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Property Tax Increases are Alarming       To the Editor I have been waiting to see if anyone else is concerned enough about the incredible escalation of property taxes here in Philipstown to write a letter expressing such concern. Much to my amazement, no letter has been forthcoming, so here is mine. More ... Appreciating Casey's Work       Dear Editor If we viewed education as a means to enhance and protect our way of life, we would have children instructed in the evolution and values of Western Civilization. Instruction would include its prime movers, that it evolved unlike any other civilization, that is has been paid for in blood... More ... An Open Community Discussion about Iraq       To the Editor: By the time this letter is published, President Bush will have made his proposal regarding his future plans for United States involvement in Iraq. The results of the November 2006 election revealed a public strongly critical of the United States involvement in Iraq. President Bush'... More ... Uproar Used as a Tactic to Silence Discussion       Dear Editor: On Wednesday last, when the reappointment of John Zarcone to the Putnam Valley Planning Board, was challenged - in good, time honored democratic tradition - you would have thought that a heist was underway! Uproar from Mr. Zarcone's supporters. Supervisor Davis was right to call the b... More ... Each of Us Can Reduce Light Pollution       Dear Editor: The Milky Way used to shine so brightly it cast a shadow over earth. It still does, but we can't see it. Excessive earthly light - light pollution - makes the Milky Way almost impossible to see tonight or any other in the Hudson Valley. More ... Marathon Battery Property Perfect Solution to Parking Issue       (Reprinted at the request of the author) Dear County Executive Bondi, Our Main Street has been plagued with poor parking. In order to invest in business expansion it is important to address the infrastructure needs of the businesses. Too many times there are so many weekends in the year where we e... More ... Marathon Property Development Will Foster More Tax Dollars for Putnam County       (Reprinted at the request of the author) Dear County Executive Bondi, The Western Putnam Economic Development Council (WPEDC) Marketing Committee read with great excitement in the January 3, 2007 issue of the Putnam County News & Recorder the front page article "Legislature Approves Tentative Sett... More ... Sam Davis Needs to Learn the Art of Compromise       To the Editor: The article "Putnam Valley Ethics Law Once Again Center of Controversy" by Ed Greiff in your last issue was thought provoking. It can be interpreted that the Putnam Valley Supervisor was requesting an investigation of the lives and practices of Town Employees and Residents without t... More ... Gary Tutty's Retirement a Loss for our Community       Dear Editor: I read today that Putnam Valley's School Superintendent, Gary Tutty, will retire at the end of this school year. His retirement will be a loss for our school children and our community. Since Gary took over our schools he has handled all matters with professionalism, intelligence, and... More ... Support the Changes to the State's Member Item System       To the Editor: With the imprimatur of the new governor, I believe that this is the year when we clean up the member item system also known as "pork". From my first days in Albany, it was evident that all constituents were not getting their fair share of state dollars through the secretive process... More ... County Will Save Tax Dollars With Use of Marathon Property       (reprinted at the request of the author) Dear Mr. Bondi, I read in the recent Putnam County News the article about the Legislature's approval to settle the Marathon Battery Property lawsuit which includes parking for the village, a much needed community center for its residents, and a solution to ... More ... Marathon Project is an Answer to Seniors' Prayers       (reprinted at the request of the author) Dear Mr. Bondi, I am a senior in Garrison, who has been involved with many seniors of Western Putnam County. I was elated when I read about the Marathon Battery property being bought for a Senior Center building project. More ... Free Elections Can Never be taken for Granted       To the Editor: Last week I attended the swearing in ceremonies at the Courthouse in Carmel. As I watched each elected official take their respective oaths of office, I was taken by the beauty and power of such events. We, as Americans, have a rich history. More ...

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