Legislators Call for Reconsideration of Salary Hikes in Light of Wall Street Woes
CSEA Rep says union partnership with County hurt by layoffs
During the October 1, 2008 public hearing for the 2009 budget, Cody Peluso, Political Action Coordinator for County Service Employees Association (CSEA) came down from Albany to protest the decision by the County to lay off two of its members, given his union's role in helping Putnam obtain a sales tax rate hike two years ago. Full Story
CS Village Parking Subcommittee Presents Findings
Revenue source for Village plus free residential permits
The Village of Cold Spring could have metered parking on Main Street and elsewhere, free residential parking permits for its own citizens, monthly street parking passes for the growing number of train commuters and a new source of revenue with the potential to generate a significant percentage of the current $1.6 million Village budget. Full Story
Fieldstone Project Sparks Spirited Discussion at PV Planning Board Hearing
Well-attended, productive session gives guidance to Board
When news of the Fieldstone public hearing became known, emails burned up the internet and stirred over 75 Putnam Valley residents to attend the October 1, 2008 Planning Board public hearing. These residents scrupulously cross-examined the issues and contents of a 26- page Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) scoping document. Full Story
Outward Bound Needs Partner to Share Expense at Mystery Point HQ
Scenic Hudson/ Open Space may move to sell property
A valuable piece of Hudson River shoreline property may undergo a change of ownership if Outward Bound USA goes ahead with their intention to leave their Livingston Mansion headquarters on Mystery Road in southern Garrison, just off 9D. Full Story
Philipstown Set to Begin 2009 Budget Workshops
North Highlands voters to cast their ballots at Methodist Church
At last week's Philipstown Town Board meeting, Deputy Supervisor Richard Shea reported that the Putnam County Board of Elections (PCBE) has agreed to move the polling station that had been proposed for the old fire hall in Nelsonville. Full Story
George's Super Service $218,000 Wall is Almost Complete
Work completed on time to protect water supply
While George continued to dispense "super service" to his customers, Aphrodite Construction Company put the finishing touches on the $218,000 Emergency Wall Project on Monday, October 6, 2008. The old, leaning and broken, retaining wall was carefully removed. Full Story
Case is Made Against Cold Spring Trolley Fare Increase
Legislator speaks on behalf of residents and Mayor
Stepping away from his Legislative role and taking up the mantle of concerned Philipstown resident, Vinny Tamagna spoke out against a fare increase proposed for the Cold Spring Trolley service last Thursday during a public hearing held on October 1. Full Story
Referendum Vote on Haldane Repairs Set for November 18
Asbestos removal, roof repairs most urgent
The Haldane School District will hold a public referendum on proposed repairs to the elementary and middle school on Tuesday, November 18, 2008. Trustees made the decision at last Thursday's public hearing, concluding months of debate as to the best way to proceed with capital improvements to the aging buildings, parts of which date back to the 1930's. Full Story
PCN&R Sidewalk Survey: What to do with "Dockside"?
Most see a commercial use for recreation and revenue
One of the most critical decisions that local government makes is to determine how the land within its boundaries is used. More often than not, land-use decisions are controversial. Deciding the future of waterfront lands intensifies the discussion even more. Cold Spring has no ordinary waterfront. Full Story
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