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Astor Services Home Care Expands into Putnam

by Staff February 28, 2025February 28, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Already serves Dutchess County

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Around Town (Photos)

by Staff February 28, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Eagle Scout, sharpshooters, top students, harm reduction

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Bowl-a-Thon

Avatar photo by Ross Corsair February 28, 2025February 28, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Philipstown nonprofit raises money for veteran housing

Cold Spring Village Hall
Posted inPhilipstown News

Consultant Critical of Fjord Trail Report

Avatar photo by Michael Turton February 21, 2025February 25, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Concerns include community character, funding

Opioid epidemic and drug abuse concept with a heroin syringe or other narcotic substances next to a bottle of prescription opioids. Oxycodone is the generic name for a range of opioid painkillers
Posted inPhilipstown News

Overdose Deaths Fall in Putnam

by Staff February 21, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Coroners report 88 percent fewer in 2024

Putnam County Courthouse
Posted inPhilipstown News

Former Counsel Sues Putnam

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks February 21, 2025February 21, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Attorney challenges end of Legislature contract

Vote results
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Two Candidates Seek Nelsonville Seats

by Staff February 21, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Village election to be held March 18

Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam to Reclassify Health Commissioner

by Staff February 21, 2025February 21, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Committee approves new health director

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Haldane High School Honor Roll

by Staff February 18, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Students recognized for second-quarter grades

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Two More Candidates for Philipstown Board

by Staff February 14, 2025February 14, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Prentice, Maasik announce campaigns

Mayor Kathleen Foley in her office at Village Hall Photo by M. Turton
Posted inPhilipstown News

Small Village, Big Issues

Avatar photo by Michael Turton February 14, 2025March 7, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Cold Spring mayor on the year ahead

Philipstown Town Hall
Posted inPhilipstown News

Philipstown Adopts Expanded Tax Break

by Staff February 14, 2025February 14, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Raises income limits for seniors, disabled

Posted inPhilipstown News

H.V. Shakespeare Hires Two

by Staff February 14, 2025February 15, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Names development, marketing execs

Cold Spring Village Hall
Posted inPhilipstown News

Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

Avatar photo by Michael Turton February 14, 2025February 14, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Traffic engineer will review DGEIS

Graymoor
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Graymoor Named ‘Jubilee’ Pilgrimage Site

by Staff February 14, 2025February 14, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Thousands expected during yearlong observance

Putnam County Courthouse
Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam and CSEA Reach Agreement

by Staff February 14, 2025February 14, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

County contracts with union through 2028

Putnam County Courthouse
Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Seeks Input on Sales Tax

by Staff February 14, 2025February 18, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Executive asks residents for their preferences

Ben Cheah, Ned Rauch and John Van Tassel are seeking Philipstown Town Board seats. Photo provided
Posted inPhilipstown News

Democrats Endorse Philipstown Candidates

by Staff February 7, 2025February 7, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Two new nominees will run for Town Board

Posted inPhilipstown News

Haldane Increases First Responder Tax Breaks

Avatar photo by Joey Asher February 7, 2025February 7, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Exemption rises from 5 to 10 percent

Posted inPhilipstown News

Philipstown Nonprofit Bowling for Vets

by Staff February 7, 2025February 10, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Proceeds will renovate or build home

Cold Spring Village Hall
Posted inPhilipstown News

Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

Avatar photo by Michael Turton February 7, 2025February 25, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Busy year ahead for mayor and trustees

Putnam County Courthouse
Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Legal Spending Criticized

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks January 31, 2025January 31, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

County executive lawsuit cost $52,300

Boscobel 
Posted inPhilipstown News

Boscobel Names Board Member

by Staff January 31, 2025January 31, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Also appoints deputy operations director

A rendering of the 32 housing units Hudson Valley Shakespeare plans to build on its 98-acre parcel in Philipstown.
Posted inPhilipstown News

Shakespeare Housing Approved

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks January 24, 2025March 7, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Project entails 32 units for performers

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Sheriffs Join Autism Program

by Staff January 24, 2025February 4, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

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