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Garrison School
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School Districts Get Some Relief in Property Tax Cap

Avatar photo by Lily Gordon February 13, 2017February 9, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

But still not enough to add programs without cuts

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Putnam Approves Tax Break for Cold War Vets

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Those who served between 1945 and 1991 get boost

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Village May Petition for Lower Speed Limit

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Also, fire company asks for delayed funds

Posted inPhilipstown News

Nuclear Reaction

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong February 10, 2017February 9, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

State wants to add $2 to electric bills to keep upstate plants running

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Garrison Performers Featured at Hudson Room

by Staff February 10, 2017February 9, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Trio will perform on Valentine’s Day

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Prepping Children for Disaster

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Putnam County first in nation for readiness study

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Garrison Man Charged with Attempted Burglary

by Staff February 4, 2017February 4, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Accused of trying to break into Shrub Oak home

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Scenic Hudson Deal Falls Apart

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Preservation group withdraws after Lake Valhalla residents sue owner

Posted inPhilipstown News

Dispute over Gun-Permit Data Lands in Federal Court

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong February 3, 2017February 3, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Putnam County doesn’t seem unhappy about being sued

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County Officials: You May Hate Gun Laws, But Follow Them

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Clerk and judge criticize news media for seeking permit data

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Recent Philipstown Home Sales

by Staff February 1, 2017January 27, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

772 square feet to $2.5 million

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The Governor’s Big Plans

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong January 30, 2017January 27, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Cuomo lobbies for local consolidation, trail expansion, free SUNY tuition

Posted inPhilipstown News

Land Trust Buys Granite Mountain

Avatar photo by Michael Turton January 27, 2017January 27, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Pays $1 million for 358 acres in Putnam Valley

Posted inPhilipstown News

House Sale Delayed by Colonial-Era Zoning

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Town Board comes to rescue by giving up 8 feet

Garrison School
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Garrison School Plans to Dig Deep Into Reserves

Avatar photo by Lily Gordon January 27, 2017January 27, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Discussion of when school district may need tax-cap override from voters

Posted inPhilipstown News

Nelsonville Voters to Decide on 5-Person Board

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong January 22, 2017January 20, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Plus, Philipstown scraps Fair Street sidewalk

Posted inPhilipstown News

Did Your Vote Count?

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin January 21, 2017January 22, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Panel discusses workaround to Electoral College system

Posted inPhilipstown News

Notes from the Haldane School Board

Avatar photo by Lily Gordon January 21, 2017January 20, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Highlights from Jan. 17 workshop

Posted inPhilipstown News

Garrison Fire Commissioners Sworn In

by Staff January 21, 2017January 20, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Two incumbents and three newcomers take office

A crew dredges the Upper Hudson in 2016 to remove sediment polluted with PCBs.
Posted inPhilipstown News

GE on Hudson Cleanup: We’re Done

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin January 20, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

But state still warns against eating fish and crabs

Posted inPhilipstown News

Cold Spring Considers Doubling Speed Limit to 30 mph

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong January 20, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Also, looks for solutions to leaky firehouse roof

Posted inPhilipstown News

Life Without Indian Point

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong January 13, 2017May 4, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Plan to close nuclear plant a relief for many but raises concerns about employees, tax base

Cold Spring Village Hall
Posted inPhilipstown News

Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

Avatar photo by Michael Turton January 8, 2017January 6, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Meetings held Dec. 27 and Jan. 3

Posted inPhilipstown News

Deal Reportedly Underway to Close Indian Point

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong January 7, 2017May 4, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

State and Entergy said to reach agreement

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Planning Board Continues Look at Art Space

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Sets public hearing on warehouse planned for Route 9

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