Cold Spring, NY

Fuel Costs and Alternatives Considered by County Legislature Putnam National receives overall positive report from course operator by Margaret Sternberg       The Putnam County Legislature's Physical Services Committee implicitly acknowledged the financial impact that rising fuel prices are having on the county when, during its May 13, 2008 meeting, it heard a presentation from Poughkeepsie-based Norki Energy that focused on alternate fuels and ways of ... More ... Philipstown Hosts Public Meeting on Storm Water Management Dirt roads present "almost impossible situation" in attempting to control runoff by Mike Turton       Water is perhaps our most precious natural resource. All life is dependent on a supply of clean water. And whether you are an average resident changing the oil in your car or a developer constructing several new houses - you have a legal obligation to ensure that your activities do not jeopardize ... More ... Building Permits, Boat Registrations, and Zoning Codes are Targets of New Proposed Laws Another Public Hearing scheduled for June 11 by Edward Paul Greiff       The Putnam Valley Town Board held five public hearings on May 14, 2008 to review proposed new laws that would limit the issuance of building permits, allow minor site plan amendments, and a new law that will clean up the beaches and require up-to-date boat registrations and storage provisions on P... More ... Assemblywoman Galef Hosts Discussion With Nassau County Executive Tom Suozzi On Property Tax Relief Commission's Findings Suozzi Commission to release initial recommendations on May 22       At 7pm on Monday, June 9, 2008 at Putnam Valley High School, Assemblywoman Sandy Galef will host the first public forum to discuss the Commission on Property Tax Relief's report on solutions to New York State's property tax burden, set to be released May 22. Nassau County Executive Tom Suozzi, who... More ... The Cold Spring Boat Club's First May Visitor is April Fool - No Joke!       The 200-foot, year-old yacht commissioned April Fool visited the Cold Spring waterfront last week-end and logged in at the boat club as 100's of others will this season. Last year 1,238 boats tied-up at the outside docks that the boat club makes available to guests at no charge. The boats carrie... More ... County Mental Health Commission Holds Public Hearing on Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services       Putnam County Department of Mental Health Commissioner Michael J. Piazza will hold a Public Hearing regarding Mental Health, Alcohol & Substance Abuse and MR/DD Needs & Services in Putnam County. They are looking for input on Wed., May 28, 2008 at 7pm in the Dept. of Social Services Conference Ro... More ... Cold Spring Village Board Responds to Auditor's Concerns Parking meters being seriously considered by Mike Turton       Gasoline continues to be a subject of considerable interest in and around the Village of Cold Spring - and not only because consumers are now paying more than four dollars to purchase one gallon of regular at area pumps. More ... Public Notice       The Village of Cold Spring has three vacancies on the Comprehensive Plan Special Board, whose members must be Cold Spring residents. Those interested in applying should contact the Cold Spring Village Clerk, Mary Saari, in the Village Hall at 85 Main St., 265-3611. More ... Heritage Funeral Home Allegations Unproven says Owner by Edward Paul Greiff       "They have no proof and nobody has come to inspect our premises so they can verify that we do not do embalming on our premises as alleged in the Putnam County Department of Health letter dated April 25, 2008," says Agnes Powe, one of the owners of the Heritage Funeral Home located in Putnam Valley... 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. This site is a publication of The Putnam County News and Recorder, the source for news and information of the Philipstown and Putnam Valley area. The PCN&R is 139 years old, published in hard copy every Wednesday, and circulated throughout Putnam County, NY. The PCN&R prints LEGAL NOTICES for: Putnam County, The Town of Philipstown, The Town of Putnam Valley, Village of Cold Spring, Village of Nelsonville, the Haldane Union Free School District and the Garrison Union Free School District. Deadline for printed press releases, advertisements and classifieds is Monday at noon for Wednesday publication. This site is updated on an as-needed basis with a minimum update weekly on Thursdays. For further information or to request a subscription to the paper, please contact us with your name and mailing address at: (845) 265-2468 PO Box 185, Cold Spring, NY 10516, or e-mail us at editor@pcnr.com If you see an advertiser on line, tell them!

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