Government Closest to Home Not Always the Best
Dear Editor: As they view the pettiness, travail and threatened tax increases in the Village of Cold Spring, Garrison residents can congratulate themselves on the defeat of the proposed Village of Garrison several years ago. Cynical as it may sound, the fact is that government closest to home doe...
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Working for Necessary Changes
To the Editor: With our work on the state budget for 2008-09 complete, I am aware that our sluggish economy still challenges state and local governments to be able to continue offering the same level of services we have come to expect. I remain committed to making sure that is possible.
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Property Exemption for New Agricultural Buildings Will Stimulate Economic Development
To the Editor: Assemblywoman Sandra Galef's support of a recently introduced bill that would grant a ten-year real property tax exemption on new farm buildings demonstrates her support for farmers in the Hudson Valley. If signed into law, the bill would extend an existing real property tax exem...
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Respect, Honor and Sympathy
To the Editor: My father-in-law, a retired Putnam County Deputy Sheriff recently passed away. In his honor the Sheriff's Department participated during the services with an honor guard. They led the funeral procession and had a 21 gun salute at the cemetery.
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Marie Zarcone Clear Choice for PV School Board
Dear Editor: Marie Zarcone is the clear choice for Putnam Valley School Board. She has earned her right to be re-elected. She has worked for affordable quality education. She has been fighting for the sharing of school services.
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Children Fortunate to Have Attended Community Nursery School
Dear Editor: For the past six consecutive years, our children have had the very good fortune of attending the Community Nursery School and Learning Center in Cold Spring. In just a matter of weeks, our last of three will be finishing up the year and our trek down Academy Street will end.
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Come Out and Support PV Zoning Code at Public Hearing
To the Editor: On Wednesday, May 14 at 7pm, there will be a public hearing on the draft zoning code. The zoning code must conform to the Comprehensive Plan, which was passed in December of 2007. The code was completed and presented to the board on August 23, 2007.
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Boards Should Get Issues Resolved Before Approvals are Granted
Dear Editor: There were two threads to the letters last week in response to the ad from the PCA about the gas station at 9/403- 1- Mr. Giachinta is a good local guy who has built something attractive and 2- we all need to put this behind us and accept that business brings much needed taxes.
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Retroactive Variances Will Set a Dangerous Precedent
Dear Editor: I am a member of the Philipstown Citizens Alliance and I think there are a few aspects concerning the CLE gas station/market situation that need clarification. First, the PCA supports local business, a vital source of taxes and employment (plus, I think we all want our sales taxes t...
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