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

August 08, 2022


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Joey Asher is a freelance writer and former reporter for The Journal News.

Around Town
In this photo from 2004, Joe Rist (left) and John Bocchino fish in the West Branch of the Delaware River in the Catskills. Photo provided

Fish Camp

By Joey Asher, Contributor | July 8, 2022

Fly-fishing unites former Haldane classmates

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Garrison School Budget

Garrison School Budget Passes on Second Try

By Joey Asher, Contributor | June 21, 2022

69 percent of voters approve tax-cap override

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Garrison School Budget

Garrison School Will Try Again

By Joey Asher, Contributor | May 27, 2022

6.6% tax increase on ballot for second budget vote

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Garrison School

Garrison One of 15 Districts Seeking Override

By Joey Asher, Contributor | May 6, 2022

Driving costs: Inflation and high-school tuition

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Catching up with the Haldane School Board

By Joey Asher, Contributor | April 22, 2022

Highlights from recent meetings

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Garrison School Budget

Garrison School Lowers Tax Request to 9.2%

By Joey Asher, Contributor | April 22, 2022

Increased state aid allows for revised budget

Philipstown News
Garrison School Budget

Garrison School Board Endorses 10 Percent Hike

By Joey Asher, Contributor | April 8, 2022

Voters must decide whether to override cap

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Garrison School Budget

Garrison Schools Weigh 10% Tax Hike

By Joey Asher, Contributor | March 25, 2022

Request would surpass state-mandated cap

Philipstown News

Haldane Budget Includes 3.69% Tax Hike

By Joey Asher, Contributor | March 25, 2022

District spending would grow by 5 percent

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What? No Christmas Trees?

By Joey Asher, Contributor | December 10, 2021

Fires, drought and snafus tighten supply

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