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

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Letter: Francisco and MacDonald are Strong Choices

by Contributor February 23, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Trust considered approach and experience

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Letter: Kudos to Postal Stalwarts

by Contributor February 23, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Braving the mess and doing double duty

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letters: Dismayed at Suggestion to Sacrifice Trees

by Contributor February 21, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

10 fewer trees is 10 times less the shade and charm

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Stunned About Pedestrian Safety Issues

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

Why aren’t there crosswalks on Main Street?

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Francisco Has Proven Himself Time and Again

by Contributor February 18, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

MacDonald has necessary experience and insight

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Remember the Hungry Birds

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong February 14, 2014November 16, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

‘Winter comes roaring back’

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Support Francisco and MacDonald for Trustee Seats

by Contributor February 12, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Urges votes for two candidates

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Letter: Heroin Biggest Drug Issue in Cold Spring

by Contributor February 11, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

It costs a hell of a lot less than pot

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: We Need Federal and State Primary Consolidation

by Contributor February 10, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Elections should be held in June

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Trustees Asking Wrong Question on Boat Club

by Contributor February 8, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

What use should the village make of that prime waterfront site?

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Francisco Asks Right Questions on Butterfield

by Contributor February 2, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Let’s answer them so development can finally go forward

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Francisco Keeps an Open Mind

by Contributor February 2, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

He keeps doing his job, despite the nasty attacks

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Enhanced Tax Incentives Will Keep Hudson Valley Beautiful

by Contributor January 28, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Donation of conservation easements on private land has been efficient way to protect open space

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Friends of McConville Park Thanks Community

by Contributor January 28, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Appreciates support for maintaining and preserving park

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: So Much for “View-Shed” Issue Being Moot Point

by Contributor January 27, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

New structure “blight upon the Hudson Highlands”

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Democracy Subverted

by Contributor January 26, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

PCNR removes line from letter

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: HDRB Chair Expresses Concern on PCNR Inaccuracies

by Contributor January 26, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Explains that HDRB cannot add properties to the Historic District

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: More State Funding Needed to Treat Addiction

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

Many people seeking recovery are hindered by a lack of available programs

Posted inLetters to Editor

Opinion: Concern on Butterfield Rezoning

by Contributor January 17, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Village trustee holding office hours Jan. 18 from 2 to 4 p.m.

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Students Strive to Orchestrate Positive Service-learning Project

by Contributor January 7, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Why Haldane seniors are headed to New Orleans

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: End-of-Year Reminders from Sandy Galef

by Contributor December 28, 2013September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

STAR and Home Energy Assistance Program deadlines near

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Thank You for Handel’s ‘Messiah’

by Contributor December 27, 2013September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

St. Mary’s fills for two sold-out performances

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Metro-North Train Tragedy Demands Investigation

by Contributor December 6, 2013September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

“It seems clear the people responsible for our safety are not doing their jobs”

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: LOSAP Helps Retain Active Volunteer Firefighters

by Contributor November 29, 2013September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Provides firefighters with a small pension benefit

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Thanksgiving, Leaf Blowers and Georgia O’Keeffe

by Contributor November 28, 2013September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Move to a desert country rather than obsess with a war on leaves

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