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Philipstown News

Desmond-Fish Library
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Desmond-Fish to Ask Garrison Taxpayers for $75,000 Annually

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe October 25, 2013May 26, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Vote will take place in May; Butterfield used same method

Posted inPhilipstown News

Erickson Backs ‘Smart’ Growth, Paving Steep Roads

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong October 25, 2013March 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Re-zoning debate prompted initial civic involvement

Posted inPhilipstown News

Van Tassel Guided by Generations Before Him

Avatar photo by Kevin E. Foley October 25, 2013January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Town Board candidate seeks re-election on his record of service

Posted inPhilipstown News, Videos

Town Supervisor Richard Shea (Video)

Avatar photo by Gregory Gunder October 24, 2013March 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Running unopposed, incumbent discusses his record

Posted inPhilipstown News

West Point Foundry Preserve Re-Opens with Park Upgrades

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong October 22, 2013January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Officials and residents flock to historical site after 16-month hiatus

Posted inPhilipstown News

State Police Report Arrest of Cold Spring Officer Sunday Morning

by Staff October 20, 2013October 20, 2013 Why you can trust The Current

Allegations of damaging a colleague’s vehicle

Posted inPhilipstown News

Residents Speak in Favor of ‘Formula Business’ Ban

Avatar photo by Michael Turton October 20, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

No opposition expressed

Posted inPhilipstown News

Planning Board Critiques Butterfield Documentation, Seeks Changes

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong October 19, 2013January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Developer’s report found in need of more information

Posted inPhilipstown News

Haldane Search Committee Negotiating with Prospective Interim Superintendent

Avatar photo by Michael Turton October 19, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Audit praises district financial practices

Posted inPhilipstown News

Garrison School Board Welcomes Community Involvement in Superintendent Selection

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan October 19, 2013September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Race to the Top participation raises student data security concerns

Posted inPhilipstown News

Town Planning Board Members Question Fire Safety of Proposed School at Plumbush

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong October 19, 2013January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Lack of sprinkler system cited

Posted inPhilipstown News, Videos

Philipstown Candidates’ Forum (Video)

Avatar photo by Gregory Gunder October 18, 2013March 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Lee Erickson, Michael Leonard and John Van Tassel discuss issues

Posted inPhilipstown News

Baby with a Plan in a Van

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe October 18, 2013April 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

When it’s time, it’s time

Posted inPhilipstown News

Town Board Candidates Discuss Budget Issues, County Relations, Tourism

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong October 18, 2013January 28, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Lee Erickson, Michael Leonard and John Van Tassel discuss issues

Posted inPhilipstown News

Town Board Gives Go-Ahead to Park Pavilion Construction

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong October 13, 2013September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Also questions aspects of GVFC fire company benefits referendum

Posted inPhilipstown News

Farmers’ Market Moving Back to Cold Spring’s Main Street This Winter

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan October 13, 2013December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Vendors to set up in St. Mary’s Parish Hall

Posted inPhilipstown News

6 Burglaries in 6 Weeks

Avatar photo by Michael Turton October 12, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Break-ins reported in Garrison and Nelsonville

Posted inPhilipstown News

DEC Agrees to Larger Coal Tar Cleanup

Avatar photo by Michael Turton October 12, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Dependent upon boat club building removal

Posted inPhilipstown News

Manitou Residents, Local Officials Discuss Flooding Solutions

Avatar photo by Michael Turton October 12, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Sunken road, wetland drainage pose problems

Posted inPhilipstown News

Police Divers Recover Gun Believed Used in Long Island Shooting

by Staff October 11, 2013 Why you can trust The Current

Weapon found near Sandy Beach State Park

Posted inPhilipstown News

Haldane Homecoming Celebrates ‘Field of Dreams’

Avatar photo by Michael Turton October 7, 2013January 28, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

1938 Grad recalls playing on dirt field

Garrison School
Posted inPhilipstown News

Garrison Ranks in Top 10 Percent of New York Schools on Tests

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan October 7, 2013January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

New ELA and math exams designed to assess critical thinking skills and knowledge

Posted inPhilipstown News

Odell Proposes Nearly $143 Million Budget; Legislature to Review Draft

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong October 6, 2013January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

County executive’s plan foresees 1.6 percent tax hike

Posted inPhilipstown News

Cruise Boats Visiting Cold Spring on the Rise

Avatar photo by Michael Turton October 5, 2013September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Village benefits from increased revenue

Posted inPhilipstown News

DEC Plans Coal Tar Borings at Boat Club

Avatar photo by Michael Turton October 5, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

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