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

November 20, 2019

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Holly Crocco

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Philipstown News

Montgomery is Lone Vote Against County Budget

By Holly Crocco | November 8, 2019

Philipstown lawmaker notes few changes from proposed spending

Philipstown News

Odell Proposes 2020 Putnam Budget

By Holly Crocco | October 11, 2019

Says tax levy should be raised to max

Philipstown News

Appointment on Hold After Tax Mix-Up

By Holly Crocco | September 27, 2019

Calculation error led to incorrect school bills

Philipstown News

Putnam Approves Revised Secrecy Law

By Holly Crocco | September 14, 2019

Montgomery again opposes measure

Philipstown News

Catching Up With the Putnam Legislature

By Holly Crocco | August 30, 2019

Metro-North needs, CBD in food, drug-abuse prevention

Philipstown News

Putnam Passes Resolution Opposing ‘Green Light’ Law

By Holly Crocco | August 9, 2019

Argues that it places burden on DMV staff

Philipstown News

Auditor: Putnam on Strong Footing

By Holly Crocco | August 6, 2019

Legislature hears reassuring report about finances

Philipstown News

Putnam Hands Off WIC Program

By Holly Crocco | August 4, 2019

Legislature holds special meeting for vote

Philipstown News

Putnam Will Consider Tourism Agency (Updated)

By Holly Crocco | July 29, 2019

Committee approves concept after bureau disbands

Philipstown News

Putnam Wants State to Void Green Light Bill

By Holly Crocco | July 26, 2019

County clerk says law ‘riddled with concern’

Philipstown News

Putnam May Hand Off WIC

By Holly Crocco | July 1, 2019

Assistance program would be contracted out

Philipstown News

Fines for Passing School Bus May Increase

By Holly Crocco | June 28, 2019

Putnam discusses adding its own $100 ticket

Philipstown News

Putnam Pledges to Be ‘Climate Smart’

By Holly Crocco | June 9, 2019

County joins state program to reduce emissions

Philipstown News

County OKs Purchase of Horses

By Holly Crocco | May 17, 2019

Two legislators vote against expense

Philipstown News

Putnam Needs Foster Parents

By Holly Crocco | May 11, 2019

Most children are ages 6 and younger

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