Pantry in Turmoil
First Presbyterian Charges Food Bank a Monthly Fee; Divisions Mount
For nearly three decades, the Philipstown Food Pantry has provided nourishment to the area's hungry families. Full Story
Oliverio: Bondi is a Dictator
Putnam Legislator Sam Oliverio has called County Executive Robert Bondi a "dictator." The accusation was made last week during discussion and debate over the county's solid waste management plan at a meeting of the county Legislature's Health, Social, Educational and Environmental Committee. Full Story
Former MTA Chief Runs for County Sheriff
Summing up his candidacy, Kevin McConville smiles and says bluntly, "Putnam needs professional police management." The former chief of the MTA police, and 29-year veteran of that force has secured the nomination of the Democratic party for Putnam County Sheriff, and intends to unseat Sheriff Don Smith this fall. Full Story
Looking Forward: Haldane's Top Students
Philipstown Graduation Edition
Valedictorian: Greg Casement Salutatorian: Gregory Andrew Casement is the Haldane High School Valedictorian for the class of 2009. He will be attending the University of Delaware this fall and majoring in Music Education and Business. Full Story
Looking Back: Teachers Reflect on Careers
Some very familiar faces will be missing in the hallways and classrooms of Haldane's elementary and middle schools in September. At the end of the current school year, five teachers will retire— Barbara Conley, Judy Finehirsh, Dally LeDioyt, Betty Monroe, and Cheryl Saposnick . Full Story
Village Prepares for Community Day
Cold Spring will celebrate the four hundredth anniversary of Henry Hudson's exploration of the Hudson River, as well as Robert Fulton's groundbreaking steamship voyage up the Hudson two hundred years later, with a Quadricentennial Community Day Celebration on July 4th. Full Story
Cold Spring Board Discusses Stimulus
Zoning of Mayor's Home Business Remains a Concern
The June 9, 2009, Cold Spring Village Board monthly meeting began with the introduction of T.J. Rogers, who is a representative from Congressman John Hall's office. Mr. Full Story
Family Fun at Cold Spring Carnival
Hearing names like The Super Slide, Gee Whizz, The Dragon, The Pumpkins, Expo Wheel, and The Sizzler, can mean only one thing. The carnival is back in town. The old Butterfield Hospital site once again played host to the Philipstown Emergency Services Carnival last week from Wednesday through Sunday. Full Story
PUBLIC NOTICE
Between June 1st and July 1, 2009, the U.S Census employees will be visiting every housing unit in every neighborhood of Philipstown. The Census employees will wear official identification and carry hand-held computers to capture physical addresses and their GPS coordinates. Full Story
Cats Are Prowling All Across Putnam Valley
GENERGY speakers fail to show up, so board discusses cats
In the absence of representatives from GENERGY, who were scheduled to make a presentation about a proposed solar power farm, the Putnam Valley Town Board's June 10, 2009, workshop agenda focused on two ongoing town issues: stray cats and Peekskill Hollow Road. Full Story
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