County's March Sales Tax Revenue Surpasses Expectations
Legislature Audit Committee begins budget reviews
The April 28, 2008 meeting of the Audit Committee of the Legislature was marked by inordinately lengthy discussions and tabled propositions, but among the few things that managed to survive the evening was the announcement that March sales tax revenue for the County was $5,680, Full Story
DEC Gives Putnam Valley 30 Days to Bring Fuel Storage Tanks Into Compliance
Town could face penalties of $37,500 per day, per violation
The Putnam Valley Town Board held a special meeting on Monday, April 28, 2008 to plan their strategy for complying with a Department of Environmental Conservation "Consent Order" to correct seventeen cited violations and bring the Town's DEC environmental operations into compliance or face criminal charges and fines of $37,500 per day, per violation. Full Story
Entergy Alters Siren Tower Location - and Adds One More
Readers will be forgiven if they request a score card to keep track of Entergy's recent moves as the utility works to complete a network of tower-mounted sirens designed to warn local residents of emergencies at its Indian Point nuclear generating station. Full Story
Putnam Valley Welcomes New High School Principal
Seven teachers receive tenure
June 26, as the last day of school, probably represents a joyous day for most students, and the April 29, 2008 meeting of the Putnam Valley Board of Education must have represented the same for the District as the hiring of the new high school principal and the approvals of tenure for seven teachers were announced. Full Story
Wildlife Learning Garden Proposed for Garrison Middle School Courtyard
Garrison teacher's SMART board lesson chosen for company's website
The Garrison School's Eco-Kids group may leave its imprint on the district in a permanent way if the presentation made by Anne Symmes at the School Board's April 29, 2008 meeting is approved by the Board. Full Story
Cold Spring Adopts Next Budget
11.34% tax increase, new oversight and procedures featured in fiscal plan
The Cold Spring Village Board of Trustees voted last Tuesday, April 29, 2008 to raise property taxes by 11.34% as they approved a $1.64 million budget for the new fiscal year beginning June 1. Full Story
Tapping Into Putnam Valley's Natural Energy Supply
Putnam Valley Sustainable Energy Task Force begins work on finding local renewable energy
On Monday, April 9, 2008 a group of seven concerned citizens of Putnam Valley emerged from their meeting with a mission statement and a plan for their newly-created "Putnam Valley Sustainable Energy Task Force" Their vision is to "preserve traditional town character while embracing the realities of advanced technology. Full Story
Putnam County Lake and Water Quality Symposium at Mahopac Library
Focus is on lake ecology life cycles, landscaping and septic design
The 2008 Putnam County Lake and Water Quality Symposium will take place on Saturday, May 10, from 1-5pm at the Mahopac Public Library, in the large public room, 3rd floor. Full Story
Public Notice
The Town of Philipstown is seeking a individual to serve on the Philipstown Planning Board. Any interested parties should send their resume to William Mazzuca, Supervisor, Town Hall, 238 Main Street, P.O. Box 155, Cold Spring, New York 10516. Full Story
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