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Halloween Parade 2011

by Staff November 1, 2011October 26, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Monsters, ghoulies and ghosts

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Spellbinding Stories of Lives Lived Here in St. Philip’s Churchyard Tour

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 31, 2011July 8, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

A ghostly history of personalities from David Gordon; Beware: read no further if you’ve no interest in local history…

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Author to Speak on the Upside of ‘Being Wrong’

Avatar photo by Michael Turton October 30, 2011January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Why we find it so gratifying to be right and so maddening to be mistaken

Posted inPhilipstown News

Town Board Candidates Debate Castle Rock, Roads, and Fire and Field Studies

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong October 29, 2011August 30, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

The four candidates shared the billing with incumbent Town Supervisor Richard Shea, a Democrat, and challenger Lee Erickson, a Republican

Posted inAround Town

Pumpkins Glow at the Desmond-Fish Library

by Staff October 28, 2011May 3, 2014 Why you can trust The Current

42 carved jack-o-lanterns proudly on display

Posted inPhilipstown News

Shea and Erickson Clash on Dirt Roads, Rezoning Stance, Governance and More

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong October 27, 2011August 30, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Supervisor candidates finally debate

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Halloween Roundup

by Staff October 26, 2011May 3, 2014 Why you can trust The Current

Halloween is coming

Posted inPhilipstown News

Philipstown Campaign 2011: Candidate Profiles

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong October 25, 2011September 20, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Roger Chirico is an incumbent Republican seeking reelection as town highway superintendent after serving numerous terms in office

Posted inPhilipstown News

All the Candidates Finally Meet on the Same Stage

Avatar photo by Kevin E. Foley October 25, 2011March 28, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

PCNR debate draws big crowd

Posted inPhilipstown News

A Day in the Life of the Hudson River

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 25, 2011July 11, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Students take part in hands-on study

Posted inPhilipstown News

Philipstown Campaign 2011: Candidate Profiles

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong October 22, 2011September 20, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Barbara Scuccimarra is a Republican incumbent seeking re-election to the Town board after serving one four-year term in office

Posted inPhilipstown News

Erickson and DeMarco Host Main Street Pre-election Roundtable

Avatar photo by Michael Turton October 18, 2011January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Emergency services a major concern

Posted inPhilipstown News

Philipstown Campaign 2011: Candidate Profiles

by Staff October 18, 2011September 20, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Tina Merando: A Republican incumbent running unopposed as Clerk of the Town of Philipstown

Posted inPhilipstown News

Philipstown Campaign 2011: Candidate Profiles

Avatar photo by Michael Turton October 15, 2011September 20, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Nancy Montgomery: An incumbent Democrat seeking re-election to the Town board after serving one four-year term in office

Posted inArts & Leisure

The Horse Before the Cart

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 14, 2011January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Boscobel’s Horse and Carriage Day

Posted inPhilipstown News

Republican Committee Reports ‘No Activity’ in Campaign Spending

Avatar photo by Kevin E. Foley October 12, 2011January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Shea and Erickson also file data with state

Posted inArts & Leisure

Susan English: New Work on Display at Concrete Gallery

by Staff October 11, 2011October 31, 2013 Why you can trust The Current

“A clear vision and the means to express it”

Posted inPhilipstown News

First Candidates Forum at Haldane

by Staff October 9, 2011May 3, 2014 Why you can trust The Current

Video of the first candidates’ forum at Haldane

Posted inPhilipstown News

Shea Challenges Erickson to Meet Him One-on-One

Avatar photo by Kevin E. Foley October 8, 2011July 8, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Asserts opponent ducked a second debate

Posted inArts & Leisure

Chef in the Garden

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 5, 2011September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Events herald second year of Farm-to-School activities

Posted inPhilipstown News

Town Board Candidates Trade Views on Finances, Roads, Fire Department Issues

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong October 5, 2011February 7, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Supervisor Shea appears alone at forum

Posted inPhilipstown News

Candidates Address Many Issues in First Forum of Campaign

Avatar photo by Kevin E. Foley October 4, 2011January 28, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

2011 election campaign moves into high gear

Posted inAround Town

Castle to River Run Unites Scenery, History and Trail Running

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 3, 2011January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

10k, 5k and kids’ races on Oct. 9 benefit Philipstown Rec

Posted inPhilipstown News

Readers Can Affect Forum Questions

Avatar photo by Kevin E. Foley October 2, 2011February 28, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Propose your questions for the candidate forum

Posted inArts & Leisure

GLEEful! All-Singing, All-Spoofing, All-Heart

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 1, 2011September 20, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

New musical starring a mix of kids and adults begins month-long run at the Depot

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