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Hochul
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Governor Enacts Putnam Tax Law

by Staff August 15, 2025August 15, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

County will share revenue with towns, villages

Putnam Sheriff badge
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Putnam Undersheriff Retires

by Staff August 15, 2025August 15, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Sheriff appoints crime center director

Fred Clarke
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Democrats Nominate Town Judge Candidate

by Staff August 13, 2025August 14, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Fred Clarke is 25-year resident of Cold Spring

John Cappello
Posted inPhilipstown News

Another Democrat Joins District 17 Race

by Staff August 12, 2025August 14, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Eight declared candidates against Lawler

Philipstown Town Hall
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Philipstown Eyes Conservation Fund

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks August 10, 2025August 14, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Town Board also approves Glassbury sales price

The HDRB said a sign painted on the brick wall at 72 Main St. was too large. The building owner said it will be corrected.
Posted inPhilipstown News

The History Patrol

Avatar photo by Michael Turton August 8, 2025August 8, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

In Cold Spring, review board keeps an eye out for violations

Posted inPhilipstown News

Carlin Returns to Head Putnam Finance

by Staff August 8, 2025August 8, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Will replace successor as commissioner

Nat Prentice
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Philipstown Democrats Endorse Prentice

by Staff August 8, 2025August 8, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

One of two unopposed candidates for Town Board

Room tax
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Hochul Signs Cold Spring Legislation

by Staff August 8, 2025August 8, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Extends village authority to tax lodging

Sheriff McConville
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McConville Will Stay on Ballot for Sheriff

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks August 6, 2025August 7, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Republicans say law prevents replacement

Posted inPhilipstown News

Lawler Challengers to Face Off at Forum

by Staff August 5, 2025August 12, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Seven Democrats seeking party nomination 

Desmond-Fish Library
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Desmond-Fish Accepting Books

by Staff August 1, 2025August 1, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Annual sale starts Aug. 23

Posted inPhilipstown News

Science Fun

Avatar photo by Ross Corsair August 1, 2025August 1, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Science Heroes visit Desmond-Fish Library

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Training Scheduled at Indian Point

by Staff August 1, 2025August 1, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Propane flare may be visible as part of exercise

Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam County Fair

Avatar photo by Ross Corsair August 1, 2025August 1, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Annual event in Carmel was a hit, despite a downpour

Cold Spring Village Hall
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Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

Avatar photo by Michael Turton July 30, 2025July 31, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Highlights from the July 29 meeting

Cold Spring Village Hall
Posted inPhilipstown News

Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

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

Andrew Hall appointed as interim trustee

Garrison School
Posted inPhilipstown News

Garrison School Seeks DEI Volunteers

by Staff July 25, 2025July 24, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

District needs committee members

Honor Roll
Posted inPhilipstown News

Haldane Middle School Honor Roll

by Staff July 25, 2025July 25, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Students recognized for fourth-quarter grades

Nelsonville Village Hall
Posted inPhilipstown News

Notes from the Nelsonville Village Board

Avatar photo by Ben Leeds July 24, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Trustees discuss Pearl Street, Gatehouse Road

Laura Steinberger
Posted inPhilipstown News

Shakespeare Hires Finance Director

by Staff July 23, 2025July 24, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

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Mike Lawler
Posted inPhilipstown News

Lawler Not Running for Governor

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe July 23, 2025August 1, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

House member says he will seek re-election

Cold Spring Village Hall
Posted inPhilipstown News

Clerk-Treasurer Resigns in Cold Spring

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

Also, new trustee to be appointed

Eliza Starbuck
Posted inPhilipstown News

Cold Spring Trustee Resigns

Avatar photo by Michael Turton July 18, 2025July 21, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Starbuck’s term would have ended Dec. 1

Philipstown Town Hall
Posted inPhilipstown News

Notes from the Philipstown Town Board

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks July 18, 2025July 17, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

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