Cold Spring, NY

Legislators Call for Reconsideration of Salary Hikes in Light of Wall Street Woes CSEA Rep says union partnership with County hurt by layoffs by Maria Theodore Leiter       During the October 1, 2008 public hearing for the 2009 budget, Cody Peluso, Political Action Coordinator for County Service Employees Association (CSEA) came down from Albany to protest the decision by the County to lay off two of its members, given his union's role in helping Putnam obtain a sale... More ... CS Village Parking Subcommittee Presents Findings Revenue source for Village plus free residential permits by Kevin Foley       The Village of Cold Spring could have metered parking on Main Street and elsewhere, free residential parking permits for its own citizens, monthly street parking passes for the growing number of train commuters and a new source of revenue with the potential to generate a significant percentage of ... More ... Fieldstone Project Sparks Spirited Discussion at PV Planning Board Hearing Well-attended, productive session gives guidance to Board by Edward Paul Greiff       When news of the Fieldstone public hearing became known, emails burned up the internet and stirred over 75 Putnam Valley residents to attend the October 1, 2008 Planning Board public hearing. These residents scrupulously cross-examined the issues and contents of a 26- page Draft Environmental Impa... More ... Outward Bound Needs Partner to Share Expense at Mystery Point HQ Scenic Hudson/ Open Space may move to sell property by Kevin Foley       A valuable piece of Hudson River shoreline property may undergo a change of ownership if Outward Bound USA goes ahead with their intention to leave their Livingston Mansion headquarters on Mystery Road in southern Garrison, just off 9D. More ... Philipstown Set to Begin 2009 Budget Workshops North Highlands voters to cast their ballots at Methodist Church by Mike Turton       At last week's Philipstown Town Board meeting, Deputy Supervisor Richard Shea reported that the Putnam County Board of Elections (PCBE) has agreed to move the polling station that had been proposed for the old fire hall in Nelsonville. More ... George's Super Service $218,000 Wall is Almost Complete Work completed on time to protect water supply By Edward Paul Greiff       While George continued to dispense "super service" to his customers, Aphrodite Construction Company put the finishing touches on the $218,000 Emergency Wall Project on Monday, October 6, 2008. The old, leaning and broken, retaining wall was carefully removed. More ... Case is Made Against Cold Spring Trolley Fare Increase Legislator speaks on behalf of residents and Mayor by Maria Theodore Leiter       Stepping away from his Legislative role and taking up the mantle of concerned Philipstown resident, Vinny Tamagna spoke out against a fare increase proposed for the Cold Spring Trolley service last Thursday during a public hearing held on October 1. More ... Referendum Vote on Haldane Repairs Set for November 18 Asbestos removal, roof repairs most urgent by Mike Turton       The Haldane School District will hold a public referendum on proposed repairs to the elementary and middle school on Tuesday, November 18, 2008. Trustees made the decision at last Thursday's public hearing, concluding months of debate as to the best way to proceed with capital improvements to the ... More ... PCN&R Sidewalk Survey: What to do with "Dockside"? Most see a commercial use for recreation and revenue by Mike Turton       One of the most critical decisions that local government makes is to determine how the land within its boundaries is used. More often than not, land-use decisions are controversial. Deciding the future of waterfront lands intensifies the discussion even more. Cold Spring has no ordinary waterfront... 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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