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The Highlands Current - News for Philipstown (Cold Spring, Nelsonville, Garrison) and Beacon, New York

May 16, 2022


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Monthly Archives: May 2015

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Food

Cook On: Custom-made Caramel

By Mary Ann Ebner, Contributor | May 31, 2015

Kristin Nelson pursues dunkable perfection

Philipstown News

Residents Object, Vote Delayed on South Mt. Pass Drainage

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong, Reporter/Contributing Editor | May 31, 2015

Town Board approves cable TV franchise renewal

Around Town

Color Compass Opens at Gallery 66 NY June 5

By Staff | May 31, 2015

Features works by Rebecca Darlington and Jane Marcy

Around Town

The Sleeping Beauty at the Bardavon June 6

By Staff | May 31, 2015

Wurlitzer theater pipe organ concert also on program

Arts & Leisure

Ptacek Home

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | May 31, 2015

Craftsmanship in design and construction

Arts & Leisure

For Goodness Bake Raises Awareness in the Sweetest of Ways

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | May 31, 2015

Pop-up sale benefits Beacon’s Green Teens Program

Water Snake Enjoys Falls

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong, Reporter/Contributing Editor | May 31, 2015

Can grow to 4.5 feet long

Obituaries

Irma Scofield (1923–2015)

By Staff | May 30, 2015

Retired executive secretary with Powers & Haar

Philipstown News

Proposals for Garrison’s School Forest Would Secure Future Without Development

By Pamela Doan, Columnist | May 30, 2015

Hudson Highlands Land Trust presents options to board

Around Town

An Early Start for Tick Season

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | May 30, 2015

Nymph black-legged ticks prevalent until July

Around Town

Hudson Valley Bridges Shown at Beacon Library

By Staff | May 30, 2015

Exhibit of Bridge Authority on view in June

Philipstown News

Graswald Pleads Not Guilty

By Michael Turton, Reporter | May 29, 2015

Arraigned on May 29

Around Town

Tips for National Water Safety Month

By Staff | May 29, 2015

Water Safety Community Day May 30

Beacon News

Beacon Community Groups, Police Meet May 31

By Staff | May 29, 2015

Meeting begins effort to improve police-community relations

Philipstown News

Residential Parking Permits Closer

By Michael Turton, Reporter | May 29, 2015

Independence Day planning continues

Sports

Highlanders Lacrosse Falls to Carmel

By Staff | May 29, 2015

Third- and fourth-graders score four goals

Sports

Haldane Track and Field Highlights

By Peter Farrell, Contributor | May 29, 2015

Blue Devils medal in Class C Championships at Valhalla

Sports

Philipstown Little League Minors Highlights

By Staff | May 29, 2015

Mets top Yankees; Yankees best Giants

Arts & Leisure

New Amsterdam Singers Bring Program of Contemporary Music to the Chapel

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | May 29, 2015

Garrison’s Clara Longstreth is music director

Philipstown News

Governments Move to Enhance Safety of Crude-Oil and Passenger Trains

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong, Reporter/Contributing Editor | May 29, 2015

Oil lobby claims rules excessive, environmentalists find them too lax

Philipstown News

Ann McGrath Gallagher Runs for Town Clerk

By Kevin E. Foley, Contributor | May 29, 2015

Will likely challenge incumbent Merando

Philipstown News

DA Levy Wins Key Republican Support

By Kevin E. Foley, Contributor | May 29, 2015

Faces Bob Tendy in September primary

Philipstown News

Pataki Declares for President

By Kevin E. Foley, Contributor | May 29, 2015

Local resident faces a crowded field

Around Town

Bach Concert to Close the Gordon Stewart Series

By Staff | May 29, 2015

June 14 performance to benefit St. Mary’s Church postponed until further notice

Around Town

June 7 Is Big Truck Day at Butterfield Library

By Staff | May 29, 2015

Kids climb on trucks and enjoy activities from 11 to 2

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