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Philipstown News

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Sheriff Reports Garrison Resident Victim of Scam

by Staff May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

$2,500 check altered and cashed

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Posted inPhilipstown News

Philipstown Food Scrap Recycling Opens

by Staff May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Registration required for pilot program

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Haldane School Budget Passes

by Staff May 17, 2022May 20, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Voters also approve spending for buses

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Philipstown Town Board OKs Pride Flag at Town Hall

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But says policy needed to handle requests

Putnam County Courthouse
Posted inPhilipstown News

Road Patrol Questions Persist

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Also, Putnam approves cars for sheriff’s department

Joe Curto
Posted inPhilipstown News

Curto Resigns from Village Board

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Cites health concerns; mayor appoints successor 

Haldane candidates
Posted inPhilipstown News

Questions for Candidates: Haldane School Board

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe May 13, 2022May 14, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Two candidates for two open seats

Garrison candidates
Posted inPhilipstown News

Questions for Candidates: Garrison School Board

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Two candidates for two open seats

Garrison School
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Garrison One of 15 Districts Seeking Override

Avatar photo by Joey Asher May 6, 2022May 15, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Driving costs: Inflation and high-school tuition

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Posted inPhilipstown News

Redistricting in Putnam

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe May 6, 2022May 6, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Legislature faces challenge to balance populations

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Posted inPhilipstown News

The Fjord Trail: Good or Bad for Cold Spring?

Avatar photo by Michael Turton May 6, 2022April 28, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Planning Board chair shares his thoughts on project

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Posted inPhilipstown News

Two Jan. 6 Defendants From Putnam Sentenced

by Staff May 6, 2022May 6, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Mahopac residents pleaded guilty

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Short-Term Rental Suit in Cold Spring Dismissed

by Staff May 6, 2022May 6, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Plaintiff says he may refile

Honor Roll
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Haldane High School Honor Roll

by Staff May 3, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Students recognized for third quarter grades

Neal Sullivan
Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Chair Withdraws From Race

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe April 29, 2022May 6, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Judge tosses nominating petitions for re-election

Granicus software
Posted inPhilipstown News

Cold Spring Considers Software to Manage Rentals

Avatar photo by Michael Turton April 29, 2022May 6, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Would include a 24-hour hotline for complaints

Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Will Cut Gas Tax

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong April 29, 2022May 1, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Applies to first $2 per gallon

Breakneck Ridge train station sign
Posted inPhilipstown News

Philipstown: Close Hiker Stop Until Fjord Trail Arrives

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong April 29, 2022April 28, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Board also OKs shared service pact with Cold Spring

Garrison School
Posted inPhilipstown News

Garrison School Explores Pre-K

by Staff April 29, 2022April 29, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Approved for state funding

Neal Sullivan
Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Chair Could Lose Republican Line

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe April 26, 2022April 28, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Challenge to signatures gathered by commissioner

Police at Dockside
Posted inPhilipstown News

Body Found at Dockside Identified

by Staff April 22, 2022April 22, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Sheriff says it was New Windsor man

McConville
Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Sheriff Won’t Discuss Road Patrol Numbers

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong April 22, 2022May 1, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

McConville also says he will crack down on overtime

Nelsonville Village Hall
Posted inPhilipstown News

Nelsonville OKs $358K Budget, with 2.45% Tax Hike

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong April 22, 2022April 21, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Also discusses using pandemic relief funds for sewer study

Haldane School Board
Posted inPhilipstown News

Catching up with the Haldane School Board

Avatar photo by Joey Asher April 22, 2022April 21, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Highlights from recent meetings

Garrison School Budget
Posted inPhilipstown News

Garrison School Lowers Tax Request to 9.2%

Avatar photo by Joey Asher April 22, 2022April 21, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Increased state aid allows for revised budget

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