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August 2016

Posted inArts & Leisure

The Siren Call of the Waterfall

Avatar photo by Anita Peltonen August 10, 2016October 9, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Look, but don’t fall

Posted inPhilipstown News

County Puts Brakes on Changing Planner Position

Avatar photo by Holly Crocco August 10, 2016August 24, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Tables proposal to change job requirements

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Posted inObituaries

Beacon Obituaries

by Staff August 10, 2016August 5, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Cunningham, Ferland, Norton, Peters, Tobin, West

Posted inAround Town

Manitoga Trails Open to Public

by Staff August 10, 2016August 5, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Open Space secures easement for Wright footpaths

Posted inAround Town

Nominations Open for Service Awards

by Staff August 10, 2016August 5, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

For contributions to Putnam County community

Posted inAround Town

Beacon Photographers to Present Show

by Staff August 10, 2016August 10, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Opens Aug. 12 at First Presbyterian Church

Posted inArts & Leisure

Musician/Writer Franz Nicolay’s Book is Launched at Binnacle

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney August 9, 2016August 5, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Release party scheduled for Aug. 13

Posted inAround Town

Clam Bake Set for Aug. 13

by Staff August 9, 2016August 5, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Lunch and dinner will be served at NHFD

Posted inBeacon News

Courtside in Beacon

by Staff August 9, 2016August 5, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

New surfaces at South Avenue park

Posted inAround Town

Desmond-Fish Book Sale Opens Aug. 12

by Staff August 9, 2016August 9, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

So many books library had to shut off donations

Posted inAround Town

Breakneck Ridge Revue

by Staff August 9, 2016July 11, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Folk musicians will play Aug. 14

Posted inAround Town

Sloop Club to Host Corn Festival Aug. 14

by Staff August 9, 2016August 5, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Rain-or-shine event from noon to 5 p.m.

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Posted inArts & Leisure

Community Conversations at Desmond-Fish Library

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney August 8, 2016August 9, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

First of a planned five conversation set for Aug. 11

Posted inPhilipstown News

Recommended Updates to Village Code Aired

Avatar photo by Michael Turton August 8, 2016August 5, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Project to run through 2018

Posted inAround Town

Borrow-a-Bag at Foodtown

by Staff August 8, 2016August 11, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Donate cloth shopping bags; borrow if you need

Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Needs After-school Aides

by Staff August 8, 2016August 5, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

New program for K-5 students begins in fall

Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Youth Police Academy

by Staff August 8, 2016August 5, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

18 teenagers participate

Posted inAround Town

Farm Dinner to Feature “Vegetable Shaman”

by Staff August 8, 2016August 5, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Atlanta chef will host vegetarian feast

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Posted inObituaries

Philipstown Obituaries

by Staff August 8, 2016August 5, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Barr, Rupp

Posted inAround Town

Vinyasa with Scenery

by Staff August 8, 2016August 5, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Community yoga classes in Cold Spring and Garrison

Posted inAround Town

Volunteers Needed for Tick Task Force

by Staff August 8, 2016August 5, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Dutchess legislature puts out call

Posted inArts & Leisure

Bringing Joy to Politics, With Paperwork

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin August 7, 2016December 19, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon’s Center for Supportive Bureaucracy travels to Cleveland and Philadelphia

Posted inArts & Leisure

“I Let The Piece Tell Me What To Do”

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney August 7, 2016August 5, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

40 years of Don Nice posters on exhibit at Garrison Art Center

Posted inBeacon News

Developers Object to Proposed Housing Changes in Beacon

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms August 7, 2016August 5, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Vote expected later this month

Posted inSports

Putnam Golf Course to Host Amateur Championship

by Staff August 7, 2016August 5, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Registration deadline is Aug. 11

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