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Putnam's 2008 Proposed Budget Shows 40 Percent Property Tax Increase Budget contains new spending initiatives for 2008 by Margaret Sternberg       On September 6, 2007 Putnam County Executive Robert Bondi's delivered his proposed 2008 proposed, which contains a 40 percent property tax increase, costing the average Putnam taxpayer $3 per $1,000 assessed value. This will raise County property taxes for the average homeowner approximately $274 ... More ... Haldane Principal Andy Irvin Resigns Haldane's year of transition continues by Mike Turton       While there may be some truth to the old adage "The more things change, the more they stay the same," you may have trouble finding anyone at the Haldane Central School District who agrees with the latter part of that statement. More ... Putnam Valley's Comprehensive Master Plan Available for Public Scrutiny Prior to September 20 Public Hearing by Edward Paul Greiff       On Thursday, September 20, 2007 starting at 6pm there will be a Public Hearing at the Putnam Valley High School Performing Arts Center to update the public and obtain feedback on the final draft of Putnam Valley's proposed Comprehensive Master Plan. This document is presented in two parts: the Pla... More ... Springbrook Water Problems Considered at Weekly Workshop of Cold Spring Village Board Parking issues again discussed with no resolution by Kevin Foley       The troubles experienced by residents of the Springbrook Condominiums from both natural causes and ageing infrastructure were first on the agenda of the weekly Cold Spring Village Board workshop meeting on Tuesday, September 4, 2007. More ... Curriculum Mapping Expands in Scope and Availability to PV School Parents District goals reflected upon for 2007-8 school year by Margaret Sternberg       The September 6, 2007 meeting of the Putnam Valley Board of Education was relatively quiet and the first of the new 2007-8 school year. A presentation on Curriculum Mapping for Grades K-12 dominated the meeting, ending with a resolution in which the Board approved the content and skills developed ... More ... Second Legislative Defeat Leaves Law Department Position Unfilled Legislature seeks to strengthen role determining county job descriptions by Margaret Sternberg       The September 4, 2007 meeting of the Putnam County full Legislature was distinguished by its shortness and by the second defeat of a resolution designed to upgrade a position in the legal department from a confidential secretary to legal assistant. More ... Rash of Burglaries Hit Cold Spring Area       The Cold Spring Police Department, after repeated requests from the PCN&R, have confirmed that a series of burglaries have taken place in Cold Spring Village since the middle of August. The Department told the PCN&R on Tuesday, September 12 that two local businesses were burglarized on August 17/ ... More ... Indian Point Tests Sirens on Wednesday, September 12       Entergy Nuclear will test the Indian Point emergency notification sirens on Wednesday, Sept. 12, at 2pm. All sirens will sound simultaneously at full-volume for four minutes in Westchester, Rockland, Orange and Putnam counties. WHUD Radio (100.7 FM) will perform a test of the Emergency Alert Syste... More ... Comprehensive Zoning Code Changes Undergoing Joint Board Review Prior to Public Release by Edward Paul Greiff       Karin Greenfield-Sanders, Comprehensive Plan Committee Chair told the audience gathered last Thursday, September 6, 2007 for a joint Town Board and Comprehensive Plan committee meeting that although a lot of work has been done on the 165-page Zoning Code, the document is still not ready for review... More ... Supervisor Mazzuca Seeks Relection       "Bill Mazzuca is announcing he will seek reelection as your Town Supervisor. As a life-long resident of our town, Bill has been involved in our community in many ways. "Bill served on the Village of Cold Spring Zoning Board of Appeals until his election as Village Trustee. After serving 3 terms, ... More ... District Attorney Reminds Victims of Sex Crimes of New HIV Testing Options       Putnam County District Attorney Kevin L. Wright said effective November 1, 2007 any victim of a serious sex crime would be encouraged to take advantage of an important new law to have HIV testing done on the accused defendant. 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. 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