gross       Brianne O'Hare is a young lady with a mission. The 20-year-old communications major at Connecticut's Quinnipiac University graduated from John F. Kennedy High School in Somers in 2006, and is working with the Putnam Legislature on a series of stimulus grants that will hopefully result in a windfa... More ... PUBLIC NOTICES       Philipstown: In observance of Independence Day, the Recycling Center on Lane Gate Road and the Philipstown Town Hall will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2009. Cold Spring: Recyclables will not be picked up in the Village of Cold Spring on Friday, July 3, 2009. The normal schedule will resume on... More ... Community Day Set for Saturday, July 4 in Cold Spring       Fourth of July Weekend Festivities, Schedule of Events 10am—SERVICE OF PRAYER AND THANKSGIVING for this great country at Mekeel's Corners Chapel at the intersection of 301 and Route 9. More ... Providing local news, information and opinions from Philipstown and Putnam Valley, NY Encompassing the Villages of Cold Spring and Nelsonville,  and the hamlet of Garrison, Putnam County, NY. This site is a publication of The Putnam County News and Recorder, the source for news and information of the Philipstown and Putnam Valley area. The PCN&R is 143 years old, published in hard copy every Wednesday, and circulated throughout Putnam County, NY. The PCN&R prints LEGAL NOTICES for: Putnam County, The Town of Philipstown, The Town of Putnam Valley, Village of Cold Spring, Village of Nelsonville, the Haldane Union Free School District and the Garrison Union Free School District. Deadline for printed press releases, advertisements and classifieds is Monday at noon for Wednesday publication. This site is updated on an as-needed basis with a minimum update weekly on Thursdays. For further information or to request a subscription to the paper, please contact us with your name and mailing address at: (845) 265-2468 PO Box 185, Cold Spring, NY 10516, or e-mail us at editor@pcnr.com If you see an advertiser on line, tell them!

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