Marcinak Fund Tops $40,000
Firehouse dinner nets five figures
More than $10,000 was raised at the spaghetti dinner hosted recently by the Garrison Volunteer Fire Company (GVFC) to benefit the John Marcinak Children's Education Fund. More than four hundred people attended the event. GVFC spokesman Donald Lefari indicated that an additional $5,000 in donations has been received since the dinner and that the fund now totals $40,300. Full Story
Candidate Forum at Butterfield is a Bust
Candidates Spar in Church Instead
Monday night's "Meet the Candidates" forum for Cold Spring and Nelsonville began with what probably looked like a parade, scavenger hunt, or a conga line through the village. The Butterfield Library was supposed to house the forum, sponsored by the Cold Spring Area Chamber of Commerce, but those assembled were instructed to relocate to the Fire Hall. Full Story
As Election Day Nears, Cold Spring Mayoral Candidates Share Their Vision for the Future
On Tuesday, March 10, PCN&R reporter Joe Lindsley Jr. sat down with the Cold Spring mayoral candidates. Each was given five questions prepared by the PCN&R. Respondents had one minute to offer their answers. What follows is a transcript of those conversations. Full Story
Haskins Done As Haldane Girls Hoops Coach
Coach resigns after 44-40 Section 9 loss
The sting from the Haldane girls basketball team�s 44-40 setback to Section 9 champion Tuxedo will remain with former coach Kenny Haskins� Blue Devils for the next 12 months, seeing how Haldane hates losing in big spots. Yes, I said former coach: After two seasons on the Blue Devil sideline, Haskins will call it quits, citing several reasons. Full Story
Snow Bird in the Village
The recent March snowstorm yielded more than just a fresh coat of white.
The residents of this house on Crown Street sculpted a six foot parrot complete with a keen black eye and a beautifully hooked bill. Neighbors alerted the PCN&R to this remarkable snow creature. Full Story
Restaurant Week to Feature Local Eateries
A non-federal stimulus program
In the ballroom of West Point's distinguished Thayer Hotel, local chefs, restaurateurs, and farmers gathered for a March 6 media event to promote the Hudson Valley's annual restaurant week as "an economic stimulus for the local community." The "week" is actually two weeks — from Sunday, March 22, through Friday, April 3 — Saturdays excluded. Full Story
Putnam Man Named Grand Marshal of New York City's St. Patrick's Day Parade
Putnam County will be well represented on St. Patrick's Day in the Big Apple when Putnam resident Michael Gibbons leads marchers up Fifth Avenue on March 17 as the 2009 parade's grand marshal. Gibbons is currently president of the Ireland-U.S. Council — an organization dedicated to promoting business bonds and commercial connections between Ireland and America. Full Story
Irish Eyes Smile in Mahopac
Talk about the luck of the Irish! Magnificent spring-like weather welcomed more than 5,000 marchers and an additional 5,000 bystanders in Mahopac on Sunday, March 8, 2009, when Putnam County hosted its 33rd St. Patrick's Day Parade. Full Story
Recession Takes Toll on Haldane 2009-10 Budget
Cuts to programs, staff likely
The cold, hard reality of the global economic crisis and its impact on the local community is becoming clearer by the week, as was evident at the March 3 meeting of the Haldane Central School District. Administration and trustees have begun drafting the District's budget for next year, and the options are not pretty. The current, 2008-2009 budget totals $19,926,258. Full Story
CS Village Trustees Kick Off Budget Process
The Cold Spring Village Board of Trustees met on Tuesday, March 3, 2009, to attend to a short agenda, the chief focus of which was preparation of the upcoming budget. Mayor Phillips gave the floor to trustee Edward Mancari, who is marshalling the board's budget efforts. Full Story
Philipstown Board Proposes Sharing of Services, Consolidation to Cut Costs
MTA Mobility Tax Opposed
Philipstown residents might often hear the "M" word in the months ahead if the March 5, 2009, meeting of the Philipstown Town Board is any indication. "M" as in merger, that is. Full Story
Pride in Putnam Valley Award for Jeannie Denike
From time to time the Putnam Valley Board of Education presents the Pride in Putnam Valley Award to deserving groups or individuals from PV who have made significant contributions to the life of the schools and the larger community. Full Story
PVCSD Board Debates P/T Athletic Director
The cuts have begun
The Putnam Valley School Board held a lengthy discussion during their March 5, 2009, School Board meeting. The board was proposing to hire a person who would serve as athletic director 60 percent of the time and as a teacher 40 percent of the time. Full Story
PV "Beargrams" ask Gov Not to Make 18 % Library Cut
In an interview with Putnam Valley Library Director Kathleen McLaughlin on February 26, 2009, she explained the purpose of the wall of teddy bears behind the library's reception desk and what will be the fate of these "Beargrams. Full Story
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