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
Springbrook Water Problems Considered at Weekly Workshop of Cold Spring Village Board
Parking issues again discussed with no resolution
The troubles experienced by residents of the Springbrook Condominiums from both natural causes and ageing infrastructure were first on the agenda of the weekly Cold Spring Village Board workshop meeting on Tuesday, September 4, 2007. Full Story
Curriculum Mapping Expands in Scope and Availability to PV School Parents
District goals reflected upon for 2007-8 school year
The September 6, 2007 meeting of the Putnam Valley Board of Education was relatively quiet and the first of the new 2007-8 school year. A presentation on Curriculum Mapping for Grades K-12 dominated the meeting, ending with a resolution in which the Board approved the content and skills developed in the curriculum maps. Full Story
Second Legislative Defeat Leaves Law Department Position Unfilled
Legislature seeks to strengthen role determining county job descriptions
The September 4, 2007 meeting of the Putnam County full Legislature was distinguished by its shortness and by the second defeat of a resolution designed to upgrade a position in the legal department from a confidential secretary to legal assistant. Full Story
Rash of Burglaries Hit Cold Spring Area
The Cold Spring Police Department, after repeated requests from the PCN&R, have confirmed that a series of burglaries have taken place in Cold Spring Village since the middle of August. The Department told the PCN&R on Tuesday, September 12 that two local businesses were burglarized on August 17/ 18. Full Story
Indian Point Tests Sirens on Wednesday, September 12
Entergy Nuclear will test the Indian Point emergency notification sirens on Wednesday, Sept. 12, at 2pm. All sirens will sound simultaneously at full-volume for four minutes in Westchester, Rockland, Orange and Putnam counties. WHUD Radio (100.7 FM) will perform a test of the Emergency Alert System immediately after the siren test. Full Story
Comprehensive Zoning Code Changes Undergoing Joint Board Review Prior to Public Release
Karin Greenfield-Sanders, Comprehensive Plan Committee Chair told the audience gathered last Thursday, September 6, 2007 for a joint Town Board and Comprehensive Plan committee meeting that although a lot of work has been done on the 165-page Zoning Code, the document is still not ready for review by the public. Full Story
Supervisor Mazzuca Seeks Relection
"Bill Mazzuca is announcing he will seek reelection as your Town Supervisor. As a life-long resident of our town, Bill has been involved in our community in many ways. "Bill served on the Village of Cold Spring Zoning Board of Appeals until his election as Village Trustee. After serving 3 terms, Bill was elected as Town Councilman and then as our Town Supervisor in 1994. Full Story
District Attorney Reminds Victims of Sex Crimes of New HIV Testing Options
Putnam County District Attorney Kevin L. Wright said effective November 1, 2007 any victim of a serious sex crime would be encouraged to take advantage of an important new law to have HIV testing done on the accused defendant. Full Story
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