Cold Spring, NY

Lawmakers Reverse Course on Non-Union Wage Increases Trolley fare increase to 50 cents approved by Maria Theodore Leiter       The seriousness of the nation's financial crisis seems to have hit home for Putnam County Legislators. Two weeks earlier while reviewing the County Executive's budget, they had no quarrel with the management raises he recommended, except to recommend a few more of their own and restore funding to... More ... Guinan's Country Store Will be Converted to Offices Plans for café deemed not financially viable by Mike Turton       The Garrison building dubbed "The Little Chapel on the River" will have a second life but it will not include Irish music on the first Thursday after the full moon, morning coffee on the way to the train or beer and conversation after work. Guinan's Country Store and Pub closed at the end of Janua... More ... PV Supervisor and Departments Work to Tighten Budget Increase held to 5.61% through cuts and revenue increases by Edward Paul Greiff       Putnam Valley Town Supervisor Bob Tendy and Director of Finance Marianne DiSantis, presented the Town's preliminary budget at a work session held Wednesday, October 8, 2008. Supervisor Tendy prefaced the presentation with remarks about how usually in budget negotiations you add some fat to the fi... More ... Garrison, Expecting Less State Aid, Looks to Share Services Success of 100th anniversary reaffirms value of district by Kevin Foley       Members of the Garrison Union Free School Board of Education had to walk a noisy gauntlet of frustrated teachers and staff on the way to their regular twice-monthly meeting on Wednesday, October 8, 2008. More ... PV Residents Want Good Neighbor Laws for Dog Walkers and Outdoor Boilers Oil co-op formation will help PV residents save on fuel by Edward Paul Greiff       Putnam Valley residents want dog walkers to clean up after their pets. Frustrated homeowners attending the October 8, 2008 Putnam Valley Town Board public hearing on a proposed new "pooper scooper" law say it's time for clean up to be mandatory. More ... Haldane BOE Looks to Contain Transportation Costs French program debate continues by Mike Turton       Not surprisingly, the ongoing financial crisis that has rippled across the country and around the globe in recent weeks was the first item discussed at last week's Haldane Board of Education meeting. In his opening remarks, Superintendent Mark Villanti cited the Haldane School District's borrowing... More ... Bill Gouldman is the Republican Candidate for 90th Assembly District       The following is his Position Statement: "I have been running to become the new Assemblyman from the 90th Assembly District since December of 2007. On Election Day you can vote for me on either the Republican or Conservative line. More ... Haldane Names Football Field for Larry Brigati Players return to honor their coach at Homecoming by Mike Turton       Most of us have attended at least one surprise party that turned out to be a dud despite the best efforts of the organizers. The honoree does his or her best to look surprised - but the guests know better. Darn, we blew it. It wasn't a surprise! Such was not the case just prior to the Haldane Hig... More ... Sandy Galef is the Democratic Candidate for 90th Assembly District       The following is her Position Statement: "As Representative for the 90th Assembly district in Putnam and Westchester Counties, I have worked hard for my constituents. Now, more than ever, my experience will serve the public well. More ... Public Notice       The Philipstown Town Board will conduct a meeting to discuss the new zoning law on Monday, October 20 at 7:30pm at the Community Center. 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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