Board Works through Preliminary Budget Draft
Author Archives: Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong
Armstrong was the founding news editor of The Current (then known as Philipstown.info) in 2010 and later a senior correspondent and contributing editor for the paper. She worked earlier in Washington as a White House correspondent and national affairs reporter and assistant news editor for daily international news services. Location: Cold Spring. Languages: English. Areas of expertise: Politics and government
Philipstown Campaign 2011: Candidate Profiles
Dave Merandy is a Democrat seeking election to the Town board after 10 years on school board
Town Board Candidates Debate Castle Rock, Roads, and Fire and Field Studies
The four candidates shared the billing with incumbent Town Supervisor Richard Shea, a Democrat, and challenger Lee Erickson, a Republican
Shea and Erickson Clash on Dirt Roads, Rezoning Stance, Governance and More
Supervisor candidates finally debate
Philipstown Campaign 2011: Candidate Profiles
Roger Chirico is an incumbent Republican seeking reelection as town highway superintendent after serving numerous terms in office
Philipstown Campaign 2011: Candidate Profiles
Barbara Scuccimarra is a Republican incumbent seeking re-election to the Town board after serving one four-year term in office
Town Board Candidates Trade Views on Finances, Roads, Fire Department Issues
Supervisor Shea appears alone at forum
Hurricane Damage Demonstrates Infrastructure Needs
Cold Spring Village Board assesses impact
State Senator Ball Secures $150,000 Grant for Haldane Athletic Fields
Grant dovetails with the Philipstown-wide effort to upgrade athletic fields
Cold Spring Board Revises Building Department Fees
Permits for a variety of applications will rise
9/11 Observances in Cold Spring
Over 100 residents of all ages gathered in Cold Spring Sunday morning
Cold Spring Board Passes Resolution Declaring Fire Company Independence
Cold Spring Fire Company No. 1 declared to be independent of village government supervision
Schumer Urges People to Get Relief Process Started
Senator tours hurricane damage sites
Highway Chief Reports ‘Total Disaster’ on Roads
Drivers urged to limit usage on damaged roads
Church Street Traffic Problems Move Toward Resolution
Informal consensus reached to install STOP sign at Church and Northern
Virginia Earthquake Rumbles Under Hudson Valley
Felt throughout Philipstown
Officials, Volunteers and Kids Celebrate Seniors at Picnic
Many attendees spoke of coming to the picnic every year
Cold Spring Village Board Approves $500 for Town Athletic Fields Study
Study would review the conditions and inherent possibilities of the fields, including Mayor’s Park
Village Board Gets Glimpse of Pending Retirement Fund Challenges
Mayor & Trustees deal with composting toilet fees, trash, and Jaycox Pond
State Comptroller Could Decide Issue of Fire Company Independence
Town also reports progress in relations with fire departments
Town Re-Opens Historic Protection and Ridgeline Zoning Issues
County presence at Butterfield Hospital site also discussed
Sen. Ball Tells Town Board of Albany Reform
Tax Caps, “Fracking,” and More
Junior Firefighters Graduate and Celebrate
Youngsters participated in the ninth annual academy
Same-sex Marriage Draws Low-key Interest in Philipstown
Few requests since law took effect.
With Words and Lawyers, Mayor and Fire Company Carry on Feud
A full-scale conflict involving lawyers