Cold Spring has Dire Need for Heffernan, Teagle & Mancari
To the Editor: When you get comments on the importance of: encouraging "a broader base of participation by local residents," creating and distributing "a Village Newsletter to keep everyone equally informed," and having "a Mayor who will not only listen to those ideas [of the residents] but work h...
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Village Needs a Government that Cares About its Present, Past & Future
Dear Editor: There is hope for this truly magnificent one square mile of federal history - military, industrial, and cultural - called Cold Spring Village. But the Cold Spring waterfront - needed for our residents - is hurting.
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Anthony Phillips Takes Care of the Village
Dear Editor: Last week when there was so much rain I talked to a friend in Garrison. She said, "Are you having a problem with flooding?" I said, "No, we have no problem where I am. Anthony sent in the guys yesterday to remove all the snow from the drains. They had quite a time of it and had to use...
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Sandy Galef Hasn't Reformed Anything
Dear Editor, Recently the Journal News blog, "Politics on the Hudson", reported that Assemblywoman Sandra Galef was being honored for being a leading reformer in Albany. It noted that she has "pushed" bills which would reform school funding & labor laws. In parentheses, however, it was noted that ...
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Let's Hang Onto Our Mayor
Dear Editor: The residents of Cold Spring need to hear about life at the Village office from a reliable witness- from someone who works there. In the recent Village newsletter, the "nuts and bolts" were listed on the last page, but to most residents, they are what matters most.
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An Open Letter to our Community from the Haldane BOE
To the Editor: It's that time of year again when the Haldane Board of Education must prepare a school budget for the 2007-8 year. This year's budget and school trustee vote is May 15th. We recognize at the start of this process how important it will be for us, as a Board, to try our best to balanc...
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We Need Someone Who Listens and Someone Who Leads
To the Editor: I'm voting for Phil Heffernan as our next mayor for lots of reasons, but one of the biggest reasons is the two large properties have been stuck in limbo for year after year. In a village only a square mile in size, the former Marathon Battery plant site and Butterfield Hospital sit...
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Mayor Philips is "Still the One"
Dear Editor, Forgive me for borrowing the title of Congressman John Hall's big hit "Still The One" from an earlier time when he was young and famous with the rock band Orleans, and applying it to our esteemed Mayor Anthony Philips for this upcoming election. However, it is with good reason, as I b...
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Stop Wasting our Taxes: Vote for Heffernan
Dear Editor: In good government nothing may be more important than the judgment of those elected to executive office. On March 20, Cold Spring voters will decide who will be the mayor of our village for the next two years. The incumbent of 14 years, Anthony Phillips, ran an ad in the February 28 P...
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Heffernan has Done Many Things to Benefit Residents
Dear Editor, A friend was asking me what Phil Heffernan has done for Cold Spring. My answer surprised and impressed him, and he thought more people should be enlightened about what Phil has done in his two short years as trustee. First, Phil has saved the village money. He organized the writing o...
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Heffernan/Teagle Platform has Troubling Aspects
Dear Editor: I am writing to express my opinions on the upcoming Village elections. Specifically, I would like to address a few paramount issues that have come to the forefront. These include Trustee Heffernan's desire to hire a "village manager," "free and open village government," and the qualif...
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Times Have Changed, but the Game Remains the Same
To the Editor: As the leader of our football community I am proud to endorse Anthony Phillips for Mayor of Cold Spring. As we approach our 30th season of Pop Warner Football in Philipstown, We still incorporate the same traditional values that were handed down by our founding members and leaders. ...
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They Put Septics in Wetlands Don't They?
Dear Editor: When I first became aware of the stewardship of Philipstown's wetlands, I was shocked. I remain shocked, and more than anything else, I am profoundly saddened by the irreverent manner in which these treasured and essential natural resources are being both depleted and degraded.
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Donating Blood Saves Lives and is Cool Too
Dear Editor, First I would like to congratulate all the people of this town that donated at the Blood Drive on the 16th of February. For all of you that didn't go out and donate because of the weather I have an opportunity for you. I am hosting the First Annual Hudson Highland Girls Scout Blood D...
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Relieved to Have a Viable Choice for Mayor in Heffernan
Dear Editor: I am a Cold Spring resident and business owner, and I am relieved that Phil Heffernan is running for mayor and that there is finally a viable choice. The vitality of Main Street depends on out of town visitors to shop in our stores and eat in our restaurants. My business serves kayak...
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Bring Back the Great Democratic Tradition of Candidates' Debate
Dear Editor: In the weeks preceding the 1993 mayoral election I attended a candidate's debate at the Cold Spring Fire House. Moderated by the late, great Katie O'Donnell, then President of the Chamber of Commerce, it was a lively, spirited and informative evening. Each candidate had ample time to ...
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Cary Downey is the Best of Both Worlds for This Community
To the Editor: It is with pride that we are writing this letter to endorse Cary Downey for Trustee. The Downey family is one of the longstanding and outstanding families in our community. We have been fortunate to have had several business dealings with Cary Downey and have found him to be both p...
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