Old Albany Post Road Eroding
Philipstown Seeks Easements from Property Owners
The PCN&R recently learned that eight Continental Village property holders on and near the unpaved Old Albany Post Road have received legal documents asking them to grant easements so that the Town of Philipstown can make improvements to the dirt road. Full Story
Taypayer Revolt: Putnam Legislature Refuses to Pay MTA Mobility Tax
It's being called a taxpayer's revolt. In a shocking and surprise move, the Putnam County Legislature Monday voted to refrain from paying the Metropolitan Transportation Authority a "single penny" for the state's recently enacted MTA Mobility Tax that will cost businesses in the commuter region millions of dollars. Full Story
Scrambled, Poached, or Friedl'd?
If you are noticing fewer Canada geese this year around your favorite local ponds, lakes, beaches, and grassy areas, you may have an egg addler named Friedl Muller- Landau to thank. An egg addler's job is to make bird eggs unviable. Full Story
PV Pols Seek Sustainable Careers
The upcoming Putnam Valley election season is sure not to be dull thanks to an intriguing cast of characters. Democrats are putting together their opposition ticket with hopes of unseating current Republican supervisor Bob Tendy. Dawn Powell, a prolific blogger on local matters, has her eyes set on the supervisor job. Full Story
Water Dampens Agenda of Cold Spring Board
At the June 23, 2009, Cold Spring Village Board meeting, the ever-present issue of water, and what to do with it, was again the main topic of discussion. The board heard an action plan from Superintendent Greg Phillips in response to the State Comptroller's Audit issued earlier this spring. Mr. Phillips identified three specific tasks and timelines for completion. Full Story
Parent Creates Web Forum for Garrison Schools
Garrison resident and Garrison School parent Gordon Stewart has had a varied career in politics, business, theater, music, and teaching. He spent seven years as vice president for public affairs at the American Stock Exchange. Before that he served as deputy chief speechwriter to President Carter. Full Story
Food Pantry Concerns Remain
In the June 24 issue, the PCN&R reported on Philipstown Food Pantry volunteers and donors who were concerned that the First Presbyterian Church, where the food bank is housed, claims to have been charging the group $250 per month for at least nine months with no disclosure to the public. This amount is reportedly nearly 20 percent of the donations the pantry receives. Full Story
Intern Might Find Cash for County Coffers
Brianne O'Hare is a young lady with a mission. The 20-year-old communications major at Connecticut's Quinnipiac University graduated from John F. Kennedy High School in Somers in 2006, and is working with the Putnam Legislature on a series of stimulus grants that will hopefully result in a windfall for county coffers. Full Story
PUBLIC NOTICES
Philipstown: In observance of Independence Day, the Recycling Center on Lane Gate Road and the Philipstown Town Hall will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2009.
Cold Spring: Recyclables will not be picked up in the Village of Cold Spring on Friday, July 3, 2009. The normal schedule will resume on Friday, July 10th. Full Story
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