The Cold Spring, Philipstown and Putnam County candidates on local ballots will be unopposed on Nov. 5.
In Cold Spring, Laura Bozzi and Tweeps Phillips Woods have no challengers to return to the Village Board. Bozzi was appointed and then elected to the board in 2022 and is seeking her second, two-year term. Woods won a one-year term in 2021 and is seeking her second full term. The other board members are Mayor Kathleen Foley, Aaron Freimark and Eliza Starbuck, whose seats will be on the ballot in 2025. Village elections are nonpartisan.
Camille Linson will appear unopposed on the Democratic and Conservative lines for a third, 4-year term as Philipstown justice. She defeated Faye Thorpe in 2016 with 55 percent of the vote and was not challenged in 2020.
There are no other races in Philipstown. The supervisor position occupied by John Van Tassel and two of the four board spots, now held by Judy Farrell and Bob Flaherty, will be on the ballot in 2025. The highway supervisor and town clerk positions, each with four-year terms, will be on the ballot in 2027.
Nancy Montgomery, who represents Philipstown and part of Putnam Valley on the county Legislature, and is its sole Democrat, has no opponent for her third, 3-year term. She defeated former legislator Barbara Scuccimarra by comfortable margins in 2018 and 2021.
Two other county legislative races will be on ballots. In District 7 (Mahopac), Daniel Birmingham is running unopposed on the Republican and Conservative lines to succeed Joseph Castellano, who could not run because of term limits. Birmingham served in the Legislature from 2004 to 2012.
In District 4 (Patterson), there is a three-way race between Randall Mulkins (Democratic), Laura Russo (Republican/Conservative) and Jennifer Bumgarner (Patterson First). The winner will succeed Ginny Nacerino, who also could not run because of term limits.
Wendy Erickson, one of three county coroners, will appear on the Republican and Conservative lines for her second, 4-year term.
At this point, I’m sure you’ve had enough of the political ads, as well as a mailbox full of campaign information. I look forward to exercising my ability to vote and select our leaders for 2025 and beyond. I hope post-election, we can reunite our country and local community.
Although the Village of Cold Spring election is uncontested, I ask that you support Deputy Mayor Tweeps Phillips Woods and Trustee Laura Bozzi. As Philipstown supervisor, I have had the pleasure of working alongside both on many projects. They do the work, come prepared and provide solid, informed opinions on behalf of the village. I encourage you to make the effort of supporting them with your vote and show that you appreciate their steadfast work.
This election cycle is critical for many reasons. We’ve all been laser-focused on the presidential, Congressional and state-level races. I’d like to remind Village of Cold Spring voters that we have a local election, as well. Trustee Laura Bozzi and Deputy Mayor Tweeps Phillips Woods are asking to spend another two years in service to our village. Both are essential members on our local team, working hard, taking on challenges and exuding professionalism, every day.
With her policy background, Tweeps has been invaluable to the formulation of local legislation, the updating of personnel policies, and general administration of our departments and services. She’s a wise and trusted advisor to me as my deputy mayor.
Laura has been knocking it out of the park since day one in office, spearheading our local climate initiatives, securing essential grant money, and partnering with me on stormwater system upgrades and dam repair planning and funding.
Tweeps and Laura are dedicated, indefatigable public servants. On your ballot, Cold Spring Villagers, look all the way right, then all the way to the bottom to vote for your trustees.
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Police Benevolent Association proudly endorses Nancy Montgomery for re-election to the Putnam County Legislature. Montgomery has proven to be a steadfast champion of law enforcement. Her unwavering support and understanding of our needs have made her an invaluable representative. She is dedicated to supporting us and looking out for our families and the entire Putnam community.
Throughout her tenure, while some of her colleagues pushed to defund the police, Nancy stood firm as our advocate. She ensured that the interests of sheriffs, first responders and all law enforcement officers were represented. Understanding that throughout Putnam, police serve as the first line of response to any crisis — whether it be mental health, natural disasters, criminal activity or community support — Nancy has consistently advocated for the resources needed to keep our communities safe.
In November, we urge the residents of Putnam County to join us in re-electing Nancy Montgomery, a proven leader who understands the importance of safety and support for our law enforcement and community.
Hunsberger is the president of the Putnam County Sheriff’s PBA.