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Writer: Many great schools don’t require SAT or ACT

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Writers: Listen to the cry of the earth

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Writers: Use federal rescue funds to fight hunger

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Letter: Disappointed

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Writer: History should be acknowledged

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Writer: Approve the new code, with Mixed-Use

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Letter: Marijuana Tax

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Writer: Philipstown Town Board should reconsider

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Letter: Beacon Downtown

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Writer: On paper, it looks workable; in reality, it needs work

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Letter: Ignore the Rules

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Writer: I intend to resume the peaceful and lawful operation of my short-term rental

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Letter: We’re Driving Toward a Cliff

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Writer: Fed up with delay and illusion of action

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Letter: Outreach Worker Needed

by Contributor August 6, 2021August 7, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Position open at Friendship Center in Philipstown

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Letter: Community Choice

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Philipstown CCA program explained

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Letter: Library Story

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Writer: Sesame Street taught me English, library taught me America

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Letter: Climate Action

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Galef: Bill would create strong renewable energy workforce

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Letter: Gun Safety

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Writer: Putnam legislators misrepresent state bill

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Letter: Climate Smart

by Contributor June 24, 2021June 18, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Restaurants should return to washable dishware

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Letter: Masks at School

by Contributor June 18, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: We should accept our responsibility to protect others

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