Cold Spring, NY

Health Care Center Proposed for Putnam Draws Illegal Immigrant Use Concerns of Legislature Chairman Tony Hay Costs to County and uninsured statistics still unclear by Maria Theodore Leiter       Last Tuesday, August 19, 2008, Putnam County Legislative Chairman Tony Hay hinted around the concern that a Health Care Center being proposed for the County would disproportionately serve the needs of the illegal immigrant community. More ... Board of Trustees Endorses State Department of Parks Contract for Old Dockside Property Village would use property but State would retain ownership under plan by Kevin Foley       The Cold Spring waterfront could blossom with new possibilities in the years ahead if a proposed contract between the village government and the State Department of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation comes to fruition. More ... Plans Moving Forward for "Biggest Block Party" Ever - Putnam Valley Town Day 2008 Portions of Oscawana Lake Rd. to be closed for annual celebration on September 13 by Edward Paul Greiff       The August 19, 2008 Putnam Valley Town Board regular meeting was highlighted by Putnam Valley Fire Chief Louis Luongo who said that his department will be controlling the traffic on Town Day - September 13 - and that the traffic flow through the park will be entering through the main entrance and ... More ... Nelsonville Sets Stage for Reconstruction of Four Streets No word yet on possible relocation of polling station for fall election by Mike Turton       The Village of Nelsonville continues to lead the way locally in conducting concise and conflict-free meetings. Deputy Mayor Andy Merante chaired last week's Village Board meeting as Mayor Tom Corless was unable to attend. More ... Putnam Valley High School's New Principal, Jonathan Bryant Introduces Himself to Community by Edward Paul Greiff       When you paint a portrait of Putnam Valley High School's new principal, Jonathan M. Bryant, you quickly begin to see that he sees his role as the hub of the wheel which includes teachers, students, superintendents, administrative staff, School Board, parents, Parent Teacher Association, and the To... More ... Philipstown Contract with Garrison Fire Department Unchanged Natural Resource, Open Space and Outdoor Furnaces to be discussed at Public Hearings in September by Mike Turton       The contract between the Town of Philipstown and the Garrison Volunteer Fire Company (GVFC) will remain intact for 2008. The Town Board made that decision at a public meeting on the evening of August 19, after meeting in executive session with representatives of the GVFC to discuss issues surround... More ... Putnam Valley's Sunset Series Director Asks "If You Build It Will They Come?" by Edward Paul Greiff       The Putnam Valley Summer Sunset Series in the park held Saturday, August 23, 2008 played to an audience of only 50-75 people, but those who did show up were treated to a variety of some of the finest musical talent in the area. More ... Putnam County Department of Health Reminds Families to Make Sure That Kids Get Required Vaccinations Before They Go Back to School       It's getting close to back-to-school time! That means it's time to start thinking… are my shots up to date? Parents are preparing for the start of school, students are leaving for college and flu season is approaching. More ... Putnam County's First Covered Bridge Built by Local Property Owner       Local property owner Stefan Carlson decided to enhance his cul-de-sac and to allow better emergency vehicle access to nearby Torchia Road by building a covered bridge across Clove Creek in Cold Spring. More ... Delicious Farm-Supplied Food to be Featured at Cold Spring Farmers' Market Community Dinner Fundraiser       The Cold Spring Farmers' Market 6th Annual Community Dinner Fundraiser is being held on Wednesday, September 3, 2008, 7-10pm, at The Garrison. More ... Public Notice       The Village of Cold Spring Planning Board will not meet in September. Their normal schedule will resume in October. The Haldane Central School District Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, September 2, at 6:30pm. They will go into executive session and return for the public portion of the mee... 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. 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