Cold Spring, NY

Personnel Committee Moves Forward Candidacy for Putnam County Health Commissioner by Maria Theodore Leiter      Putnam County’s nationwide search for a Health Commissioner has yielded results. On December 29, the administration submitted its candidate to the Legislature for approval. More ... Philipstown Highway Department Works Overtime to Keep Roads Clear Frequent snowstorms put strain on Town budget by Dean Howell      Depending on your vantage point, a heavy snowstorm might mean a day off from school, a great day on the slopes or just a chance to kick your feet up and take a nap by the fire. More ... Putnam Valley Assessor’s Office Discusses STAR Basic & Enhanced Tax Reductions, Special Exemptions and Completing the 100% Revaluation Project by Edward Paul Greiff      Sole Assessor Ed Vreeland and Deputy Assessor Sheryl Keating discussed details of STAR school tax reductions, special real property assessed value exemptions and completion of the 100% Revaluation project at a meeting held Friday, January 30, 2004. More ... Garrison Woman Wrestles With Raccoon Cell phone used to call for help while animal is subdued      Michelle Clifton of Garrison reports to the PCN&R that she was attacked by a raccoon last Saturday morning, January 31st, as she was walking on her driveway on S. Mtn. Pass Rd. in Garrison. More ... Whooping Cough (Pertussis) Outbreak Continues County Health Department provides information on prevention and treatment      Cases of whooping cough (pertussis) continue to be reported in the Putnam area. As of Monday, February 2nd, the Putnam County Health Department reports 70 confirmed cases across the county with 12 additional probable cases. More ... What Ever Happened to the PCB’s in the Hudson?      What ever happened to the PCB’s? Did GE start to clean them out? River lovers are asking these questions. Come and get the answers at the Museum of the Hudson Highlands’ Winter 2004 Evening Speakers Series on Wed. More ... Public Notice      The Philipstown Planning Board Public Hearing and meeting originally scheduled for January 27th has been changed. The Meeting and Hearing will now take place on Tuesday, February 24th at 7:30 pm, Town Hall. More ... Hudson River Sloop Clearwater Volunteer Crew Needed!      Fun and exciting volunteer opportunities await on the rustic sailboat Clearwater. Volunteers live on board for one week, teaching students about the ecology of the Hudson River and helping with the boat. More ... Repeated DWI Infractions Leads to State Prison Term      Putnam District Attorney, Kevin L. Wright, announced that convicted drunk driver Wilber Guerra, age 26 of Brewster, was sentenced January 27, to serve a State Prison term of up to four years on his felony conviction. More ... Dia:Beacon Announces Free Putnam County Day      Residents of Putnam County are invited to visit Dia:Beacon free of charge as part of Dia’s series of Community Free Days. On Saturday, February 14th from 11 am to 4 pm, Putnam residents will be able to view the Dia Art Foundation’s renowned permanent collection at no charge. 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 139 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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