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Philipstown News

Desmond-Fish Library
Posted inPhilipstown News

Desmond-Fish Finalizes Report on Renaming

by Staff February 2, 2024February 2, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Will publicize findings before special meeting in March

Fred Reich
Posted inPhilipstown News

Garrison Fire Co. Names New Chief

by Staff February 2, 2024February 2, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Jim Erickson steps down after 10 years

Putnam Sheriff badge
Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Sheriff to Receive $1.37 Million

by Staff February 2, 2024February 1, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Federal payment for help in drug busts

Nancy Montgomery
Posted inPhilipstown News

No Committees for Montgomery

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks January 26, 2024December 29, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Putnam sidelines Legislature’s sole Democrat

Money making idea. Light bulb with Dollar symbol.
Posted inPhilipstown News

Cold Spring Scores Funding Points

Avatar photo by Michael Turton January 26, 2024February 16, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Among state leaders in clean-energy progress

A rendering depicts proposed new projects for Haldane. Courtesy of CSArch
Posted inPhilipstown News

Haldane Moves Forward with $28.4 Million Plan

Avatar photo by Joey Asher January 26, 2024January 26, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

If approved by voters, taxes would increase 8%

Digital cybersecurity and network protection concept. Virtual locking mechanism to access shared resources. Interactive virtual control screen with padlock. Businessman working at laptop on background
Posted inPhilipstown News

Audit: Garrison School Needs Tighter Digital Security

Avatar photo by Joey Asher January 26, 2024January 26, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

District makes upgrades in response to state study

Police siren
Posted inPhilipstown News

Former Garrison Resident Charged With Assault

by Staff January 26, 2024January 26, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Allegedly attempted to escape from custody

sled
Posted inPhilipstown News

Around Town (Photos)

by Staff January 26, 2024January 26, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Girl overboard, an Italian honor

Garrison Landing
Posted inPhilipstown News

Spring Forecast for Landing’s Water Connect

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks January 19, 2024February 16, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

New well awaits link to Garrison treatment plant

Grinder pump
Posted inPhilipstown News

Nelsonville Gets Sewer Options

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks January 19, 2024February 16, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Feasibility study outlines funding challenges

Members of the Haldane Model U.N. club at the conference at the University of Connecticut
Posted inPhilipstown News

Haldane Model U.N. Draws Ambassadors

Avatar photo by Jude Morrison January 19, 2024January 19, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Membership jumps after Connecticut conference

Cold Spring Village Hall
Posted inPhilipstown News

Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

Avatar photo by Michael Turton January 19, 2024January 19, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Planning Board appointments now complete

Honor Roll
Posted inPhilipstown News

O’Neill High School Honor Roll

by Staff January 17, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Garrison students recognized for first-quarter grades

Flood Alert
Posted inPhilipstown News

More Flooding in Philipstown

by Staff January 13, 2024January 15, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Hudson Line suspended between Beacon and Garrison

Rep. Mike Lawler addresses constituents at an Aug. 22 town hall in Carmel. Photo provided
Posted inPhilipstown News

Lawler Ends Restrictions at ‘Town Halls’

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong January 12, 2024February 16, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Congressman faced criticism over press policy

Cold Spring riverfront
Posted inPhilipstown News

Cold Spring Battered Again

Avatar photo by Michael Turton January 12, 2024January 13, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Mayor: Riverfront ‘takes a beating storm after storm’

Sal Pidala and Caden Philippi
Posted inPhilipstown News

More Snow, Please

Avatar photo by Michael Turton January 12, 2024January 12, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Young entrepreneurs shovel for bucks

Veterans Memorial Park
Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Needs Park Volunteers

by Staff January 12, 2024January 12, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Accepting applications for advisory board

Jay Armour works the fields at Four Winds, in an undated photo.
Posted inPhilipstown News

A Farming Couple’s Journey to Retirement

Avatar photo by Michael Turton January 5, 2024February 16, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

From Kenya to prison to heirloom tomatoes

Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Disbands Response Team

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks January 5, 2024February 16, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Legislature never approved tactical unit

Cold Spring Village Hall
Posted inPhilipstown News

Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

Avatar photo by Michael Turton January 5, 2024January 6, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Planning Board needs three members

Blue Print logo
Posted inPhilipstown News

Haldane’s Paper: The Blue Print

by Contributor January 5, 2024January 5, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Excerpts from two recent issues

Police siren
Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Doctor Accused of Sexual Assault

by Staff January 3, 2024January 5, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Allegedly disabled victim with anesthesia

Foodtown
Posted inPhilipstown News

Around Town (Photos)

by Staff December 29, 2023December 31, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Scouts visit Town Board, Foodtown expands, garden club project, new bridge

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