Cold Spring, NY

Marathon Property Tentative Settlement Rescinded Hudson Valley Hospital Center posts request for proposal on Butterfield Hospital by Margaret Sternberg       The proposed settlement to the Marathon Property dispute was rescinded in a four-to-one vote during the Physical Services Committee meeting on January 9, 2007. Legislators Tony Hay, Mary Ellen Odell, Regina Morini and Robert McGuigan voted for rescission of the proposed settlement, while Committee... More ... A Look Into Geothermals Helps to Push Back Haldane's Referendum Vote Date Junjulas resigns from Board of Education by Allison Dunne       The Haldane Central School District Board of Education, as of December 2006, had planned on adopting a resolution during its January 9, 2007 meeting regarding the capital projects referendum. The resolution was to have provided details on the timing and contents of the referendum. More ... Chazin Master Plan Recommendations Being Readied for January 31, 2007 Public Meeting at PVHS Auditorium by Edward Paul Greiff       Chazin Engineering Town planners Mike Welty and Jon Johanneson presented to the Putnam Valley Town Board on January 11, 2007 a preliminary look at their Comprehensive Master Plan recommendations. The Town Board and Master Plan Committee are adding their input to the plan and will make copies availa... More ... Garrison School Facilities "Tight" According to Demographic Report Haldane highlights new initiatives and increased science and elective offerings in High School pitch by Margaret Sternberg       The findings of the demographic study commissioned by the Garrison Board of Education and conducted by Stanton Leggett & Associates, came to three conclusions regarding the facility itself: "the school facilities are tight for the existing school population and compromises have been made…; t... More ... Putnam Valley School District Begins Superintendent Search District explores ways to explain why "Yes" vote on Excel Aid costs taxpayers no money by Margaret Sternberg       The January 11, 2007 meeting of the Putnam Valley Board of Education appeared to be earmarked for several discussions, all of which had in common timelines and quickly approaching deadlines. More ... Nelsonville Mayor Dul to Step Down in March Village election schedule set by Maria Theodore Leiter       After an eleven-year tenure, Nelsonville Mayor Mitch Dul announced at the January 8, 2007 Village monthly meeting that he would not be seeking a third term in office. "With the passing of my father, I have had to take on more of the responsibility of taking care of my mother," explained Dul. More ... Army Officers Stationed in Iraq Keep Up With the News from Home       The PCN&R offices were contacted recently by SFC Greg Murray of the 411th Engineer Brigade out of Stewart/Newburgh currently deployed to Iraq, requesting a copy of the paper be sent to the troop. We asked SFC Murray if there were others from our circulation area who would want a copy and as a resul... More ... Cold Spring Mayor Anthony Phillips Seeks Re-Election       "I am asking the registered voters of the Village of Cold Spring to re-elect me as their Mayor on Tuesday, March 20, 2007" says Anthony Phillips, a lifelong resident. In seeking an eighth term as Mayor, Phillips feels he continues to have the time, energy and enthusiasm that is necessary to make ... More ... Assemblywoman Galef Schedules Town Meetings Throughout 90th Assembly District       State Assemblywoman Sandy Galef invites her constituents to discuss state and local concerns at public "Town Meetings" throughout her 90th Assembly District that includes the towns of Philipstown, Putnam Valley, Kent, Ossining, Cortlandt and the city of Peekskill. More ... 2007 Putnam Valley Volunteer Fire Department Officers Sworn In       At an installation ceremony held on January 1st, the newly elected Putnam Valley Vol. Fire Department Officers pictured above (l to right) Lt. Brandon Gembecki, 1st Asst. Chief Adam Savino, Chief Bruce Johnson, 2nd Asst. More ... February 16th Blood Drive at Haldane Takes on Special Significance due to Blood Emergency       The New York Metro Area is in a blood emergency. Currently there is less than a 3-day supply of type O blood which is the universal type used when other types are not readily available. This means that as you read this it is likely that some people will die because they couldn't receive the blood t... More ... Providing local news, information and opinions from Philipstown and Putnam Valley, NY Encompassing the Villages of Cold Spring and Nelsonville,  and the hamlet of Garrison, Putnam County, NY. This site is a publication of The Putnam County News and Recorder, the source for news and information of the Philipstown and Putnam Valley area. The PCN&R is 139 years old, published in hard copy every Wednesday, and circulated throughout Putnam County, NY. The PCN&R prints LEGAL NOTICES for: Putnam County, The Town of Philipstown, The Town of Putnam Valley, Village of Cold Spring, Village of Nelsonville, the Haldane Union Free School District and the Garrison Union Free School District. Deadline for printed press releases, advertisements and classifieds is Monday at noon for Wednesday publication. 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