County Attempt to Consolidate Assessment Services Thwarted by Legislature
Assessors say school taxes, not assessment costs, are the problem
Following a recommendation put forth by former New York Governor Eliot Spitzer, earlier this year, Putnam County accepted a $50,000 grant to begin a study of the merits of consolidating the County's assessment services in an effort to save taxpayers' money. Full Story
Nelsonville Files for Injunction Against Putnam County Board of Elections
Residents raise zoning, environmental concerns at monthly meeting
The battle of the ballot box continues in the Village of Nelsonville. The conflict is not between Democratic and Republican candidates vying for votes in the upcoming November federal election but rather between Village trustees and the Putnam County Board of Elections (PCBE) over where North Highlands residents will actually cast their ballots this November. Full Story
Supervisor Tendy Pleased with Putnam Valley Departments' Response to 10% Budget Cut Request
Tax increase to be held to 4.8%
Fiscal responsibility and lean budgets were the order of the day during the September 17, 2008 monthly Putnam Valley Town Board meeting. Reports reflected the attitude that if there is no money then there is no project. Full Story
Haldane to Go With Pared-Down Capital Project for November Bond Vote
New school district website unveiled
John D'Angelo of Fuller-D'Angelo Engineering presented a report to Trustees at the September 16, 2008 Haldane Central School District workshop outlining a scaled down capital project to begin repairs and upgrading of the aging elementary and middle schools. The project would include repairs to only the exterior envelope of the building, including the roof. Full Story
PV School Tax Bill Changes Explained
NYS Assessments up across all grade levels
In her opening remarks at the September 18, 2008 business meeting of the Putnam Valley Board of Education, Chairperson Tina Mackay offered an explanation as to why some individual's' property tax bills may have increased this year while others may have decreased. Full Story
Philipstown Moves Closer to Adopting Open Space Protection Plan
Index includes "the best of the best" areas to be protected
A public hearing was held on September 15, 2008 at the Philipstown Community Center, continuing the ongoing review of the Town's proposed Natural Resource and Open Space Protection Plan (NROSPP). Andy Chmar, Chair of the Comprehensive Plan Implementation Subcommittee on Natural Resources, reviewed the NROSPP in detail before a standing-room-only audience. Full Story
Village Considers a Charge for False Fire Alarm Reports
Controls sought for Halloween Mischief
The aggravation of false alarms, the regulation of alternative home heating devices and the anticipation of another raucous Halloween celebration were all issues on the minds of the Cold Spring Board of Trustees at their weekly workshop meeting on September 16, 2008. Full Story
Rodeo & Circus Restrictions Voted Down by Legislators
Law banning "inhumane" practices fails to win support of most lawmakers
Rodeos may not seem the most likely topics of conversation for residents this far from the West, but it happens that there is a proposal in the town of Patterson to bring a rodeo to Putnam County. Full Story
Public Flu Vaccine Clinic Dates Announced by County Health Department
The Putnam County Department of Health in conjunction with the Putnam County Office for Aging will be holding public flu clinics for adult Putnam County residents (19 years of age and older) at the following locations: GARRISON: Tues. Oct. 21, 10am-2pm, and again 4-7pm, Garrison Fire Dept. Full Story
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