Monitoring Marathon
EPA installs contamination monitors at site of former plant
Activity of any kind on the old Marathon Battery factory has a way of turning heads in Cold Spring. In recent weeks, crews have been working on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Superfund Cleanup Site nestled between Kemble Avenue and Boulevard and Constitution streets. Full Story
'The Stream that Sweetly Laves the Banks by Castle Bannerman'
You may have caught a glimpse from the train or from your car of a structure in the Hudson River. "What's that?" you exclaim, whether by yourself or with a companion, and sometimes you are going too fast, or there is too much foliage, for you to realize it is a castle, or actually the ruins of a former one. Full Story
Villagers Protest Polling Place Consolidation
But elections commissioners defend cost-saving decision
Cold Spring's village board approved an unanimous resolution August 11 criticizing the County Board of Election's consolidation of local polling places. The village trustees said changes in polling locations are confusing and serve as a disincentive to vote. Full Story
Bagpipes, Burglaries, and Budgets in Cold Spring
In a lengthy meeting on Tuesday, August 11, the village board addressed water discoloration, the recent spate of burglaries, and the structure of the special board created to craft a comprehensive plan. Full Story
Haldane Bond Rating Rises
And the tax rate falls
Good grades aren't limited just to the students in a school system. Moody's Investors' Service has upgraded the Haldane Central School District's bond rating from A-3 to A-2, a report card that is more than merely favorable, as it will save taxpayers money whenever the District uses bonds to raise funds. Full Story
Cold Spring Café Offers Country Flavors
Part of a series on local eateries
Peter Inserillo has owned and operated the Cold Spring Bakery and Café for close to eight years, but the familyowned and-operated business was decades in the making. Peter graduated from the Culinary Institute of America and then spent time working in high-end country clubs and restaurants both in New York and Colorado. Full Story
Going After Grants in Putnam Valley
Plus a rare moment of agreement between Tendy and Davis
With the summer now in full swing, one might think that heating buildings would be the last thing on anyone's mind. This was not the case, however, at the Putnam Valley Town Board's August 12, 2009, workshop, which led off with a hearing about the regulation and operation of wood boilers. Full Story
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
Philipstown
Notice is hereby given, that the Town Board of Philipstown will conduct a Public Hearing on September 3, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall, 238 Main Street, Cold Spring. The purpose is to hear comments for/ against the proposed increase and improvement of the facilities of the Garrison's Landing Water District. See notice on page 16 for more details. Full Story
Cold Spring Hosts Annual Senior Picnic
"And if you should survive to a hundred and five, Look at all you'll derive out of being alive Then here is the best part You have a head start If you are among the very young at heart. Full Story
Hudson Ramble Celebrates Cultural Landscape
The Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area, Hudson River Valley Greenway, and New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Hudson River Estuary Program is encouraging residents of the Hudson Valley and beyond to get ready for the Tenth Annual Hudson River Valley Ramble, scheduled for September 5-7, 12-13, 19-20, & 26-27, 2009. Full Story
Talk of Our Town
The heat is probably the main topic these days. Too bad we can't bottle some of it so it can be released in the middle of January. Keep yourselves, children and pets well protected and hydrated during these hot days. • Speaking of pets, Dr. Full Story
Correction:
Correction: In last week's issue we reported that Anne Impellizzeri was present at a meeting of the Cold Spring Village Board on July 28. She was not present. Full Story
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