Cold Spring, NY

County Legislature Approves Sales Tax Increase Lawmakers blast freshman State Assemblyman by Maria Theodore Leiter       Putnam County Legislators approved another increase in the County sales tax last week. At a special meeting convened on July 19, six of the nine lawmakers were present for the 5 to 1 vote in favor of raising the county's portion of the sales tax by half a percentage point. More ... Putnam Valley Revises Noise Law to Curb Disturbing and Offensive Noises by Edward Paul Greiff       A Resolution to amend Chapter 82 of the Code of the Town of Putnam Valley entitled "Noise" was adopted by the Putnam Valley Town Board at their meeting held on July 18, 2007. Town Attorney David Gordon says the intent of the revised law is to curb the making and creating of disturbing or offensiv... More ... Philipstown Board Discusses Moffat Road Repairs with Residents Safety and aesthetics considered by Mike Turton       It would be difficult to argue that Putnam County's rural roads are not a wonderful local resource, one that is extremely pleasing to the eye. It would be at least as difficult to suggest that all roads should not be safe for those who travel them - whether on your way home from work or simply out... More ... PV Considers "Host Liability Law" for Underage Drinking Adults could face Class A Misdemeanor for permitting illegal alcohol consumption by Edward Paul Greiff       Frank DiMarco, a member of the Putnam County Drug and Alcohol Abuse Task Force, presented that organization's rationale for a proposed "Host Liability Law" they would like passed by the Town of Putnam Valley at the Town Board's monthly meeting on July 18, 2007. In his justification Mr. More ... Town Board Gives Emerald Ridge Proposal Green Light Adopting resolution is a study in persistence and compromise by Edward Paul Greiff       In a roll call vote of four in favor to one opposed the Putnam Valley Town Board, at their July 18, 2007 Town Board meeting, approved the "Resolution to authorize Marsh Hill road improvements and exceptions, and to accept Emerald Ridge roadway and drainage district. More ... Nelsonville Discusses Weight Restrictions on Village Roads Public concern over Moffat Road construction also raised by Mike Turton       With summer in full swing, the July 16, 2007 meeting of the Village of Nelsonville Board of Trustees featured a light agenda Trustees discussed drainage issues in the Village including who is responsible for cleaning out catch basins. More ... Hayrides and Country-Living Auction Highlights 4H Fair This Weekend       Each year, the Putnam County 4H Fair introduces new features to their 3-day event. At this year's fair, which runs from Friday, July 27 through Sunday, July 29, in addition to all of the animal exhibits, musical presentations and food, everyone can enjoy the hayrides offered on both Saturday and S... More ... August 4 Blowing Off Steam Parade to Honor Fulton's First Engine Successes       Two hundred years ago in August, Robert Fulton made several trial runs up the Hudson River to Albany, testing the first successful coupling of a boat and the steam engine. We are sure that he and his steamboat passengers traveling at 4 miles an hour had ample time to glance over at the lovely vill... More ... Cold Spring Area Chamber of Commerce Welcomes First Executive Director Maureen Meltzer-McGrath starts new position on August 1       The Cold Spring Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Maureen Meltzer-McGrath, a seven-year Philipstown resident, will join the chamber as the organization's first executive director on August 1, 2007. Maureen will represent the chamber as a part time executive director and continu... More ... Putnam Valley Library to Celebrate its 70th Anniversary with Gala Event and Two Contests "My Favorite Place in Putnam Valley" theme of both Photo and Essay Competition       The Putnam Valley Library will celebrate its 70th Anniversary on Sunday, September 30 with a gala event from 2-7pm. The festivities will include a reception, Award presentations, music, as well as a delicious dinner. In preparation for this significant anniversary celebration, the Library Board i... 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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