Garrison School District's Union Negotiations in Mediation
Budget Advisory Committee warns of lower revenue and increasing mandated costs
The increasing frustration between the Garrison Board of Education and its unions became more evident as the Board read a prepared statement from the district's attorney to an audience made up of about 20 union members, two with protest signs, as well as the several regular attendees of the meetings. Full Story
Sewer Fee Increases Considered at Cold Spring Village Board Workshop
Money could help to offset long-term term expenses
Cold Spring residents will pay more for their water and sewer services if a plan that already has the tacit support of the Village Board of Trustees comes to fruition. The cost increase as discussed at the Board's weekly workshop on Tuesday, February 26, 2008 would introduce a new usage charge of $1. Full Story
Community Service Receives Serious Consideration as Putnam Valley High School Graduation Requirement
Board hires firm to survey graduates' post-high school lives
The idea of mandating a community service/learning component to high school graduation requirements is receiving increasingly serious consideration by the Putnam Valley Board of Education as demonstrated by the amount of time allotted to discussing it at the February 28, 2008 meeting of the school board. Full Story
Haldane School District Will Postpone Public Vote on Capital Project
Petition requests feasibility study, two propositions on ballot
A public petition is part of a new twist that will result in another look being taken at the Haldane School District's proposed capital improvements project originally scheduled to be voted on as part of a May referendum. The District held its second public information meeting on Tuesday, February 26, 2008 to review the capital project and receive input from the public. Full Story
Negotiations Save Summer Day Camp as Putnam Valley Parks and Recreation Readies for April Opening Day Parade and Sunset Series
Putnam Valley Parks & Recreation Supervisor Frank DiMarco said on February 29, 2008 that he and Town Supervisor Bob Tendy have successfully negotiated a two-year contract with The Archdiocese of New York to once again lease the CYO property off Peekskill Hollow Road for the Town's "Summer Day Camp" program. Full Story
Assemblywoman Sandy Galef to Host Series of TV Shows on Property Taxes and How Schools are Funded
Experts offering a wide range of perspectives on the current property tax crisis facing Westchester and Putnam County residents will appear on cable TV shows hosted by Assemblywoman Sandy Galef throughout March and April. Full Story
Forensic Evidence Links Beacon Man With Philipstown Larcenies
Putnam County Sheriff Donald B. Smith reports the arrest of a 35-year-old Beacon man accusing him of breaking into commercial vehicles, owned by a Philipstown business, and stealing equipment and various power tools from within. Full Story
Putnam County Youth Forum Encourages Active Dialogue
The 14th Annual Putnam County Youth Forum takes place on Monday April 14. This daylong conference invites approximately 150 students to participate from area high schools including: Carmel, Brewster, Haldane, Kennedy, Mahopac, North Salem and Putnam Valley. Full Story
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