County Residents Demand Child Safety Zone Enforcement
Legislators move forward despite possible legal challenges to County's 2007 sex offender regulations
The controlled outrage of a group of articulate and insistent community residents won out last week over the heretofore deliberative approach of the Putnam County Legislature in the effort to actually enforce the County's 17-month-old Child Safety Zone law. Full Story
Cold Spring Comprehensive Plan Special Board's Look at Main Street Reveals Few Surprises
Revenue sources, asset utilization, further input from stakeholders discussed
The Cold Spring Comprehensive Plan Special Board continued its exploration of the issues that will drive the future of the Village last week with a thorough, if somewhat muted, review and discussion of the commercial landscape. Full Story
Putnam Valley Says "Thank You" to Veterans of All Wars
Putnam Valley Town Supervisor Robert Tendy opened the November 11, 2008 Veterans Day celebration at Town Hall by talking about the meaning behind our celebration of Veterans Day. He recalled how, "The 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month was celebrated as Armistice Day. It marked the end of the war to end all wars, said President Wilson. Full Story
Philipstown Remembers
Veterans Day observance well attended this year
With members of the nation's armed forces engaged in combat in two countries and in harm's way in several others, Veterans Day 2008 took on a greater immediacy and poignancy for all who considered it last week. Celebrations of the holiday, which traces its roots back to the original Armistice Day of World War I, were held all across the country. Full Story
A Special Evening at the Foundry School Museum
Benedict Arnold's activities dramatized by "Museum Friends" from Depot Theatre
On the rainy afternoon of Saturday, November 15, in the heart of Cold Spring, history came alive for an enthusiastic group of 50- plus supporters of the Putnam County Historical Society and Foundry School Museum. Full Story
Philipstown's 2009 Proposed Budget Pinched by Global Financial Squeeze
2009 Budget to be finalized on November 19
The Philipstown Town Board continues to chip away at the preliminary budget for 2009, and as the date for adopting the final budget draws near it is being described as "bare bones. Full Story
Girl Scout Gold Award "Adopt a Soldier" Project Culminates With Unveiling Ceremony on Veterans Day 2008
Putnam Valley High School Junior Rebecca Bierhoff of Girl Scout Troup 2251 chose Veteran's Day, November 11, 2008 to share her Gold Award Project called "Adopt A Soldier" with fellow townspeople who came out for memorial services. Full Story
Sustainability Expo in Garrison Highlights Progress in One New Jersey Community
Practical environmental solutions and citizen action showcased
The fourth annual Sustainability Expo was held at The Garrison on Saturday, November 8, 2008. The event, Choices for Sustainable Living: We Can Do It! generated considerable interest and showcased a myriad of innovative ideas that can help the environment and save people money. Full Story
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