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Philipstown News

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Around Town (Photos)

by Staff January 17, 2025January 17, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Sharpshooters, helping hand, Philipstown visit, students of month

Jocelyn Apicello Photo provided
Posted inPhilipstown News

Philipstown Farmer Removed from Ag Board

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks January 10, 2025January 17, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Spoke out against Putnam Legislature decision

Posted inPhilipstown News

Haldane Opens Pre-K Registration

by Staff January 10, 2025January 10, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Program to begin in September

Cold Spring Village Hall
Posted inPhilipstown News

Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

Avatar photo by Michael Turton January 10, 2025February 25, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Highlights of the Jan. 8 meeting

Funeral
Posted inPhilipstown News

Fireman’s Farewell

Avatar photo by Michael Turton January 10, 2025January 10, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Colleagues, friends and family honor Nelsonville resident

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Posted inPhilipstown News

A 20th-Century Marvel

Avatar photo by Michael Turton January 3, 2025January 3, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Catskill Aqueduct will provide villages’ water

Dain Pascocello
Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Executive Names Chief

by Staff January 3, 2025January 3, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Longtime assistant steps down

Posted inPhilipstown News

On the Job

Avatar photo by Leo Grocott January 3, 2025January 6, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Haldane students captured at their part-time employment

Martee Levi and Meghan Sabas with Gracie Photo by M. Turton
Posted inPhilipstown News

A Little Help from Above

Avatar photo by Michael Turton December 27, 2024January 11, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Dayslong search for dog gets assist from drone

A 2017 assessment estimated it would cost the Village of Cold Spring $4 million to repair the Upper Dam. The price has since risen to nearly $8 million. (File photo)
Posted inPhilipstown News

Cold Spring Gets $2.5M for Dam Repair

Avatar photo by Michael Turton December 27, 2024January 11, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

State money will help secure drinking water supply

A sketch of the depot theater’s proposed facility
Posted inPhilipstown News

Depot Theatre Seeks Project on Town Site

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks December 27, 2024December 27, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Would house costumes, sets and theater classes

Matthew Steltz (center) is the new chief of the Cold Spring Fire Co. No. 1. The other new officers include Christopher Godsey (left, captain), Josh Dinardo (assistant chief), Travis Fyfe (first lieutenant) and Aaron Leonard (second lieutenant). Photo provided
Posted inPhilipstown News

Cold Spring Fire Elects Officers

by Staff December 27, 2024December 27, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Matthew Steltz becomes chief

Putnam Sheriff badge
Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Gets Security Grant

by Staff December 27, 2024December 27, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

$235K will go to emergency services, sheriff’s office

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Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Jail Hires Two Guards

by Staff December 27, 2024December 27, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Recent graduates of Dutchess academy

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Posted inPhilipstown News

Around Town (Photos)

by Staff December 27, 2024December 27, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Plastic challenge, The Elf returns, top musicians

Putnam County courthouse
Posted inPhilipstown News

Farmer Sues Putnam County over Ag District

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks December 27, 2024January 3, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Also: Byrne drops lawsuit against Legislature

Theresa Timmons
Posted inPhilipstown News

A Life Renewed

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks December 20, 2024January 11, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Haldane student continues recovery from horrific crash

Dust rises from the property of Century Aggregates, which is building a new entrance on Route 9 for its mining operation. Photo by L. Sparks
Posted inPhilipstown News

Concrete Plant Proposed for Route 9

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks December 20, 2024December 20, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Century Aggregates runs gravel, sand mine

Putnam Sheriff badge
Posted inPhilipstown News

Sheriff Buys Measuring System

by Staff December 20, 2024December 20, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Lasers add precision at crime scenes

Spring and Main in Nelsonville
Posted inPhilipstown News

Nelsonville Bans Parking on Spring Street

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks December 20, 2024December 20, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Village board also raises permit fees

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Posted inPhilipstown News

Behavioral Health Hub Begins Outreach

by Staff December 20, 2024December 20, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Residents can sign up for ‘check-in’ calls

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Posted inPhilipstown News

Santa to Tour North Highlands

by Staff December 19, 2024December 26, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Fire company will assist with rounds on Dec. 22

Cold Spring Village Hall
Posted inPhilipstown News

Fjord Trail Postpones Cold Spring Meeting

Avatar photo by Michael Turton December 19, 2024February 25, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Scheduled to discuss construction, mitigation

Cold Spring Village Hall
Posted inPhilipstown News

Questions for HHFT

by Staff December 17, 2024February 25, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

What Cold Spring hoped to ask the Fjord Trail

Honor Roll
Posted inPhilipstown News

Haldane Middle School Honor Roll

by Staff December 17, 2024December 18, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Students recognized for first-quarter grades

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