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Philipstown News

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Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Sheriff Sued for $50 Million

by Staff April 10, 2021April 9, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Brewster man alleges deputies assaulted him during arrest

Nancy Montgomery screen share
Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Approves New Guns, Computers for Sheriff

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong April 9, 2021April 9, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Also OKs more PR spending, Granite Mountain access

HVSF garden render
Posted inPhilipstown News

Shakespeare Plans: An Update

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe April 9, 2021May 7, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

HVSF make initial requests for project approval

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Posted inPhilipstown News

Garrison Golf Course to Close This Year

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe April 7, 2021April 18, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Owner says unrelated to Shakespeare Fest move

chuck hustis
Posted inPhilipstown News

Hustis Sentenced to Five Years

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe April 6, 2021April 18, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Former trustee pleaded guilty to child porn charge

Posted inPhilipstown News

Director to Leave Desmond-Fish Library

by Staff April 6, 2021April 6, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Jen McCreery taking position in Chatham

Posted inPhilipstown News

Cold Spring to Flush Hydrants

by Staff April 3, 2021April 3, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Village schedules for next week

Benches as dining area
Posted inPhilipstown News

Cold Spring Seeks ‘Responsible Tourism’

Avatar photo by Michael Turton April 2, 2021April 8, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Also, summer film series plans return

glock G17
Posted inPhilipstown News

Guns and Treadmills

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong April 2, 2021April 2, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Putnam committee approves sheriff purchases

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Posted inPhilipstown News

Down They Go

Avatar photo by Ross Corsair April 2, 2021April 2, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Cell-tower companies begin cutting trees

Frank Milkovich
Posted inPhilipstown News

The Lion’s King

Avatar photo by Michael Turton March 29, 2021March 28, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Frank Milkovich has been a member for 50 years

Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Committee OKs Nelsonville Sheriff Rent Increase

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong March 27, 2021April 3, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Also backs agreement with HHLT for Granite Mountain

garrison and philipstown ambulances
Posted inPhilipstown News

Philipstown Approves Ambulance Contracts

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong March 26, 2021March 26, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Include provisions on corps member conduct, mutual aid

Posted inPhilipstown News

Cold Spring Approves Police Review Plan

Avatar photo by Michael Turton March 26, 2021April 3, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Village will survey residents and business owners

Vinny Tamagna
Posted inPhilipstown News

Challengers Arise in Cold Spring

Avatar photo by Michael Turton March 26, 2021April 3, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

One village trustee says she’s not running 

Posted inPhilipstown News

Judge Denies Restraining Order

by Staff March 26, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Allows telecom firm to begin cutting trees for tower

main-street-1930s
Posted inPhilipstown News

Reflections of a Cold Spring Native

by Contributor March 23, 2021March 19, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Growing up in the village in the 1930s and ’40s

Posted inPhilipstown News

How Much Water Do You Use?

by Staff March 20, 2021March 19, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Cold Spring residents can check online

Nelsonville Village Hall
Posted inPhilipstown News

Nelsonville Anticipates Higher Rent from Sheriff

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong March 19, 2021March 19, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Board delays Airbnb law until new trustees take office

Posted inPhilipstown News

Residents Seek Injunction on Tree-Cutting

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong March 19, 2021March 19, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Company clearing way for cell tower

Haldane high school
Posted inPhilipstown News

It’s School Budget Time

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe March 19, 2021April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Haldane and Garrison face challenging deficits

chuck hustis
Posted inPhilipstown News

Hustis Sentencing Delayed to April 6

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe March 19, 2021March 19, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Defense asks for time to review report

ballesteros
Posted inPhilipstown News

Mahopac Man Arrested in Capitol Attack

by Staff March 17, 2021March 19, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Posted video of himself inside building

Posted inPhilipstown News

Maloney, Zhynovitch Elected in Nelsonville

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe March 16, 2021March 27, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Potts edged out by two votes

Honor Roll
Posted inPhilipstown News

Haldane Middle School Honor Roll

by Staff March 15, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Students recognized for second-quarter grades

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