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News for Philipstown (Cold Spring, Nelsonville, Garrison) and Beacon, New York

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Opinion

Advocates for ideas and draws conclusions based on the author/producer’s interpretation of facts and data.

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Do It for the Butterflies

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan March 20, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

One gardener’s weed is another gardener’s centerpiece

Posted inFood

Small, Good Things: Man-Made

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney March 19, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

A low-and-slow cooked stew of beef, with onions and beer

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Back to Business for Butterfield

by Contributor March 14, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Developer thanks residents for questions

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: New Law Protects Juveniles

by Contributor March 14, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Now easier to get treatment for sex trafficking victims

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Where Does That Syrup Come From?

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan March 13, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Metal buckets have started to appear on maple trees

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Matt Francisco for Trustee

by Contributor March 12, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

His management has generated savings for taxpayers

Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: Hiding in Plain Sight

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour March 12, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Raised on buttery cookies, I was baffled anyone would bother with biscotti

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Seniors Deserve Butterfield

by Contributor March 11, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Need services and community resources

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Endorsement, Caution on Blame

by Contributor March 11, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

USPS bears ultimate responsibility for predicament

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Let’s Make Sure We Trust Our Trustees

by Contributor March 11, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Need leaders who preserve what we love about Cold Spring

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Francisco and MacDonald Have Worked Hard for Village

by Contributor March 10, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Election critical for future of village

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Why I Support Bowman and Fadde

by Contributor March 10, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Village, at a standstill, needs to move forward

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: We Deserve Candidates Who Offer More Than Condemnation

by Contributor March 10, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Time has come to move beyond non-issues and rhetoric

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Grateful for Francisco and MacDonald

by Contributor March 9, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Great to live in a place where people are so passionate

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Cathryn Fadde for Village Trustee

by Contributor March 9, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Candidate is a conciliator, not us-versus-them

Posted inLetters to Editor

Opinion: Postal Perspective

by Contributor March 8, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

County legislator has taken all-or-nothing approach

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Cold Spring Needs Bowman and Fadde

by Contributor March 8, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

They will be open to listen to all village residents

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Why I Endorse Francisco and MacDonald

by Contributor March 7, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Not often village sees such qualified candidates

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Let People Have Say Without Unkind Gestures

by Contributor March 6, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Amazed at lack of respect

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Freedom’s Gardener

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan March 6, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Revealing the area’s history and horticulture’s evolution

Posted inFood

Small, Good Things: Back to the Future

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney March 5, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

There is an undeniable historical inevitability to meatloaf

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Irritated About Post Office?

by Contributor March 4, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Ask Barbara Scuccimarra to clear up confusion

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Attendance Records Provide Accurate History

by Contributor March 4, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Francisco has attended 81 of 84 Village Board meetings

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Experts Needed in Village Governance

by Contributor March 3, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

I am supporting Matt Francisco and Donald MacDonald

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: The Choice is Crystal Clear

by Contributor March 3, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

We are lucky to have Francisco and MacDonald

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