Cold Spring, NY

Village Election Returns Read the Story... County Executive Warns of Possible 66 Percent Property Tax Increase in 2008 Bondi announces acquisition of land for new Humane Society Facility by Margaret Sternberg       County Executive Robert Bondi's 2007 State of the County address was notable in several respects, but the one that would most catch residents' attention and certainly caught legislators' attention was the prospect of a 66 percent real property tax increase. More ... Village Trustees Respond to Criticism from HVHC for Releasing Code Violation Information at Public Meeting Comprehensive Plan Special Board preparing resident survey forms by Michelle Woods       Seemingly upset that the Village Trustees "went public" about the fire violations at the Butterfield Hospital site, its owners, the Hudson Valley Hospital Center subsequently notified some tenants that they would no longer be allowed in the building because the Village had it "declared unsafe. More ... Local Laws Amended for Historic Signage and Property Tax Exemptions for Disabled, Senior Property Owners by Edward Paul Greiff       Three public hearings were held at the Putnam Valley Town Hall on Wednesday, March 14, 2007 to review proposed changes and amendments to Putnam Valley's Town Code regarding the placement and size of signage identifying historic structures, and the maximum allowable income levels and exemptions for ... More ... Putnam Valley School's Proposed 07-08 Budget to Budget Increase to be 5.46 Percent Search for new Superintendent proceeding by Margaret Sternberg       The March 15, 2007 meeting of the Putnam Valley Board of Education saw the unveiling of the district's proposed 2007-8 budget, which increases 5.46 percent from the 2006-7 budget. Based upon current numbers, Putnam Valley taxpayers could expect a 2.49 percent rise in their school taxes, Cortlandt ... More ... Putnam Valley Fire Department Chief Johnson Introduces Their "Knox- Box" Rapid Entry System by Edward Paul Greiff       Putnam Valley Fire Department Chief Johnson and the PCN&R had just finished talking on Friday morning, March 16, 2007, before the big snow storm hit when Chief Johnson had to respond to a Fire Alarm call. More ... 12-Year-Old Cold Spring Girl Struck by Car While Crossing Route 9       At about 8:20am on March 15, 2007, a 12-year-old Philipstown girl was injured after being struck by two vehicles as she crossed Route 9 in Philipstown. The Putnam County Sheriff's Department reports that Deputy Sheriff Christopher Pollard was on patrol along Route 9 in Philipstown when he observed... More ... Dul Presides Over Last Nelsonville Village Board Meeting Bowman and Gallagher honored for their service by Maria Theodore Leiter       Among his last official duties, outgoing Mayor of Nelsonville Mitchel Dul read two resolutions honoring two of Nelsonville's most dedicated citizens, Marlene Bowman and Paula Gallagher. Both women had been staples of Village Board meetings for many years and have served on various committees. Ms. More ... Lake Oscawana Watershed Monitoring Public Presentation Rescheduled to April 14       The presentation by Dr. George W. Knoecklein from Northeast Aquatic Research on his lake and watershed monitoring research at Lake Oscawana, originally scheduled for March 17, has been rescheduled for Saturday, April 14 at 10am at the Putnam Valley Town Hall. The original presentation was cancelled... 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. This site is updated on an as-needed basis with a minimum update weekly on Thursdays. For further information or to request a subscription to the paper, please contact us with your name and mailing address at: (845) 265-2468 PO Box 185, Cold Spring, NY 10516, or e-mail us at editor@pcnr.com If you see an advertiser on line, tell them!

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