Cold Spring, NY

Legislature Passes Resolution in Early Step on Transfer Fee on Home Sales Towns must hold referendum before imposing fee by Margaret Sternberg       At its June 5, 2007 meeting, the Putnam County Legislature passed a resolution that paves the way for towns in the County to impose a transfer tax on home sales. More ... Haldane Ranks in Top 1000 US Schools Outstanding achievements and contributions honored by Mike Turton       Haldane Board of Education trustees took time out from their normal business agenda on June 5 to honor outstanding contributions and achievements across the entire spectrum of school life - from dedicated employees and a podium finish in international competition to athletic excellence and excepti... More ... Haldane School Delayed by "Senior Prank" Students involved face charges of trespassing       The Village of Cold Spring Police report the investigation of a vandalism incident that occurred at the Haldane Central School District on Friday June 8, 2007 which caused a 2-hour delay in the opening of school. More ... Garrison Grade 5 News Programs Shown to Acclaim Students receive Music Association Awards by Margaret Sternberg       The June 6, 2007 meeting of the Garrison Board of Education may well stand out as one of its most upbeat and enjoyable meetings as a standing-room-only audience was treated to excerpts of two news programs entirely orchestrated by each of the school's two fifth grades. More ... Wendy Whetsel Declares Her Intention to Challenge Incumbent in PV Democratic Primary       Councilwoman Wendy Whetsel, in a bid to unite the Town of Putnam Valley, is challenging incumbent Sam Davis for the position of Supervisor. "It's about community and working together for the benefit of all the residents of Putnam Valley," Whetsel says. More ... Garrison Grade 5 News Programs Shown to Acclaim Students receive Music Association Awards by Margaret Sternberg       The June 6, 2007 meeting of the Garrison Board of Education may well stand out as one of its most upbeat and enjoyable meetings as a standingroom only audience was treated to excerpts of two news programs entirely orchestrated by each of the school's two fifth grades. 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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