Haldane Wins Destination Imagination World Championship
Middle School team places first out of 70 international teams; Elementary team has a top third finish in their division in their first visit to Globals
The two Haldane teams representing New York State in the Destination Imagination competition last week came away victorious with the older, more experienced team taking the top prize in their division, and the younger team placing in the top third of their division - an excellent finish for first-timers. Full Story
Adopt-A-Highway Signs Become Problematic as Possible Advertising Venue for Legislator
Residents request rodeos and circuses be banned from County
A proposal to change the County's Legislative Manual to prevent legislators from sponsoring various roads in the County provoked heated exchanges between legislators at the Legislature's May 20, 2008 Rules Committee meeting. At issue was Legislator Anthony Fusco's continuing sponsorship of stretches of road within the County. Full Story
Putnam Valley Celebrates Emotional and Youthful Memorial Day
Putnam County Legislator Sam Oliverio had just taken his spot at the podium and was about to recite In Flanders Field in what has now become a tradition when he turned and paid recognition to all of these young men and women standing at attention. Full Story
Perfect Weather and Large Crowds Mark Philipstown's Memorial Day Services
Town remembers those who have fallen
It was a picture-perfect long weekend, complete with bright blue skies, the odd puffy white cloud and the smell of steaks sizzling on the grill. Three perfect days for watching car races and baseball games; catching up on yard work or just sitting in the backyard with family and friends to enjoy the peace, quiet and comfort of familiar surroundings. Full Story
Voters Reject Haldane Budget Propositions in May 20 Referendum
Second vote likely on June 17
The old expression "If at first you don't succeed…" may be weighing heavy on the minds of trustees of the Haldane School District when they meet on Tuesday, May 27, 2008 to discuss options in the wake of all three 2008-2009 budget propositions being defeated in a May 20 referendum. Full Story
Auditors Report Putnam Valley in Excellent Financial Condition But Danger Looms for 2009 Budget
At the May 21, 2008 Putnam Valley Town Board meeting the Bennett Kielson Town auditors presented their annual report on the financial condition of Putnam Valley. They concluded that the Town of Putnam Valley's 2008 budget was fiscally well prepared and right on target, and that the Town is in "excellent financial condition." The Town budgeted $4.2 million dollars for 2007. Full Story
Construction Set to Begin on New N. Highlands Fire Station
Completion expected next summer
It took three referendums before it could happen but ground has finally been broken to mark the beginning of construction of the new North Highlands Fire Station. The $4.8 million facility will replace the familiar "Butler Barn" on Fishkill Road. Full Story
Governor Paterson Signs Bill to Make Saving for College Easier For New York Families
Law will ease restrictions on third party contributions to college savings funds
Governor David A. Paterson has signed a bill into law that cases restrictions to the New York College Choice Tuition Savings Program, allowing relatives, employers and others to contribute to State-sponsored college savings accounts. Full Story
The Annual Beacon Sloop Club Strawberry Festival Serves up Shortcake and Sails
Once again it's strawberry time in the Hudson Valley. The Beacon Sloop Club's legendary annual Strawberry Festival happens on Sunday June 15, rain or shine, from 12-5pm at Riverfront Park in Beacon (very close to the Beacon Train Station). Full Story
Volunteer Landscape Days Thrive at Manitoga
Barbara Hobens Feldt, author and garden coach, championed the third Volunteer Landscape Day day at Manitoga/The Russel Wright Design Center on Saturday, May 17, 2008. Focusing on the Entry Meadow along Route 9D, volunteers cut vines, cleaned signs, cleared stone walls and removed stream debris. Full Story
Hudson Valley Celiac Support Group
The monthly meeting of the Hudson Valley Celiac Support Group meets in Conference Room B at Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Poughkeepsie, on the third Tuesday of each month from 7-8:30 p.m.. Full Story
Family Hiking Club Meets Monthly at Hudson Highlands Nature Museum
On Sunday, June 8 from 1pm until 3pm the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum will be hosting their monthly: Family Hiking Club! Join Environmental Educator, Laurel Dodge, for a wonderful afternoon walk in the woods at the Museum's Outdoor Discovery Center, 20 Kenridge Fram Drive, Route 9W, Cornwall. Full Story
Hikers of All Ages Hit the Trails for a Cause
Clear skies, warm weather bring out hikers for Hudson Highlands Museum Hike-A-Thon
Mother Nature was smiling on the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum for this year's Hike-A-Thon fundraiser. Hike organizers, volunteers, and participants were all pleasantly surprised to wake on Saturday morning, May 17, to clear blue skies after the prior day's wet weather. Full Story
Diggin' For Dinos at Hudson Highlands Nature Museum Lets Junior Paleontologists Excavate and Learn
On Sunday, June 1 at 10am, adults will learn and children will become junior paleontologists at the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum's Outdoor Discovery Center, 20 Kenridge Farm Drive, Route 9W, Cornwall. Learn about fossils and excavate a life size dinosaur skeleton in the Museum's Dino Pit. Full Story
Kent CAC to Sponsor GPS Workshop
Do you or someone you know own a Global Positioning System (GPS) but haven't quite mastered how to use it? Want to learn how that GPS can help you create maps of your favorite hiking trails? Full Story
Volunteers Sought for Comprehensive Plan Special Board and Working Groups
The 11-member Cold Spring Comprehensive Plan Special Board has openings for three members, to be appointed by the Village Board, and is also encouraging new volunteers to join its Working Groups. Full Story
Program on Living Trusts at East Fishkill Library
Come to the East Fishkill Community Library on Thursday, June 12, 2008 at 7pm for a free informational program on Living Trusts. Seventy-five percent of people are caught unprepared, unaware that they even have an "estate." If you own real or personal property, you do. In this educational and comprehensive workshop, attorney Leo T. Full Story
Garrison Man Accused of Selling Cocaine in Putnam Valley
Putnam County Sheriff Donald B. Smith reports the arrest of a Garrison man accused of selling cocaine to others in Putnam County. Full Story
Community Services Board of Putnam County Seeks Members for Subcommittees
The Community Services Board of Putnam County is accepting applications for membership to the Board and its subcommittees on Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Alcoholism and Substance Abuse. Full Story
Putnam Valley Man Charged With Assaulting Wife
Donald B. Smith reports the arrest of a Putnam Valley man for assaulting his wife during a domestic dispute. On May 18, 2008 at 8:52pm, Deputy Sheriffs Timothy Keith and Thomas Des Jardins and Sergeant James Babcock responded to a report of a violent domestic dispute in progress at 30 Pheasant Run Road, Putnam Valley. Full Story
Putnam Valley Minors Charged With Criminal Trespass, Drug Possession
Sheriff Donald B. Smith reports the arrest of three Putnam Valley minors for trespassing on private property. One of the youths was found to he in illegal possession of a quantity of drugs. Full Story
Putnam Valley Man Charged With Threatening to Kill Wife
Sheriff Donald B. Smith reports the arrest of a Putnam Valley man after he contacted his wife via telephone and threatened to kill her. On May 7, 2008 at 1:30pm, a Putnam Valley woman entered the Putnam County Sheriff's Department to report that her husband had contacted her via cell phone from their residence and threatened to kill her. Full Story
Putnam County's Birthday 196th Birthday to be Celebrated at Corner Stone Park
All are invited to attend Putnam County's 196th Birthday Celebration on June 13, 2008 at 10am at the Corner Stone Park. The theme for this year's event is "The Reservoirs." Dr. Patricia Houser will speak on the Reservoirs in Putnam County. Full Story
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