Cold Spring, NY

County Executive Vetoes $2.5 Million in Revenues and Expenditures in Proposed Legislative 2008 Budget Vetoes move tax levy increase up to 33 percent by Margaret Sternberg       On October 23, 2007, the last day possible for County Executive Bob Bondi to veto any part of the 2008 Legislative Budget, Mr. Bondi handed down a series of vetoes that has resulted in the tax levy rising to almost 33 percent from the 23. More ... Developer Presents Preliminary Plans for Butterfield Hospital Site Senior Citizen center and assisted living facility are considered by Kevin Foley       Real estate developer Paul Guillaro ended weeks of speculation when he presented a "conceptual plan" for the old Butterfield Hospital site to the Cold Spring Board of Trustees last week. The plan includes a new living facility, a senior citizen center, and condominiums for retired people, along wi... More ... Keating Takes Over as Putnam Valley's New Tax Assessor Knowledge and experience gained as outgoing Assessor Ed Vreeland's assistant crucial to new appointment decision by Edward Paul Greiff       Sheryl Keating was appointed Real Property Tax Assessor by the Putnam Valley Town Board during the month of October 2007. The incumbent Assessor Ed Vreeland's six year contract with the Town expired on September 30, 2007 as did all Tax Assessor contracts throughout New York State. More ... Garrison Board of Education Explores Summer School Resumption with Haldane Districts attempting to continue to provide French to students by Margaret Sternberg       The Garrison Board of Education gave the go-ahead to Superintendent Gloria Colucci and Principal Stephanie Impellittiere to further explore the idea of re-implementing a summer school program with Haldane. More ... Philipstown Budget Workshops Continue by Mike Turton       Like the pieces of a giant jigsaw puzzle, the elements of the Philipstown 2008 budget are slowly falling into place. But it isn't a simple puzzle. Throughout October, the Philipstown Town Board has held workshops to review initial drafts, project lists and costs submitted by department heads. More ... Putnam Valley Senior Center Holding Open House Extravaganza on November 7 by Edward Paul Greiff       William Huestis, Director of Putnam County's Office of the Aging and his staff can't seem to do enough to help the senior citizens of Putnam Valley. There is only one problem; they wish more seniors took advantage of the many programs being offered at the Senior Center. More ... Cardinal Egan Visits Our Lady of Loretto       This past Sunday, October 28, 2007, His Eminence Edward Cardinal Egan visited the Parish of Our Lady of Loretto in Cold Spring in celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the dedication of the "new" Church in Cold Spring. More ... Department of Health Details Flu Vaccine Availability       The Putnam County Department of Health in conjunction with the Putnam County Office for Aging will be holding public flu clinics for adult Putnam County residents (19 years of age and older) at the following locations: Thursday, November 1, 2007, North Highlands Fire Dept, Fishkill Road, Cold Spr... More ... Cold Spring's Annual Halloween Parade Goblins Chase Away Rain by Kevin Foley       Princesses waving their magic wands in league with witches stirring their potent brews used their combined powers to drive off a steady afternoon rain and allow the citizens and night crawlers of Cold Spring to once again celebrate the ancient rite of Halloween last Sunday, October 28, 2007. More ... Nelsonville Plans Public Hearings on Pooper Scooper and Vehicle Weight Limit Laws by Mike Turton       The Village of Nelsonville postponed public hearings on two new proposed laws at its monthly meeting held on Monday, October 22. One law will place weight restrictions on trucks using Village roads. The other, dubbed the "pooper-scooper law," will make pet owners responsible for cleaning up after ... More ... Public Notice       In observance of Election Day, the Philipstown Town Hall will be closed on November 6, 2007. More ... 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