Cold Spring, NY

Agricultural District Discussion Devolves into Accusation of Misrepresentation Legislature clarifies position on Butterfield Hospital - 'not interested at this time' by Margaret Sternberg       The February 6, 2007 County Legislature's Public Hearing concerning the admission of a property into the County's Agricultural District became the occasion of a verbal confrontation between Legislator Sam Oliverio, who represents Putnam Valley, and Putnam Valley Town Supervisor Sam Davis. More ... Garrison School and St. Basil Counter Motions for Summary Judgments Denied Legal actions against each organization to move forward by Margaret Sternberg       On February 7, 2007 New York State Supreme Court Justice Andrew P. O'Rourke issued a decision denying the Garrison Board of Education's motion for summary judgment against St. Basil Academy. In the same decision, Justice O'Rourke denied St. Basil's counterclaim for a summary judgment against the Ga... More ... Putnam Valley High School Principal Takes Sabbatical Departs same day announcement is made by Margaret Sternberg       Putnam Valley High School Principal Raymond Cooper has taken a sabbatical from the school district in order to pursue his doctorate, according to Cooper who announced his decision to the staff during an early morning meeting on Monday, February 12, 2007. He was unable to be contacted at the high sc... More ... Building Moratorium Again the Subject of Discussion at Cold Spring Board Workshop HV Hospital to rectify some code violations at Butterfield by Michelle Woods       Cold Spring Village Trustees raised the issue of a building moratorium again at the February 6, 2007 weekly workshop of the Cold Spring Village Board. After discussing the issue the previous week, Trustees Karen Dunn and Ed Mancari attended an informal talk by attorney Bill Florence on "What is a M... More ... Queens Man Arrested for Alleged Sex Acts With PV Girl Defendant and teen became acquainted and arranged trysts on Internet       Putnam County Sheriff Donald B. Smith reports the arrest on February 6, 2007 of a Queens man on a statutory rape charge. Mr. Cannell Jerome, aged 22, of the Rosedale section of Queens, is accused of having sex with a 13-year-old Putnam Valley girl whom he encountered on the Internet. More ... Collision on Rte 9 Leaves One Dead, Two Seriously Injured Local model train expert, Fadde, hurt in Garrison Accident by Maria Theodore Leiter       A tragic head-on collision on Route 9 in Garrison in the morning of February 8, 2007 led to one fatality and left two people seriously injured. The accident took place just south of Papa John's restaurant. John Delehanty, 32, of Hopewell Junction died in the crash after being trapped in his Hyunda... More ... PCHS Young Associates Hosts History of Champagne Party event raises funds for museum by Maria Theodore Leiter       The History of Champagne was the timely theme of the second Young Associates fundraising event for the Putnam County Historical Society and Foundry School Museum on Saturday, February 10, 2007. More ... Putnam Valley Democratic Committee Seeks Candidates for Town Supervisor and Other Positions       The Putnam Valley Democratic Committee is soliciting resumes from those interested in running for the following positions in November 2007. Town Supervisor, 2 years; Town Clerk, 4 years; Town Council, 4 years (2 seats); Town Justice, 4 years; and Highway Superintendent, 2 years. More ... John Teagle Announces Candidacy for Trustee of Cold Spring Board       John Teagle announced his candidacy this week for one of two Village of Cold Spring Board of Trustees seats. Representing the Unity Party, Mr. Teagle states, "I have seen a positive change in local governing practices over the last year and hope to be a part of this earnest effort to bring the gove... More ... Anthony Merante Seeks Re- Election as Village of Nelsonville Trustee       Anthony Merante has announced that he is seeking re-election as a trustee for the Nelsonville Village Board. His announcement is as follows - "A lifelong resident of the Nelsonville-Cold Spring villages, he is hopeful that his work on behalf of Congressional and State Assembly representatives tran... More ... Public Notice       In observance of President's Day, the Philipstown Town Hall will be closed on February 19, 2007. The Nelsonville Village Board reminds residents that it is illegal to throw snow into the roadway. Property owners and/ or occupants are also required to keep their sidewalks clear of snow and ice. Cal... More ... 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