Fuel Costs and Alternatives Considered by County Legislature
Putnam National receives overall positive report from course operator
The Putnam County Legislature's Physical Services Committee implicitly acknowledged the financial impact that rising fuel prices are having on the county when, during its May 13, 2008 meeting, it heard a presentation from Poughkeepsie-based Norki Energy that focused on alternate fuels and ways of reducing the ever-escalating costs of heating the county's buildings. Full Story
Philipstown Hosts Public Meeting on Storm Water Management
Dirt roads present "almost impossible situation" in attempting to control runoff
Water is perhaps our most precious natural resource. All life is dependent on a supply of clean water. And whether you are an average resident changing the oil in your car or a developer constructing several new houses - you have a legal obligation to ensure that your activities do not jeopardize the quality of water in area streams - and ultimately in the Hudson River. Full Story
Building Permits, Boat Registrations, and Zoning Codes are Targets of New Proposed Laws
Another Public Hearing scheduled for June 11
The Putnam Valley Town Board held five public hearings on May 14, 2008 to review proposed new laws that would limit the issuance of building permits, allow minor site plan amendments, and a new law that will clean up the beaches and require up-to-date boat registrations and storage provisions on Putnam Valley's lakes. Full Story
Assemblywoman Galef Hosts Discussion With Nassau County Executive Tom Suozzi On Property Tax Relief Commission's Findings
Suozzi Commission to release initial recommendations on May 22
At 7pm on Monday, June 9, 2008 at Putnam Valley High School, Assemblywoman Sandy Galef will host the first public forum to discuss the Commission on Property Tax Relief's report on solutions to New York State's property tax burden, set to be released May 22. Nassau County Executive Tom Suozzi, who chairs the commission, will lead the discussion. Full Story
The Cold Spring Boat Club's First May Visitor is April Fool - No Joke!
The 200-foot, year-old yacht commissioned April Fool visited the Cold Spring waterfront last week-end and logged in at the boat club as 100's of others will this season. Last year 1,238 boats tied-up at the outside docks that the boat club makes available to guests at no charge. The boats carried 4,543 visitors to local restaurants and shops. Full Story
County Mental Health Commission Holds Public Hearing on Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services
Putnam County Department of Mental Health Commissioner Michael J. Piazza will hold a Public Hearing regarding Mental Health, Alcohol & Substance Abuse and MR/DD Needs & Services in Putnam County. They are looking for input on Wed., May 28, 2008 at 7pm in the Dept. of Social Services Conference Room, Building 2, Donald B. Smith County Ctr.,110 Old Rte Six, Carmel. Full Story
Cold Spring Village Board Responds to Auditor's Concerns
Parking meters being seriously considered
Gasoline continues to be a subject of considerable interest in and around the Village of Cold Spring - and not only because consumers are now paying more than four dollars to purchase one gallon of regular at area pumps. Full Story
Public Notice
The Village of Cold Spring has three vacancies on the Comprehensive Plan Special Board, whose members must be Cold Spring residents. Those interested in applying should contact the Cold Spring Village Clerk, Mary Saari, in the Village Hall at 85 Main St., 265-3611. Full Story
Heritage Funeral Home Allegations Unproven says Owner
"They have no proof and nobody has come to inspect our premises so they can verify that we do not do embalming on our premises as alleged in the Putnam County Department of Health letter dated April 25, 2008," says Agnes Powe, one of the owners of the Heritage Funeral Home located in Putnam Valley. Full Story
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