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

March 27, 2023


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Monthly Archives: December 2021

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Obituaries
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Beacon Obituaries

By Staff | December 31, 2021

Amy Blacharski, Patricia LaCroix, Shirley Laffin, Debi O’Connell, William Secor, Rene Vivo

Around Town
The Artichoke, Jan. 8

The Week Ahead

By Pamela Doan, Columnist | December 31, 2021

Calendar highlights from Dec. 31 to Jan. 9

Sports
Jason Komisar beacon basketball

Varsity Roundup

By Skip Pearlman, Sports Reporter | December 31, 2021

Results for indoor track, basketball and wrestling

Around Town
onthespot.12.31.21

On The Spot

By Michael Turton, Reporter | December 31, 2021

Where would you love to be on New Year’s Eve?

Columnists
A foggy December on the Hudson

Out There: Season of Mists

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | December 31, 2021

Transitions in an era of climate change

Philipstown News
Putnam County courthouse

Putnam Passes Resolution Against Mandatory Vaccines

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong, Reporter/Contributing Editor | December 31, 2021

County continues push for Ambulnz Service

Philipstown News
Albano

Albano Files to Run for County Executive

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong, Reporter/Contributing Editor | December 31, 2021

Will face state legislator for Republican line

Homepage Featured
covid-19 kid with medical mask and backpack going to school

Test-to-Stay is Here to Stay, For Now

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | December 31, 2021

Protocol allows students to avoid quarantine

Coronavirus Updates
COVID testing

Being Tested

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | December 31, 2021

Residents scramble for appointments, home kits

Puzzles
Sudoku

Week of Dec. 31

By Staff | December 31, 2021

Our weekly collection of words and numbers games

Beacon News
Rachel Caprari

Police Searching for Missing Fishkill Woman (Updated)

By Staff | December 30, 2021

Last seen by family on Sunday

Beacon News
Police siren

Report of Killing in Beacon

By Chip Rowe, Editor | December 30, 2021

Few details about alleged homicide

Beacon News
Honor Roll

Beacon High School Honor Roll

By Staff | December 30, 2021

Students recognized for first-quarter achievement

Philipstown News
Cold Spring Village Hall

Village Hall By Appointment Only

By Staff | December 30, 2021

Call or email in Cold Spring to visit

Around Town
Camp Nooteeming

Boy Scouts to Sell Dutchess Camp

By Chip Rowe, Editor | December 27, 2021

Hudson Valley council must pay into victim trust fund

Around Town
Metro North train

Metro-North Extends Lower Fares

By Staff | December 27, 2021

Will also add discounts in March

Beacon News
Fishman store

Looking Back in Beacon

By Chip Rowe, Editor | December 26, 2021

What happened this month 25, 50, 75, 100, 125, and 150 years ago

Videos

A Child Is Born

By Ross Corsair, Photographer | December 26, 2021

St. Philip’s in Garrison stages its annual Christmas pageant

Beacon News
Beacon Police Badge

Beacon Police Blotter

By Staff | December 26, 2021

Select incidents from October and November

Around Town
Real Estate Market Report

Real Estate Market Report

By Staff | December 26, 2021

The latest data on home listings, sales, prices in Highlands

Around Town
Sprout Brook Road bridge

The State of Highlands Bridges

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | December 26, 2021

Inspections give generally solid marks to local spans

Arts & Leisure
little king cafe

Food + Design

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | December 26, 2021

New Beacon shop combines cafe and style

Philipstown News

Philipstown to Handle Village Snow Removal

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong, Reporter/Contributing Editor | December 26, 2021

Also, board pushes for employees to be vaccinated against COVID

Philipstown News
Snake Hill Road culvert

Snake Hill Road Culvert to Be Replaced

By Staff | December 26, 2021

State awards $1 million in funding

Philipstown News
zade matthews

Haldane Student Wins Vaccination Scholarship

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | December 26, 2021

Award covers tuition, room, board at SUNY or CUNY schools

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