Begins work on 2015 budget
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
Posted inPhilipstown News
Odell Presents $145 Million County Budget
Executive again backs Butterfield with no specifics on county involvement
Posted inPhilipstown News
Town Board Pushes Ahead on Sale of VFW Building
Continental Village fire truck wins unanimous approval
Posted inArts & Leisure
West Point Foundry Workers Defied Danger, Economic Vagaries
Labor built an industry and community
Posted inPhilipstown News
Putnam Legislature Again Ponders Opposing Clean Water Act Changes
Questions scope of federal authority
Posted inPhilipstown News
Mountain Lion Sightings Generate Uproar
Residents, outdoor experts share views
Posted inPhilipstown News
Town Board Hears about Stormwater, Cable TV Concerns
Backs pipeline moratorium and moves ahead on bridge project
Posted inPhilipstown News
Philipstown Town Board Confers with Continental Village Firefighters on Truck Buy
Also moves ahead on generator as cell tower effort stalls
Posted inPhilipstown News
Putnam County Has Lowest Unemployment in Hudson Valley
Ranks fourth-lowest in state
Posted inPhilipstown News
Putnam Legislature Expresses Further Concerns about Algonquin Pipeline
Discusses financial bonding for county projects
Posted inPhilipstown News
Sheriff’s Department Spent $7,575 on Maloney Wedding Security
Cost discussed at Putnam County legislative meeting
Posted inPhilipstown News
County Legislators Raise Questions About Placing Services at Butterfield
Issues about costs and leasing versus owning
Posted inAround Town
Constitution Island Garden Day Attracts More Than 250 Visitors
Attractions defy overcast weather
Posted inPhilipstown News
Town Board Refines Ideas for Draft Wind Turbine Law
Visibility, steep slope effects and other implications reviewed
Posted inPhilipstown News
County Legislature Rules Committee Moves Ahead on Prayers at Meetings
Discusses ban on foamware in county facilities
Posted inPhilipstown News
Guillaro Says Serious Discussions Underway with County and Postal Service
Needs decisions from Cold Spring, Philipstown governments by Oct. 1
Posted inPhilipstown News
Cold Spring, Philipstown Officials Seek Unified Stance on Butterfield Occupancy
React warily to Guillaro request for commitment, county position unclear
Posted inAround Town
Putnam History Museum Lawn Party Features Croquet and Scenic Views
Annual event held at historic Douglas Road home
Posted inPhilipstown News
Town Board Postpones Votes Involving Purchases by Two Fire Departments
Hears about drug crisis, trolley, post offices, pipeline
Posted inAround Town
Fjord Trail Planning Work Proceeds Mile-by-Mile from Cold Spring to Beacon
Public gets update
Posted inPhilipstown News
Storm Wrecks Tree, Shuts Down Power to Part of Cold Spring
Route 9D closed in part
Posted inPhilipstown News
Fire Engulfs Home of Long-Time Cold Spring Village Volunteer
Owners escape as firefighters from multi-municipalities respond
Posted inPhilipstown News
County Legislators Renew American Legion Lease
Delay vote on attacking federal clean-water rules
Posted inPhilipstown News
Town Board Declares Eminent Domain for Indian Brook Road Bridge
Also talks of VFW and rails at news coverage
