Garrison School District Braces For Difficult Budget Process
State Aid projected to be slashed by 24%

   Reflecting the results of tough decisions, school budgets often set the agenda for the year to come. The Garrison Union Free School District, along with most other school districts in the State of New York, will be facing an even greater challenge this year when it comes to setting their budget. Full Story
Nelsonville Board Considers Legislation For User Fees, New Design Standards

   The Village of Nelsonville Board of Trustees discussed several proposed local ordinances at their February 5 monthly meeting, including an increase in user fees for Village applications, the establishment of design standards for site plan approvals and a tax exemption for local fire and ambulance volunteers. Full Story
Cold Spring Woman Arrested On Manslaughter Charges

   The Dutchess County Sheriff Full Story
Public Notice

   The Philipstown Town Hall will be closed on Wednesday, Feb. 12 in honor of President Lincoln Full Story
How Valuable Is A Tree? Putnam Valley Town Board Struggling With Answer After More Input From Residents

   On the evening of February 5th, the Putnam Valley Town Board held four public hearings and conducted a special Town Board meeting. The standing-room-only audience was there mainly because they wanted to comment on the new proposed Tree Law. Full Story



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