Chapel of Our Lady Name Change Possible
Will historic chapel maintain its identity?
The Chapel of Our Lady Restoration, Inc., announced the addition of four new Board members last week (see page 9), bringing the total number of board members to sixteen, but the press release's accompanying e-mail was also noteworthy. Full Story
Family of John Marcinak Touched by Community's Generosity
Six weeks of heartache and loss
Tragedy can test a community's spirit. Garrison residents are proving that their community's spirit is strong and generous. On the afternoon of New Year's Eve, 2008, forty-nine-year-old John Marcinak was murdered in front of Garrison Garage, the Route 9 towing service that he and his family had owned and operated for many years. Mr. Full Story
Tilly Foster Deal Approved
Tamagna Hails Agreement
After months of lengthy contract negotiation, political wrangling, intense if relatively small opposition and much speechifying, the Putnam County legislature voted 6 to 3 to approve a long-term lease with George Whipple and his Preserve Putnam Foundation to develop and operate the Tilly Foster Farm. Full Story
Sheriff's Department Contract Approved
County reps protest MTA tax and Greenway cut
The Putnam County Legislature passed a law, approved a contract and issued protests as it mostly breezed through its first full working session of 2009 on February 3, 2009, at the Historic Court House in Carmel. Legislators passed a new law requiring prospective county employees to pass an online screening test called E-verify, operated by the U.S. Full Story
Local Pre-school Programs Violate State Regs
Kids can attend only one session per day
Some area pre-school children will be attending fewer educational and recreational programs offered by the Philipstown Recreation Department and St. Philip's Nursery School in Garrison as a result of a regulation being enforced by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OFCS). Both organizations offer programs for three- and four-year-olds. Full Story
PVVAC is Envy of Putnam County
"We are the envy of Putnam County," said Putnam Valley Volunteer Ambulance Corps Captain Sheryl Keating in her report to the Town Board at their January 7, 2009 meeting. Captain Keating was attending a Putnam County Captain's meeting when the other towns expressed their envy of Putnam Valley's ability to respond to 100 percent of their calls. Full Story
Cold Spring Village Board
Trustee calls for salary increase for Mayor to be offset by Trustee salary decreases
The Board of Trustees for the Village of Cold Spring held a workshop meeting on Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at 7:30pm in the Village Hall on Main Street. Mayor Anthony Phillips, Trustees Ed Mancari, Gordon Robertson, Seth Gallagher, and John Teagle were in attendance, along with Water Superintendent Greg Phillips. Full Story
Galef Calls for Consolidation and Cuts in Current Crisis
A crowd of fifty very vocal people showed up at the Putnam Valley Library's Community room February 7, 2009 to listen to New York State Assemblywoman Sandra Galef talk about fiscal responsibility. Full Story
Bruce D. Campbell Announces Candidacy for Cold Spring Trustee
"Bruce D. Campbell is seeking election as a Village of Cold Spring Trustee on March 18, 2009. A lifelong resident of Cold Spring, I was educated at Our Lady of Loretto, Haldane, and Dutchess Community College. Full Story
Anthony Merante Seeks Re-Election as Trustee of Village of Nelsonville
"Announcing that he is seeking re-election as Trustee of the Village of Nelsonville, Anthony Merante points to several accomplishments during the past term. The long-awaited streetimprovement grant is finally ready to 'hit the ground' as a result of our working with our state and congressional representatives. Full Story
John Ralph Falloon Announces Candidacy for Cold Spring Trustee
"Life-long resident John Ralph Falloon is seeking election as a Village of Cold Spring Trustee. "Ralph graduated from Haldane Central School in 1986 and is a full time firefighter for the City of Stamford Connecticut's Fire and Rescue Department. Full Story
Seth Gallagher Presents Mayoral Platform
"As Mayor, Seth Gallagher will promote Positive Change for the Whole Community that will respect our past and harness the unique heritage of Cold Spring for the betterment of all. Full Story
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