St. Basil and Garrison Settle Tuition Lawsuit for $150,000
Other actions remain, but "progress" declared
<!-- Page Number: 1--> At its May 8, 2007 meeting, the Garrison Board of Education announced a tentative settlement with St. Basil Academy on the lawsuit currently in State Supreme Court in Putnam County. Under terms of the agreement, which was reached through mediation at the request of presiding Justice Andrew P. O'Rourke, St. Full Story
Tilly Foster Farm Moves Slowly Toward Electricity-Generating Solar Panels
Corporate Sponsorship of weather station at farm being mulled to help pay for panels
<!-- Page Number: 1--> The focus of most of the May 3, 2007 meeting of the County Legislature's Physical Services Committee was an update on the possible installation of a Photovoltaic System at the Tilly Foster Farm. The system would use solar panels in order to generate electricity and is expected to be a cost-saving measure in the long-term. Full Story
Judge Finds in Favor of Butterfield Library in Article 78
Library Officials not celebrating yet, while Supervisor's Office not commenting
<!-- Page Number: 2--> Last week, Judge Andrew P. O'Rourke of the New York State Supreme Court decided in favor of the Julia L. Butterfield Memorial Library in the matter of the Article 78 it filed against the Town of Philipstown. The Library was seeking to compel the Town to pay the $276,000 voted for by voters in last November's referendum. Full Story
PV Town Board Strives to Make Meetings Shorter and Friendlier
<!-- Page Number: 2--> At a special Putnam Valley Town Board meeting and work session held Wednesday, May 9, 2007 a public hearing was held, and a subsequent local law adopted that provides for the appointment of one or more "Alternate members of the Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Board. Full Story
Cold Spring Board of Trustees Workshop Reviews Pending State Legislation on Police Chief
Survey on sustainable tourism in the works for Village
<!-- Page Number: 3--> In response to proposed new State legislation mandating a full-time police chief for any municipality with a population of 150,000 or under that has more than 8 part-time or 4 full-time officers, Mayor Anthony Phillips said the Village had sent a letter of protest to County Executive Robert Bondi and had also contacted other Villages in Westchester and Dutchess County. Full Story
WPEDC's "Explore the Secrets" Campaign Gains Traction with its Inaugural Event
<!-- Page Number: 3--> Spring arrived and tents blossomed along Main Street as Cold Spring welcomed Fashion and Home Design Week. The weeklong celebration marked the opening of the season for the "Explore The Secrets of the Hudson Highlands" campaign by the Western Putnam Economic Development Council (WPEDC). The festivities delighted visitors and invigorated local businesses. Full Story
Putnam Valley Town Clerk Carole Hughes-DiMarco to Retire After Twenty Years
<!-- Page Number: 4--> The "First Lady" of Putnam Valley, Town Clerk Carole Hughes-DiMarco has announced her retirement, effective December 31, 2007 after twenty years of service to the Town of Putnam Valley. Her distinguished career started in 1988 as a District Clerk. From that position she served as Justice Court Clerk from 1990 to 1991, and Recreation Clerk from 1991 to 1992. Full Story
Memorial Day Observance Schedule Announced
<!-- Page Number: 4--> The Memorial Day Committee of Philipstown has announced the schedule for the traditional Memorial Day Parade to be held on Monday, May 28, 2007, rain or shine. The parade will being at 9am at the Municipal Building, Main St., Cold Spring. Full Story
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