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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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Letter: Attendance Records Provide Accurate History

by Contributor March 4, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Francisco has attended 81 of 84 Village Board meetings

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Experts Needed in Village Governance

by Contributor March 3, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

I am supporting Matt Francisco and Donald MacDonald

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: The Choice is Crystal Clear

by Contributor March 3, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

We are lucky to have Francisco and MacDonald

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Support Donald MacDonald in Election March 18

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

Candidates bring passionate community-minded perspectives

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Bowman and Fadde are Type of People We Need

by Contributor February 28, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Best pick for the future of Cold Spring

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Michael and Cathryn Make a Great Team

by Contributor February 28, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Will be voting “BOFA” on March 18

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Yes on Matt Francisco

by Contributor February 24, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Village needs trustees who deal competently with complicated issues

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Francisco and MacDonald are Strong Choices

by Contributor February 23, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Trust considered approach and experience

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Kudos to Postal Stalwarts

by Contributor February 23, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Braving the mess and doing double duty

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letters: Dismayed at Suggestion to Sacrifice Trees

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

10 fewer trees is 10 times less the shade and charm

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Stunned About Pedestrian Safety Issues

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

Why aren’t there crosswalks on Main Street?

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Francisco Has Proven Himself Time and Again

by Contributor February 18, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

MacDonald has necessary experience and insight

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Support Francisco and MacDonald for Trustee Seats

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

Urges votes for two candidates

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Heroin Biggest Drug Issue in Cold Spring

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

It costs a hell of a lot less than pot

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: We Need Federal and State Primary Consolidation

by Contributor February 10, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Elections should be held in June

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Trustees Asking Wrong Question on Boat Club

by Contributor February 8, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

What use should the village make of that prime waterfront site?

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Francisco Asks Right Questions on Butterfield

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

Let’s answer them so development can finally go forward

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Francisco Keeps an Open Mind

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

He keeps doing his job, despite the nasty attacks

Posted inColumnists

Opinion: Remembering Pete

by Contributor January 31, 2014January 5, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Seeger graced our stage many times, always in the name of music and its power

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Enhanced Tax Incentives Will Keep Hudson Valley Beautiful

by Contributor January 28, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Donation of conservation easements on private land has been efficient way to protect open space

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Friends of McConville Park Thanks Community

by Contributor January 28, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Appreciates support for maintaining and preserving park

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: So Much for “View-Shed” Issue Being Moot Point

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

New structure “blight upon the Hudson Highlands”

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Democracy Subverted

by Contributor January 26, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

PCNR removes line from letter

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: HDRB Chair Expresses Concern on PCNR Inaccuracies

by Contributor January 26, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Explains that HDRB cannot add properties to the Historic District

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: More State Funding Needed to Treat Addiction

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

Many people seeking recovery are hindered by a lack of available programs

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