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September 2021

Posted inSpecial Reports

Operation Infrastructure

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe September 17, 2021December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Congress is considering a $1 trillion bill to fix roads, bridges, dams and water systems. What does it mean for the Highlands?

John Amato
Posted inSpecial Reports

Road Warriors

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms September 17, 2021December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Highlands communities contend with traffic, erosion and expense

Sprout Brook Road bridge
Posted inSpecial Reports

Bridging The Gap

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks September 17, 2021December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Federal bill could boost funding for crossing work

Sam Merrett
Posted inAround Town

Shipping for a Small Planet

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin September 17, 2021October 15, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Schooner brings carbon-free transport to the Hudson

Marathon Battery
Posted inPhilipstown News

Zoning Change Could Shape Marathon Site’s Future

Avatar photo by Michael Turton September 17, 2021October 15, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Would allow homes, offices, retail, parking on empty Kemble lot

Kemble Home
Posted inCalendar

The Week Ahead

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan September 17, 2021December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Calendar highlights from Sept. 18 to 26

New librarians
Posted inArts & Leisure

It’s Not Every Day You Have … Three New Librarians!

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney September 17, 2021September 17, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Desmond-Fish, Butterfield and Howland make hires

Johanna Reinhardt
Posted inPhilipstown News

Johanna Reinhardt

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney September 17, 2021January 17, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

New director at Butterfield Library

Kristin Charles-Scaringi
Posted inBeacon News

Kristin Charles-Scaringi

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney September 17, 2021January 17, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

New reference and tech librarian at Howland Library

Dede Farabaugh
Posted inPhilipstown News

Dede Farabaugh

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney September 17, 2021January 17, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

New director at Desmond-Fish Library, Garrison

Ryan Van Tassel
Posted inSports

Haldane Dominates in Opener, 38-0

Avatar photo by Skip Pearlman September 17, 2021September 17, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon also posts win over Kingston in first game

Chase Green
Posted inSports

Varsity Roundup

Avatar photo by Skip Pearlman September 17, 2021September 17, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Soccer, volleyball, tennis, cross-country

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Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Marijuana Tax

by Contributor September 17, 2021September 17, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Philipstown Town Board should reconsider

Sudoku Puzzles
Posted inPuzzles

Week of Sept. 17

by Staff September 17, 2021September 17, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Our weekly collection of words and numbers games

Bear Mountain Bridge
Posted inPhilipstown News

Fatal Crash on Bear Mountain Bridge

by Staff September 14, 2021September 14, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Motorcyclist dies after collision

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Posted inOn the Spot

On The Spot

Avatar photo by Michael Turton September 14, 2021January 5, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

What was something kind of crazy you believed as a kid?

The Beacon Fire Tower, illuminated
Posted inColumnists

Out There: The Glow Up

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin September 14, 2021September 10, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Honoring the legacy of New York’s fire towers

Mary Armor
Posted inLooking Back

Looking Back in Philipstown

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe September 13, 2021December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

What happened this month 25, 50, 75, 100 and 150 years ago

candles
Posted inObituaries

Joanne Schenck (1942-2021)

by Staff September 13, 2021September 18, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Former executive assistant retired to Garrison 35 years ago

Daniel Loxton in his Cold Spring studio
Posted inArts & Leisure

Old World Meets the New

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney September 13, 2021September 11, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Cold Spring artist has solo show opening in U.K.

candles
Posted inObituaries

Virginia Dubatowka (1920-2021)

by Staff September 11, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Mother of six was longtime parishioner at Loretto

candles
Posted inObituaries

Beacon Obituaries

by Staff September 11, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Steve Bell, David Noack, Brenda Oswald, Shannon Papula, Anthony Stropoli

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Posted inComics & Cartoons

The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly September 11, 2021December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh …

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Posted inAround Town

Driver Dies in Taconic Crash

by Staff September 11, 2021September 10, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

New York City man killed in Putnam Valley

Posted inBeacon News

Beacon School District Sets Referendum on Capital Project

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms September 11, 2021September 11, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Plans address maintenance and educational needs at all six schools

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