Gallagher and Phillips disagree about transparency, budgets, dams, infrastructure and the waterfront

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
Village Board Holds Hearing on Comp Plan
Comp Plan approval process inches forward
Episcopal Church Bishop Visits St. Mary’s
Bishop Mark S. Sisk, the leader of the Diocese of New York, visited Cold Spring
Cold Spring Board Hears Concerns of Residents, Boaters, on Docking at Pier
Both sides contribute to contentious debate
Cadmium Contamination Muddies Plans for Commercial Boat Mooring
By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong Toxic pollution apparently lingers under the Cold Spring dock, adding another dimension to an ongoing village debate about increasing use of the dock for commercial boating. A regional U.S. Environmental Protection Agency official confirmed Wednesday evening (Feb. 22) that despite a massive, 1993-95 Superfund operation to clean-up the mess created by […]
Rezoning Public Hearing Ends with Low Attendance, Few Questions
Music Tracks presents Maia Sharp
Rezoning Brings Praise, Even from Former Critics, and Scattered Complaints
Board nears the end of its “thankless” task
Village Board Update: Blizzard of Man-hours and Money Spent on Snow
Board ajusts snow removal budget
Village Board Delays Discussion and Decision on Boat-Docking Law
Pros and cons vigorously debated at meeting
Election Pits Current against Former Mayor; 3 Vie for 2 Trustee Slots
Candidates for Mayor and Trustees set for March election
Draft Law to Ban Weapons from Town Property Draws Immediate Salvo from NRA Lawyer
Board uveils draft legislation banning weapons
Town Board Learns of Sluggish Reply to Fire Study Request, Snow Removal Costs
Philipstown board addresses fire-protection, snow and refinancing.
Burns Night Brings out Bards and Toasts ‘Robbie’
Traditional Burns Night Supper held Jan. 29
Supervisor, Mayor, News Owners Oppose Guns at Public Meetings, Vitriol in All Public Forums
Government and media in agreement over policy
Village Board Makes Further Changes in Draft Comprehensive Plan
Last-minute look at the draft Comprehensive Plan turns into four-hour editing marathon
Village Board Finishes First Pass through Comprehensive Plan
Village board completes first pass at Comprehensive Plan
Village Board Continues Comp Plan Review, Looks at Boat Club and Waterfront
Ongoing issues continue to occupy board
Fire Department Consultant Gets Views of Public, Elected Officials on Philipstown Service
Consultant to evaluate present and future capabilities
Philipstown Collects Supplies for Cash-Strapped Animal Shelter
Humane Society seeks everything from food to shovels
Village Board Gets Draft Law Re: Boat Docking
Village board sets Feb.8 hearing date
New Source of Controversy Arises at Village Board Meetings: Text Messaging
Allegations of inappropriate private text-messaging at village board meeting.
Town Board Sets Date for Rezoning Hearing
Supervisor promises that all will be heard
Cold Spring Village Board Takes Up Comprehensive Plan Draft
Village board discusses possible changes
Trustee Stirs Waters over Tour Boat's Move to Cold Spring
Trustee Serradas suggests the Village not rush anything