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

December 07, 2022


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Monthly Archives: October 2016

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Arts & Leisure

Diary of a Very Scary Family That Lives on Parrott Street

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | October 31, 2016

Some details changed to protect the guilty, and innocent

Around Town

Photographer to Discuss “Styling Nature”

By Staff | October 31, 2016

Don Freeman will share techniques for shooting floral arrangements

Letters to Editor

Letter: Sauers Played Early Role on Main

By Contributor | October 31, 2016

Writer: Couple played big role in changing Beacon

Letters to Editor

Letter: Metro-North Plan

By Contributor | October 31, 2016

Writer: Traffic and parking were problems

Philipstown News

County Approves 2017 Budget on 7-2 Vote

By Holly Crocco, Reporter | October 30, 2016

Dissenting legislators cite concerns with debt, oversight

Philipstown News

Residents Search for Butterfield in Budget

By Holly Crocco, Reporter | October 30, 2016

Legislators say operating costs will be discussed later

Philipstown News

Putnam Legislature Approves $218K for Tourism

By Holly Crocco, Reporter | October 30, 2016

But maintains oversight of nearly half of funds

Philipstown News

Cold Spring’s Most Popular Parade?

By Staff | October 30, 2016

Halloween tradition brings out the spirit of Highlands

Philipstown News

Seeking Justice

By Michael Turton, Reporter | October 30, 2016

Two candidates hope to fill Philipstown judge seat

Arts & Leisure

Star-Crossed Beacon

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | October 30, 2016

New extraterrestrial comedy on TBS lands close to home

Philipstown News

Two Candidates Seek 10-Year Term on Putnam Court

By Staff | October 30, 2016

Incumbent James Reitz challenged by Putnam Valley justice Gina Capone

Philipstown News

Haldane and Garrison Students Become River Scientists

By Staff | October 30, 2016

Guided by land trust educators during daylong study

Around Town

Foundation Raises $5,000 to Renovate Haldane Library

By Staff | October 30, 2016

Annual fall gala brings in total of $20,000 for Cold Spring school

Around Town

St. Philip’s to Hold Cocktail Fundraiser

By Staff | October 30, 2016

Signed Don Nice print to be auctioned

Philipstown News

Philipstown Gives Blood

By Staff | October 30, 2016

Drive scheduled for Nov. 3 at Loretto

Sports

Beacon Ends Football Season 4-4

By Staff | October 29, 2016

Haldane will play tournament qualifier Nov. 4

Around Town

Taking it to the Street

By Anita Peltonen, Contributor | October 29, 2016

What are you most afraid of?

Arts & Leisure

The Cartoon

By Dale Neseman, Cartoonist | October 29, 2016

Worth one laugh…

Around Town

A Cold and Windy Night

By Anita Peltonen, Contributor | October 29, 2016

Hearty souls venture to Beacon’s Dark Parade

Around Town

Prepping Parrott

By Anita Peltonen, Contributor | October 29, 2016

Residents on Parrott Street prepare for Oct. 31

Around Town

Kids in Cute Costumes

By Russ Cusick, Freelance Photographer | October 29, 2016

Adorables populate annual Hocus Pocus parade in Beacon

Around Town

Early Halloween

By Staff | October 29, 2016

Parades in Beacon and prep work in Cold Spring

Beacon News

Soccer in the Family

By Staff | October 29, 2016

Two players on Beacon team daughters of former stars

Beacon News
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Beacon Police Blotter

By Staff | October 29, 2016

Select reports from Oct. 21 to Oct. 27

Around Town

Has Your Yard Been Invaded?

By Staff | October 29, 2016

Free program offered for homeowners

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