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The Current

News for Philipstown (Cold Spring, Nelsonville, Garrison) and Beacon, New York

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This piece is by a contributor to The Current who is not on staff. Typically this is because it is a letter to the editor or a guest column.

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Letters: Candidate Endorsements

by Contributor March 7, 2015September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Supporters make their case for mayor and trustee picks

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Letter: Rec Commission Thanks All for Great Winter Carnival

by Contributor March 3, 2015September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Area businesses stepped up once again

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Congress Passes Legislation Supporting Land Conservation

by Contributor March 3, 2015September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Congress votes in favor of the America Gives More Act

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Letter: Haldane Needs Public Involvement

by Contributor February 4, 2015September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

School board president asks for help and participation

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Disappointed in New State Senator

by Contributor January 9, 2015September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Why did Serino walk away from difficult question?

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Letter: BeaconArts Grateful for Support

by Contributor January 2, 2015September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Thanks community for help with holiday event

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: HDRB Decision Disappointing

by Contributor December 22, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Saddened to learn Butterfield buildings will mirror strip mall

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Letter: Representatives Support Land Conservation

by Contributor December 22, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Both parties understand importance of scenic landscapes

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: D.A. Disputes Coverage of Gun Event Remarks

by Contributor December 13, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Charges he was misquoted on enforcement of SAFE Act

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Letter: New York’s Outdoor Heritage at Risk

by Contributor November 22, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Congress must act in ‘lame duck’ session

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Letter: Stop Backpedaling on Butterfield

by Contributor November 21, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Many hours of detailed information was sifted through

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Questions on Butterfield

by Contributor November 15, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

To have town lose its character would be a letdown

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: “Open Government” Only an Election Slogan?

by Contributor October 29, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Should be an active principle rather than a banner

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Democrats, Vote Nov. 4!

by Contributor October 28, 2014September 20, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Urges support for federal, state and county candidates

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Eureka for Treasured Leaves

by Contributor October 19, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Consider alternatives to the “thundering whine”

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Letter: YES voters on B4A Zoning May Have Misunderstood Votes

by Contributor September 27, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

I voted no for a variety of reasons, says trustee

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Let’s Reduce Building Dept. Expenses and Wait Times

by Contributor August 2, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Why does Trustee Bowman oppose code updates?

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Why I Admire and Respect Hawkins

by Contributor July 6, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Town supervisor says trustee brings “tangible results”

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Maloney and Florke Thank Community

by Contributor July 5, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Newlyweds appreciate understanding and patience

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Veterans to be Recognized on Independence Day

by Contributor June 30, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Ceremony at bandstand to follow parade

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Letter: Desmond-Fish Library Says Thanks for Support of Referendum

by Contributor June 1, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Community potluck scheduled for June 17

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Letter: James Hoch for Garrison Board of Education

by Contributor May 16, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Candidate has more than 20 years of experience as educator

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Cell Tower Already Exists Near Landfill

by Contributor May 16, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

If Verizon can upgrade its equipment, why can’t AT&T?

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Des-Fish Has My Vote on May 20

by Contributor May 12, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Library deserves more support than what it’s requesting

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Vote Peter Henderson in Haldane Board Race

by Contributor May 11, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Former BOE president endorses candidate

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