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Philipstown News

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2015 Pay for Putnam County Executive, Legislators and Clerk Holds Steady for 3rd Year

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong January 5, 2015March 13, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Some officials get raises

Posted inPhilipstown News

County OKs Sharing of Highway Services With Philipstown and Cold Spring

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Allows formalization of practices underway

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Stories You Might Have Missed

Avatar photo by Michael Turton January 1, 2015February 13, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

2014 as seen through the rear-view mirror

Posted inPhilipstown News

Garrison Fire Co. Responds to Car Accident, Hiker Injury

by Staff December 29, 2014February 27, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Christmas Eve and weekend calls keep emergency teams busy

Posted inPhilipstown News

Legislators Agree on Senior Center

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Differ on related issues

Posted inPhilipstown News

Firehouse Plans Unveiled

Avatar photo by Michael Turton December 20, 2014March 29, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Three stories; cost estimated at $6 million plus

Posted inPhilipstown News

Village Tree Ordinance Passes Quietly

Avatar photo by Michael Turton December 20, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Recreation Commission’s role may increase

Posted inPhilipstown News

Seniors Updated on Butterfield

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Donated funds must be spent by end of 2015

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With Memories, Tears and Smiles, Gordon Stewart Lauded for Life Well Lived

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Service for publisher, speechwriter, arts supporter and free spirit draws crowd

Posted inPhilipstown News

NY State Cites Progress on Dealing With Dangerous Crude-Oil Trains

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong December 14, 2014March 25, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Town Board, environmentalists discuss issues at stake

Posted inPhilipstown News

Graffiti Vandals to Perform Community Service

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Resolution of Whistling Willie’s assault case again delayed

Posted inPhilipstown News

Nuisance Bear Shot With Pellets in Garrison

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Bird feeders provided tempting food source

Posted inPhilipstown News

Million Dollar Stocking Stuffer

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State funds part of Fjord Trail Project

Posted inPhilipstown News

Town Board Considers Composting Village Leaves

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Also agrees to purchase of VFW building

Posted inPhilipstown News

Public Hearing Supports Tree Board

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DEC says ‘no’ to coal tar meeting

Metro North train
Posted inPhilipstown News

Metro-North Talks Up Safety a Year After Crash

Avatar photo by Kevin E. Foley December 7, 2014April 22, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Positive train control still in distance

Posted inPhilipstown News

Dramatic Rescue on Bull Hill

Avatar photo by Michael Turton December 6, 2014March 25, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Specially trained team comes to aid of local teen

Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Leaders, Firearm Owners Continue Fight Against Gun Laws and Disclosure

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong December 6, 2014March 25, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Attacking SAFE Act by defunding it proposed at state level

Posted inPhilipstown News

Haldane and Garrison Release First-Quarter Honor Rolls

by Staff December 2, 2014May 26, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Middle- and high-school students recognized for academic achievements

Posted inPhilipstown News

A Note to Our Readers and Supporters

by Staff November 29, 2014March 22, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

The board of directors of Philipstown Info Inc. vows to continue Stewart’s work

Posted inPhilipstown News

Gordon Stewart, Our Founder, Died Nov. 26

Avatar photo by Kevin E. Foley November 28, 2014March 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Memorial service set for 1 p.m. on Dec. 14

Posted inPhilipstown News

County Officials Join in Forum on Firearms Laws

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong November 28, 2014March 29, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Event on Dec. 3 organized by new gun-owner’s rights group

Posted inPhilipstown News

Construction of Sidewalk From Cold Spring to Little Stony Point to Start in Spring

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong November 28, 2014March 25, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Philipstown Town Board approves agreement with NY state

Posted inPhilipstown News

Philipstown Gets 2015 Budget of Approximately $9.2 Million

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong November 25, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Increase stays within the state tax-hike cap

Posted inPhilipstown News

Horton Road Project Sparks Land-Use Concerns

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong November 22, 2014March 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Revised residential-equestrian plan under review by Philipstown Planning Board

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