Gas station changes from Citgo to Gulf, large signs questioned
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
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Wind Turbine Moratorium Public Hearing Set for Wednesday
Town budget vote for 2014 also on agenda
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Veteran Joe Etta Donates War-Memento Plaque to Town Hall
Town Board salutes nonagenerian in turn
Posted inPhilipstown News
Town Board Discusses Post Office Relocation Options
Questions county commitment to better senior services
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Town Board Members Blast PCNR
Ailes paper’s take on OSI, Butterfield, and senior issues contested
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Putnam Reps Decline to Ask for Levy Probe
Like ‘pulling wings off flies’
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Shea Says Garrison Institute Bought Parcel at Rec Center, Athletic Field Use Safe
Alleged election-eve ‘controversy’ laid to rest
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Town Justice Makes Plea for Better Courtroom Security
‘Order in the court’ threatened by phones, videos, fear of weapons
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Post Office at VFW? Shea Mentions Possibility to Keep USPS in Village
P.O. boxes, other services could move ad hoc
Posted inPhilipstown News
Seeking Senior Center, Residents Dominate County Budget Hearing
Lack of services in Philipstown at issue
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Erickson Backs ‘Smart’ Growth, Paving Steep Roads
Re-zoning debate prompted initial civic involvement
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West Point Foundry Preserve Re-Opens with Park Upgrades
Officials and residents flock to historical site after 16-month hiatus
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Planning Board Critiques Butterfield Documentation, Seeks Changes
Developer’s report found in need of more information
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Town Planning Board Members Question Fire Safety of Proposed School at Plumbush
Lack of sprinkler system cited
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Town Board Candidates Discuss Budget Issues, County Relations, Tourism
Lee Erickson, Michael Leonard and John Van Tassel discuss issues
Posted inPhilipstown News
Town Board Gives Go-Ahead to Park Pavilion Construction
Also questions aspects of GVFC fire company benefits referendum
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Town Board Takes Up 2014 Budget; Revisions Likely
Rough draft tops $9 million; $7,211,467 tax levy
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Town Board Approves GVFC Benefits Referendum, Revised Depot Theatre Status
Takes on unfinished road project
Posted inPhilipstown News
Odell Proposes Nearly $143 Million Budget; Legislature to Review Draft
County executive’s plan foresees 1.6 percent tax hike
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Philipstown ZBA Grants Special Permit for Wind Turbine
Site plan also approved, but insurance and bond sought
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Murder Suspect Not Found – Search of Rugged State Park Areas Ends
Increased police presence, search of river continue
Posted inAround Town
Town Board Bans Fracking By-Products and Enacts Private Road Upkeep Law
Also gets moratorium on wind-turbine applications underway
Posted inPhilipstown News
Hunt for Murder Suspect Leaves Shadow on Main Street and Village
Merchants report mixed effects
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Conservative Party Announces Slate for Town Board Positions
Sapeta, Erickson seek council slots; supervisor candidate opts not to run
