Lawmakers Reverse Course on Non-Union Wage Increases
Trolley fare increase to 50 cents approved
The seriousness of the nation's financial crisis seems to have hit home for Putnam County Legislators. Two weeks earlier while reviewing the County Executive's budget, they had no quarrel with the management raises he recommended, except to recommend a few more of their own and restore funding to outside agencies. They had also tentatively agreed to the 4. Full Story
Guinan's Country Store Will be Converted to Offices
Plans for café deemed not financially viable
The Garrison building dubbed "The Little Chapel on the River" will have a second life but it will not include Irish music on the first Thursday after the full moon, morning coffee on the way to the train or beer and conversation after work. Guinan's Country Store and Pub closed at the end of January, 2008. Full Story
PV Supervisor and Departments Work to Tighten Budget
Increase held to 5.61% through cuts and revenue increases
Putnam Valley Town Supervisor Bob Tendy and Director of Finance Marianne DiSantis, presented the Town's preliminary budget at a work session held Wednesday, October 8, 2008. Supervisor Tendy prefaced the presentation with remarks about how usually in budget negotiations you add some fat to the first presentation so you have room to cut when asked to. Full Story
Garrison, Expecting Less State Aid, Looks to Share Services
Success of 100th anniversary reaffirms value of district
Members of the Garrison Union Free School Board of Education had to walk a noisy gauntlet of frustrated teachers and staff on the way to their regular twice-monthly meeting on Wednesday, October 8, 2008. Full Story
PV Residents Want Good Neighbor Laws for Dog Walkers and Outdoor Boilers
Oil co-op formation will help PV residents save on fuel
Putnam Valley residents want dog walkers to clean up after their pets. Frustrated homeowners attending the October 8, 2008 Putnam Valley Town Board public hearing on a proposed new "pooper scooper" law say it's time for clean up to be mandatory. Full Story
Haldane BOE Looks to Contain Transportation Costs
French program debate continues
Not surprisingly, the ongoing financial crisis that has rippled across the country and around the globe in recent weeks was the first item discussed at last week's Haldane Board of Education meeting. In his opening remarks, Superintendent Mark Villanti cited the Haldane School District's borrowing, State aid and investments as three areas that could be affected. Full Story
Bill Gouldman is the Republican Candidate for 90th Assembly District
The following is his Position Statement: "I have been running to become the new Assemblyman from the 90th Assembly District since December of 2007. On Election Day you can vote for me on either the Republican or Conservative line. Full Story
Haldane Names Football Field for Larry Brigati
Players return to honor their coach at Homecoming
Most of us have attended at least one surprise party that turned out to be a dud despite the best efforts of the organizers. The honoree does his or her best to look surprised - but the guests know better. Darn, we blew it. It wasn't a surprise! Such was not the case just prior to the Haldane High School homecoming football game on Saturday, October 11, 2008. Full Story
Sandy Galef is the Democratic Candidate for 90th Assembly District
The following is her Position Statement: "As Representative for the 90th Assembly district in Putnam and Westchester Counties, I have worked hard for my constituents. Now, more than ever, my experience will serve the public well. Full Story
Public Notice
The Philipstown Town Board will conduct a meeting to discuss the new zoning law on Monday, October 20 at 7:30pm at the Community Center. Full Story
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