Legislators Begin Learning Process on Establishing Public Health Center
County Executive asked for his backing on potential project
Putnam County continued to take its first, tentative steps toward the establishing of a public health center, meant to provide health care to those under or uninsured, at the July 8, 2008 meeting of the Legislature's Health Committee. Full Story
Garrison Fire Department Finances Again Face Scrutiny at Town Board Workshop
Moratorium on use of outdoor furnaces examined
Even his harshest critic could not fault Joe Regele for lack of persistence. Regele, a Garrison resident, has appeared before the Philipstown Town Board several times in the past year to express concern over what he sees as irregularities in how the Garrison Volunteer Fire Department (GVFD) reports its finances to the Town Board. Full Story
Cold Spring Reduces Gasoline Usage by 120 Gallons, Further Conservation Efforts Urged
Stakeholder meetings for Comprehensive Plan Special Board scheduled
The regular monthly meeting of the Cold Spring Board of Trustees on July 9, 2008 began on a positive fiscal note as newly appointed village accountant Ellen Mageean reported she had booked $1,263,905 in annual village property tax receipts which includes the 11.4% rate increase the trustees enacted in May. Full Story
Great Hudson River Paddle Has Strong Ties to Cold Spring
Building Bridges Building boats sail the "River that Flows Both Ways"
Many of us plan our vacations around it. It fascinates us. Life on our planet depends upon it. Its power is undeniable and at times it terrifies us. Most often it soothes us. "It" is water and the waters of the Hudson River, so near, so constant and so easily taken for granted, are a vital presence in the lives of everyone who calls the Hudson Valley home. Full Story
First Bird Tests Positive for West Nile Virus in Putnam
Crow located in Philipstown comes back positive from State Health Department
The Putnam County Health Department received notification from the New York State Department of Health that a crow located in the Town of Philipstown has tested positive for West Nile virus. This is the first bird that has tested positive for the virus in 2008. Prior to this there were no mosquito or human cases of West Nile virus in Putnam this year. Full Story
Prentice and DiSarro Re-Elected to Fourth Years as President and Vice President of Garrison Board of Education
Second and fourth Wednesdays set for regular Board meetings
No better testament could be given to Anita Prentice for her leadership during the last three years as President of the Garrison Board of Education than her re-election to a fourth term during the Board's Reorganization Meeting held July 9, 2008. Although not present, Fran DiSarro enjoyed the same support, being re-elected to her fourth year as Vice President of the Board. Full Story
Junior Firefighter Academy Kicks Off Next Week With 50 Kids
The Cold Spring Fire Company announces its sixth annual Junior Firefighter Academy, which kicks off Monday, July 21,2008 at 9am. Full Story
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