Cold Spring, NY

Philipstown Recreation Commission Presents Proposed Master Plan Town to interview additional planning firms by Mike Turton       Feast or famine seems to be the rule when it comes to attendance at meetings of the Philipstown Town Board. While recent 2008 budget meetings often played to an all-but-empty house, that was not the case last Thursday, December 27, 2007 when the VFW Hall on Kemble Avenue hosted a standing-room-onl... More ... Councilman Dan Ricci Bids an Emotional Farewell by Edward Paul Greiff       At the end of the December 19, 2007 Town Board meeting, Henry Lopez stood up in the audience and said, "I want to make a quick statement. I want to thank Carol Hughes and Dan Ricci for their years of dedication, their guidance and leadership. They took it upon themselves to restore what this town ... More ... Looking Back at 2007 - and Ahead to 2008: a Conversation with Mark Villanti, Haldane's Superintendent of Schools by Mike Turton       At some point, as Mark Villanti prepared to take over as Superintendent of Schools for the Haldane School District in July, 2007, he must have at least wondered if life in a smaller school district would be simpler. If he had that thought at all it must have been fleeting. Almost immediately, Vill... More ... North Highlands Engine Company Celebrates at Their Holiday Party Alves, Lyons, Merritt, Spinelli, Lisikatos, Scherer honored with awards; Noschese receives Firefighter of the Year       On Saturday December 15, 2007 the North Highlands Engine Company celebrated their annual Christmas party at Inncredible Caterers on Route 9D. More ... Cold Spring Police Seek Information on Serious Criminal Mischief       The Village of Cold Spring Police Department is seeking the public's help for information regarding a serious case of criminal mischief that occurred sometime on Thursday evening December 27 between 6pm and 7:50am on Friday morning, December 28. More than 10 cars parked on Main Street were "keyed"... More ... PV Supervisor Bob Tendy Says, "My Door is Always Open, Don't Be a Stranger." by Edward Paul Greiff       Putnam Valley's new Town Supervisor, Bob Tendy, sat down with the PCN&R early in December and talked about his new position and what he'd like to see happen in 2008. PCN&R: You are very lucky. Tendy: "Yes I am, I'm very happy Gene and Bob got elected I really am. It was very fortunate they got e... More ... Putnam the Cat Frisky After Surgery by Edward Paul Greiff       The care and treatment of "Putnam" the cat is an example of Doctor Albert Schweitzer's belief that we should have a "reverence for all of life." Jean Siegel, a Putnam Valley resident and President of Putnam Felines Inc. has provided us with an update on the results of Putnam the Cat's surgery. More ... Comprehensive Plan Special Board to Release Survey Results on January 10       The Cold Spring Comprehensive Plan & LWRP Special Board invites the public to a Jan. 10, 2008 meeting that will include the release of the results of the 2007 village-wide survey. The survey drew a response of more than 20 percent. More ... Cold Spring Area Chamber of Commerce Appoints New Executive Officers       The appointees were named for the Executive Officers of the 2008 Board of Directors of the Cold Spring Area Chamber of Commerce during a special meeting held last week. In an unusual turn of events, Nathaniel Prentice will assume the office of President on March 1, 2008. More ... Six Easy New Year's Resolutions for Keeping Putnam Beautiful by Walt Thompson, Keep Putnam Beautiful       Here are six simple things any of us can do- young, old, moms, dads and kids- that will do big things for all of us. All of our suggestions revolve around personal responsibility: -Report a Litterer. More ... Public Notice       Due to the New Year's Holiday refuse and recycling pick-up in the Village of Nelsonville will be on Saturday, January 5, 2008 The regular monthly meeting of the Cold Spring Planning Board will be on Wednesday, January 16, 2008. More ... Providing local news, information and opinions from Philipstown and Putnam Valley, NY Encompassing the Villages of Cold Spring and Nelsonville,  and the hamlet of Garrison, Putnam County, NY. 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