Ray of Light Needed to Trample Ignorance
Dear Editor: The Thomas Jefferson Building of The Library of Congress includes the following quotations inscripted on the walls of this historical Washington building established in 1800.
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"Between The River and The Rails"
Dear Editor: Last Friday, Philipstown witnessed another classic demonstration of close community - another ballot cast for the innate goodness of human beings.
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How Can the Board Arbitrarily Decide to Ignore a Referendum?
Dear Editor, I am confused, and I don't think I am the only one. Last November the voters decided that they wanted to support the Butterfield Library by making a budget provision that would guarantee funding every year, instead of the uncertainty of the yearly "gift" the town now gives. The Town B...
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Town Board is Ignoring the Validity and Sanctity of the Library Vote
Dear Editor: In November, voters passed a referendum giving the Butterfield Library an annual budget. The election was never contested publicly; however the Town Board has decided not to honor the provisions of the referendum. Why? The Supervisor of the Town Board, Bill Mazzuca, has offered no re...
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Saving Farms & Agriculture in Putnam Valley
To The Editor: Sam Oliverio, Jr. is correct as regards his duties and the use of his legislative powers. The Agricultural District comes under the aegis of State and County laws so as to prevent interference by town officials and their cronies, under the guise of "Home Rule.
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Present School Funding System Shortchanges Education
To the Editor: Since taking office, I have been actively involved in lobbying the state to reform the funding of schools. The present system of funding education is destructive to communities and families who are burdened with regressive school taxes.
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The Rape of Foundry Pond Road
To the Editor: Beautiful scenery on a lovely, picturesque road! Hills and valleys, that's what you'll see driving along Foundry Pond Road. Be careful because there are steep sections with hard curves. Driving along this road you will come upon a section on which a large house is being built. This ...
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Re: Butterfield Library Referendum Vote
Dear Editor: Last November, the people's voice was heard - we thought. A referendum was placed on the ballot to secure funding for the Butterfield Library. The referendum passed, albeit by a slim margin, and the vote was never timely challenged.
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Believes Being "Illegally Assessed"
Dear Editor: The Philipstown Chairman Assessor in respect to said four parcels is using Mr. Terio's property ID number and has entered on the Philipstown Assessment Tax Roll said four illegal parcels in which Mr. Terio, does not legally own in title or otherwise.
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