Zoning Talks Continue
Mazzuca: Zoning draft 'overreached'; changes promised
In a Tuesday night workshop that consisted of nearly two and a half hours filled with an alphabet soup of zoning terminology, the Philipstown town board and its planning consultant listened to residents articulate their concerns, both specific and general, about the complex proposed changes to the town's zoning laws. Full Story
Merci Pour la Liberte
Cold Spring's Sgt. Joe Etta Receives Jubilee of Liberty Medal
On the crystal clear afternoon of Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009, Sergeant Joseph C. Etta received the French Jubilee of Liberty Medal in a moving ceremony held on the Cold Spring waterfront. Full Story
Will Westchester Tax Revolt Come to Putnam?
During last week's "offyear" elections, most of the nation's media attention went to a small upstate district and to New Jersey and Virginia. But one of the most stunning upsets across the nation was in Westchester County where the conservative Rob Astorino defeated 12-year incumbent Andrew Spano by 16 points. Full Story
County Makes MTA Payment 'Under Duress'
While Putnam County continues to fight the MTA's recently enacted mobility tax through the courts, lawmakers have grudgingly approved the county's first payment. Full Story
Second Swine Flu Clinic Scheduled by Health Dept.
The Putnam County Department of Health (DOH) will hold a second public H1N1 (swine flu) vaccine clinic on Saturday, November 14, at Mahopac Middle School, 425 Baldwin Place Rd in Mahopac, from 10am to 4pm. Full Story
Philipstown Board Adopts Rec Master Plan
Perhaps it was post-election fatigue. Last week's meeting of the Philipstown Town Board finished in record time, lasting just under an hour. While he hasn't been sworn into his office just yet, newly elected Philipstown Supervisor Richard Shea, who is the current deputy supervisor, chaired the meeting since outgoing supervisor Bill Mazzuca was unable to attend. Full Story
Winter Parking and Sidewalk Notice for Village of Cold Spring
Beginning November 15, 2009, and continuing through April 15, 2010, seasonal parking restrictions will take effect pursuant to Sections 126-15 and 126-36 of the Village Code. These restrictions prohibit all overnight parking between the hours of 12:01am and 6am. The Village Board has agreed to a "trial call-in program," to test optional methods of seasonal parking control. Full Story
PV Town Board Tackles Budget Planning and Graffiti
The Putnam Valley Town Board met briefly on November 4 to hold a public hearing on the preliminary budget and a workshop discussion of a proposed graffiti law. Discussion of both items was brief as there were no members of the public present. Full Story
Haldane School Board Ponders Flu, Funding, Transparency
Last week's meeting of the Haldane Board of Education was short on new business, but that didn't detract from the importance of discussions centered on a number recurring themes—the H1N1 virus; the pleasant "problem" of dealing with surplus funds; and lessons to be learned from contract negotiations. Full Story
The Joy of Giving
Kristin Burke has a simple motto in life: "When you give, you always get more in return." Burke, a resident of Garrison who is a partner in a prominent Manhattan law firm, serves as a member of the board of Putnam Family and Community Services. Full Story
Valley: A Menu for All Seasons
Dining Out in Philipstown
Brandon Collins and Vincent (Vinny) Mocaski like to change things up. That philosophy melds perfectly with the local, seasonal approach to cuisine at Valley, the restaurant at The Garrison, the golf club and country inn on Route 9, where they serve as co-chefs. "The menu changes very regularly with the seasons," Mocaski said. Full Story
Public Notice
Recyclables in the Village of Nelsonville for Friday, November 13, will be PAPER. The Village of Cold Spring Highway Department will be picking up bagged leaves curbside on Thursday., Nov. 12, 2009; Wednesday, Nov. 18th; and Wednesday, Nov. 25th. Please don't mix garbage with leaves or rake leaves onto the sidewalks or roadways. Full Story
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