Cold Spring, NY

County Residents Demand Child Safety Zone Enforcement Legislators move forward despite possible legal challenges to County's 2007 sex offender regulations by Kevin Foley       The controlled outrage of a group of articulate and insistent community residents won out last week over the heretofore deliberative approach of the Putnam County Legislature in the effort to actually enforce the County's 17-month-old Child Safety Zone law. More ... Cold Spring Comprehensive Plan Special Board's Look at Main Street Reveals Few Surprises Revenue sources, asset utilization, further input from stakeholders discussed by Kevin Foley       The Cold Spring Comprehensive Plan Special Board continued its exploration of the issues that will drive the future of the Village last week with a thorough, if somewhat muted, review and discussion of the commercial landscape. More ... Putnam Valley Says "Thank You" to Veterans of All Wars by Edward Paul Greiff       Putnam Valley Town Supervisor Robert Tendy opened the November 11, 2008 Veterans Day celebration at Town Hall by talking about the meaning behind our celebration of Veterans Day. He recalled how, "The 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month was celebrated as Armistice Day. It marked the end... More ... Philipstown Remembers Veterans Day observance well attended this year by Kevin Foley       With members of the nation's armed forces engaged in combat in two countries and in harm's way in several others, Veterans Day 2008 took on a greater immediacy and poignancy for all who considered it last week. Celebrations of the holiday, which traces its roots back to the original Armistice Day... More ... A Special Evening at the Foundry School Museum Benedict Arnold's activities dramatized by "Museum Friends" from Depot Theatre by Annie Chesnut       On the rainy afternoon of Saturday, November 15, in the heart of Cold Spring, history came alive for an enthusiastic group of 50- plus supporters of the Putnam County Historical Society and Foundry School Museum. More ... Philipstown's 2009 Proposed Budget Pinched by Global Financial Squeeze 2009 Budget to be finalized on November 19 by Mike Turton       The Philipstown Town Board continues to chip away at the preliminary budget for 2009, and as the date for adopting the final budget draws near it is being described as "bare bones. More ... Girl Scout Gold Award "Adopt a Soldier" Project Culminates With Unveiling Ceremony on Veterans Day 2008 by Edward Paul Greiff       Putnam Valley High School Junior Rebecca Bierhoff of Girl Scout Troup 2251 chose Veteran's Day, November 11, 2008 to share her Gold Award Project called "Adopt A Soldier" with fellow townspeople who came out for memorial services. More ... Sustainability Expo in Garrison Highlights Progress in One New Jersey Community Practical environmental solutions and citizen action showcased by Mike Turton       The fourth annual Sustainability Expo was held at The Garrison on Saturday, November 8, 2008. The event, Choices for Sustainable Living: We Can Do It! generated considerable interest and showcased a myriad of innovative ideas that can help the environment and save people money. 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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