Landing by Zodiac boat on the shores of Denning’s Point in Beacon, NY, the River Summer 2010 team of teachers, led by Margie Turrin of Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, gathered at Beacon Institute’s Center for Environmental Innovation and Education (CEIE) earlier this week. A project of the Environmental Consortium of Hudson Valley Colleges & […]
Monthly Archives: July 2010
Philipstown Launches Effort to Consolidate Fire Departments, EMS, in One District
Proposal to consolidate fire departments and urgent-response medical units
We Wish There Were Fish
We wish there were a fish . . .
Wish granted: Fresh fish is now being sold at the Farmers’ Market
Two Businesses in Cold Spring Report Overnight Break-Ins
A cafe and a tavern on Cold Spring’s Main Street suffered break-ins and thefts the night of July 13-14, each losing about $400 in money or equipment.
Revised Draft Zoning Maps Released
View them along with earlier versions on the Town website
Reasons for Water Restrictions Explained
At the July 13 village board monthly meeting, water and sewer superintendent Greg Phillips explained the events that led up to the water restriction.
Village Board Passes Resolution on Parking Waivers
The village board unanimously passed a resolution allowing the village to accept a fee in lieu of providing off-street parking in the B-1 and B-2 zoning districts.
ART | “Tree (Dancing Girl),” by Michael Ballou
An unexpected woodland nymph livens up the landscape off Lake Surprise Road
Sunday on the Hudson with the Historical Society
On the banks of the Hudson, a buzzing crowd of ladies and gentlemen gathered
Renovators Kick Off Summer Music Series
The Summer Music Series got off to a great start with a performance by The Renovators . . .
Behind the Counter: Michele Risko at Yannitelli Fine Wines
First of a series of stories about that interesting person “Behind The Counter”
Comprehensive Plan Special Board Seeks Candidates
Wanted: Dedicated individual, willing to work at part-time for community betterment and no pay…
Outdoor Use of Water Restricted
State of Emergency exists with reference to the Village of Cold Spring water supply
Cooling Off at Zuzu’s
A Tuesday afternoon scorcher, in that refuge known at Zuzu’s, in Beacon . . .
Fair Street Traffic Prompts Ongoing Concern
All is not fair on Fair Street when it comes to traffic
Growing Fresh Vegetables for the Food Pantry
Fresh vegetables and other produce often remain beyond the reach of those most in need of healthy diets
New Garrison School Board Leadership Sworn In
At its July 7 re-organizational meeting the Garrison Union Free School Board elected trustee Carol McCullough as President and trustee Ray O”Rouke as Vice president for the 2010/2011 school year.
Cold Spring Police Report
The Cold Spring Police Department had an eventful week from June 28 to July 4.
Scenic Hudson Receives $600,000 State Grant for Foundry Preserve Improvements
Joined by officials representing government from Congress to village hall, Scenic Hudson July 7 announced a $600,000 state grant for its West Point Foundry Preserve and celebrated new federal recognition not only of the preserve but of four other historic properties in Cold Spring, linked as the West Point Foundry Archeological Site.
Foodtown Plaza Redevelopment in Approvals Limbo
Since the fire several years ago plans have been afoot by the now named Foodtown Plaza owner George Serroukas for changes. Foodtown’s lease agreement was predicated upon receiving additional space to expand the store when the lease for the post office expires in the late spring of 2011.
Journey to the Far North: Cold Spring, July 4th 2010
A Brooklyn couple visits the village for the first time
Slambovian Circus of Dreams Caps Community Day
Community Day 2010 was capped off by a performance by Gandalf Murphy and the Slambovian Circus of Dreams.