Agricultural District Discussion Devolves into Accusation of Misrepresentation
Legislature clarifies position on Butterfield Hospital - 'not interested at this time'
The February 6, 2007 County Legislature's Public Hearing concerning the admission of a property into the County's Agricultural District became the occasion of a verbal confrontation between Legislator Sam Oliverio, who represents Putnam Valley, and Putnam Valley Town Supervisor Sam Davis. Full Story
Garrison School and St. Basil Counter Motions for Summary Judgments Denied
Legal actions against each organization to move forward
On February 7, 2007 New York State Supreme Court Justice Andrew P. O'Rourke issued a decision denying the Garrison Board of Education's motion for summary judgment against St. Basil Academy. In the same decision, Justice O'Rourke denied St. Basil's counterclaim for a summary judgment against the Garrison Board of Education. Full Story
Putnam Valley High School Principal Takes Sabbatical
Departs same day announcement is made
Putnam Valley High School Principal Raymond Cooper has taken a sabbatical from the school district in order to pursue his doctorate, according to Cooper who announced his decision to the staff during an early morning meeting on Monday, February 12, 2007. He was unable to be contacted at the high school by the PCN&R for a statement later that day because he had already left the premises. Full Story
Building Moratorium Again the Subject of Discussion at Cold Spring Board Workshop
HV Hospital to rectify some code violations at Butterfield
Cold Spring Village Trustees raised the issue of a building moratorium again at the February 6, 2007 weekly workshop of the Cold Spring Village Board. After discussing the issue the previous week, Trustees Karen Dunn and Ed Mancari attended an informal talk by attorney Bill Florence on "What is a Moratorium?" on February 3rd. Full Story
Queens Man Arrested for Alleged Sex Acts With PV Girl
Defendant and teen became acquainted and arranged trysts on Internet
Putnam County Sheriff Donald B. Smith reports the arrest on February 6, 2007 of a Queens man on a statutory rape charge. Mr. Cannell Jerome, aged 22, of the Rosedale section of Queens, is accused of having sex with a 13-year-old Putnam Valley girl whom he encountered on the Internet. Full Story
Collision on Rte 9 Leaves One Dead, Two Seriously Injured
Local model train expert, Fadde, hurt in Garrison Accident
A tragic head-on collision on Route 9 in Garrison in the morning of February 8, 2007 led to one fatality and left two people seriously injured. The accident took place just south of Papa John's restaurant. John Delehanty, 32, of Hopewell Junction died in the crash after being trapped in his Hyundai Elantra. Full Story
PCHS Young Associates Hosts History of Champagne
Party event raises funds for museum
The History of Champagne was the timely theme of the second Young Associates fundraising event for the Putnam County Historical Society and Foundry School Museum on Saturday, February 10, 2007. Full Story
Putnam Valley Democratic Committee Seeks Candidates for Town Supervisor and Other Positions
The Putnam Valley Democratic Committee is soliciting resumes from those interested in running for the following positions in November 2007. Town Supervisor, 2 years; Town Clerk, 4 years; Town Council, 4 years (2 seats); Town Justice, 4 years; and Highway Superintendent, 2 years. Full Story
John Teagle Announces Candidacy for Trustee of Cold Spring Board
John Teagle announced his candidacy this week for one of two Village of Cold Spring Board of Trustees seats. Representing the Unity Party, Mr. Teagle states, "I have seen a positive change in local governing practices over the last year and hope to be a part of this earnest effort to bring the government to the people. Full Story
Anthony Merante Seeks Re- Election as Village of Nelsonville Trustee
Anthony Merante has announced that he is seeking re-election as a trustee for the Nelsonville Village Board. His announcement is as follows - "A lifelong resident of the Nelsonville-Cold Spring villages, he is hopeful that his work on behalf of Congressional and State Assembly representatives translates into assistance for the infrastructure needs of the Village, Full Story
Public Notice
In observance of President's Day, the Philipstown Town Hall will be closed on February 19, 2007. The Nelsonville Village Board reminds residents that it is illegal to throw snow into the roadway. Property owners and/ or occupants are also required to keep their sidewalks clear of snow and ice. Call 265-2500 after 5pm to find out if parking on Village Streets is being permitted. Full Story
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