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

October 27, 2021


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By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | October 15, 2021

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By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | October 9, 2021

Spending plan would include minimal tax decrease

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Volunteers fear it could mean end to corps

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    Responses from the trustee candidatesQuestions for Candidates: Philipstown Town Board was first posted on October 26, 2021 at 7:52 am.

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