County Legislator O'Dell's Commission for Fiscal Vision and Accountability Tabled While Tamagna's and Ball's Budget Forum Looms
Budget forum decried by other Legislators
<!-- Page Number: 1--> Much of the lengthy May 1, 2007 meeting of the Putnam County Legislature was spent in arguments that pitted one or another legislator against colleagues and tainted the atmosphere of what is usually a cordial gathering. At times legislators' anger was visible as people for the most part refused to moderate the respective stands taken. Full Story
Draft Natural Resource Plan Submitted to Philipstown Board
FEMA called to help with hundreds of thousands in damage to town says Highway Superintendent Chirico
<!-- Page Number: 2--> A draft of the recommendations submitted by one of the subcommittees of the Comprehensive Plan Special Board was presented at the May 3, 2007 meeting of the Philipstown Town Board. Andy Chmar, who chaired the Subcommittee of Natural Resources, outlined the major recommendations made by his committee. Full Story
Heat System Generates "Heated" Discussion at Haldane Board Meeting
<!-- Page Number: 3--> A special presentation at the May 1, 2007 Haldane Board of Education meeting generated a "heated" discussion - yet no one so much as raised their voice. The discussion focused on options for replacing the elementary school's antiquated heating plant. Both existing steam boilers have had multiple failures and are well beyond their useful service life. Full Story
Putnam County Now Designated Eligible for FEMA Disaster Assistance
<!-- Page Number: 3--> The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today that disaster assistance for state and local government and certain private non-profits in 12 counties has been approved. Disaster assistance for renters, homeowners, and businesses in three more counties has also been approved. Full Story
Trash Dumping In Putnam Valley Leads to Arrest of Local Man
<!-- Page Number: 3--> Putnam County Sheriff Donald B. Smith reports the April 30, 2007 arrest of a Town of Putnam Valley resident for illegally dumping trash. Full Story
Water Issues Dominate Cold Spring Board Workshop
Hydrants, water erosion and boat trailer parking discussed
<!-- Page Number: 4--> At the May 1, 2007 meeting of the Cold Spring Board of Trustees a delegation from the Springbrook Condominium Complex Board presented a statement read by Springbrook Board member Fran O'Toole, that expressed "grave concerns" about brook erosion at the complex, compounded by flooding after last month's nor'easter. Full Story
Nelsonville Fish & Fur Kids' Fishing Day a Success
Kids' fishing day was great family fun
<!-- Page Number: 4--> There's nothing better than to while away a warm day watching the fishing line dance on the water Many Cold Spring and Nelsonville residents enjoyed a lovely trout dinner on Sunday, courtesy of their children. The fish were reeled in at the 19th Annual Anthony Savastano Memorial Fishing Derby sponsored by the Nelsonville Fish and Fur Club. Full Story
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