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LettersDecember 20, 2006 

Putnam Valley Town Board: Time to Return to Governing
      Dear Editor: As a resident of Putnam Valley, one realizes that in this quiet country setting there is never a dull moment. This last year has been no exception. The amount of controversy and scandal that has originated from the new town board and its leader, Sam Davis, has been extreme. Mr. Davis ...
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On Tolerance and So-Called “Political Correctness”
      To the Editor: I am happy and proud to live in this community. I am Jewish, as are my children, who attend the Garrison School. The families who are concerned about so-called “political correctness” are sincere, caring people, but quite mistaken on the issue of so-called “political correctness.” T...
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‘Political Correctness’ is Denying Children Their Right of Freedom of Speech
      Dear Editor: Merry Christmas, have I offended anyone? I would like to respond to the article in last week’s paper on “Seasonal Political Correctness”. The incident that was brought up at the December 6th Garrison School board meeting was not the only occurrence.
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Urges Residents to Attend ZBA Hearing re Foundry Pond Road
      To the Editor: Construction of houses on the old Alleverdy ‚ a.k.a. Russian Camp property on Foundry Pond Road has finally come to a halt, courtesy of the Putnam County courts and the Honorable Judge O’Rourke who signed a temporary restraining order on December 4, 2006.
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Results Of NYS Standardized Tests Need to be Released Sooner
      To the Editor: It is of concern to local school boards and our communities that the results of NY State required standardized English and Math tests, administered last January and March, have only recently been distributed. To suggest that we find this situation objectionable is an understatement...
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The Universality of Truly Great Music
      To The Editor: As a Juilliard product and a former church organist and choir director in the nation’s capital, I weigh in with Chris Simone regarding his concern about the elimination of “The Messiah” from the Garrison School repertoire.
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