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Putnam's 2008 Proposed Budget Shows 40 Percent Property Tax Increase
Budget contains new spending initiatives for 2008

    On September 6, 2007 Putnam County Executive Robert Bondi's delivered his proposed 2008 proposed, which contains a 40 percent property tax increase, costing the average Putnam taxpayer $3 per $1,000 assessed value. This will raise County property taxes for the average homeowner approximately $274 in 2008, going from approximately $695 in 2007 to $969 in 2008. Full Story
Haldane Principal Andy Irvin Resigns
Haldane's year of transition continues

    While there may be some truth to the old adage "The more things change, the more they stay the same," you may have trouble finding anyone at the Haldane Central School District who agrees with the latter part of that statement. Full Story
Putnam Valley's Comprehensive Master Plan Available for Public Scrutiny Prior to September 20 Public Hearing

    On Thursday, September 20, 2007 starting at 6pm there will be a Public Hearing at the Putnam Valley High School Performing Arts Center to update the public and obtain feedback on the final draft of Putnam Valley's proposed Comprehensive Master Plan. This document is presented in two parts: the Plan, which is 65 pages long and its Appendix. Full Story
Sports
Our Lady Of Loretto CYO Basketball Prepares to Kick Off 2007-2008 Season

    Our Lady of Loretto Parish is currently preparing for what will prove to be another successful year in CYO Basketball. For people not familiar with CYO basketball, it is a league with a higher competitive level than the instructional leagues often found at the recreation department level. Each team plays 12-13 games during the year. Full Story
Flag Hawks Fall to Hyde Park in Season Opener

    The Philipstown flag football Hawks traveled to Poughkeepsie to face off against Hyde Park on Sunday September 9. This was the season opener for both teams. This year's flag team has a mix of some experienced veterans and some new blood. Full Story
Date for 20th Annual Putnam Hospital Center Reservoir Classic Road Race & Health Expo Set

    The countdown is on for the Putnam Hospital Center Reservoir Classic Road Race & Health Expo which will be held Sunday, September 23rd. Sponsored by the Carmel-Kent Lions Club for the 20th consecutive year, it will start and finish at Putnam Hospital Center on Stoneleigh Avenue in Carmel. Full Story
Comings & Goings
Herbert L. Grimm

    Herbert L. Grimm, age 82, of Philipstown, died on Thursday, September 6, 2007 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, NY, surrounded by his family, after a long illness. Born on January 3, 1925 in Schopfloch, Germany, he was the son of Ernest and Emma Grimm. Full Story
Frederick Allen Schauffler

    Frederick Allen Schauffler died peacefully at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City on September 3, 2007, surrounded by his family. He was 74. Mr. Schauffler was born on July 13, 1933 in New York City to Frederick H. Schauffler, Jr. and Eleonora Ringstad Schauffler. Full Story



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