Cold Spring, NY

Legislature Pares Proposed 40 Percent County Property Tax Increase to 23.43 Percent by Margaret Sternberg       At the September 24, 2007 meeting of the Budget & Finance Committee, Putnam County Legislators proposed and approved hundreds of individual cuts to budget line - in some cases deducting as little as $50 - that ultimately resulted in the proposed County property tax increase being lowered from 40 t... More ... Neighborhood Watch Program in Cold Spring Coming Soon Smoke testing of water system finds no clues to periodic increased discharges by Kevin Foley       Burglaries, or any crime for that matter, can only be prevented or solved when the merchants and residents of a community are vigilant and work in cooperation with the police. This was the consensus that emerged from a one-hour workshop meeting of the Cold Spring Village Board of Trustees on Tuesd... More ... Putnam Valley Business Association Personalizes Regional Business Expo Another sellout crowd of vendors and consumers anticipated by Edward Paul Greiff       On Thursday, October 18, 2007 the Putnam Valley Business Association will be hosting their 2nd Annual Regional Business Expo at Putnam's National Golf Club. Maureen McLaughlin, Regional Business Expo Coordinator, said "The purpose of the PVBA is to foster and present to the public local businesses... More ... County Executive Bondi Undergoes Emergency Angioplasty Deputy and Chief of Staff to make all management decisions through October 11, 2007       On Thursday morning, September 27, 2007 the County Executive underwent a stress test at Putnam Hospital and was immediately referred by the attending physician to Danbury Hospital. There, Mr. Bondi underwent emergency angioplasty. The procedure was a complete success and he will be discharged soon... More ... Cold Spring Harvest Festival "Best Ever" Weather cooperates to make day a huge success by Kevin Foley       Abundant sunshine and comfortable temperatures combined with "the biggest visiting vendor turnout ever" made for a successful and fun- filled time at the 30th annual Cold Spring Harvest Festival, sponsored by the Cold Spring Area Chamber of Commerce. More ... Barbara Scuccimarra Announces Candidacy for Town Board       Barbara Scuccimarra has announced that she will be a candidate for the Philipstown Town Board. He announcement follows: "Many people call me at home, expressing their concerns about the direction of the Town of Philipstown and I can certainly understand why, they are worried about the of our comm... More ... Earl Smith is a Candidate for Putnam Valley Town Highway Superintendent       Earl Smith of Putnam Valley has announced that he is a candidate for re-election for Town Highway Superintendent this November. The following is his candidate statement. "My name is Earl Smith and I am running for a third term as your Putnam Valley Town Highway Superintendent. I have received the... More ... Tomann Announces Re-Election Bid For Philipstown Town Justice       Town of Philipstown Town Justice Stephen Tomann will run for re-election to the same position in the November 6 election. His candidacy announcement follows: "Twelve years ago I began my first four-year term as Town of Philipstown Judge. Now I am again seeking your support at the polls. More ... Putnam Valley's Next Blood Drive to Be Held on October 16 at the Main Firehouse       The Putnam Valley Fire Department will be hosting its annual October blood drive on Tuesday October 16 from 2:30 until 8pm at the main firehouse on Oscawana Lake Road. The October Blood Drive and Roast Beef Dinner remembers Bert Kandell, a long time member of the fire department who was active in ... More ... Tina Merando Seeking a Second Term as Town Clerk       Tina Merando has announced her candidacy for re-election as Philipstown Town Clerk. Her statement follows: "I am a lifelong resident of Philipstown and reside with my husband Bill in the Village of Nelsonville. As a member of this community, I enjoy volunteering for various organizations, working... More ... Cary Downey Runs for Town Council       Cary Downey has announced his candidacy for Philipstown Town Board with the following release: "I have decided to run for Town Council. I have been a lifelong resident of Philipstown and have operated the family business in Western Putnam (Downey Oil Company) for the past 18 years. More ... Philipstown Democratic Primary Results       After counting all the absentee ballots and re-examining the counts from the election day returns, the Putnam County Board of Elections has released the following final numbers: Nancy Montgomery - 423; Catherine Lilburne - 348; Michael Gibbons - 330; Nat Prentice - 1. More ... Factual, Fictional and Fun Tales of Putnam Valley Presented by the Tompkins Corners Family Music Festival       On October 28, from 2-4pm Jonathan Kruk, well-known Hudson Valley storyteller and educator, will present Canopus, Sybil and Sunken Mines-Legends and Lore of Old Putnam Valley. He last appeared at the church in 1993. More ... Public Notice       Town of Philipstown Town Hall will be closed on Monday, October 8, 2007, in observance of Columbus Day. Town Hall will re-open on Tuesday, October 9, for regular business. More ... 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