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Monitoring Marathon
EPA installs contamination monitors at site of former plant
by Michael Turton Once heavily polluted with approximately $100 million. state that, “The purpose of the
cadmium, nickel, and other The factory closed in 1979. drilling is to install additional
Activity of any kind on the toxins, the site was taken Pamela Tames, a Profes- groundwater monitoring wells
old Marathon Battery factory o ff o f t h e E PA ’ s N a t i o n a l sional Engineer with the Re- … to fully characterize the
has a way of turning heads in Priority Listing in 1996 after mediation Branch of the EPA, contaminant plume and gather
Cold Spring. In recent weeks, additional information about
crews have been working on the aquifer.”
the Environmental Protec- One of the Constitution
tion Agency (EPA) Superfund Street wells was drilled in Bob
Cleanup Site nestled between Ferris’s front yard. The wells
Kemble Avenue and Boule- will monitor groundwater in
vard and Constitution streets. the aquifer below, contami-
According to an EPA official, nated decades earlier by the
the works are part of “normal factory’s effluent. Ferris’s
investigative practices” and wife and daughter recently
the site is now considered had blood work done to test
“remediated and ready for for trichloroethylene and
development.” perchloroephylene, volatile
The current work will be organic chemicals that have
completed by the end of been detected beneath their
August. Three groundwater home. The blood tests, which
monitoring wells have been B ob F e r r i s Mr. Ferris declined, proved
installed along Constitution A contamination monitoring well. negative. A venting system—
Street; in addition, six cores similar to a radon reduction
are being drilled on the old contaminated sediments were indicated in an email to the system—is being installed
factory grounds with small removed through dredging op- PCN&R that the works are in the Ferris’s basement to
wells installed in three of erations carried out between part of “normal investigative remove any vapors that could
them. 1992 and 1994, at a cost of practices,” and went on to (See Marathon on Page 8)
M a r g a r e t O’S u l l i va n
Bagpipes, Burglaries, and Villagers Protest Polling
Budgets in Cold Spring Place Consolidation
‘The Stream that Sweetly Laves the Banks by Michael Mell course of the year for many
But elections commissioners
by Castle Bannerman’ In a lengthy meeting on
Tuesday, August 11, the vil-
municipalities. Per discussion
at the previous workshop,
the board passed a resolution defend cost-saving decision
by Margaret O’Sullivan but in fact, it was the home and Cup and Saucer Tearoom in August 9 was a meaning- lage board addressed water authorizing payment of bills
business of Francis Banner- Beacon, and held in the gardens ful date for the tea since it discoloration, the recent spate prior to the monthly meeting, by Michael Mell election board’s decision. He
Yo u m a y h a v e c a u g h t a man VI. It is Mr. Bannerman’s surrounding the residence. The was the 40th anniversary of of burglaries, and the structure which streamlines the process has garnered over 150 sig-
glimpse from the train or version of a Scottish castle residence, located not far from the day Bannerman’s castle of the special board created to for the board and accountant. Cold Spring’s village board natures and asked that his
from your car of a structure and it was his hope that his the arsenal, is quite small, burned in 1969. It is said craft a comprehensive plan. The report by Building In- approved an unanimous reso- petition be included when the
in the Hudson River. “What’s substantial collection of mili- and is where the Bannermans that the flames reached 300 During the building inspec- spector James Hartford iden- lution August 11 criticizing village submits its resolution.
that?” you exclaim, whether by tary items, from pith helmets lived when they visited the feet in the air and the fire- tor’s presentation, one resi- tified the building permits the County Board of Elec- Describing his attempts to
yourself or with a companion, to cannonballs—which he also island. When the Bannermans boats could not approach it dent questioned the mayor’s issued, inspections made, and tion’s consolidation of local communicate with the election
and sometimes you are going sold for a living—would lead arrived, the summer social due to the heat generated by use of his home garage as a citations issued. An old issue, polling places. The village board last June, Mr. Moeller
too fast, or there is too much to the study of war so that the season officially began in and the recycled creosote timbers bagpipe-making shop, though however, took up the major trustees said changes in poll- said, “they basically said ‘no’,
foliage, for you to realize it is world would no longer have around Beacon and Fishkill. used by Bannerman to build the inspector has ruled that portion of Mr. Hartford’s time ing locations are confusing it’s a done deal.” Moeller is
a castle, or actually the ruins to practice it. Both structures are on Pol- the castle. He was truly a the mayor has acted in accord with the board. Tom Valentine, and serve as a disincentive awaiting a written reply. “We
of a former one. When you Never having visited Ban- lepel Island, which can be frugal Scot, using recycled with all codes. a village resident, expressed to vote. The village board’s don’t intend to sit still and
approach it from the north the nerman’s Castle before, I was seen from various vantage materials throughout for the Village accountant Ellen his disagreement with the de- action follows a Town of Phil- have them ram this down our
lettering on the building reads prompted to go and enjoy a points, whether from the river building of the structure. The Mageean presented the un- termination made in regards ipstown resolution that the throats,” Moeller said.
Bannerman’s Island Arsenal, Victorian Tea catered by The or from land. (See Castle on Page 9) audited account of the past to Mayor Gallagher’s use of new North Highlands Fire Trustee Ralph Falloon point-
quarter. New procedures to his garage to build bagpipes. House be used as a polling ed out that the election board
track revenues and expendi- The larger issue is permissible place for districts 7 & 8. Per has always been insistent on
Dining Out in P h i l ip s t ow n
Haldane Bond tures more accurately continue
to be effective and to allow a
real time evaluation of village
activities in which village
residents may engage, in their
house, garage or other adja-
the election board’s decision,
North Highlands citizens will
have to vote at Cold Spring’s
maintaining the Nelsonville
Fire House as a polling place.
Resident Mike Armstrong
And the tax rate falls selected accounts showing mayor is not in conflict with Hans Moeller, a North High- legal issue. “It’s typical, of
a surplus to those requiring village or state code. While lands Fire House booster, a long-standing arrogance by
supplemental funds, a fairly Mr. Valentine maintains that spoke to the board about his the election board,” he said.
by Michael Turton In a second bit of good finan- common occurrence over the (See CS Board on Page 9) ongoing efforts to oppose the (See Polling on Page 8)
cial news, Business Manager
Good grades aren’t limited Anne Dinio reported that a
just to the students in a school
system. Moody’s Investors’
Service has upgraded the Hal-
tax rate increase originally
estimated at 2.48 percent and
approved by public referen-
Going After Grants in Putnam Valley
dane Central School District’s
bond rating from A-3 to A-2,
dum as part of the 2009-10
budget has been reduced to
Plus a rare moment of agreement between Tendy and Davis
a report card that is more 1.87 percent. Villanti again by Michael Mell residents for winter heating, more appropriate town agency that septic systems in the
than merely favorable, as it pointed to conservative bud- and others for commercial to receive and rule on requests district will be suitable and
will save taxpayers money geting practices as the reason With the summer now in purposes, gained traction in for variances. Town Attorney appropriately maintained.
whenever the District uses why the preliminary estimate full swing, one might think many communities last fall. Bill Zutt informed the board Bill Zutt described two pos-
bonds to raise funds. has decreased three years in that heating buildings would Concern continues to be ex- that this seemingly simple sible approaches. The first
Superintendent Mark Vil- a row. be the last thing on anyone’s pressed about the proposed change would nevertheless is a regulatory approach that
lanti beamed as he made the On the heels of those an- mind. This was not the case, law’s allowable period of trigger an additional public would require residents in the
announcement at the August nouncements, trustees contin- however, at the Putnam Val- use conflicting with unsea- hearing. The board scheduled district to submit proof, every
11, 2009, Haldane School ued their long-term financial l e y To w n B o a r d ’ s A u g u s t sonable cold weather. Year- the fourth public hearing in two to three years that their
Board meeting. A statement planning by addressing the 12, 2009, workshop, which round commercial users fear advance of the September 9 septic systems are in com-
Annie Chesnut from Moody’s said in part, inevitable increase in the cost led off with a hearing about an adverse impact upon rev- meeting, with a vote sched- pliance. The second would
Cold Spring Café Offers “The A-2 rating reflects the
District’s strong management
of funding the New York State
and Local Employees Retire-
the regulation and operation
of wood boilers. Residents
enues. The board maintains
that applications for variance,
uled for September 16.
The board then turned its
use taxes from the disposal
district to fund maintenance
Country Flavors … positive financial perfor-
mance that has significantly
ment Fund. Establishment of
a $660,000 reserve fund was
and board members seemed
comfortable that the “third
provided in the proposed law,
will adequately address those
attention to a proposal to
create a wastewater disposal
of the systems by the town.
S u p e r v i s o r B o b Te n d y
improved the district’s finan- approved, using monies from
Part of a series on tablishments in which he was
cial flexibility.” the unappropriated unreserved
time would be the charm,” concerns. district for Lake Oscawana. voiced his preference for
local eateries cooking, they married and in settling this oft-discussed Discussion of the mecha- A $30,000 grant has been t h e f o r m e r, “ r e g u l a t o r y, ”
began raising a family that “Moody’s believes that the fund balance for the 2009-09 issue, but it was not to be. nism of the law concluded that sought to finance the district, approach because it would
by Annie Chesnut now includes three boys, the District’s three-year trend of school year. The idea of regulating these the zoning board would be the with the goal of ensuring (See Boilers on Page 9)
oldest of whom waits tables at sound financial management (See Haldane on Page 9) outdoor boilers, used by some
Peter Inserillo has owned the café. Christine runs “the practices will continue,” the
report said. “The District’s
and operated the Cold Spring
Bakery and Café for close to
front of the house” and Peter
works in the back. All of the conservative budgeting has
produced operating surpluses
PUBLIC HEARING What’s Inside
eight years, but the family-
o w n e d - a n d - o p e r a t e d b u s i-
recipes are his, and he care-
fully supervises the prepara- in the last three years.”
Villanti said that the upgrade
NOTICE News Opinion Sports
ness was decades in the tion to make sure everything P h i l i p s to w n
making. is up to his standards. is unusual given the current
Peter graduated from the The café feels like a coun- tough economic climate. In
addition to conservative bud- Notice is hereby given, that the Town Board of Phil- Advice for the New
Culinary Institute of America try kitchen, with cheerful ipstown will conduct a Public Hearing on September 3, Rep. Hall
and then spent time working flowerboxes outside, the geting, “Our fiscal fitness Sheriff Candidates vs. Sheriff Smith Putnam Valley
has improved considerably 2009 at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall, 238 Main Street,
i n high-en d c o u n t r y c lubs windows, white walls hung Cold Spring. The purpose is to hear comments for/ Debate in Carmel Athletic Director
and restaurants both in New with local photographs and because of our emphasis on
long-term planning and the against the proposed increase and improvement of the Letters to the Editor
York and Colorado. When other artwork, folding wood- facilities of the Garrison’s Landing Water District.
he met his wife, Christine, en chairs, and polished plank creation of reserve funds to
offset known future costs,” See notice on page 16 for more details. page 12 page 6
a waitress at one of the es- page 14
(See Café on Page 8) he said.
Page 2 T HE P UTNAM C OUNTY N EWS A ND R ECORDER Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Cold Spring Hosts Annual Senior Picnic Hudson Ramble Celebrates Cultural Landscape
T h e H u d s o n R i v e r Va l - ary explorations, and historic leys will welcome visitors
ley National Heritage Area, site tours that highlight the free of charge or at signifi-
Hudson River Valley Gre- significant historical, cul- cantly reduced rates for ex-
enway, and New York State tural and natural resources ploration and participation
Department of Environmental found throughout the Hudson in special events. Heritage
Conservation Hudson River River Valley. Weekend event listings can
Estuary Program is encourag- This year, the 2009 Hudson be found at heritageweek-
ing residents of the Hudson Fulton Champlain Quadri- end.org.
Va l l e y a n d b e y o n d t o g e t centennial Commission has All Ramble events are led
ready for the Tenth Annual partnered with the National by naturalists, ecologists,
Hudson River Valley Ramble, Heritage Area and the Histor- historians, geologists and
The heat is probably the main topic these days. Too scheduled for September 5-7, ic House Trust of New York trained volunteers from 200
bad we can’t bottle some of it so it can be released in 12-13, 19-20, & 26-27, 2009. City to inaugurate the state’s participating groups. Events
t h e middl e o f J a n u a r y. K eep yours elves , childre n a n d During this Quadricenten- first ever New York Heritage are offered for all abilities,
pets well protected and hydrated during these hot days. nial Year, the Ramble will Weekend which will be held most are free, and many are
• Speaking of pets, Dr. Peter Bach of the Animal Hos- f e a t u r e a l a rg e r t h a n e v e r during the second weekend family oriented.
pital of Cold Spring has informed the PCN&R that there roster of events stretching of the Ramble, September The Hudson River Valley
has been a sudden rise in Kennel Cough Infection in from Saratoga and Washing- 12-13. During this special Ramble is sponsored by the
Westchester. Dr. Bach will be offering additional hours in ton Counties and the Capital weekend, the museums, his- Hudson River Valley National
the evenings and on Thursdays to accommodate the extra Region to New York City. Par- torical societies, heritage Heritage Area (HRVNHA).
needs of dogs under his care until the end of September. ticipants will enjoy guided areas, historic places, parks, Visit www.hudsonriverval-
There is a vaccination against KCI and they have suf- walking, hiking, kayaking, and recreation areas of the ley.com.
ficient numbers of the vaccine in stock for the patients and biking experiences, estu- Hudson and Champlain val-
at the Animal Hospital of Cold Spring.
• Lots of people are on vacation the last two weeks
of August but there are still some things to do around Kristine Sansone
town. The Chamber of Commerce Sunset Series: Slip- Left to right: Kaelin Martin, Marina Martin, Bridget Batignani, Lucy Austin, and
p ery Chick en /B u d d y Traina Band: Rockabilly/Ro ck & Frankie Batignani.
Blues will be at the Cold Spring Bandstand at 5:30 on ready and eager to help us,” he so many desserts! … brown-
Sunday, August 23. by Catherine Garnsey explained. “This is a chance ies and cupcakes and 3 great
• The book and media sale is still going on at the Des- for us all to show apprecia- big cheesecakes from The
mond Fish Library in Garrison, Boscobel has a lecture “And if you should survive tion to those folks who were Cheesecake Factory. Also,
on framing on Monday August 24, and some restaurants to a hundred and five,
so good to us when we kids. this is the first year that we
around town have summer specials and music. Look at all you’ll derive
I really enjoy seeing them had live entertainment. Some
• One of our Lake Peekskill readers reported an un- out of being alive
Then here is the best part and serving them once a year of the members of The Depot
usual skunk sighting last weekend. Leaving the house like this, and I know that the Theatre cast of “Annie” came
You have a head start
for a beach trip at around 5 in the morning, he noticed seniors always look forward to sing for us. (photo above)
If you are among the very
that the trash in front of the house had been raided, and young at heart.” to this picnic.” Those kids were wonderful!
the culprit was still there on the brick walkway. It was a Jean DePaolis, one of the Mrs. DePaolis continued, “Af-
baby skunk, spinning around in circles and acting dazed. from “Young at Heart,” 1953 guests, said that she had a ter that, many of us just sat
Rabies? No, Yoplait. The poor critter had a plastic yogurt Lyrics by Carolyn Leigh great time at the Senior Pic- around chatting while some of
container stuck on its head and was in a frenzy trying to Music by Johnny Richards
nic. “Oh, it was lovely!” the other seniors played cards
get it off. Our reader donned some garden gloves, and, s h e r e p o r t e d , “ T h e f o o d or backgammon, listening to
hoping not to get sprayed, waited until it went behind The Cold Spring Senior
was delicious … hamburg- our favorite music from the
a small stepladder, where he reached in and pulled the Picnic, held at Mayor’s Park,
ers with tomatoes, onions, CD player.
yogurt cup off the animal’s face. No spray was evident, Cold Spring, on Saturday,
and cheese, hot dogs, ziti, All in all, it was a beautiful
and all seemed well, until the determined little skunk August 15, 2009, hosted close
potato salad, tossed salad, and day, a little hot, but it really
decided to head back to the torn trash bags for more! A to 80 area senior citizens who
elbow macaroni salad. And didn’t matter.”
few noisy screen door slams, and it was finally on its came to enjoy an afternoon of
way back to the woods. food, fun, and entertainment
• Happy Birthday greetings to Sara Savastano, Joseph as the guests of the Village
S a v a s t a n o , Ta r a D u g g a n , C h a r l e s J u n j u l a s J r. , C a r o l Board of Cold Spring.
Saltzman, Julia Famularo, Rhett Prentice, Maria Cofini, Mayor Seth Gallagher was
Paul White, mary Jane Smith, Mimi Solis, Geoffry Lil- on hand flipping burgers and
burne, Luke Meisel, Christina Strebel, Stewart Sawyer, cooking hot dogs on the grille
Haywood Fincham Sr., Michael Lyons, Arvindbhai Shah, and was happy to talk about
Grace O’Malley, Simon Spence, Marcella S. Sakala, Bob this annual event. “Our se-
Sampogna. Best wishes to all! niors have contributed so
much to our village and town
C o r r e c t i o n : In last week’s issue we reported that Anne in past years and many of
Impellizzeri was present at a meeting of the Cold Spring them are still active serving
Village Board on July 28. She was not present. our community. This is our
way of saying ‘thank you’
to them … and the seniors
really seem to be enjoying
themselves.”
Bruce Campbell, Village
Trustee, who has lived in the
village for 56 years, worked
hard to get the food and drinks
for the day donated by the
town’s restaurants, delis, and
bars. “This is one event that
always touches my heart …
and as I went around for dona-
tions to our area merchants,
everyone had their hands out,
Letters to
the Editor
Are on Page 6
PCNR.
Take-a-Hike! What Henry saw & CSinc.org; www.PFCSinc.org.
5:30-8pm, Mayor’s Park. Sun. Aug. 30 - Tour de Putnam Sat. Sept. 12 - Bake sale. spon- more w/ historian Ray Phillips. Dinner, The Garrison. For tickets
call 424-3358.
com
Cycling Festival, 153-5-75/100 sored by South Highland UM Part of the Hudson River Valley Sun. Oct. 11 - Concert: Camille
Sun. Aug. 23 - CS Chamber mile routes. www.VisitPutnam. Church, 9:30am-noon, in front Ramble.10am, Ft. Montgomery King, soprano, Regan Smith Sat. Nov. 7 - 5th Annual Choices
of Commerce Sunset Series: org, 800-470-4854. of Foodtown Visitors’ Center, 2 hrs., Moder- and Carol Leone, piano. Haydn, for Sustainable Living Expo, co-
Slippery Chicken/Buddy Traina ate. www.hhlt.org, 424-3358 Mendelssohn and Rachmaninoff. presented by HHLT & Teatown
Band: Rockabilly/Rock & Blues, 4pm, free. Chapel of Our Lady Lake Reservation, 9am-2pm,
5:30pm, Cold Spring Bandstand, Restoration, 45 Market St., CS, The Garrison, www.hhlt.org,
free, bring blanket & picnic. park at Metro-North station. 424-3358
Wednesday, August 19, 2009 T HE P UTNAM C OUNTY N EWS A ND R ECORDER Page 5
Margaret O’Sullivan
Vice President, Advertising
Letters to the Editor US Mail: PO Box 185, Cold Spring, NY 10516
email: editor@pcnr.com
Perspectives
Governor Should Eliminate DMV Fee Hikes
I, as your Putnam County dollar budget deficit, but, any keep the same plate number, due to E-Z Pass or a parking
Clerk, am calling on Gover- first-year economics student they will need to pay an ad- permit not recognizing the new
nor David Paterson and the realizes that a government ditional $20.00. The last plate license plate. This governor
NYS Department of Motor cannot tax itself into a recov- exchange occurred in 2001, has shown a remarkable lack
Vehicles officials to elimi- ery—especially in these hard with the replacement of the of empathy and understanding
nate a number of DMV fee economic times when people liberty plates at a cost of $5.50, toward his upstate constitu-
increases passed as part of the are already struggling with and replaced plates that were ents through these proposed
2009-2010 budget, including high taxes and an uncertain in circulation for more than hikes. I will have petitions
the controversial new “plate job market. The new license 15 years. This exchange is available at our DMV office
exchange” program. plate exchange is ludicrous redundant, unnecessary. and in Brewster and at our County
because the state already had only serves to pad the NYS Clerk’s office in Carmel to
one in 2001 at a much cheaper general fund for programs that protest and oppose these outra-
DENNIS fee. People in Putnam County do not benefit NYS drivers. geous, unnecessary fee hikes.
SANT and upstate New York depend The proposed license plate Perhaps the governor should
on their cars and trucks for exchange may cause chaos take the time to consult and
transportation and for their among our drivers whose work with the local officials,
These fee increases are un- livelihood. Governor Paterson plates are tied to parking per- such as the county clerks, who
necessary and will impose is just making it harder for us mits, E-Z Passes, and other relate closely with the public,
additional financial hardships to make our living. transportation-related activi- instead of unilaterally taking
on Putnam County and NYS The proposed 2010 plate ties. A driver who neglects this action that will cost our
residents already struggling exchange scheduled to be- to update their information state drivers more than they
under a high tax burden and gin in April will cost state because they choose not to can afford to pay.
the weak economy. residents $25.00 to exchange pay a $20.00 fee to keep the
I understand that New York their current plates for a new same number may be subject to M r. S a n t i s t h e P u t n a m
State is facing a multi-billion set. If a resident wishes to fines and additional state fees County Clerk.
MARATHON (Cont’d from front pg.) POLLING (Cont’d from front pg.)
the former battery factory cove in 1976, and in 1983, The resolution passed by secuted.” new machines work.
site. In order to change the Foundry Cove was declared the village lists several argu- Scannapieco, who said that Cold Spring, with voter en-
site’s zoning from industrial an EPA Superfund Cleanup ments against the consolida- the elections board was not rollment under 1,500, has seen
to residential or other uses, Site. High levels of contami- tion, including the citation required to notify the towns waits of up to half an hour to
public hearings would be nation were found in fish, from NYS election law that and villages of the change in vote before the consolida-
required. According to Cold crabs, and other aquatic life designation of polling places advance, said that the new vot- tion, with the older voting
Spring Mayor Seth Gallagher, in the area. In 1986 the EPA shall be made “in consultation ing machines the county will machines.
the special board is keen ordered the factory’s former with each city, town, and vil- utilize this fall will expedite The September 15 primary
on hearing what the public owners to clean up the site. lage.” Neither Cold Spring, the voting process, allowing election will be the first held
would like to see happen Dredging of the marsh and Nelsonville, nor Philipstown the county to save money by under the consolidation and
on the Marathon property. cove and disposal of con- were consulted or contacted closing some polling places. will also be the first time that
Asked how he feels about it taminants were completed prior to the change. “We figured people would be optical scan voting machines
being developed, Gallagher in 1994 and replanting of Anthony G. Scannapieco, pleased to have a centralized will be used, in lieu of lever
said, “We don’t have a lot of marsh vegetation began the the Republican commissioner place to vote,” said Robert J. machines.
choice. The EPA has signed following year. In 1996, the of the board of elections, said Bennett, the Democratic com- The Mayor will convey the
off on the property. By rights, EPA removed the site from in an interview Tuesday that missioner of the county board resolution to County Board
[Kearney] could develop it the National Priority list. A the decision to consolidate of elections. He said that in of Elections Commissioners
for industrial use,” under the series of five-year reviews polling places in Philipstown the other five towns of Putnam Robert Bennett and Anthony
current zoning. by the EPA provided updates was part of a county-wide County the elections board had Scannapieco, County legisla-
The Marathon Battery on the condition of the site consolidation. “absolute complete success in tor Vincent Tamagna, County
Company plant was built by beginning in 1998. “As I have said numerous doing consolidation.” legislature chair Anthony Hay
the U.S. Army Corps of En- According to the EPA web- times, we went from 27 polling Bennett, also speaking to the and the village of Nelsonville
gineers in 1952 and produced site, “Because of nationwide places to 20 [countywide],” PCN&R on Tuesday, added and the Town of Philipstown.
nickel-cadmium batteries, concerns regarding vapor he said. “The Town of Phil- that the September 15 primary Last, the resolution requests
initially for military use. ipstown is the only one that election would serve as “some- that the election commission-
Ownership changed hands complains … In Philipstown, what of a metric” to see how ers provided a written response
a number of times over the
The Marathon they think they are being per- both the consolidation and to the resolution.
Bob Ferris years and included Sonotone Battery site is
An EPA crew installs contamination monitors off of Constitution Drive. Corporation, Clevite Cor- CAFÉ (Cont’d from front pg.)
poration, and Gould Elec- “remediated
seep in from below through
cracks in the foundation.
was below EPA’s risk levels.
However, it was at a level
seven acres, both owned by
developer Ken Kearney. The
tronics. Inc. Gould is now
identified as the “Potentially
and ready for floors. The café specializes
in breakfast, brunch, and
Peter and Christine decided to
incorporate the bakery and ice
once he can get a new door
installed on the Kemble Av-
“As a homeowner and vil- that would require regular smaller parcel is divided into Responsible Party” (PRP) development,” lunch. Eggs and pancakes, cream business into the café enue side of the building,
lage resident I’m outraged monitoring of the sub slab 23 lots which Kearney would and as such bears the brunt hearty sandwiches, stews, itself when they were able to ice cream and other baked
a t t h e E PA , ” s a i d F e r r i s , and indoor air.” like to develop as 13 residen- of the costs. according to the homemade salads, soups, and, obtain additional space in the good sales will increase, as
whose house was purchased “The decision to install tial units in a loop that would For years, wastewater from EPA of course, pies and other well-over 100-year-old café well, since customers will
on July 8, 2004. “What’s a ventilation system was a connect to the Constitution the factory was discharged baked goods are all made from building and reconfigure the not have to walk through
going to bubble up 25 years purely economic one, as the Street subdivision. into the Hudson River via fresh ingredients, including dining areas. the dining room to purchase
from now?” he asked. “And cost to monitor one house over “I’ve always felt that the Cold Spring’s sewer system, intrusion at residential prop- real butter. All of their soups “I used to spend so much these items. “I hope to have
what about the value of my a number of years … would village would be best served as well as directly into East erties located near sites with and sauces are homemade, time walking up and down everything ready by next
property? No one’s going to be equal to or greater than the if the property was developed Foundry Cove. Cadmium, volatile organic compound- as well, something that is Main Street that it just didn’t spring,” he said.
want to buy it. Who’s going cost to install a ventilation f o r r e s i d e n t i a l u s e ” K e a r- nickel and, for a time, co- contaminated groundwater, becoming rare in today’s make sense,” Peter said. “Be- One of the simplest items
to say ‘tricloroethylene and system,” Tames said. ney said, while acknowleding balt were part of the effluent the five-year review called restaurant market, said Peter. tween ordering and delivering in the bakery case, the but-
perchloroephylene? Yeah, I’ll The future of the old fac- “There are various opinions that ranged from 100,000 for a vapor intrusion survey” “From the time I was a supplies, managing the staff, ter cookies, are a delight to
have some of that,’” tory site itself remains un- on that.” to 200,000 gallons per day. at the Marathon site. That teenager I never wanted to bringing baked goods up to taste. The cinnamon apple
In correspondence with the certain. The fenced, 12-acre Several years ago, when According to the State Uni- work was performed in late do anything else but work in the café, and keeping an eye scones are another baked item
PCN&R, Tames said that “the plot, all of which is zoned zoning for the old lumber yard versity of New York at Stony 2008 and led to the work a restaurant,” he said. on inventories,” it was not a worth looking into. Prices
level of contamination be- for industrial use, is divided on Cold Spring’s waterfront Brook, the site “earned the undertaken in recent weeks. “I love to bake,” Peter said. good use of his time. are reasonable to moderate,
neath … the (Ferris) home … into two parcels of five and was changed to residential, dubious distinction of being Much of the original 70 The bakery, which is now While the move to Main and there is limited outdoor
Kearney asked the village the most cadmium-polluted acres once occupied by the part of the Café located on and Kemble initially cost the seating on the front porch.
also to designate the Mara- site in the world.” Marathon Battery Company Main Street at the corner of bakery some business, Peter Peter declared that his favor-
thon site as residential, but An initial, but inadequate, factory is now owned by Sce- Kemble, used to be located says that the pie and custom ite menu item is the chicken
the request was turned down. remediation by the plant’s nic Hudson, which manages about a half block down on the cake sales have remained pesto panini with fresh moz-
Subsequently, a request by owners in 1972 saw 90,000 it as a conservation area. opposite side of Main Street. steady, and he’s hoping that zarella.
Kearney for a variance that cubic meters of contaminated,
would have allowed him to dredged material buried in
build one residence on part an underground vault on the
of the 23 lot parcel was also factory site. Nineteen years
denied. later the EPA ordered that the
The special board that is buried material be excavated
developing Cold Spring’s new and removed from the site.
comprehensive plan is look- Cadmium and nickel were
ing into acceptable uses for discovered in the marsh and
Just one
pint of
donated
blood can
help save
as many
as three
people's
lives.
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CS BOARD (Cont’d from front pg.) BOILERS (Cont’d from front pg.) CASTLE (Cont’d from front pg.)
he does not find Gallagher’s and said his department is not unduly burden the town now requires that employ- seven-story structure burned
bag pipe business objection- examining the distribution and non-compliant residents ers take steps to reduce the for three days and this year
able per se, he remains con- systems. Phillips suggested could be fined. Mr. Zutt noted risk of violence to employ- marks the 100th year since the
cerned about precedents that a flush of the system. As ad- that communities could also, ees. Those at risk include final tower was built.
may impact the character of equate manpower is not im- at their discretion, establish employees handling money, The island and the structures
the village in the future. The mediately available for this, co-ops, to help maintain costs. transportation of persons, had been purchased by NY
mayor and trustees agree that he asked the board to authorize In a related matter, town justice department personnel, State Dept of Parks in 1967
maintaining the “character” an outside contractor, and the resident Tim Fisher appeared and those who work late at but it took until 1993 for the
of the village is a matter of board agreed. Phillips said that before the board to discuss night or early in the morning. Bannerman Castle Trust to
concern to all. Special Board updates on the flush will be the formation of a wastewater A policy would be developed be formed. During the tea
co-chair Mike Armstrong said posted on the village website committee. He discussed how by the Safety Committee via party, Neil Caplan, Executive
that this is a “keystone issue” and in the PCN&R. recent rainfall has exacer- surveys of town staff, review Director, introduced State
and that a meeting to solicit Regarding the corrective ac- bated existing conditions, of OSHA logs, and templates Senator Stephen Saland, who
public opinion on the matter tion plan required by the state especially in Lake Peekskill, provided by the State. The was instrumental in securing
is planned. “Quality of life for comptroller, Phillips reports where the houses, wells, and draft would be submitted to $50,000 to put towards the ma-
village residents and economic that it has been reviewed with septic systems are all very the Teamsters Union and the sonry work on the residence,
sustainability is an issue of the mayor and he believes it close together in a precari- CSEA for approval and then the structure that is going to be
concern for the special board,” to be complete. As part of the ous balance. Installation of could be adopted by the town stabilized first. The Trust also
Armstrong said. plan, a leak detection survey a new septic system for his and incorporated into the em- received a grant from the EPA
is planned for September and property could cost up to ployee handbook. In addition, for $350,000 to stabilize the
The Police quarterly data on flow ver- $40,000, and so Mr. Fisher the town is required to create residence. To date they have
sus consumption will now be has been researching alterna- a written training program for raised more than $220,000,
Department compiled. tives. Fisher has discussed the all town employees. including the funds secured
reported on Mike Armstrong presented issue with county legislators After discussion of the by Sen. Saland. An “Historic
the recent the report from the Special Vincent Tamagna and Sam violence policy, Ms. Man- Structures Report of the Ban-
Board for the Comprehen- Oliverio, as well as supervisor no informed the board that nerman Residence” funded
burglaries, which sive Plan/Local Waterfront Tendy. Seeking a comprehen- the Town of Putnam Valley by The Dyson Foundation
are still under Revitalization Plan, which is s i v e a p p r o a c h , M r. F i s h e r would be sharing a $51,000 and prepared by Jan Hird
M a r g a r e t O’S u l l i va n
in the final stages of drafting asked, “What can we do on grant with adjacent communi- Pokorny Associates has been
investigation an individual basis . . . and ties. The Municipal Separate completed. The stabilization
A tea party in the shadow of the ruins of Bannerman residence.
a request for proposals for
submission to the NY Depart- what is the feasibility of a Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) of the Bannerman Residence Castle is the only castle of
ment of State, which will fund town-wide system?” is a federally funded pro- is important because it will its kind and it is right here “Castle Gordon”
Concern about recent bur- the consultant. The special Former supervisor Sam gram to assist communities allow the Trust to open the in our own backyard in the
glaries, which are still under board is also in the process of Davis suggested that septic to control stormwater runoff island to more visitors. Hudson Valley. To make a Streams that glide in orient plains,
investigation, represented the revising the Vision and Goals enhancements, now available, and improve water quality. Also enjoying the tea were donation send a tax deductible Never bound by Winter's chains;
major portion of the report statement, which will guide might be acceptable to the special guests Fishkill town donation the The Bannerman Glowing here on golden sands,
from the Police Department. their recommendations. Arm- board of health. He said the supervisor Joan Pagonis and Castle Trust, Inc. PO Box 843 There immix’d with foulest stains
Officer George Kane urged strong requested that Catha- county should be lobbied on Beacon mayor Steve Gold. As Glenham, NY 12527.
burglary victims to call po- rine Square be appointed as this matter. “In the past they How will a Neil Caplan says, Bannerman
From Tyranny's empurpled hands;
These, their richly gleaming waves,
lice immediately and not to secretary to the special board have not been responsive,” website reduce I leave to tyrants and their slaves;
touch anything. The board and that Cathryn Fadde be he said, “but perhaps with
stormwater HALDANE (Cont’d from front pg.) Give me the stream that sweetly laves
concurred with Trustee Gor- appointed treasurer. greater public pressure they The banks by Castle Gordon.
The ongoing capital project dents on campus, and deten-
don Robertson’s suggestion
that a workshop be held with
The special board also re-
quested that its complement
would be.”
In a rare moment of concur-
runoff? to replace the roof on the el- tion policies, to students’ right
ementary and middle schools to a full hearing and search Spicy forests, ever gray,
village police, the sheriff, of members be reduced from rence with Davis, Supervisor Shading from the burning ray
along with other repairs is and interrogation policies. A
merchants, and residents. eleven to nine. The current Tendy agreed, saying “the Hapless wretches sold to toil;
on time, within budget, and special committee charged
Robertson added that he will size has made it occasionally issue is reaching crisis pro- Or the ruthless native’s way,
within quality specifications, with updating the code met
investigate and report to the difficult to achieve a quorum, portions . . . and it is incum- The town’s share amounts to Bent on slaughter, blood, and spoil:
according to Director of Fa- with parent representatives in
board about the possibility according to Armstrong, who bent upon the County Board $3,200 and will cover creation Woods that ever verdant wave,
cilities Wayne Robinson. Rain June. Public hearings on the
of a presentation by security added that a smaller group of Health to take action.” of a professionally designed I leave the tyrant and the slave;
has slowed the project at times, revised code, now available
experts. Armstrong raised the would make it easier to focus. Fisher agreed to lead the new website for the participating Give me the groves that lofty brave
but Robinson reported that if on the District website, were
idea, last discussed two years After some discussion the committee and inquired how communities, publication of The storms by Castle Gordon.
necessary some work would held on July 1 and August 11.
ago, of instituting a commu- board approved the appoint- he should proceed. Tendy, up to 10,000 informational
be undertaken on a third shift Earlier this summer school
nity watch program, which, he ments of Square and Fadde, describing the procedure, said handouts, and education ses- Wildly here, without control,
once classes resume to keep board trustees spent a day in
acknowledged, would require but tabled consideration of that the board would first vote sions for highway employees, Nature reigns and rules the whole;
the project on schedule. a retreat. Superintendent Vil-
a concerted effort by the citi- reducing the board till the to establish the committee and who are often in the forefront In that sober pensive mood,
Trustees adopted an updated lanti reported that two areas
zens. Mayor Gallagher agreed. next meeting. solicit members. Afterwards, when addressing stormwater Dearest to the feeling soul,
code of conduct for Haldane discussed included finding
The frequent discoloration Unfinished business includ- meetings could commence runoff. The board approved She plants the forest, pours the flood:
students at last week’s meet- more ways to cooperate with
of village drinking water and ed authorization for Mayor with periodic reports to the the resolution with little dis- Life's poor day I'll musing rave
ing, but not before Cold Spring the Village of Cold Spring
compliance with state require- Gallagher to sign the Fire board as appropriate. cussion. And find at night a sheltering cave,
resident Maureen Vahos as- along with ways to improve
ments were the prime elements Protection Agreement with Town Facilities Manager The next meeting of the Where waters flow and wild woods wave,
sertively quizzed them on the communications with the pub-
of the sewer and water report. the village of Nelsonville Susan Manno next discussed Town of Putnam Valley will By bonie Castle Gordon.
rationale behind a number of lic regarding workshop topics,
Superintendent Greg Phillips and to approve the draft Fire the institution of a Work- be held on August 19 at 7pm
provisions in the code, rang- including more effective use
said the discoloration did not Protection Agreement with p l a c e Vi o l e n c e P o l i c y f o r in the Town Hall. —Robert Burns
ing from the right of military of the PCN&R.
originate from the reservoir Philipstown. the town. NY State labor law
recruiters to speak with stu-
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Home Garden Notes from Glynwood ‘Bandancing’ at West Point Jazz Masters Bring Summer Delight
Gardener offers advice on dealing with the tomato blight The West Point Band con-
ducted by Lieutenant Dae
open to all. by Eric Starr jazz standards and original Ocean" but quickly changed
Please allow extra travel time compositions. gears, performing brand new,
Glynwood Farm’s Gardener is impractical, the plants and emerge next year from the Kim will present a concert for the 100 percent vehicle and Who says you need to go The duo paid homage to still untitled, material from
Dave Llewellyn has impor- fruits should be bagged in a area where they were grown of dance music from around photo ID inspection at Stony to NYC to hear jazz's finest? jazz legends Bill Evans and Abercrombie.
tant tips for home gardeners heavy duty garbage bag and in 2009, they should be de- the world on Sunday, August Lonesome and Thayer gates. Last Sunday, the Chapel of Jim Hall throughout their 75 Masters of their craft,
whose tomato crops have put in the trash. stroyed. The viable seed from 30 at 7:30pm in the Trophy For concert information, can- Our Lady Restoration in Cold minute performance. LaVerne and Abercrombie
been infected with a blight. "The late blight spore can the infected crop can bring Point Amphitheater. The con- cellations and updates, call the Spring presented the fourth The concert showcased each transported the audience with
“I recommend that home gar- live 3-5 years. Rotating late blight back to the garden. cert will feature the music of Academy Band’s 24-hour hot- concert in its 2009 season to instrumentalist's unique mu- each musical offering, de-
deners cut their plants at the crops is an important step S i m i l a r l y, i n f e c t e d p o t a t o Michael Gandolfi, Maurice line at 845-938-2617; or visit a packed house. Bringing sical gifts, which included spite the hot, muggy weather.
soil level with loppers and in controlling this disease. plants will pass the disease Ravel, George Gershwin, and www.westpoint.edu/band. new meaning to the term "hot refined yet virtuosic solos Check out the Chapel of Our
bury the plants under five To m a t o a n d p o t a t o p l a n t s t o t h e t u b e r, s o v o l u n t e e r others. The concert is free and jazz," pianist Andy LaVerne a n d d y n a m i c i n t e r p l a y. A Lady Restoration's website
feet of soil, away from where should be planted as far away potato plants should also and guitarist John Abercrom- varied set, LaVerne and Ab- ( c h a p e l o f o u r l a d y. c o m ) f o r
blog.pcnr.com
they may intend to grow to- as possible from 2009 plants. be pulled.” bie overcame the summer ercrombie opened with the more exciting, world-class
matoes next year. If burying If volunteer tomato plants swelter with a riveting set of familiar "How Deep is the events to come.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009 T HE P UTNAM C OUNTY N EWS A ND R ECORDER Page 11
Related SeRviceS
match. As there are no “typi- for volunteers. ing® program throughout the
The Last Argument of Kings: Putnam Hospital Receives Candidates for Sheriff Trade Barbs in Carmel
Revolutionary Guns Program Radiation Accreditation Photograph of sleeping inspector general ignites passions
Putnam Hospital Center in cists who are experts in the by Michael Brendan Dougherty my life in working and teaching challenger Kevin McConville. two weeks ago because the ICE
Carmel is proud to announce field. Opened in August of in the criminal justice system,” The forum, attended by nearly office in Castle Point could
that it has been awarded a last year, the Agarwal Center Tuesday was a steamy night Perry said. “This candidate’s 200 spectators, was marked not be reached on weekends.
three-year term of accredita- for Radiation Oncology in in the Carmel VFW, where the actions were despicable, at- by accusations of patronage, Borkowski added that Smith
tion in radiation oncology as Putnam Hospital Center’s League of Women Voters held tacking my personal honor absenteeism, poor crime con- was away in Florida during
the result of a recent survey Wagner Cancer Pavilion un- a candidate forum for Carmel and reputation after I received trol methods, and low morale the incident, which Smith at-
conducted by the American derwent the intense accredita- Town Board, Carmel Supervi- cancer treatment.” in the department. tempted to correct by saying
College of Radiology (ACR). tion process to demonstrate sor, and Putnam County Sheriff. “I have six children and 11 In his opening statement that, in fact, he was in New
The prestigious ACR accredi- its commitment to quality Inadequate air conditioning grandchildren, and all I have Sheriff Smith touted declines Hampshire at the time.
tation is awarded to those fa- patient care. in a crowded venue seemed to pass on to them is my good in crime dating back to the The candidates focused on
cilities which demonstrate the The American College to add to the testy tone of the name and reputation,” Perry time he took over in 2002. He the themes of their campaign.
achievement of high practice of Radiology is a national gathering. said. said he changed the culture in DeStefano promised to “take
standards following a volun- organization serving more The most dramatic moment On Wednesday, Sheriff Don the sheriff’s department and back the streets of Brewster Vil-
tary peer-review evaluation than 32,000 diagnostic- of the night came when an Smith called Perry “one of the dramatically stepped up DWI lage.” He added that quality of
by the ACR’s Committee on interventional radiologists, audience member asked about most honorable, decent, and enforcement. Retired NYPD life issues like beer-drinking in
Radiation Oncology Practice radiation oncologists, and low morale in the sheriff’s hardworking gentlemen that Captain DeStefano opened by the street, disorderly conduct,
C o n t i n e n t a l A r m y S o l d i e r s M i c h a e l M c G u r t y, f ro m Accreditation. nuclear medicine and medi-
Montgomery, in front and Grant Miller, from New Windsor, department. Candidate Jim I have ever known.” saying, “I’m not a politician. and code violations “were not
ACR evaluations are de- cal physicists with programs Borkowski produced a pho- “His integrity and willing- I’m a cop. I’m not endorsed federal issues” and could be
in back, perform a military drill signed to assess the quali- focusing on the practice of tograph of former Inspector ness to go into harm’s way, to by the good old boys. Policing dealt with by the department
In September 1782, the waited to see whether they fications of the personnel medical imaging and radiation General Patrick Perry sleeping stand up for what is right and is my career, not a stepping and funded by asset forfeiture.
northern Continental Army would attack the British in and the adequacy of the oncology, and the delivery of at his desk, and asked, “How just, and to always look for stone.” Borkowski emphasized his
staged an elaborate battle New York City, in the spring, facility equipment and are comprehensive health care low must morale be for an of- the total truth, made him the Jim Borkowski, former strong relationships with police
demonstration for the com- or receive news of the peace conducted by board-certified services. ficer to risk his job by taking perfect choice” for inspector Southeast judge, asked if on the force, his law-and-order
manders of the French Army treaty and get to go home. physicians and medical physi- this picture?” Borkowski had general, Smith said. “I believe people felt safer than they did background, and his record of
at Verplanck’s Point, present Though peace might be an- already accused Perry of being that this personal attack on four years ago and if people reducing costs to taxpayers by
day Buchanan, New York.
Washington tried to demon-
nounced, Washington still
ordered his soldiers to con- September Dates Set for the recipient of a patronage
position for managing Smith’s
him is the lowest of the lows,
occurring in a campaign that
felt secure walking through
the streets of Brewster or in
promoting teleconferencing
in the Putnam County jail.
strate the military prowess
of his command to convince
tinue to train for battle. On
Saturday, September 12, from
Cancer Support Groups campaign in 2001. The In-
spector General is a part-time
has been riddled with lies,
innuendos, distortions, and
downtown Mahopac. He noted
that he had been endorsed by
McConville highlighted his
experience and promised to
the French to join him in 10am to 5pm and Sunday, The following free, con- Sept. 16, at 7pm position that pays $80,000. personal attacks.” 57 Policeman’s Benevolent clean up the streets by having
an expedition against New September 13, from 1 to 5pm, fidential, support groups At Mahopac Public Library D u r i n g B o r k o w s k i ’ s r e- Borkowski said he would Associations. McConville, the cops walk a beat and build
York City. The capture of soldiers will bring to life the are scheduled in Putnam in Mahopac: marks, Perry shouted from not reveal the identity of the former chief of the MTA po- relationships in the community.
New York would eliminate Continental Army’s final win- and Dutchess in September *Breast Cancer Support the audience that Borkowski photographer, in order to pro- lice, said that while crime has Smith stood up to close the
the largest British base in ter encampment with musket through the non-profit group, Group: Third Monday of the had “some nerve” to produce a tect the person’s position in been falling in Westchester and debate, saying that the sta-
the United States and effec- and cannon firings, medical Support Connection: month, Sept. 21, at 10:15am photograph taken by a “scum- the sheriff’s department, and Dutchess over the last three tistics spoke for themselves,
tively end the war. Needing demonstrations and other as- At Putnam Hospital Center At East Fishkill Community bag,” noting that he had been he told the Courier he does years, it is rising in Putnam. emphasizing that Putnam was
to reinforce their Army in pects of daily life. At 2pm in Carmel: Library in Hopewell Junction: struggling with cancer treat- not regret showing the photo. Much of the debate revolved the second safest county in New
the Caribbean, General Ro- each day see demonstrations *Breast and Ovarian Can- *Breast Cancer Support ment. “My comments about Don around problems stemming York and by far the safest in
chambeau, commander of the of the soldiers of the New cer Support Group: Second Group: Second Tuesday of the “I was just back from Sloan- Smith and Patrick Perry are from illegal immigration. the Hudson Valley.
French Expeditionary force, Windsor Cantonment’s prow- Monday of the month, Sept. month, Sept. 8, at 10:15am Kettering,” Perry said to those not personal,” he said. “It’s Sheriff Smith cited statistics The League of Women Vot-
demurred and bid Washington ess in military drill and can- 14, at 10am For a complete calendar, in attendance. “I came back and about whether or not the job about the number of times ers is sponsoring another de-
a fond adieu. Disappointed, non firing. Following these *Breast Cancer Support visit www.supportconnection. I’m a cancer patient and some in the Sheriff’s office is get- his department had worked bate Thursday, August 20,
the Americans moved north firings, children enlist in the Group: Third Thursday of o rg . A d v a n c e r e g i s t r a t i o n slimeball took that picture.” ting done.” with Immigration and Cus- in Kent, at the Lake Carmel
into winter quarters at the Continental Army, drill with the month, Sept. 17, at 7pm is required for all groups; Speaking to the PCN&R on The sheriff’s debate includ- toms Enforcement (ICE), while Community Center, and an-
New Windsor Cantonment. wooden muskets and get paid *Ovarian & Gynecological call 914-962-6402 or 800- Wednesday afternoon, Perry ed incumbent Sheriff Smith, DeStefano, Borkowski, and other in Patterson the last
During the winter of 1782-83, in Continental currency for Cancer Support Group: Third 532-4290. said Borkowski’s action was Borkowski and fellow Re- McConville hammered him for week of August, with the date
the soldiers of the northern their service. For more infor- We d n e s d a y o f t h e m o n t h , “an all-time low.” publican challenger Andrew the release of a criminal illegal and time to be announced.
Continental Army anxiously mation call 845-561-1765. “I have dedicated 45 years of DeStefano, and Democratic alien, Segundo Ordonez-Tanay,
Wednesday, August 19, 2009 T HE P UTNAM C OUNTY N EWS A ND R ECORDER Page 13
Try Out New Voting Architect of Chapel’s New HVHC Opens Hyperbaric Medicine Institute
Machine at Kent Library Chancery Joins Their Board Special to the PCN&R the latest computer technology
Special to the PCN&R Cast is a direct result of the there for 20 years before mov- to allow technicians to control
H e l p A m e r i c a n s Vo t e A c t ing his practice to Newburgh, Community and business pressure and temperature, as
On Thursday, August 20, (HAVA), passed by Congress specializes in the design of leaders joined elected offi- well as communication and
from 10am to 12pm, the Put- in 2002. unique houses, a number of cials and administrators from entertainment options for the
nam County Board of Elec- In addition to its ballot- them in Philipstown, master Hudson Valley Hospital Cen- patients.
tions will be demonstrating scanning capabilities, the planning, and small institu- ter (HVHC) on August 13, “Often in cases of non-
the new ImageCast optical ImageCast is also a ballot- tional projects, as well as 2009, to cut the ribbon and healing wounds, it’s due to a
scan voting machines at the marking device, giving those historic preservation. officially open the hospital’s lack of oxygen,” Dr. Willard
Kent Public Library, 17 Syb- unable to physically mark His approach to The Chan- new, state-of-the-art Institute said. “Hyperbaric oxygen helps
il’s Crossing, in Kent. These their ballots an opportunity cery was to alter the setting for Wound Care & Hyper- transport oxygen to tissues
ImageCast optical scan voting to vote confidentially at the as little as possible with a baric Medicine. According that have been compromised
m a chines w i l l r e p l a c e the polling without relying on design that responds to cut to HVHC, the institute is one at a rate you can’t normally
old lever voting machines outside help. stone foundation walls, the of the most advanced single- achieve.”
at all Putnam County vot- “We are thrilled to work remains of a mid-19th cen- patient hyperbaric chamber Dr. Willard is board-certified
ing locations beginning with with the Putnam County Board tury addition destroyed by facilities in the world today, in hyperbaric medicine and
the 2009 Primary Election of Elections to provide this The Chapel of Our Lady fire in 1931. Funding of the equipped with the latest soft- Some five million Americans patient’s medical needs,” Dr. certified in wound manage-
on September 15, and the demonstration to the com- Restoration has announced architectural phase of the ware, chamber technologies, annually suffer from chronic Gary Willard, medical director ment. Dr. Willard and most of
2009 General Election on munity,” said Kent Library that Peter Smith, architect p r o j e c t b y T h e N e w Yo r k and monitoring systems. wounds, causing pain and re- of the Institute for Wound Care his staff speak Spanish.
November 3. Come and find Director Frank Rees. “Like of the chapel’s new support State Council on the Arts “We are pleased to be able to sulting in inactivity. Often & Hyperbaric Medicine. “We The Institute for Wound Care
how the new machines work t h e L i b r a r y, e ff i c i e n t a n d building, The Chancery, has is testimony to how well he offer our community a state- these types of wounds are use advanced healing tech- & Hyperbaric Medicine sees
before casting your ballot. confidential voting is vital joined its Advisory Board. succeeded. of-the-art wound healing pro- found in people with diabe- niques and combine them with patients on an outpatient basis.
Implementation of Image- to our democracy.” “Our board, all of us volun- M r. S m i t h r e c e i v e d h i s gram,” hospital president John tes, poor circulation, cancer hyperbaric oxygen therapy To schedule an appointment
teers, has the responsibility degree from Pratt Institute, C. Federspiel said. “The ad- patients who have undergone when necessary to help patients call 914-734-3030. Hudson
of funding and maintaining where he also did post-grad- vanced technology, combined radiation therapy and patients achieve positive outcomes.” Va l l e y H o s p i t a l C e n t e r i s
American Blue Rabbits this treasured landmark. Peter uate field work in 17th and with the highly qualified and
experienced staff, will ensure
who have experienced trau- The new institute houses two located on Route 202 (1980
Crompond Road) in Cortlandt
Smith’s expertise in historic 18th century American archi-
Spotlighted at Tilly Foster preservation, along with his tecture, planning and design, HVHC as a leader in wound
matic injury.
“Our team employs a multi-
oversized Bara-Med XD hyper-
baric oxygen therapy chambers Manor. For more information,
many other capabilities, is and has been a recipient of management and treatment in disciplinary approach to wound that can accommodate larger call 914-737-9000 or visit
absolutely invaluable,” said the Rome Prize Fellowship our region.” care that is customized to each patients, and are equipped with hvhc.org.
William R. Kohler, President. in Architecture, American
Mr. Smith, who lived in
Garrison and had an office
Academy in Rome.
GAC Fair Attracts Thousands Chamber and
Garrison Art Center’s ex-
e c u t i v e d i r e c t o r, C a r i n d a
Business Group
Evening Series at Stony Kill Swann, was in her element
as she welcomed guests to
Form Alliance
Spotlights the Nocturnal the 40th Annual Garrison Art
Center Fine Arts and Crafts
A new alliance between the
Business Council of West-
J o i n s t a ff a t S t o n y K i l l the amazing adaptations some Fair at Garrison’s Landing last chester (BCW) and the Hud-
Farm Environmental Edu- of these creatures have to weekend. The weather was son Valley Gateway Chamber
cation Center Manor House succeed in a darkened world. perfect on the shores of the of Commerce (HVGCC)will
Photo of American Blue, owned by Ryan Haag, courtesy of each upcoming Thursday in Hudson, where more than 100 allow the groups to speak
American Rabbit Breeders Association August from 7 to 8:30pm for a Thursday, August 27: artists, restaurateurs, and lo- with one voice in Albany
relaxing summer evening out- The Incredible Spider: discuss cal sponsors had pitched their and Washington.
The American Blue Rab- eration farmer who has been doors. Learn about the many the basic anatomy of spiders display tents and laid out an The groups want to protect,
bit is a unique breed with a working with rabbits since kinds of wildlife and plants and take a closer look at some array of shopping opportuni- promote and enhance busi-
mandolin shape and wonderful he was big enough to help that make Stony Kill their live spiders. Learn about some ties for 3,500 in attendance. ness interests through out
blue hue. Definitely, not your his granddad carry a bucket home through fun, nature- of the species common to Pottery, clothing, woodwork, the region by working to-
typical household animal! of feed. In 2008 Eric retired related activities for children N e w Yo r k a n d t a l k a b o u t African baskets, photographs, gether to create an economic
On Saturday, August 22, at from his full time job at the of all ages and their caregiv- the important role spiders leatherwork, and food items environment conducive to
11am and 2pm Tilly Foster Sedgwick County Zoo to take ers. Enjoy nature crafts and play in local food webs and were among the items on sale. growth, monitor and influ-
Farm will host an introduc- on rabbit production full – games, wildlife watching, ecosystems. Crafts and games The fair is the premier fund- (Above) ence legislative initiatives,
tion to the American Blue by time at the family farm. In insect study and more. for everyone. raising event of the year for Fairgoers and offer an expanded array
Callene and Eric Rapp. Cal- addition to the rabbits Eric Stony Kill is located on GAC, which attracts regional visit the of business development.
lene Rapp is Senior Keeper and Callene also raise Piney- Thursday, August 20: Route 9D in Wappingers Falls, and national craft folk whose pottery “Our collaboration ... will
at the Sedgwick County Zoo woods cattle, Jacob sheep, Sounds of the Night: explore about 2 miles north of the talents range from making booth of give businesses a stronger
in Wichita, KS, home to 27 and Nankin bantams. Stony Kill with your ears wide B e a c o n - N e w b u rg h b r i d g e batik fabrics and glassblowing Cherie voice in the legislative arena,
different breeds listed on the While there is no charge for open as you help identify (I-84). to crafting jewelry. Jemsek from and create more opportunities
American Livestock Breeds the public program, reserva- some of the animals that New For more information about WHUD radio was on hand to Saugerties. for members to do business
Conservancy (ALBC) Con- tions are requested to ensure Yorkers hear in the night. Stony Kill Farm please call broadcast the event, and there and form their own strategic
servation Priority List. your spot. Call 845-279-4474 Discuss the important role 845-831-8780, ext. 300., or was live music throughout the (Right) partnerships,” said Business
Eric Rapp is a third gen- or email Lanie2112@aol.com. that nocturnal animals play visit www.dec.ny.gov/educa- weekend. The sloop Woody Julie of Council President/CEO Dr.
in the local ecosystem and tion/1833.html. Guthrie was also available Your Secret Marsha Gordon.
pcnr.com for a free river cruise.
—Annie Chesnut
Admiral
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LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE and Finance, Putnam Valley Request and amendment applications: (TM: 73.18-1-34.2/File: noted below. The right is
NOTICE OF FORMATION NOTICE OF FORMATION Central School District, 146 to Decision and Order dated A LOCAL LAW Communications: 2009-0044) reserved to reject all bids.
OF LIMITED LIABILITY OF LIMITED LIABILITY Peekskill Hollow Road, February 21,2008. To Amend Section 7.07 of 5:30pm The applicant is proposing ATTENTION
C O M PA N Y. N A M E : COMPANY. NAME: KNH Putnam Valley, New York New Applications the Putnam County Charter Regular Meeting Start a 2-Lot subdivision on +11.2 CONTRACTORS,
M O N A C O R E A LT Y CONSTRUCTION LLC. 10579: up to 1:00pm, August 3) Piotrowski, Craig 123 Entitled "Supplemental Time: 6:00pm acres of land located on Contractors should be
M A N A G E M E N T, L L C . A r t i c l e s o f O rg a n i z a t i o n 20, 2009, at which time Lake Front Rd 62.10- appropriations; transfers of Kramers Pond Road in the advised of new legislation
A r t i c l e s o f O rg a n i z a t i o n were filed with the Secretary and place said bids will 2-2 R3 appropriations; reduction AGENDA R-2 Zoning District. The for Lobbying on All
were filed with the Secretary of State of New York be opened. Specifications Request variance under of appropriations " adopted PUBLIC HEARING s ubject property contains Procurement Contracts
o f S t a t e o f N e w Yo r k SSNY) on 07/16/09. The will be available beginning Article XI, Section 165- by the Putnam County The following public a s ing le- family r es id en ce effective January 1, 2006.
(SSNY) on 07/27/09. Office latest date of dissolution is on August 12, 2009, at the 44A(1) & (2) for increase Legislature on August 4, hearing have been scheduled and therefore the proposed Details of guidelines,
location: Putnam County. 12/31/2060. Office above office, weekdays in height and increase in 2009, Resolution R #224 for August 24, 2009 at action will result in one regulations and forms
SSNY has been designated location: Putnam County. between 9:30 am and 2:30 livable space by more than This Local Law 6:00PM (or as soon thereafter additional dwelling. The are provided on the
as agent of the LLC upon SSNY has been designated pm. Mandatory walk- 20% and lake front setback. Amends Section 7.07(B) of as agenda conditions permit) Planning Board will Department’s Web Site. For
whom process against it as agent of the LLC upon through of kitchen facilities 4) Acosta, Anthony 20 the Putnam County Charter at the Putnam Valley Town determine if any variances more information, Contact
may be served. SSNY shall whom process against it may on Wednesday, August 19th Rockhill Rd 62.11-1- by giving the Legislature Hall, 265 Oscawana Lake are required from the Zoning Person(s) Jodi Riano, Bill
mail a copy of process to the be served. SSNY shall mail at 10am. Details will be 67 R3 the power to initiate the Road, Putnam Valley, New Board of Appeals. Howe NYSDOT Contract
LLC, c/o George Monaco, a copy of process to given when Bid Specs are Request a side yard review of the budget in the York, 10579. All interested 4. Kisslinger Robert- Management Bureau 50 Wolf
276 Buckshollow Road, the LLC, 105 Palmer Trail, picked up. The Board of variance to construct a metal middle of a fiscal year on its parties are invited to attend West Shore Drive Road, 1st Floor, Suite 1CM,
Mahopac, New York 10541. Carmel, New York 10512. Education reserves the right storage building. own authority and to reduce and will be heard. A copy (TM: 62.6-1-3, 4&5/File: Albany NY 12232 Email:
Purpose: For any lawful Purpose: For any lawful to reject any and all bids. 5) Loewenstein, Claude appropriations as it sees fit, of the application materials 2008-0026) j r i a n o @ d o t . s t a t e . n y. u s ,
purpose. purpose. BOARD OF EDUCATION 33 Hemlock Point Dr North without the need for County and plans may be inspected The applicant is proposing w h o w e @ d o t . s t a t e . n y. u s
PUTNAM VALLEY 62.-1-26 R3 Executive approval to do during normal business the construction of a (518) 457-3583 Suzanne
CENTRAL SCHOOL Request variance for so." hours at the office of the single-family residence on C h a r l e s N Y S D O T O ff i c e
LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE DISTRICT handicap accessible steps Copies of the Local Law Planning Board Clerk, Town approximately 1.5 acres of of Legal Affairs Email
Notice of Qualification of Notice of Formation Maureen Bellino and platform less than 75' are available at the Office of Putnam Valley Town Hall. land located at the terminus s c h a r l e s @ d o t . s t a t e . n y. u s
SPI Litigation Direct, LLC. of a Limited Liability District Clerk from the lake. of the Putnam County 1. David Amy-194 West of West Shore Drive in the (518) 457-3583
Authority filed with NY Company (LLC): Name: Any questions please call: 6 ) N a g o r n y, A n d r e i 6 4 Legislature, Room 313, 40 Shore Drive R-3 Zoning District. The Reg. 08, Joan Dupont,
Dept. of State on 7/27/09. SMALL BUSINESS Paul N. Lee at Tanglewylde Rd 83.73- Gleneida Avenue, Carmel, (TM: 62.10-1-28/File: Planning Board will discuss Regional Director, 4 Burnett
Office location: Putnam WEBSITES, LLC, Articles (845) 528-8125 1-18 LP New York 10512. 2009-0036 violations that have occurred Blvd., Poughkeepsie, NY
County. Principal business of Organization filed with Request for variance At the aforesaid time and The applicant is proposing on the subject property and 12603
address: 2960 Professional the Secretary of State of New under Article XI, Section place all persons interested to construct a one-story remediation measures. D261279, PIN 8809.32,
Dr., Springfield, IL 62703. York (SSNY) on 06/25/09. LEGAL NOTICE 165-44A(2) of the Zoning in the subject matter thereof addition to a single family MISCELLANEOUS Columbia, Dutchess,
LLC formed in DE on Office location: Putnam TOWN OF PUTNAM Ordinance to increase will be heard concerning residence located on ±.918 5. Adorno, Ralph, F/K/A Orange, Putnam, Rockland,
11/6/01. NY Sec. of State County. SSNY designated VALLEY ZONING BOARD livable space by more than same. acres of land in the R-3 MacDonald- Peekskill Ulster & Westchester Cos.,
designated as agent of LLC as agent of LLC upon whom OF APPEALS 20%, to legalize finished This Local Law shall Zoning District. The subject Hollow Road Guide Rail Replacement
upon whom process against process against it may be 265 OSCAWANA LAKE basement. be subject to mandatory property is located on Lake (TM# 62.-2-4.2) at Various Locations, Bid
it may be served and shall served. SSNY shall mail ROAD 7) Schnieder, John Elm referendum, and shall Oscawana and is located Request for minor site Deposit $400,000.00, NO
mail process to: c/o CT copy of process to 94 Seven PUTNAM VALLEY, Rd 91.32-1-3 LP take effect immediately in the Town’s Ground and plan amendment. PLANS, Proposals $25, plus
C o r p o r a t i o n S y s t e m , 111 Oaks Lane, Brewster, NY NEW YORK 10579 Request amendment u p o n f i l i n g i n t h e o ff i c e S u r f a c e Wa t e r P r o t e c t i o n APPROVAL OF $8 Postage. Goals: MBE/
8 t h Av e . , N Y, N Y 1 0 0 11 , 10509. Purpose: Any lawful Phone: (845) 526-2439 to Decision and Order of the Secretary of State District. A public hearing MINUTES WBE 0 - 0%
registered agent upon whom purpose. Fax: (845) 526-3307 dated September 28, 2006 if it is approved by an has been scheduled and all 6. Approve Minutes of Federally Aided Contracts
process may be served. EMAIL: nprontelli@ requesting frontline and affirmative vote of the interested parties are invited August 10, 2009 identify a DBE Goal, and
DE address of LLC: 1209 LEGAL NOTICE putnamvalley.com rearline variances for qualified electors of the to attend and will be heard. 100% NY State Funded
O r a n g e S t . , Wi l m i n g t o n , N O T I C E proposed new one family County of Putnam voting SKETCH PLAN Contracts identify both MBE
NOTICE OF FORMATION and WBE Goals. Contracts
D E 1 9 8 0 1 . A r t s . o f O rg . OF LIMITED LIABILITY Work Session Beginning at dwelling. upon a proposition for its 2. Landi, Joseph & LEGAL NOTICE
filed with DE Sec. of State, 6:30 PM – Communications 8) O’Brien, Frank 28 approval at the next general Nancy-33 Seifert Lane NYS DOT with 0% Goals are generally
COMPANY. NAME: single operation contracts,
401 Federal St., Dover, DE MUSHKOLAJ LLC. Notice is hereby given P e e k s k i l l H o l l o w Tr n p k election in conformity with (TM: 53.-3-6.2/File: REQUEST FOR BIDS
19901. Purpose: all lawful to interested parties that 92.-1-8 R1 the provisions of Section 2008-0017) Sealed bids for the where sub-contracting is not
Articles of Organization expected, and smaller size
purposes. were filed with the Secretary a Public Hearing will be Request variance under 34 of the Municipal Home The Planning Board following projects will be
held by the Putnam Valley Article XI, Section 165-27 Rule Law. previously approved a Site received in an envelope contracts – both of which
o f S t a t e o f N e w Yo r k may present direct bidding
(SSNY) on 07/01/09. Office Zoning Board of Appeals on E2 of the Zoning Ordinance, Dated: Carmel, New York Development Plan for the annotated with project name
Thursday, August 27, 2009 and sideline and rearline August 10, 2009 construction of a single- and number until 10:30 a.m. opportunities for Small
LEGAL NOTICE location: Putnam County. Business Firms, including,
SSNY has been designated at 7:30 PM at Town Hall, variance for detached Jennifer S. Bumgarner family residence on 5.3 on September 17, 2009 at
Notice is hereby given that 265 Oscawana Lake Road for garage. Putnam County Attorney acres of land located on the Office of Contract but not limited to, DBE or
as agent of the LLC upon MBE and WBE.
a license, number 2151834 whom process against it the purpose of considering Miscellaneous Seifert Lane. The residence Management, NYS Dept. of
f o r b e e r, l i q u o r a n d w i n e may be served. SSNY shall the following petitions 9) Warex Terminal Corp. LEGAL NOTICE has since been constructed Transportation, 1ST FLOOR LEGAL NOTICE
has been applied for by mail a copy of process to the and requests together with 157 Bryant Pond Road 74.- Town of Putnam Valley and during a site visit it was SUITE 1CM, 50 WOLF RD,
Bridgette Bacon Enterprises, all other matters that may 1-60 discovered that the driveway HEART 2 HEART CHILD
LLC, c/o The Law Offices Planning Board A L B A N Y, N Y 1 2 2 3 2 a n d CARE CENTER LLC, a
LLC D/B/A Nightlife to sell of James C. Kahn, 175 Main properly come before the Open for discussion. 265 Oscawana Lake Road was constructed over a will then be publicly read. A
b e e r, l i q u o r a n d w i n e a t Board at this time. portion of the adjacent lot domestic Limited Liability
Street, White Plains, New Putnam Valley, New York certified or cashier’s check Company (LLC) filed with
retail in a restaurant under York 10601. Purpose: For AGENDA 10579 and field conditions were not payable to the NYS Dept. of
the Alcoholic Beverage Held over case LEGAL NOTICE consistent with the approved the Sec of State of NY on
any lawful purpose. (845) 526-3740 Transportation for the sum 6/5/09. NY Office location:
Control Law at 443-445 1 ) K i s s l i n g e r, R o b e r t NOTICE IS HEREBY Site Development Plan. In specified in the proposal or
O s c a w a n a L a k e We s t GIVEN that a public hearing Fax (845) 526-3307 addition to Amended Site Putnam County. SSNY is
Oscawana Lake Road, www.putnamvalley.com a bid bond, FORM CONR designated as agent upon
P u t n a m Va l l e y 1 0 5 7 9 f o r 62.10-1-49 R-3 will be held before the Development Plan Approval, 391, representing “25% of
LEGAL NOTICE Request a use variance County Executive of the NOTICE 8a/2009 the applicant requires a Lot whom process against the
on premises consumption. Please be advised that the the bid total” as specified LLC may be served. SSNY
Bridgette Bacon INVITATION TO BID to construct a boathouse/ County of Putnam at Room Line Change. The Planning
SEALED BIDS WILL BE next meeting of the Planning in the contract proposal, shall mail a copy of any
Enterprises, LLC garage where there is no 300 of the County O ffice Board will continue its must accompany each bid.
RECEIVED FOR: primary residence, and for Building, 40 Gleneida Board will be held at Town review of the project plans. process against the LLC
D/B/A Nightlife Hall, 265 Oscawana Lake Plans and proposals can be served upon him/her to
443-445 Oscawana Lake Road School Lunch Services a lake front setback. Avenue, Carmel, New York DISCUSSION
The bids will be received R o a d o n M o n d a y, A u g u s t obtained from the Plan Sales The LLC, 32 Kentview Dr.,
Putnam Valley, NY 10579 2) Fields, Cary 290 Church 10512 on the 26th Day of 3 Munsell, Daniel and Unit, at the above address;
at the Office of the Assistant Rd 73.-1-43 R3 August, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. 24, 2009, for the purpose of Sharon-Kramers Pond Road Carmel, NY 10512 General
Superintendent for Business considering the following a n d t h e R e g i o n a l O ff i c e s purposes
concerning:
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Potpourri
of bringing outstanding mu- the young violinist Tim Fain
sicians to the Mid-Hudson with pianist Cory Smythe.
Valley, the Howland Chamber The Howland Chamber Mu-
Music Circle has again been sic Circle will also present
by Don H. MacDonald a b l e t o s e c u r e t h e p e r f o r- its popular mid-winter Piano
mances of some of the most Festival with three excit-
exciting young artists today. ing young pianists of varied
“MAIN STREET’S COZY SHOWPLACE’” The eight-concert chamber backgrounds: Nareh Argha-
music series presents four manyan, an Armenian pianist,
(Part 1 of 2) shoot ‘em up westerns that string quartets: the Shang- now based in Austria, Lithu-
Two years prior to “sound” often starred Gibson, Mix, hai, Alexander, Biava, and anian Andrius Zlabys, and
having guaranteed Holly- Hart, and a seemingly end- Daedalus String Quartets, Venezuelan Vanessa Perez.
wood’s fame, fortunes, and less parade of “Hollywood in eagerly awaited repeat Early Music New York will
future, a diminutive, unpre- cowboys.” performances. again bring a concert of Re-
tentious movie house in Cold Under question is whether Also returning to the series naissance music at St. Mary’s
Spring opened its doors for the “live” accompaniment by pi- Thanks to the Internship happy to mentor Eric and share is the Peabody Trio, who will in the Highlands Episcopal
very first time. The bulbous ano was in tandem with the Program sponsored by the their scientific expertise with Under the direction of High- sands of dollars,” he added.
be joined by violist Roger Church in Cold Spring.
stone-facaded building, the silents at the neighborhood Philipstown Garden Club, him. Eric in turn has enjoyed way Superintendent Roger M. Over the years, the dam has
Ta p p i n g , f o r m e r l y o f t h e All other concerts take
ground floor of which housed Hudson Theater during the Eric Sabel has been having working at the Nature Center, Chirico, the Highway Depart- caused numerous problems
Takacs Quartet, for a piano place at the Howland Center,
the theatre, stands today at mid to late ‘20s. Man and an exciting summer at Consti- and interpreting the natural ment has been hard at work for residents who live on
quartet. 477 Main Street, Beacon, a
its original address, 50 Main his legendary piano worked tution Marsh Audubon Center history of the fish, plants, installing a 25-foot culvert Foundry Pond. Due to heavy
New to the series are two historic building with a small,
St., though now a far cry from synchronically with the jit- & Sanctuary. Eric’s 20-hour and other marsh animals to on Foundry Dam Road. Due rainstorms and erosion the
chamber ensembles. The intimate hall noted for its
having been a notable motion tery motion picture in most workweek has included early the many visitors. Eric’s gen- to the size and location, the road was in serious disrepair.
Wa l d e n C h a m b e r P l a y e r s , excellent acoustics.
picture haven that ran for a movie houses of that boister- morning bird banding at the eral responsibilities have also culvert had to be built in place. With the assistance of The
drawn from the Boston Subscriptions to a series
respectable 44 years. ous, anything-goes decade. marsh (part of a federal proto- included trail maintenance, “This was a huge project and Village of Cold Spring and the
Symphony and other lead- of 4 to 8 concerts run from
Debatable is whether or Piano and movie had become col to accumulate long range general upkeep, and maintain- most highway departments do Town Board it was decided
ing orchestras, will bring $110 to $185. Student tickets
n o t the “H u d s o n T h e a tre” inextricably wedded to one data on breeding songbirds), ing the fish exhibits. not have the knowledge or that a culvert was the only
an ensemble of flute, violin, are $10. The 3-concert piano
was the first such in Cold another. Not to have been and, ‘stomping’ the invasive The Philipstown Garden equipment to take on a task answer. Once the culvert was
viola, and harp performing a series is $80. Tickets to in-
Spring. During the earlier integrated as one entity could plant species phragmites (part Club selects and coordinates of this size” said Chirico. approved, Highway Superin-
variety of works. Continuum dividual concerts are $30.
1920s silent films were shown be likened to a lovely melody of the marsh’s invasive species the placement of the intern at “I am very proud of my men tendent Chirico worked with
has become a leading advocate Brochures and/or tickets
in Cold Spring’s Philipstown sounding lifeless, without control project that involves Constitution Marsh Audubon and wish people only knew the DEC and outside com-
of the music of contemporary can be ordered by mail at:
Town Hall, but how regularly, graceful lyrics. knocking down the plants and Center & Sanctuary with the the magnitude of this job.” panies to commence work.
composers. Their program Howland Chamber Music
or for what duration these The marveled advent of then covering them with black $1,000 stipend being paid “Because this project was This project is scheduled to
at the Howland Center will Circle, P.O.Box 224, Chelsea,
viewings were presented is sound, having dramatically tarps so that the sun bakes and jointly by Putnam Highlands completed in-house, it saved be completedby September
feature music from Latin NY 12512-0224, by phone:
a n u n k n o w n . M e n t i o n h as pierced the silence in movie kills them). During bird band- Audubon Society, and the the Town of Philipstown thou- 30 of this year.
America. at 845-297-9243 or at how-
been made concerning a few theatres in 1927, had magi- ing Eric has learned how to Philipstown Masonic Lodge Also new to the series—but landmusic.org.
scattered buildings in Cold
Spring and Nelsonville, many
cally replaced attendance with
demand. Fifteen additional
identify and release songbirds
after they have had a tiny band
#236.
The PGC partners with Con-
Period Framing Techniques
years ago, having been used
for presentations of films,
seats were squeezed in, for a
total of 300. The owners of the
attached to their leg with a
unique identifying number.
stitution Marsh, Boscobel,
Glynwood, Manitoga, and
Insight Opening Offers to be Discussed at Boscobel
though not considered actual
theaters. These same struc-
theatre could certainly enjoy
looking forward to “packed
Eric’s passion is fish, so
he has enjoyed helping the
Stonecrop Gardens in this
unique and successful intern-
Art, Music, Wine Monday August 24 at 5pm,
framing experts Gill & La-
tures, and perhaps others, houses” at most every show- marsh staff lead canoe trips ship program. Visit the club’s Insight Gallery, located in- is the owner of the recently godich Fine Period Frames
were also utilized for live ing for a respectable period of through the tide channels. website, wwwPGCinc.org, for side the Many Light Hands opened Gallery Warwick, a & Restoration will present
performances, especially by time forward. What a ticket Marsh naturalists have been more information. building on Main Street in fine art gallery and private an informal gallery talk and
children, or for musicals. had cost at the theater during Cold Spring, is having an art showroom in Warwick, NY. lecture focusing on the exhibi-
Maximum capacity was held its earliest history appears opening for its third show on Imogene Drummond’s art- tion to illustrate period styles,
at 285 seats at the little theatre unknown. A seat, however, Area Student Helps Set Flute Record Saturday, August 29, from 4 work has been exhibited and frame history, and appropriate
off Main Street when it opened during the 1940s, or at least On August 14 in New York set in Fushun, China, in July. to 7pm. View the work of collected internationally. Her period frame applications.
in 1925. Seating was com- during a part of that bitter- C i t y, s i x t h g r a d e H a l d a n e The ensemble played “Gal- Hudson Valley artists Michael clients range from luxury G ill & Lagodich, N Y C,
fortable, though if memory sweet decade, had cost 50 student Jerome Famularo way Fantasie” by David Over- Gaydos and Imogene Drum- hotels to corporate and pri- Julie Hart Beers, Hudson Valley is home to more than 2,000
serves, rows of seats were set cents, to be mesmerized by joined flutists from all over ton. To celebrate his 70th mond. Stop by, have a glass vate collectors. Originally at Croton Point, in an 1860s frames and has a prominent
at one floor level throughout. a top shelf movie of the day, the world at the National birthday this year, Sir James of wine, and enjoy music by a photographer, Drummond American painting frame with clientele.
Ye t t h a t n o w e l d e r l y m o - perhaps Casablanca, Mrs. Flute Association’s 2009 An- Galway commissioned “Gal- the band Truck Love. became a psychotherapist, gilded foliate-pattern stenciled This special educational
ment in time must have later Miniver, or High Sierra. El- nual Convention to set a new way Fantasie,” and he was Michael Gaydos, a painter, and then a painter. She lives sand decoration. event will be in the Exhi-
been recalled as a priceless evation to 6o cents per ticket world record for the largest the featured honoree at this draftsman, and printmaker and works in Garrison, NY. bition Gallery in the lower
jewel where the fast paced came sometime later. Wide- flute ensemble. The ensemble convention where he received from Warwick, NY, has been Truck Love is composed of Frames are an essential part level of Boscobel House from
antics of Chaplin, Keaton, eyed children could enter the boasted 1,989 registered flut- a 2009 Lifetime Achievement the subject of a number of solo singer songwriters Joe Raposo of the display of artwork, as 5-6pm on Monday, August
Lloyd, Laurel and Hardy, or enchanted den of sight and ists. Coached and conducted Award. exhibitions over the past few and Adam Linn. They perform can be seen by the paintings 24. Regular grounds/exhibit
the Keystone Cops graced sound for half that price, an by renowned flutist Sir James Jerome currently studies years, and his work is in pri- an array of original material in Boscobel’s current exhibi- admission applies. Limited
the muted screen. And how enviable buy by any parent’s Galway, the ensemble broke with Sgt. Maj. Lynn N. Cun- vate collections worldwide. spanning the American musi- tion Home on the Hudson: capacity. To guarantee your
strange viewing the “sound- standard. the prior Guinness World Re- ningham, principal flute with Gaydos is a graduate of The cal landscape. Women and Men Painting place, call 265-3638, x115.
less” gun fights in those old cord™ of 1,975 participants the West Point Concert Band. Cleveland Institute of Art and Landscapes, 1825-1875. On or visit boscobel.org.
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