County Executive Warns of Possible 66 Percent Property Tax Increase in 2008
Bondi announces acquisition of land for new Humane Society Facility
County Executive Robert Bondi's 2007 State of the County address was notable in several respects, but the one that would most catch residents' attention and certainly caught legislators' attention was the prospect of a 66 percent real property tax increase. Full Story
Village Trustees Respond to Criticism from HVHC for Releasing Code Violation Information at Public Meeting
Comprehensive Plan Special Board preparing resident survey forms
Seemingly upset that the Village Trustees "went public" about the fire violations at the Butterfield Hospital site, its owners, the Hudson Valley Hospital Center subsequently notified some tenants that they would no longer be allowed in the building because the Village had it "declared unsafe. Full Story
Local Laws Amended for Historic Signage and Property Tax Exemptions for Disabled, Senior Property Owners
Three public hearings were held at the Putnam Valley Town Hall on Wednesday, March 14, 2007 to review proposed changes and amendments to Putnam Valley's Town Code regarding the placement and size of signage identifying historic structures, and the maximum allowable income levels and exemptions for disabled and senior property owners for the property tax year 2007 to 2008. Full Story
Putnam Valley School's Proposed 07-08 Budget to Budget Increase to be 5.46 Percent
Search for new Superintendent proceeding
The March 15, 2007 meeting of the Putnam Valley Board of Education saw the unveiling of the district's proposed 2007-8 budget, which increases 5.46 percent from the 2006-7 budget. Based upon current numbers, Putnam Valley taxpayers could expect a 2.49 percent rise in their school taxes, Cortlandt taxpayers a 3.93 percent rise and Carmel taxpayers a 6.52 percent rise. Full Story
Putnam Valley Fire Department Chief Johnson Introduces Their "Knox- Box" Rapid Entry System
Putnam Valley Fire Department Chief Johnson and the PCN&R had just finished talking on Friday morning, March 16, 2007, before the big snow storm hit when Chief Johnson had to respond to a Fire Alarm call. Full Story
12-Year-Old Cold Spring Girl Struck by Car While Crossing Route 9
At about 8:20am on March 15, 2007, a 12-year-old Philipstown girl was injured after being struck by two vehicles as she crossed Route 9 in Philipstown. The Putnam County Sheriff's Department reports that Deputy Sheriff Christopher Pollard was on patrol along Route 9 in Philipstown when he observed two vehicles stopped in the roadway after they each struck a pedestrian. Full Story
Dul Presides Over Last Nelsonville Village Board Meeting
Bowman and Gallagher honored for their service
Among his last official duties, outgoing Mayor of Nelsonville Mitchel Dul read two resolutions honoring two of Nelsonville's most dedicated citizens, Marlene Bowman and Paula Gallagher. Both women had been staples of Village Board meetings for many years and have served on various committees. Ms. Full Story
Lake Oscawana Watershed Monitoring Public Presentation Rescheduled to April 14
The presentation by Dr. George W. Knoecklein from Northeast Aquatic Research on his lake and watershed monitoring research at Lake Oscawana, originally scheduled for March 17, has been rescheduled for Saturday, April 14 at 10am at the Putnam Valley Town Hall. The original presentation was cancelled due to snow. Full Story
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