Paving Over the Past?
Dirt road to Warner House set to be paved by West Point
As part of its plan to renovate the currently closed Warner House, West Point, which owns Constitution Island, plans to pave the dirt road leading to the 18th century farmhouse, the PCN&R has learned. Full Story
Cheaper by the Bagful
Garbage hauling, mobility tax, and dirt road covered at Philipstown meeting
The Philipstown Town Board workshop held on Thursday, July 30, 2009, was brief but covered a range of issues from garbage pickup and traffic lights to the MTA mobility tax and improvements to Old Albany Post Road. Full Story
Waterfront Dwellers Complain about Noise
On July 28, 2009, the Cold Spring Village Board held a discussion about quality of life issues, specifically for those residents living on lower Main Street. The meeting was primarily attended by residents of the new housing (at the former lumberyard) but also included longtime residents John Dunn, Anne Impellizzeri, and Don Lusk. Full Story
Review Board Seeks to Preserve Village's History
The Cold Spring Historic District Review Board held its monthly meeting on July 29, 2009. On the agenda were a public hearing for an addition to a house on High Street and a workshop for a house on Rock Street. Full Story
Preferring Furry Friends to Humans
Most people like animals— at least dogs or cats, if not both. But to simply say that Paula Young likes animals doesn't quite cut it. Young operates an animal rescue facility just outside of Cold Spring. She takes in injured or sick animals, cares for them until they are back in good health, and then releases them back to their natural surroundings. Full Story
Youth Become Firefighters for a Week
Though the cannons of West Point can sometimes be heard echoing through the streets and lanes of Cold Spring, the village is not accustomed to the sounds of drill sergeants barking orders and troops chanting as they march in formation. Full Story
Hearty Menu, Rich History, and a View at Hudson House
Part of a series on local eateries
Sam Bei, owner of Hudson House in Cold Spring, admits he can't fry an egg. But he learned the rules of good food and warm hospitality while growing up, through his parents' involvement in the restaurant business. Mr. Bei took a rather circuitous route to becoming a restaurateur. He has led quite a life. Full Story
Citizens Urge Philipstown to Allow Voting at North Highlands Fire House
Hans Moeller (seated) collects signatures on Thursday, July 30, for the petition protesting the decision to move voting from North Highlands Fire Department to the Methodist church in Cold Spring. According to Mr. Moeller, 77 citizens have signed the petition to-date. He hopes to collect 150 signatures by Thursday, when the petition will be presented to the Philipstown board. Those interested in signing may reach Mr. Moeller at 265-3340. Full Story
Tony Hay Tells Gift Givers 'Keep It'
Putnam's Legislature Chairman Tony Hay values the goodness and generosity of the public who often express their satisfaction with government by providing elected officials with small tokens of appreciation. Yet, Hay, who represents constituents in the greater Southeast-Brewster area, has called such trinkets totally unnecessary. Full Story
Talk of our Town
Don't forget the Blood Drive on Friday, August 7, at the North Highlands Fire House from 2:30 to 8pm. Walk-ins are welcome; 120 pints are needed. On Saturday August 8, the Cold Spring Fire Company is holding their Clambake at Mayor's Park, from 10am to 5pm. Tickets cost $50 per person. Full Story
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