Catch of the Day: Fishing Derby Lures Big Crowd
There are certain sporting events that just feel good all around, events in which everyone comes out a winner. The annual Kids' Fishing Derby sponsored by the Nelsonville Fish and Fur Club is one of them. Full Story
Cold Spring Taxes Going Up
Trustee Robertson 'almost to point' of asking Mayor Gallagher to step down
Residents of Cold Spring will see their Village taxes increase by 5.23% in 2009-10. Village trustees approved the tax hike as part of the general fund budget approved at the April 28, 2009, village board meeting. While spending will increase from $1.64 million in 2008-09 to $1. Full Story
Budgets: GUFS to Study Possibility of Consolidation
After series of tempestous meetings, school board enjoys a quieter night
After a tumultuous succession of meetings, the Garrison school district meeting on April 28, 2009, was short and serene. Chief among a small laundry list of agenda items was approval of the BOCES budget. Full Story
As Challengers Line Up, Sheriff Seeks Third Term
Sheriff Donald Smith calls himself a "uniter, not a divider." The West Point graduate and retired brigadier general who is completing his second four-year term as Putnam's chief lawman announced his intention to seek reelection last Thursday evening before more than 200 supporters gathered at the Putnam Veterans Memorial Hall in Carmel in a party-like atmosphere. Full Story
Putnam Valley's Tendy Talks Town Taxes, Big Budgets GUFS
Editor's Note: The PCN&R's Annie Chesnut recently sat down with Robert Tendy, supervisor of the town of Putnam Valley. They talked about school budgets, town taxes, and the quality of life in PV. Following is an edited transcription of their conversation. Full Story
Female Felons Fill County Jailhouse to Capacity
Putnam County is running out of jail space and officials at the Putnam Correctional Facility believe the time is right for the county to begin thinking about jail expansion. Full Story
Putnam Joins National Day of Prayer Observances
In 1952, Congress, in a resolution signed by President Harry S. Truman, proclaimed the National Day of Prayer. Full Story
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