Fishkill Road Reconfiguration Exacerbates Perk's Plaza's Entrance and Exit Problems
State issues final design approval for Peekskill Hollow Road project
The July 8, 2008 discussions of the Legislature's Physical Services Committee spanned much of Putnam County, covering such diverse topics as a traffic light for Perk's Plaza in Cold Spring, design approval by the state for Peekskill Hollow Road in Putnam Valley, Full Story
Putnam Valley Residents Press for Public Comment Ability During Town Meetings
During the public comment period at the Putnam Valley Town Board meeting held July 16, 2008, John Cohen stood at the podium and directed his remarks towards Supervisor Bob Tendy saying that if he was not going to allow people to speak during the meeting when issues are being discussed, Full Story
Putnam Valley Elementary School to Have Two Full-Time Music Teachers
Departmental turnover found detrimental to program
The July 15, 2008 Reorganization and Business Meetings of the Putnam Valley Board of Education, the first of the 2008- 9 school year, witnessed the beginning of a change in the faculty at the Elementary School - a change everyone seemed to agree would benefit the children and the District without causing any immediate financial ramifications. Full Story
A Full Moon and a Space Station Attract Visitors During Nighttime Paddle
Last weekend, from as far away as Ulster County, Staatsburg, Ardsley, Hyde Park, NY and Parsippany, NJ, kayakers came to Cold Spring to enjoy two nights of paddling under a full moon in the Historic Hudson Highlands. On Friday night July 18, 8 paddlers left Foundry Dock Park about 8:30pm. After circumnavigating Bannerman's Island, we headed back. Full Story
William Moss Named Outstanding Running Back at Joe Namath Football Camp
During a week of sweltering temperatures and total humidity, Cold Spring's Will Moss attended three daily practices at Joe Namath Football Camp. After scoring two touchdowns during his team's scrimmage on the last day of camp, all his hard work paid off as he was presented with the Outstanding Running Back award for his age group. Full Story
Rigors of Travel Baseball Can Be Tolling
Experience should be rewarding at all costs
Summer Baseball is usually one of two things for the participants and parents in leagues like the Westchester/Putnam Baseball Association. It's either an incredibly satisfying experience or the most draining, time-consuming endeavor you and your kids will ever encounter. Full Story
Obituaries
None this week, please check our index or search for a name with the search function. Full Story
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