Legislature Adopts 2009 Decentralized Budget Process
Reinstatement of lifeguards for Veterans Park supported
The May 6, 2008 full meeting of the Legislature was notable for what came afterwards: a special meeting of the Budget & Finance Committee during which the only business that was conducted was the adoption of a 2009 decentralized budget process/review that explicitly laid out, within timeframes specified by County Charter, Full Story
Garrison Fire Department Finances Still Being Questioned
No works planned for Old Albany Post Road
The Philipstown Town Board held an uncharacteristically brief meeting on Wednesday, May 7, 2008, taking care of a number routine house-keeping matters before informally discussing a number of outstanding issues with members of the public. Full Story
Putnam Valley's Third Quarter Overview Shows School District Financially Strong
Rising oil prices take financial toll on District
Budgets, in one form or another, dominated the May 8, 2008 meeting of the Putnam Valley Board of Education. Less than two months away from the end of the school year, the Board heard a third quarter overview of the 2007-8 budget from Assistant Superintendent for Finance Paul Lee. Full Story
Public Hearings on Access to Health Care to be Held by Legislature
The Putnam County Legislature wants to hear the public's views on health care availability and their experiences with the health care system. In cooperation with the Access to Health Care Coalition, the Legislature will be holding two Public Hearings. The members of the Legislature urge all residents to voice their concerns on the accessibility of health care. Full Story
Putnam County Household Hazardous Waste and Computer/TV/Cell Phone Clean Up Day Scheduled
The Putnam County Department of Health and New York State Department of Environmental Conservation are co-sponsoring a free Household Hazardous Waste and Computer/TV/Cell Phone Cleanup Day scheduled for Saturday, May 17, 2008 from 9am to 1pm (rain or shine) at the Putnam County Department of Health, 1 Geneva Road, Brewster. Full Story
Cold Spring Considers Water Issues
Drainage problems at Springbrook Condo and water bills among issues discussed
The Cold Spring Board of Trustees weekly workshop meeting took on a decidedly aquatic tone on Tuesday, May 6, 2008 as the members dealt with several waterrelated matters. Full Story
Public Hearing on Garrison Budget Plays to Audience of One
School field safety fence returns to committee for further study
Perhaps the fact that there was only one person present, aside from the regular audience, for the May 7, 2008 public hearing for the proposed Garrison School District 2008-9 budget meant that taxpayers were comfortable with the possible 3.97 percent tax rate increase. Full Story
Haldane Moves Closer to Adopting New Strategic Plan
Debate continues over hiring additional math teacher
There seems to be no shortage of problems to solve either locally or globally and if recent events are any indication, students from Haldane School may be at the forefront of solving them before too long. Full Story
Putnam Valley Girls Partake of Tea and Paper Dolls at PV Library
Young ladies from Putnam Valley enjoyed creating old-fashioned paper dolls and a tea party when they attended the popular American Girl Paper Doll Workshop at the Putnam Valley Free Library, hosted by local author Suzanne Kraus Mancuso. Full Story
Stretch of Fishkill Road to be Closed for Reconstruction Work Until Further Notice
The Putnam County Department of Highways and Facilities has advised that beginning on Tuesday, May 13, 2008, Fishklll Road will be closed between Barrett Pond Road and the North Highlands Fire Department for road reconstruction work. Old Postal Road and Fox Road will also be closed to through traffic. The closure will be in place until further notice. Full Story
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