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The Highlands Current - News for Philipstown (Cold Spring, Nelsonville, Garrison) and Beacon, New York

October 16, 2021


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By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong, Reporter | October 15, 2021

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By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong, Reporter | October 15, 2021

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By Michael Turton, Reporter | October 15, 2021

Also, village mayor and trustee clash again

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By Chip Rowe, Editor | October 15, 2021

Candidates discuss issues facing village

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Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

By Michael Turton, Reporter | October 9, 2021

Exemptions sought to new short-term rental regulations

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Family Alleges Deputies Caused Death

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | October 9, 2021

Say they may revise lawsuit against Putnam County

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Orders are due by Oct. 9

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By Michael Turton, Reporter | October 2, 2021

Also, vandals destroy lights on village dock

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By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong, Reporter | October 2, 2021

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