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Philipstown News

Garrison sign
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Around Town (Photos)

by Staff December 1, 2023December 1, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Turn here, musical interlude

Garrison School
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Garrison School Seeks Budget Volunteers

by Staff December 1, 2023December 6, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Residents invited to serve on advisory committee

HVSF this year hopes to encourage more picnicking before the shows.
Posted inPhilipstown News

Shakespeare Festival Completes Review

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks November 24, 2023November 27, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Planning Board approves environmental remedies

A rendering depicts proposed new projects for Haldane. Courtesy of CSArch
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Haldane Capital Plan Moves Forward

Avatar photo by Joey Asher November 24, 2023November 27, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Benante says focus on ‘needs instead of wants’

sara servadio
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Byrne Names New Putnam Commissioner

by Staff November 24, 2023November 24, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Servadio will lead social services 

Allysa Fry, holding her son, Adam, was among the firefighters from North Highlands, Cold Spring, Continental Village and Garrison who gathered for a photo shoot at Surprise Lake Camp on Nov. 12.
Posted inPhilipstown News

Firefighters Answer the Recruiting Call

Avatar photo by Michael Turton November 24, 2023November 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

New volunteers needed

parking
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In Cold Spring, A Price on Parking

Avatar photo by Michael Turton November 17, 2023November 28, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Residential permits, meters approved

Doctor or psychiatrist consulting and diagnostic examining stressful woman patient on obstetric - gynecological female illness, or mental health in medical clinic or hospital healthcare service center
Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Crisis Center Faces Backlash

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks November 17, 2023November 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Opposition to Brewster site forces new search 

Putnam County Courthouse
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Putnam Legislators Override Veto of Raises

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks November 17, 2023November 16, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Byrne had rejected increases for sheriff, clerk, coroners

Philipstown Town Hall
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Philipstown Approves Tax Hike

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks November 17, 2023November 16, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Levy rises in 2024 budget by 8.3 percent

Thanksgiving table
Posted inPhilipstown News

Religious Groups Plan Thanksgiving Dinner

by Staff November 10, 2023November 10, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Meals available for those who cannot prepare their own

Cold Spring Village Hall
Posted inPhilipstown News

Fjord Trail Data Concerns

Avatar photo by Michael Turton November 10, 2023April 28, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Committee still waiting on the numbers

Putnam County Courthouse
Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Legislators Pass Spending Plan

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks November 10, 2023November 10, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Montgomery casts lone ‘no’ vote

voting booths
Posted inPhilipstown News

Philipstown and Putnam Election Results

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe November 7, 2023February 4, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Unofficial tallies reported by the Board of Elections

A map from the 2022 Indian Point emergency plan shows "protective action areas." The population within the 10-mile radius is about 324,000 people.
Posted inPhilipstown News

No More Pills, Test Sirens or Escape Routes

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin November 3, 2023November 11, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Regulator: Indian Point can drop emergency plans

Pedestrians filled Main Street in Cold Spring on Saturday (Oct. 28). Photo by M. Turton
Posted inPhilipstown News

Another Wild Saturday in the Village

Avatar photo by Michael Turton November 3, 2023November 11, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

‘The busiest day I’ve seen in more than 10 years’

garrison-buses
Posted inPhilipstown News

Garrison School Sets Vote

by Staff November 3, 2023November 3, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Proposal will formalize bus pickups

Cold Spring Village Hall
Posted inPhilipstown News

Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

Avatar photo by Michael Turton November 3, 2023November 3, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Board discusses dog park, flooding, chess tables

Putnam award winners
Posted inPhilipstown News

Traffic Safety Board Recognized

by Staff November 3, 2023November 3, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Putnam agency wins award from AAA

Barbara Barosa
Posted inPhilipstown News

Byrne Names Putnam Planning Director

by Staff November 3, 2023November 3, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Promotes principal planner to job

Police siren
Posted inPhilipstown News

Student Reports Man Offered ‘Ride to School’

by Staff October 31, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Incident reported to law enforcement

Posted inPhilipstown News

Cold Spring Halloween Parade

Avatar photo by Ross Corsair October 29, 2023November 11, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Shots from the Saturday parade

Liz Campbell Kelly, a landscape architect and Nelsonville resident, was among the volunteers who worked on the green roof at the Chapel Restoration. (Photo by Ross Corsair)
Posted inPhilipstown News

Rooftop Garden Restored

Avatar photo by Michael Turton October 27, 2023October 27, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Chapel Restoration goes green — again

Chalice
Posted inPhilipstown News

‘Extraordinary’ Find at Historic Chapel

Avatar photo by Michael Turton October 27, 2023November 11, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Eucharistic vessels given to Cold Spring church

Debbie Earl follows a student along the sensory pathway at the Garrison School. Photo by J. Asher
Posted inPhilipstown News

H is for Hopscotch

Avatar photo by Joey Asher October 27, 2023October 27, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Teachers use organized play to prepare students

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