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News for Philipstown (Cold Spring, Nelsonville, Garrison) and Beacon, New York

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Letters to Editor

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Letter: Cold Spring Sidewalk Tour

by Contributor July 27, 2015September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

A big bowl of bureaucratic spaghetti

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Letter: More Transparency from Town Board

by Contributor June 27, 2015September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

How did a $5,000 project morph into $250,000?

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Code Update Disappointment

by Contributor June 13, 2015September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Disappointed with mayor’s decision

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letters: On Paving South Mountain Pass

by Contributor June 8, 2015September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Residents weigh in on town’s June 10 vote

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Thanks for Remembering Hiroko Merante

by Contributor June 8, 2015September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Family grateful for support

Posted inLetters to Editor

Opinion: Our Generation

by Contributor May 26, 2015September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Vote No on Library Referendum

by Contributor May 16, 2015September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Oppose tax that cannot be reduced or changed by voters

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Kory Riesterer a Balanced Voice

by Contributor May 16, 2015September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer endorses candidate for Haldane board

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letters: Peggy Clements for Haldane School Board

by Contributor May 12, 2015September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writers endorse trustee candidate

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Breakneck Ridge Being ‘Loved to Death’

by Contributor May 12, 2015September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Simply too many people using it

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Vote Yes for Butterfield Library

by Contributor May 7, 2015September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

A “no” vote will significantly cut services

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Library is a Public Good

by Contributor April 27, 2015September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Residents can check their values at the ballot box

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Become an Organ Donor

by Contributor April 7, 2015September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

More than 10,000 people are waiting for transplants in New York

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: The Importance of Voting on March 31

by Contributor March 28, 2015September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Absentee ballots available until election day

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: We Need Property-Tax Relief for Middle Income

by Contributor March 23, 2015September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

On average, proposed credit would return $781 to $1,500

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: State Needs Ethical Reform

by Contributor March 17, 2015September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

We should question the ethics of using “ethics reform” to negotiate budget

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: To George Washington From His Wife

by Contributor March 16, 2015September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Can you look into some “blacktop” for safe travelin’?

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letters: Campaign Endorsements

by Contributor March 14, 2015September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Former mayor and others back Merandy and Early

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letters: Candidate Endorsements

by Contributor March 7, 2015September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Supporters make their case for mayor and trustee picks

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Rec Commission Thanks All for Great Winter Carnival

by Contributor March 3, 2015September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Area businesses stepped up once again

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Congress Passes Legislation Supporting Land Conservation

by Contributor March 3, 2015September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Congress votes in favor of the America Gives More Act

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Haldane Needs Public Involvement

by Contributor February 4, 2015September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

School board president asks for help and participation

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Disappointed in New State Senator

by Contributor January 9, 2015September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Why did Serino walk away from difficult question?

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: BeaconArts Grateful for Support

by Contributor January 2, 2015September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Thanks community for help with holiday event

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: HDRB Decision Disappointing

by Contributor December 22, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Saddened to learn Butterfield buildings will mirror strip mall

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