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November book club selections

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Will be sentenced in January

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Voters approved $26 million construction package

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Artist finds inspiration in surfaces, patterns, shapes

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Cold Spring: Foley Elected Mayor

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Starbuck, Woods win seats; third seat undecided

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In Legislature, Montgomery wins reelection

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Early results would allow sales, but not on-site consumption

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Democrat leads in race for Legislature seat

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Philipstown: Angell, Cotter Win Town Board Seats

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Beacon Planning Board Preview

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Public hearings and greenway discussion on the agenda

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Council wants feedback from citizen committee

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Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Nelsonville

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Rules neighbors’ claims not enough to stop project

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How They Voted

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Governor signs round of bills passed by state legislators

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Dutchess Voters Reject Smaller Legislature

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Statewide voting reform, redistricting proposals voted down

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Calendar highlights from Nov. 6 to 14

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Created to assist residents affected by Ida

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