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Green Ribbon School
Posted inPhilipstown News

Garrison Nominated as Green Ribbon School

by Staff March 15, 2024March 22, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Recognized for environmental programs

Putnam Sheriff badge
Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam, Deputies Agree to New Contract

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks March 15, 2024March 22, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Annual raises average 3 percent under pact

Desmond-Fish Library
Posted inPhilipstown News

Desmond-Fish Trustees Vote To Keep Library Name

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks March 9, 2024May 24, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Decision ends review of Hamilton Fish III actions

Haldane High School
Posted inPhilipstown News

Haldane, Garrison Districts Hold the Line

Avatar photo by Joey Asher March 8, 2024April 28, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Both propose budgets that match state tax cap

Mondaire Jones, who is challenging Rep. Mike Lawler, visited Philipstown on March 3. He is shown with Putnam County Legislator Nancy Montgomery. Photo by L.S. Armstrong
Posted inPhilipstown News

House Candidate’s Goals: ‘Save Democracy’ and Defeat Lawler

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong March 8, 2024March 8, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Democrat hopes to oust first-term Republican from District 17

Cold Spring Village Hall
Posted inPhilipstown News

Data Members Ask Fjord Trail to Consider Alternative Routes

Avatar photo by Michael Turton March 8, 2024April 28, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

HHFT will host meeting on Monday at Dutchess Manor

parking
Posted inPhilipstown News

Cold Spring to Get Traffic Help

Avatar photo by Michael Turton March 1, 2024February 25, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Planning organization will share expertise

Garrison School
Posted inPhilipstown News

Garrison School Proposes 4.44% Tax Increase

Avatar photo by Joey Asher March 1, 2024March 1, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Matches state cap for 2024-25

Nelsonville Village Hall
Posted inPhilipstown News

No Challengers in Nelsonville

by Staff March 1, 2024March 1, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Village election scheduled for March 19

Honor Roll
Posted inPhilipstown News

Haldane High School Honor Roll

by Staff February 29, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Students recognized for second-quarter grades

Cold Spring Village Hall
Posted inPhilipstown News

Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

Avatar photo by Michael Turton February 23, 2024February 23, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Program to make recommendations regarding traffic and pedestrian safety

Posted inPhilipstown News

Synagogue to Celebrate Rabbi

by Staff February 21, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Joined Philipstown congregation in 2014

Christopher Shields
Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Names Emergency Management Director

by Staff February 21, 2024March 8, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Former special agent hired for role

route-9-building
Posted inPhilipstown News

Project Discards Large Oil Tanks

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks February 19, 2024April 28, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Plan for Route 9 sparked Philipstown moratorium

Desmond-Fish Library
Posted inPhilipstown News

Committee Majority Supports Renaming Desmond-Fish

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks February 16, 2024April 28, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Library board will discuss report on March 9

Cold Spring Village Hall
Posted inPhilipstown News

Cold Spring to Conduct Fjord Trail Survey

Avatar photo by Michael Turton February 16, 2024April 28, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Residents urged to attend two HHFT sessions

Eve Barnes-Corby, Brad Gilley and Lyla at the Citrine Cafe in Cold Spring Photo by M. Ferris
Posted inPhilipstown News

Australian Style

Avatar photo by Marc Ferris February 16, 2024February 16, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Cold Spring has a new lunch spot

Colin Marma
Posted inPhilipstown News

Sheriff Looking for Missing Garrison Man

by Staff February 12, 2024February 13, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Last seen on Feb. 2, maybe in New York City

Rapid cat
Posted inPhilipstown News

Rabid Stray Cat Found in Putnam Valley

by Staff February 9, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Residents asked to call if they encountered

Judy Farrell, a member of Philipstown's Town Board, and other town residents addressed the Putnam County Legislature on Tuesday (Feb. 6). Legislator Nancy Montgomery is seated at right. (Photo by L. Sparks)
Posted inPhilipstown News

Philipstown Residents Defend Legislator Montgomery

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks February 9, 2024April 28, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Putnam County chair threatens to end meeting

Cold Spring parking
Posted inPhilipstown News

Cold Spring Launches Parking Changes

Avatar photo by Michael Turton February 9, 2024February 16, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Resident permits begin March 1, metered parking April 1

Posted inPhilipstown News

Philipstown Amends Proposed Shakespeare Zoning

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks February 9, 2024February 9, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Board also hears plan for mobile food pantry

Haldane High School
Posted inPhilipstown News

Haldane to Discuss Tax Relief for Firefighters, Seniors

Avatar photo by Joey Asher February 9, 2024February 9, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Would lower assessed values

firefighters recognized
Posted inPhilipstown News

Around Town (Photos)

by Staff February 9, 2024February 9, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Trivia royalty, firefighters honored, free-throw shooters advance

Posted inPhilipstown News

Rep. Lawler Announces Philipstown Visit

by Staff February 7, 2024February 9, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Office hours scheduled for Town Hall on Feb. 9

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