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Philipstown News

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Lawler Announces Town Halls

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

Says he is bucking Republican leadership

Nelsonville Village Hall
Posted inPhilipstown News

Nelsonville Approves Draft Budget

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks March 21, 2025March 22, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Mayor floats overriding state-mandated tax cap

cold spring police radio system (photo by M. Turton)
Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Readies Radio System

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks March 21, 2025March 22, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Local agencies raise concerns about rollout

A developer has proposed building a gas station with a Dunkin’ on the former Automar site on Route 9. Photo by L. Sparks
Posted inPhilipstown News

Route 9 Plan to Be Downsized

by Staff March 21, 2025March 20, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Owner cites ‘environmental impacts’

Reconstruction is underway at the Boscobel Mansion. Photo by M. Turton
Posted inPhilipstown News

Ceiling Collapse Triggers Overhaul

Avatar photo by Michael Turton March 14, 2025May 9, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Boscobel launches $2 million-plus restoration

Putnam Sheriff badge
Posted inPhilipstown News

Philipstown Man Charged with Theft

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe March 14, 2025April 14, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Police say he embezzled at least $208,000

Gail Duffy
Posted inPhilipstown News

Haldane to Name Superintendent

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

Fishkill resident will be appointed Tuesday

Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam History Museum Names Director

by Staff March 14, 2025March 19, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

119th annual meeting scheduled for April 6

Cold Spring Village Hall
Posted inPhilipstown News

Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

Avatar photo by Michael Turton March 14, 2025March 19, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Bids sought for Fair Street drainage and sidewalk work

Honor Roll
Posted inPhilipstown News

Haldane Middle School Honor Roll

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

Students recognized for second-quarter grades

Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Recognizes Haldane Students

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

Honored for volunteer service

Cold Spring Village Hall
Posted inPhilipstown News

Cold Spring Details Fjord Trail Concerns

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

Consultant: Traffic study ‘woefully’ lacking

Haldane High School
Posted inPhilipstown News

Haldane, Garrison Budgets Under Cap

Avatar photo by Joey Asher March 7, 2025March 28, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

But is it smarter to ask for the maximum hike?

Putnam County Courthouse
Posted inPhilipstown News

Byrne Promises Historic Tax Cut

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

Putnam County to sponsor Shakespeare grant

Judge gavel
Posted inPhilipstown News

Resident Sues Cold Spring Judge, Clerk

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

Alleges mishandling of traffic, parking tickets

1 Depot Square
Posted inPhilipstown News

Depot Owner Wins Reductions

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

Lawsuit challenged property tax increases

Aaron Hollander
Posted inPhilipstown News

Graymoor Names New Director

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

Will head interreligious institute in NYC

HHFT says the riverside trail north of Little Stony Point, shown here in an architect’s rendering, would include a boulder edge and planted buffer. (SCAPE)
Posted inPhilipstown News

Philipstown OKs Fjord Trail Response

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks February 28, 2025March 28, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Renews support for Cold Spring ‘pause’

Cold Spring Village Hall
Posted inPhilipstown News

Cold Spring to Finalize Fjord Trail Notes

Avatar photo by Michael Turton February 28, 2025February 28, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Meeting scheduled for Monday at Village Hall

House District 17
Posted inPhilipstown News

Candidates Emerging for House District 17

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

Contenders test waters for 2026 race

Astor Services logo
Posted inPhilipstown News

Astor Services Home Care Expands into Putnam

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

Already serves Dutchess County

eagle scout
Posted inPhilipstown News

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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Posted inPhilipstown News

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

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