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

September 26, 2022


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Monthly Archives: October 2021

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Philipstown News
Halloween Parade 2021

Cold Spring Halloween

By Michael Turton, Reporter | October 31, 2021

Scenes from the Oct. 30 parade

Around Town
Covid Update

Coronavirus Update (July to October)

By Staff | October 31, 2021

Vaccine available for children between 5 and 11 years old

Around Town
Baby and Dog

Baby and Dog

By Staff | October 31, 2021

Not just a baby, not just a dog, but both…

Around Town
lost cat found

Around Town (Photos)

By Staff | October 31, 2021

Orange crush, century of progress, lost and found, newborn calf

Around Town
walkway pavilion

Walkway Entrance Upgraded

By Staff | October 31, 2021

$2 million project in Poughkeepsie

Arts & Leisure
Cartoon

The Cartoon

By Dave Coverly, Contributor | October 30, 2021

Worth one laugh…

Philipstown News
HVSF garden render

HVSF Continues to Make Adjustments

By Chip Rowe, Editor | October 30, 2021

Expects to use temporary tent in 2022, 2023

Around Town
HHH cats

Around Town (Photos)

By Staff | October 30, 2021

Battle of books, ready for snow, making strides, spooky entrance

Around Town
cold spring flooding

Rain, Rain, Go Away Already

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | October 30, 2021

Ida produced second-wettest day in 13 years

Philipstown News
Village Hall Cold Spring

Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

By Michael Turton, Reporter | October 30, 2021

Marathon zoning produces marathon discussions

Beacon News
Santiago-Rosado

Molinaro Appoints Health Commissioner

By Staff | October 30, 2021

Legislature must confirm selection

Beacon News

Clearwater, Riverpool Receive Grants

By Staff | October 30, 2021

State distributes $1.5 million to 39 projects 

5 Questions
stowe boyd

5 Questions: Stowe Boyd

By Chip Rowe, Editor | October 30, 2021

Work ecologist and originator of the term “hashtag”

Around Town
ghost

Tales for a Haunted Halloween

By Michael Turton, Reporter | October 30, 2021

Residents share the ‘spirit’ of the season

Around Town
Inmate and dog

Pups and Prisoners

By Michael Turton, Reporter | October 30, 2021

Inmate program trains service dogs

Around Town
Bird feeder

A Green Light for Bird Feeders

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | October 30, 2021

Mysterious songbird disease no longer a threat

Obituaries
candles

Beacon Obituaries

By Staff | October 29, 2021

Chuck Clement, Bette Darcy, Julia Oken

Obituaries
candles

Philipstown Obituaries

By Staff | October 29, 2021

Mary Ann Fullam, Nancy Hastede

Philipstown News
Legislature candidates

Questions for Candidates: Putnam County Legislature

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong, Reporter/Contributing Editor | October 29, 2021

Responses from Nancy Montgomery and Barbara Scuccimarra

Beacon News
Matteawan Road

Access Denied

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | October 29, 2021

State prison to close high-traffic road in Beacon

Around Town
Ballot proposals

Quick Guide to Ballot Proposals

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | October 29, 2021

A look at the back of the ballot

Around Town

Proposal 2: The Green Amendment

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | October 29, 2021

“Each person shall have a right to clean air and water”

Philipstown News
Tyrell P. Jones

Man Pleads Guilty to Burglary

By Chip Rowe, Editor | October 29, 2021

Had been charged with attack of Cold Spring neighbor

Philipstown News
Sheriff Robert Langley Jr.

County Executive Takes Last Shot at Sheriff

By Chip Rowe, Editor | October 29, 2021

Releases ‘letter to editor’ attacking candidate

Around Town
Election Guide

Here Are Your Choices

By Staff | October 29, 2021

Who will appear on the ballot on Nov. 2

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