Cold Spring, NY

Protective Committee Amends Child Safety Zone Law Changes aim to avoid Constitutional challenges by Margaret Sternberg       In an effort to minimize chances of constitutional challenges, the framer of Putnam County's recently passed child safety zone law proposed changes that will result in convicted sex offenders having a bit more latitude in where they may live and work. More ... Memorial Day Observed by Philipstown Community Mr. Roger Kepple, Vietnam Veteran, gives the keynote address at the 2007 observance of Memorial Day in Philipstown       Philipstown's Memorial Day observance has once again captured the spirit of Memorial Day, honoring our service men and women, who have paid the ultimate price, with a demonstration of what they sacrificed for - our community. The parade up Main Street, stopping at the memorials along the way is j... More ... Presentations Lead Garrison School Board's Agenda School Board supports requirements changes in Federal and State testing by Margaret Sternberg       As the 2006-7 school year winds down, the May 23, 2007 meeting of the Garrison Board of Education appeared to mirror that, with presentations being made, test scores being received, and the eighth grade trip having taken place and being discussed. More ... Putnam Valley Pauses to Remember Its Fallen Heroes by Edward Paul Greiff       At the Memorial Day 2007 ceremony the wreath for VFW Post 391 is presented by veterans from past wars: (l-r) Ed Forret, Vietnam; Alton Ligone, WWII; and Sam Oliverio, Vietnam. More ... Nelsonville Looks into Blasting Ordinance, Code Enforcement Regs Resident of Moffat Road speak out against road widening by Maria Theodore Leiter       The Village of Nelsonville is in the process of writing a new blasting ordinance. At the May 21, 2007 monthly village meeting, Trustee Anthony Merante explained that the measure would put in place guidelines as to the responsibilities of those who undertake blasting activity in connection with pro... More ... PV Historical Society to Honor Stephen L. Andersen - Historian, Musician, Teacher by Edward Paul Greiff       Stephen L. Andersen, a gentle giant of historical and musical intellect who shares all that is in his domain with all who seek him out. On Sunday, June 3, 2007 the Putnam Valley Historical Society, at their annual meeting and fund raiser being held at Hanlon's Steakhouse from 6 to 8pm, plans to ... More ... Energy Audit and Sidewalk Issues Discussed at CS Village Workshop Meeting LWRP to hold public presentation on June 7 by Michelle Woods       Land and waterfront improvements and funding possibilities for those improvements were discussed at the Board of Trustees Weekly Workshop on May 22, 2007. The Trustees agreed to go forward with an energy audit provided by the New York Power Authority (NYPA), designed to improve energy efficiency ... More ... Red Cross Schedules Putnam County Shelter Drill Rehearsal to simulate operation of a County emergency shelter       Red Cross volunteers from throughout the region, including many from Putnam County along with local partner agencies, will participate in a Putnam County shelter drill focused on building the skills of core and reserve Red Cross volunteers and non-disaster staff to help them prepare to respond qui... More ... Cold Spring Water Dept. to Flush Fire Hydrants       The Cold Spring Water Department will be flushing fire hydrants on the distribution system beginning on Sunday, June 3 at 9pm. The flush will continue through each night until 5am the next morning, until its' completion on Friday, June 8. 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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