Dunn Resigns from Special Board
Panel will be seeking villagers' feelings for foreseeable future for
After three years of discussion, meetings, and surveys, a special panel created by the Cold Spring village board "is just at that point where they are starting to zero in" on the key questions it was created to address, according to the panel's chairwoman, who resigned last week due to a disagreement with the village about the operation of the small panel with the big name, Full Story
Residents Discuss Vision future for Cold Spring
Someone forgot about Haldane
The Special Comprehensive Plan Board met at the Cold Spring fire house on the evening of June 18, 2009, to review the goals for the village and, as, then-chairwoman Karen Dunn said, to see whether "we have listened properly." Dunn had announced her resignation from the board the previous week, due to what she said was a conflict with the village board. Full Story
Putnam Valley Honors Top Students
Valedictorian: Kristen Macher / Putnam Valley High School is proud to announce the Valedictorian of the graduating class of 2009, Kristen Macher. Kristen will be attending Boston University in the fall, and hopes to major in Pre-Law. Full Story
Retiring PV Teachers, Sports Stars Recognized
The Putnam Valley Board of Education met on June 18, 2009 for a meeting with a comparatively light agenda but a strong emotional impact. In Board President Tina Mackay's absence, Board Vice President Dr. Guy Cohen officiated, along with Superintendent Dr. Marc Space. Full Story
Unemployment Rises in Putnam County
Putnam's rate of unemployment has climbed to 6.6 percent, an increase of one half of one percent from April's 6.1 percent rate of unemployment. Despite last month's increase, Putnam finds itself with the lowest percentage of unemployment in the eightcounty Hudson Valley. Full Story
Internal Audit Gives Haldane Good Marks
Why did forty teachers show up, and then leave early?
The Haldane school year is winding down. Their academic demands now behind them, seniors prepared for last Saturday's graduation while hoping for good weather. Full Story
Cold Spring Likely to Raise Sewage Rates
Leading off the June 16, 2009, Cold Spring Village Board workshop, Water & Sewer Superintendent Greg Phillips gave a detailed report on needed repairs and upgrades to the sewer system. Phillips anticipates a sewer fund balance of $123,000 for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2009. Full Story
A Brainstorm During Philipstown Summit
A conversation took place at the Philipstown Town Hall on June 17, 2009, which could have a significant impact on how local governments function. And, if the preliminary discussions that took place that evening hold true, the result could be savings to area taxpayers. Full Story
Put Valley Discusses Rural Zoning
The June 17, 2009, Putnam Valley Town Board meeting began with a hearing about a proposed local law to create agricultural and agricultural/ residence zoning districts. The town has taken an ad hoc approach in past years and it is "now time to create a codified system consistent with state law." said town attorney Bill Zutt. Full Story
Father's Day on the Banks of the Hudson River
The Donaghy Family spent part of the Father's Day weekend with a tee-ball practice session at the Riverfront Park in Cold Spring on Saturday. Full Story
Health Officials Urge Residents to 'Fight the Bite'
Warm weather, an unseasonably wet spring and outdoor activities all spell trouble for residents of Putnam County unless they protect themselves from mosquitoes and ticks. The Putnam County Health Department has called on communities from Carmel to Cold Spring to "fight the bite" by protecting against Lyme disease and West Nile Virus. Full Story
Police Focus on Stopping Drunk Drivers in Putnam
Putnam County is getting tough on intoxicated motorists. Despite police on the state, county, town, and village levels arresting suspected drunks in record numbers across the county, Putnam's STOP-DWI program has received a Special Traffic Options Program to Combat DWI grant that is being used to further rid area roads of the potential deadly drunk. Full Story
PUBLIC NOTICE
Philipstown The Recycling Center on Lane Gate Road will be closed on July 4. Full Story
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