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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 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

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Support Donald MacDonald in Election March 18

by Contributor March 1, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Candidates bring passionate community-minded perspectives

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Bowman and Fadde are Type of People We Need

by Contributor February 28, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Best pick for the future of Cold Spring

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Michael and Cathryn Make a Great Team

by Contributor February 28, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Will be voting “BOFA” on March 18

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Extend the Growing Season

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan February 27, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Make use of cold frames and hoop beds

Posted inFood

Small, Good Things: If Memory Serves…

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney February 26, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Who’s up for a metaphorical trip to Spain?

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Yes on Matt Francisco

by Contributor February 24, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Village needs trustees who deal competently with complicated issues

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Francisco and MacDonald are Strong Choices

by Contributor February 23, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Trust considered approach and experience

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Kudos to Postal Stalwarts

by Contributor February 23, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Braving the mess and doing double duty

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letters: Dismayed at Suggestion to Sacrifice Trees

by Contributor February 21, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

10 fewer trees is 10 times less the shade and charm

Meadowsweet seedlings wait to be transplanted to a permanent place in the yard. (Photo by P. Doan)
Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Be Adventurous, Order Seedlings This Spring

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan February 20, 2014July 10, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

A month from now, the ground should (fingers crossed) look very different

Posted inFood

Small, Good Things: Off-Season Color

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

Risotto is a perfect culinary medium for these cold months

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Stunned About Pedestrian Safety Issues

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

Why aren’t there crosswalks on Main Street?

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Francisco Has Proven Himself Time and Again

by Contributor February 18, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

MacDonald has necessary experience and insight

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Remember the Hungry Birds

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong February 14, 2014November 16, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

‘Winter comes roaring back’

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: How Homegrown Is Necessary?

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

Debating the benefits of seeds vs. transplants

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