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

December 06, 2019

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Michael Mell

Philipstown News
Jim Cannon, Gloria Colucci, Carol McCullough, Ray O' Rouke, Diana Swinburne, Anita Prentice, Theresa Olandi

O’Rourke Named President of Garrison School Board

By Michael Mell | July 13, 2012

Board registers opposition to special education bill

Philipstown News

GUFS Allows COP to Post Meeting Videos

By Michael Mell | May 24, 2012

Unedited recordings will be available online

Around Town

Fire and Accident Snarl Morning Traffic

By Michael Mell | May 17, 2012

Routes 9 and 9D closed temporarily

Philipstown News

GUFS Budget Approved by 2-1 Margin

By Michael Mell | May 16, 2012

O’Rourke, Foertsch reelected; Olandi replaces McCullough

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Earth Day Round-up

By Michael Mell | April 20, 2012

Many events to celebrate the planet

Philipstown News

Garrison School Board Adopts Budget

By Michael Mell | April 18, 2012

Property tax levy would rise 2.23 percent

Around Town

On-time Passage of State Budget a Mixed Blessing for School Districts

By Michael Mell | April 10, 2012

Local Superintendents offer views

Philipstown News

GUFS Holds First Budget Workshop

By Michael Mell | February 23, 2012

2 percent tax cap will force more belt-tightening

Philipstown News

School Tax Cap FAQs

By Michael Mell | February 19, 2012

State mandated formula is complex

Philipstown News

Haldane Puts Best Foot Forward

By Michael Mell | February 3, 2012

Presentation to GUFS board highlights academics and school culture

Philipstown News

GUFS Library Lacking

By Michael Mell | January 16, 2012

Media Assessment Report suggests $150,000 for new books

Philipstown News

Unanticipated Expenses Stress GUFS Budget

By Michael Mell | December 23, 2011

Board tables BOCES vote; water restored

Arts & Leisure

Festival of Lights

By Michael Mell | December 17, 2011

Chanukah begins Tuesday evening

Philipstown News

New Legislation Codifies Schools’ Approach to Character Education

By Michael Mell | December 11, 2011

GUFS program meet new guidelines

Philipstown News

BOCES Presents Capital Improvement Plan

By Michael Mell | November 19, 2011

Garrison School’s share of cost revealed

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