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Unanimous Opposition
Legislature Overrules Bondi’s Budget
by Eric Gross plan proposed eliminating 49 the Saturday senior program in and an audience of some 75
full-time positions as well as the Mahopac, and the Cold Spring gathered at the historic Putnam
The 2010 Putnam County laying off of the county’s part- Senior Center. Courthouse: “Now is not the
budget process that will culmi- time STOP-DWI administrator; Members of the legislature time to cut DWI funding. This
nate in two weeks has sharply 15 percent reductions in con- met for the past month in com- position is not a luxury but a
divided the executive and leg- tributions to outside agencies mittee, reviewing Bondi’s necessity.” Legislator Vincent
islative branches of county such as libraries, Cornell Coop- recommendations, and last Tamagna of Cold Spring called
government. erative Extension, the Putnam Thursday evening in a six- the elimination of the recycling
The legislature, reversing hour-long marathon meeting of director’s position a “terrible
much of the budget proposed the Budget and Finance Com- loss. No one does a finer job
by County Executive Robert
‘Maybe we don’t mittee, virtually restored all of for our residents than Walt
Bondi, registered its opposi- need a county the executive’s cuts and, in an Thompson.”
tion to the much-protested cuts unprecedented move, slashed The legislature eliminated the
to senior citizens’ programs. executive!’ a number of positions on their office of Community Affairs
Instead, they proposed seri- Robert Bondi own accord.
ous cuts in the budget of the The legislators not only rein- (See Budget on Page 9)
county executive’s office, in stated the STOP-DWI admin-
spite of vigorous protest from Historical Society, Southeast istrator post filled by Naura Bondi Defends
Mr. Bondi, who warned that Museum, and the Putnam Hu- Slavinsky, but also saved the
the legislators were doing away mane Society; elimination of recycling director’s position ‘Painful’ Cuts
with checks and balances. Friday trolley service in Cold occupied by Walt Thompson.
Executive Robert Bondi’s ini- Spring; and closing adult day Legislator Dan Birmingham of Interview with Eric
tial $137 million fiscal spending care programs in Patterson, Brewster told his colleagues Gross on page 9
The annual Haldane Homecoming started off with a pep rally followed by a
Main Street parade that culminated in a Friday night bonfire. Mike Klubnick In Tough Economy, Scams Hit Area
provided the musical entertainment while all sports teams were introduced.
See page 7 for more pictures and page 14 for the results of Haldane’s Nelsonville board discusses fraud; continues opposition to polling place changes
homecoming game against Lincoln Hall. by Michael Turton ate on behalf of consumers office mediated, and the in- the poor economy is for small
when that pattern is one of surance company agreed to health insurance companies to
Discusses Revaluation
dramatic increase in the num- a lot of time trying in vain to mon practice coming out of (See Nelsonville on Page 9)
ber of calls to the New York get businesses to hear their
State Office of the Attorney complaint, “It’s amazing how
by Michael Mell fair share.”
Trustee Ralph Falloon, ever
General from victims of fraud
and unfair business practices.
quickly businesses listen
when they know that the Police Still Seeking
At its September 22, 2009,
meeting, the Cold Spring Vil-
vigilant for the bottom line,
asked, “What does the village
Judith McCarthy, assistant at-
torney general in charge at the
Westchester Regional Office
Attorney General’s office
is calling.”
McCarthy gave a number
Bandstand Bandits
lage Board, prompted by a get?” Gallagher’s response
in White Plains, addressed of examples of how the Of- by Eric Gross band of his pants.”
report from Mayor Seth Gal- was that “Cold Spring may
members of the Nelsonville fice of the Attorney General
lagher on a county workshop end up paying less town and
Village Board on September can help people. In one case, A joint investigation con- The victims turned over
he attended, entertained the county taxes.”
21 to outline services that she when an un-bonded business tinues this week into a report an undisclosed amount of
idea of a residential real estate At issue for now is how
and her colleagues offer to closed its doors, her office of a strong armed robbery cash and the suspects got
revaluation. Such revalua- and when. Gallagher said that
consumers. mediated on behalf of about that occurred at the Cold into a waiting car and sped
tions are taken periodically while Philipstown is keen to
“Often we’re able to sim- 100 people who were owed Spring Bandstand. off. No one was injured.
by all municipalities to ensure do a revaluation, the county
ply direct consumers to the money. “They didn’t get it The Putnam Sheriff’s De- The suspects have been
an equitable sharing of the assessor does not appear to
right place to get help; but all back, but at least they partment and Cold Spring described as two Hispanic
tax load. The valuation is be in any rush. The actual
other times we mediate,” got a little back,” she said. Police are looking for three males—one light skinned
expressed as a ratio of the process appears to be more
McCarthy said. Last year Health care advocacy is a suspects, and possibly a and the other darker, along
market value of a property art than science. Assessors
h e r o ff i c e m e d i a t e d s o m e big part of the office’s work. fourth accomplice, who with a Caucasian about six
to its assessed value. The are not permitted to inspect
1,500 complaints, ranging McCarthy gave a compelling have been accused of tak- feet tall—all about 18 to 20
lower the ratio, the less tax home interiors and Trustee
from landlords failing to re- account of a woman whose ing money from a group of years of age.
paid. The last revaluation in Gordon Robertson stated that
turn rent deposits to helping health insurance company youths who had gathered Capt. McNamara said the
Philipstown occurred about they are not even allowed onto
people who have been treated denied her coverage for a on a Friday night near the getaway car was described
12 years ago, and Gallagher the property. This results in
unfairly in their health care mastectomy. The company village’s waterfront. as a red Hyundai four-door
Jeannette Doellgast and Mohsen Alam El Din, proprietors indicated his feeling that the what is often referred to as
coverage. paid for the initial surgery C a p t a i n Wi l l i a m M c N a - sedan being operated by a
time may be ripe again. New “drive-by assessments.”
Plumbush Inn Offers York State is among the states
with the highest property
At issue, as well, is the
staffing of the county asses-
“ We c a n ’ t p r o v i d e l e g a l
representation to consumers;
they would have to sue,”
to remove the woman’s can-
cerous breast, but when she
chose to take the drastic step
mara said the incident took
place at 10:20pm when three
young men approached the
fourth person, possibly a
young woman.
Police have asked anyone
Rustic American Fare taxes, and Putnam County is
among the top ten counties
sor’s office, which is likely
insufficient for such a large-
McCarthy said, explaining
that the role of the Attorney
of having her other breast
removed as a precaution,
youngsters and after engag-
ing in conversation alleg -
with information about the
i n c i d e n t t o c a l l t h e S h e r-
in the nation. scale undertaking. Gallagher
Part of a series on ambassadors, and prominent The mayor prefaced the said that no costs are passed
General’s office is to look the insurance company re- edly demanded money: “A iff’s Department at 225-4300
local eateries television personalities. for patterns in the way busi- fused to pay for the second witness reported one of the where all calls will be kept
discussion with statistics from onto Cold Spring. Still, a
The interior of the Plum- nesses operate and to medi- mastectomy. McCarthy’s robbers might have had a confidential.
by Joe Lindsley Jr. the workshop that identify county-wide revaluation
bush Inn resembles a coun- handgun tucked in the waist-
New York State among the will certainly cost money in
In a shady grove off Route try manor; some of the oak one third of states that do time, personnel, and train-
9D sits the secluded Plum-
bush Inn, a rambling Vic-
paneling actually comes from
an old estate in the south of
not mandate regular revalu-
ations. He also pointed out
ing. The board appeared to
reach consensus that revalua-
P u b l i c N o t i c e — Village of Cold Spring
What’s Inside
torian nestled among oaks
and maples, where lunch and
France. The heavy oak bar is
an ideal setting for a scotch
t h a t P h i l i p s t o w n a n d C a r-
mel are the only towns in
tion would ultimately benefit
Cold Spring; but there was
The Water Department will be conducting a hydrant
flush of the distribution system, beginning Sunday, Oct. Opinion Sports
dinner are served daily ex- nightcap or a fine plate of Putnam County that do not no discussion of steps the 4 at 9pm, through Friday, Oct. 9 at 5am. Each night dur-
cept Mondays. To those driv- Beef Wellington. value property at 100 per- village might take to move ing the hours of the flush, residents may experience low
ing by, it might seem there And the food is fitting for cent. “As revaluation moves the process along. water pressure and a period of discoloration. Residents
is not much activity on the the setting: While many res- closer to market value,” the The recent robbery of a are encouraged to run their cold water until clear.
taurants today offer lighter Mayor said, “it will realign group of teens at the band- On Monday, Oct. 5, between the hours of 9am and 5pm, A Full Page of Tough Games
wooded estate, but the restau- for Haldane,
rant housed in the old coun- fare for more money, Plum- the balance of taxes paid by stand was a matter of concern commercial sprinkler systems will be permitted to conduct Letters to the Editor
bush serves hearty meals, low- and high-end homes.” to all board members, who flow testing for annual certification requirements. These Putnam Valley
try manse regularly serves
“rustic American cuisine” such as their trademark Beef Mayor Gallagher continued, questioned the mayor about tests may also cause a period of discoloration. Any ques-
to a wide variety of guests, Wellington. Other popular saying, “Revaluation makes tions can be directed to the Water Department at 265-7986,
(See Revaluation on Page 9) or via e-mail at vcswater@bestweb.net. page 6 page 14
including millionaires, (See Plumbush on Page 10) sure that everyone pays their
Page 2 T HE P UTNAM C OUNTY N EWS A ND R ECORDER Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Sun. Oct. 4 - 4th Annual Farm Sat. Oct. 10 - HH Land Trust Sun. Oct. 11 - Hike to Lost
& Harvest Tour, 11am-4pm, Take-a-Hike! Fall Foliage & Pond at Manitoga, led by Chris
Willow Ridge Farm, 174 Cano- Tree ID w/ arborist Lew King- Galligan, $10 admission sup-
pus Hollow Rd., Putnam Val- sley. 9am, Garrison train sta- ports trail maintenance. Bring
ley. Demos, animals, farmers’ tion parking lot, 2 hrs., easy/ picnic. Res. req’d. www.rus-
market, tastings, music. 845- family-friendly/no strollers. selwrightcenter.org
878-7918 www.hhlt.org, 424-3358
Tue. Oct. 13 - Stonecrop Gardens
Sun. Oct. 4 - Sunset Series: Sat. Oct. 10 - The Old Road guided tour of Fall foliage,
Readings at Chapel of Our Lady Society of Philipstown Annual 5-6pm, $10/members no charge,
Restoration. Poet Edwin Torres. Membership Meeting in the 265-2000, www.stonecrop.org
Fri/Sat Oct 2/3 - Oktoberfest, 4pm, wine & cheese reception lower fields at Saunders Farm,
ONGOING: in celebration of the Feast of follows. Free, park at Metro- 853 Old Albany Post Road, in Thu. Oct. 15 - Philipstown Se-
the Holy Angel, Our Lady North station. cooperation with Collaborative niors River Rose Cruise & River
of Loretto, 5-10pm. German Concepts art installation. 1pm. Grill Luncheon. Lunch & cruise
Cold Spring Farmers’ Market, food, beer, Italian ices, more.
Sun. Oct. 4 - Putnam Cty Fall Bring a picnic lunch or snack the Hudson. $45 members/$50
Saturdays through Thanks- Children’s games, dunk tank,
Classic Half Marathon & 5K and a blanket. non members. Eileen, 265-5098.
giving, 8:30am-1:30pm, live entertainment and gaming
at The Nest, Chestnut St. Race, begins at Brewster Vil-
wheels. 265-3718
lage Train Station, 10am. Bring Sat. Oct. 10 - Bake sale, spon- Thu. Oct. 15 - Keep Seniors
Putnam Valley Farmers’ Mar- family & visit Village Street sored by South Highland UM Safe & Mobile, Office for the
kets: Fridays, 3-7pm, Tomp- Sat. Oct. 3 - Haldane School Fair after the race. Register: Church, 9:30am-noon, in front Aging program at PV Senior
kins Cnrs Methodist Church, Fdn. Benefit to Support En- www.active.com; info at www. of Foodtown Ctr, 12pm complimentary lunch,
outdoors, 729 Peekskill Hol- vironmental Studies, 5-8pm. brewsterrotary.org 1-4pm program, free, res. req’d:
low Rd. June 19-Oct. 9 ALSO Gynwood Center, Tickets $50 845-528-2662.
Sat. Oct. 10 - Mid-run recep-
Wednesdays, 3-7pm at Putnam before Sept. 30, $60 after. Tick-
Tue. Oct. 6 - Program: Practical tion: Collaborative Concepts
Valley Grange, Adams Cnrs, ets: Haldane School Foundation,
Strategies for Effective Student Farm Project 2009: more than Fri. Oct. 16 - PV Music Assn
128 Mill St. Indoor/Outdoor, PO Box 364, Cold Spring NY
Advocacy, hosted by CHADD 60 artists installing art on a 5th annual Variety Show, 7pm,
year round.845-528-0066 10516 or Eugenie@amartcon-
Putnam & Vicinity, 7:30pm, historic, working farm. 2-6pm; PV High School, 146 Peekskill
servation.com.
Four Winds Hospital Ctr., Rt. open every day dawn to dusk Hollow Rd., $10, 845-526-7847,
35, Katonah, 914-729-2067 through Oct. 31. 853 Old Al- x 1369
THIS WEEK: Sat. Oct. 3 - Big Band Con- bany Post Rd., Garrison. 845-
cert & Sunset Picnic, Boscobel, 528-1797 Fri/Sun Oct. 16/17/18 - Phil-
5-7pm, pack a chair & picnic.
Wed. Sept. 30 - Senior Roast $14/adult, $9/children 6-12,
COMING UP: ipstown Recreation Dept’s
Beef Dinner and Bingo, Phil- Sat. Oct. 10 - Public prayer Annual Haunted House.Young
under 6 free. 265-3638, www.
ipstown Community Center, Fri. Oct. 9 - VA Hudson Valley of the Fatima Rosary, 12 noon Children’s Fun House - Sat,
Boscobel.org
Noon - 3pm. Free. Philipstown Health Care System Veterans at the Cold Spring riverfront 5-6:30pm; Sun, 3-4:30pm. Hor-
residents only. Res. required Job Fair, 11am-3pm, Castle bandstand. ror House - Fri/Sat, 7-10pm;
by Sept. 28. 424-4618. Sat. Oct. 3 - Lecture at PC His- Sun. 5-80pm. Children under
Point, Route 9D. Meet employ-
toric Society with Kate Johnson, 12 and Seniors, $4, Adults, $6
ers, service orgs, etc. Bring Sun. Oct. 11 - Concert: Ca-
curator at Historic Hudson Val-
Fri. Oct. 2 - HH Land Trust’s several copies of resume and mille King, soprano, Regan
ley on the1909 Hudson-Fulton
20th Anniversary Celebration discharge papers. Smith and Carol Leone, piano. Sat. Oct. 17 - Jazz Vespers
Celebration. 5pm, 265-4010,
Dinner, The Garrison, 6:30pm. Haydn, Mendelssohn and Rach- w/ renowned jazz musicians,
www.pchs-fsm.org
Tickets call 424-3358, www. Sat. Oct. 10 - Sustainable Put- maninoff. 4pm, free. Chapel 5:30pm, free, First Presbyterian
hhlt.org. nam Workshop: Water Wisdom/ of Our Lady Restoration, 45 Church, 10 Academy St. Cold
Sat. Oct. 3 - Fall Artists on Market St., CS, park at Metro- Spring, 265-3220
Protect Drinking & Surface
Location, Garrison Art Center, North station.
Fri. Oct. 2 - Philipstown Rec pro- Water, sponsored by Cornell
Garrison’s Landing. Over 85
vides transportation to Golden Coop Extension. Putnam County Sat. Oct. 17 - Putnam High-
artists paint on location; paint-
Idol Senior Vocal Competition Emergency Training Ctr., Don Sun. Oct. 11 - 4th Annual lands Audubon Society Wine
ings are later auctioned at 5pm,
Event, Westchester County Ctr, Smith Campus, 112 Old Route Hudson Highlands Greenway & Delectables, Local Expert The Putnam County News &
free, www.garrisonartcenter.org
White Plains, 2-5pm. Res. req’d. 6, Carmel. www.cce.cornell. Triathlon: kayak, bike, and run Richard Guthrie will share his Recorder is happy to announce
Info about participation, call edu/Putnam or 845-278-6738. or team up. 9am start from experiences tracking down the your event. A complete list-
Margaret, 424-4618. Sun. Oct. 4 - HH Land Trust Dockside. Register at Active. Ivory-billed Woodpecker, 5pm, ing of Coming Events is on
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Wednesday, September 30, 2009 T HE P UTNAM C OUNTY N EWS A ND R ECORDER Page 5
New Zoning Will overlays that go with it would unfortunate that she is unable
Restrict Rights understand this affects every to do the same in our current
resident of Philipstown not race for Supervisor and join
To the Editor: just business men. me in supporting Shea. What
I am a 10th generation land It will have a huge impact Richard Shea and the entire
owner in Garrison who has on the residential tax base. Democratic ticket share is an
concerns regarding the pro- It will overload and stress intense personal dedication to
posed zoning law changes our current school system. public service. Richard works
currently presented by our It will devalue residential every day for the benefit of
Town Board. property as well as commer- all of us because he loves and
In 1968, the Town reduced cial property. believes in this community.
my property from Industrial If I was a resident of Philip- Over the past seven years
Covering use to B-2. I am currently stown— and I am!— I would that he has been on the Town
Philipstown and Putnam Valley permitted by right under the be very afraid of what’s com- Board, we have all benefited
in New York’s Hudson Highlands B-2 zoning to operate my ing! from his commitment to fiscal
contractor yard with soil Tyler Gagnon oversight and responsibility,
processing. Now, under the Cold Spring and attention to the future.
founded in 1866 current zoning proposal my Richard has wisely pursued
as the Cold Spring Recorder property status has been slated grants for Philipstown, and
for “elimination” according Letters: A it is important to remember
to part 3 on page 24 of the Love Story that grants come from vari-
a publication of EAF along with two other B-1 ous sources, not just govern-
the Putnam County properties along the Route To the Editor: mental agencies. I wonder if
News & Recorder, LLC, 9D corridor. Last week’s newspaper Mrs. Portman-Laux considers
a subsidiary of the The current proposed zon- had two letters countering Federal highway spending to
ing changes would severely my criticism of the contract be a Marxist practice?
Hudson Valley Freedom Press, LLC hamper my ability for growth signed by the Haldane Board I was also surprised to read
or change and it would prevent and the teachers’ union. The whispering accusations from
my heirs and/or a future buyer points they made, with vary- Mrs. Portman-Laux regard-
“We must not let our rulers to change from my current ing degrees of civility, indi- ing sexism. I have known
load us with perpetual debt.” use without special permit. cate that a zero increase for Richard Shea for close to 15
—Thomas Jefferson M o r e o v e r, t h e S P O w o u l d teachers was not on the table years now, and I am proud
require me to make a 100 in this negotiation. and happy to be serving as his
foot wide green landscaping I saw this negotiation as an campaign manager. There are
on my Route 9D frontages, opportunity to plant a flag in four women on our campaign
The Putnam County News thus reducing the available the ground and make a stand team: Marit Kulleseid, Grace
& R e c o r d e r is published weekly property by a third as shown in for taxpayers, many of whom Kennedy, Peggy Clements,
on Wednesdays (except for certain the proposed zoning changes have been in financial retreat and me. If you know any of
holiday conflicts) 175-15G on page 21. for years. Perhaps this was us, you know that we aren’t
While I agree that zoning wishful thinking. It certainly the sort of women who toler-
laws are needed to prevent is a very difficult subject to ate nonsense on that front.
86 Main Street, negative impacts to our town, broach since teachers are Finally, although Mrs. Port-
Cold Spring, NY 10516 I simply do not see why we decent people with finan- man-Laux implies that the
Periodicals postage paid at need to overhaul them. Can cial worries of their own. other candidate for supervisor
we not simply better enforce With malice towards none has gained support, he lacks
Cold Spring, New York the laws we have and leave of them, I believe the needs a single endorsement from
ourselves with some flexibil- of the community trump the any local party, including his
USPS 605-240 ity to make simple changes needs of the union. Perhaps own. Richard Shea, on the all in order to protect this Time for a New Face alone demanded that senior
POSTMASTER: if schools were not financed other hand, has been endorsed
Send address changes to
and/or amendments as the amazing place. I’m sure that on Philipstown Board services not be reduced….”
Town grows and develops, by property taxes those needs by the Democratic, Indepen- Richard will agree with me A cynic, maybe, but I’m
The Putnam County News & Recorder,
as we have all along? would better coincide. dent, and Conservative par- when I tell you that any skir- To the Editor: a believer in the trite words
P.O. Box 185, Cold Spring, NY 10516
Under the current proposal, And so, all these school ties because he has earned mishes, or hard feelings, or It’s time for Philipstown to “It’s not over ‘til its over”
it appears that almost any ac- tax letters over the years that confidence through hard divisive letters to the editor have a new face on the Town and “many a slip between
www.pcnr.com tion desired on almost every warrants two fair questions work and a strong record of are a small price to pay for Board. Terry Polhemus is that the cup and lip.”
editor@pcnr.com parcel of land both commer- for the author: service to the Town. the honor of serving the town person and I urge you to elect So, I say, “Sign the Peti-
cial and residential will need 1) What’s in it for me? I encourage everyone to we both love so well. her as Town Councilperson tion” and spread the word
ads@pcnr.com N o t h i n g . I c a n a ff o r d a n y support Richard Shea at the
to approach the Town for a Nancy Montgomery this November. as I attempted with an ad in
special permit. Even some- tax increase Haldane throws polls on November 3. P h i l i p s to w n Terry is part of the Polhe- last week’s issue, where I
Telephone (845) 265-2468 thing as simple as planting at me. Also, the pats on the Kim Conner mus family, which is one of characterized the situation
Fax (845) 265-2144 a 50 x 100 foot stretch of back and the dirty looks that N o rt h H i g h l a n d s the oldest respected families as “Bondi’s Blunder”.
grass will require a permit I receive amount to the same Sheriff Takes the in our town. Throughout her I don’t think Mr. Bondi per-
according to the proposed thing: people are afraid, per- I Was Slighted High Road years working in the business, formed adequate due diligence
haps of different things, but
Elizabeth Ailes, Publisher zoning changes 175-15 D 2
on page 21. money always figures in. This To the Editor: To the Editor:
Terry has developed necessary before making his budget
cuts. I was despaired when I
skills such as budget plan-
I foresee that the Town will unjoyful thought removes A recent letter to the On September 15, a hotly ning and problem solving. followed Mayor Gallagher’s
Margaret O’Sullivan be bombarded with appli- all pleasure in getting my PCN&R suggested that I was contested Republican prima- These skills are required for “Call for Action” and went
Vice President, Advertising cations for the simplest of letters into this newspaper. treated unfairly in a public ry was held with the Sheriff a town board member. Terry to the American Legion Hall
changes. Will the Town be 2) Why do I bother? Be- forum. I don’t see Richard Don Smith defeating his two understands the concerns of (home or our Senior Center)
hiring more help to process c a u s e m y d e a d m o t h e r, a Shea’s quick response as a Republican challengers. The business owners. to sign the petition to “Save
Joseph P. Lindsley Jr. these applications? If so will daughter of the Great De- slight to me. race was one of the nastiest Terry is also open minded, the Philipstown Friendship/
I was more slighted by the
Editor-in-Chief they be imposing a fee for pression, instilled in me the
quaint notion that we should PCN&R’s front-page article
in recent memory, with nu-
merous personal attacks and
considerate, and knowledge- Nutrition Center”.
My visit to the Senior Center
these applications to offset able. She is always ready to
Production Manager the cost of processing them try to look out for those less about Cold Spring’s Senior misrepresentations made by listen. I feel that Terry is was both enlightening and
or will they simply raise the fortunate than ourselves. In Nutrition Center that pho- the challengers in the race. approachable by everyone shocking. I met with the site
Alison Rooney taxes on our properties to this case, I refer to those tographed and listed all the Unfortunately for some whether you are a business manager, who I had known
people living here who are m a l e p u b l i c o ff i c i a l s w h o
Copy Editor pay for this additional help?
The proposed zoning law as struggling financially in this attended, but left me out.
this constitutes politics as
usual. The Sheriff took the
o w n e r, a s e n i o r c i t i z e n , a from my two years volun-
teering at the Putnam Val-
student, a farmer, or any con-
it stands is complex and dif- great recession and may not Mr. Shea is dedicated to high road and kudos to him cerned Philipstown commu- ley Senior Center. I stated
Annie Chesnut ficult for the average citizen to have been doing so well a communicate openly about for not being dragged down nity member. I believe she in the September 16 issue,
Associate Editor read, interpret and to live by. few years ago when many zoning. His passion did over- into the fray. The voters have will keep a careful eye on “Perspectives”, that I had
For years we have been able others were flush. These let- ride my comment at the public spoken many times on this, property owners’ rights while observed very few seniors
to protect the character and ter s ar e mer ely s eed s th at meeting, but I hope that the and the whole nastiness and balancing the needs of open (approximately 35) taking
Matt Mellon beauty of our Town with the might cause some change Philipstown community will disrespect shown by some space and technology. Terry advantage of the Nutritional
Graphics and Layout zoning laws currently in place to take root that will permit not waste time on provocative candidates disenfranchises will make sound decisions in Program at Putnam Valley
while allowing responsive them to stay in Philipstown non-issues during an election them and keeps them away government and NOT support and gave my reasons.
development to the Town’s a bit longer. cycle when there are so many from the polls. laws that fail to take into ac- The shocker was the fact
current needs. I do not see Finally, I stand by the state- more important issues facing Now as we look to the gen- count the rights of Philipstown that the Putnam Valley Senior
Caroline Balducci why we need to fix what is ment I made in my previ - our town right now. eral election it appears we citizens. Center is making 50 additional
Business Manager not broken. ous letter: “In my view, we New zoning, the threat to will be subjected to more of Terry Polhemus is the fresh meals per day and delivering
We should be seeking better are fortunate to have Dave the senior center, and reduced the same by the Democratic face we need on this board. th em to C o ld S pr ing . O n e
ways to enforce our current Merandy and Michael Jun- tax revenue are just three of candidate for Sheriff. He re- Please support her in No- facility with a capacity of
Submissions laws instead of restricting julas as senior members of dozens of important issues cently ran a letter which was vember. 100+ (Putnam Valley) and
editor@pcnr.com our rights further. This is not the Haldane Board.” After that need the entire Town’s originally published during Nikki LaSala another with a highly cramped
just a matter for businessmen this praise, I criticized them immediate attention. Being the 2001 Sheriff’s race and Garrison facility (Cold Spring) benefit-
with language that was overly first to get one’s point across
Subscription Rates on Route 9 or 9D. Nearly all
properties will be affected in p r o v o cativ e an d , f r o m th e at a public meeting is one
written for Sheriff Smith’s
opponent that year, which
ting more from the Office of
Aging Nutritional Program.
$25/year in Putnam County some way. I encourage all tone of their responding let- way to address these issues, was again a personal attack Be Vigilant If Bondi prevailed, how can
$30/year out of County land owners to obtain and ter, hurtful. Out of respect taking action to face them on Sheriff Smith. for Seniors he rationalize the continued
Subscribe at www.pcnr.com read the Comprehensive Plan, for who they are (great guys) head on is another. Richard I found it interesting that support of the Putnam Valley
the proposed zoning laws and and what they do for the com- and I have done both. the part that said “paid for To the Editor: Senior Center?
Rate Schedule for Display the EAF so that you may un- munity (a lot), I apologize.
Joseph Barbaro
It’s time for everyone to
join their neighbors at the
by the committee” to elect
this candidate was in the
In the September 23 issue Come on now Mr. Bondi,
we all know a state spon -
Advertising derstand how these changes
will affect each of you and Cold Spring public meetings, focus on smallest font possible, as if
of the PCN&R, Eric Gross
wrote an outstanding article, sored building costing $8
email inquiries to ads@pcnr.com if you are as concerned as t h e i s s u e s t h a t w i l l a ff e c t the Democratic candidate “Victory for Seniors.” His last million in Kent, will surely
I am, then attend the Town the future of our town, and wanted to have the letter sentence probably “sealed the end up costing $12 million-
Legal Advertising Workshops. Vote Shea for make their opinions heard. published but hoped that most deal” for most of us: “The -the $175,000 to support the
First Insertion: 38.5 cents/line Charles Polhemus II Supervisor Two years ago I chose to would overlook that he was legislature still must vote on existing Cold Spring Senior
Garrison run for public office because responsible for its placement. Bondi’s budget, and Bondi Center is pocket change. And
Additional insertions: 29.5 cents/line To the Editor: of Richard Shea. Richard Maybe he was embarrassed what are you going to do if a
could still exercise his veto
Tabular: 45 cents/line I was surprised to read and I share common goals: that so early he had decided power, though any veto would fully-staffed kitchen (equal
Be Afraid of Catherine Portman-Laux’s that our senior citizens live to take this approach and go likely be overturned by the to that in Mahopac feeding
Classified Advertising Zoning Proposals letter in last week’s PCN&R. with dignity in the town they negative. Maybe he was just legislature.” 100+) in Putnam Valley isn’t
$1.25 per line, paid in advance In 2006, Mrs. Portman-Laux helped build, that the beauty ill advised by his people and My first impression—relief. making 50 meals?
To the Editor: generously donated the use of our section of the Hudson advisors. My dream is that our Senior
$1.50 per line, if billed of her home office to support Highlands remains intact in
My careful re-read of “would
I don’t understand how Let’s keep to the issues for likely,” sent up a red flag. A Center receive the same ser-
Minimum charge—$6.25 for five lines anyone living in the town of Democrat John Hall’s first the face of private and cor- the remainder of this race. vices, facilities and environ-
conclusion well-supported as
Philipstown could write a congressional campaign. As a p o r a t e o v e r- d e v e l o p m e n t , It sure would be a refresh- Eric describes: ment to that now enjoyed on
© 2009 The Putnam County letter stating they are for the volunteer on that campaign, I and that every nickel of the ing change. As Joe Friday “…150 senior citizens… the East-Side of Putnam Coun-
News & Recorder, LLC new proposed zoning laws or was impressed to see that she public’s money is spent ef- would say, “Just the Facts.” had crowded into the historic ty at the Mahopac, Putnam
even worse make accusations could step across party lines ficiently, and only with just Or, better yet, as my mother Putnam Courthouse…were Valley and under-construction
that everyone at the last zon- to support the right candidate cause. always told me, if you have promised that senior programs Senior Center in Kent. Some-
All rights reserved. No material may be
ing workshop were all greedy for Philipstown. I continue to fully endorse nothing nice to say maybe would not be impacted by thing is very wrong with the
reproduced without business men. Anyone who Because Richard Shea is Richard Shea for Philipstown you should say nothing at all. current picture.
the county’s 2010 budget…A
written permission. has read this proposed zon- the right candidate for Philip- Supervisor on November 3. Randall J. Chiera petition drive was begun, as Sid Gibson
ing laws with all the insane stown Town Supervisor, it is Richard and I serve you P h i l i p s to w n 300 seniors from Cold Spring Garrison
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Perspectives
Proposed Zoning Changes
Democracy at Work in Philipstown
“We cannot change our will severely impact every- impacted by the proposed democratic leadership in mo-
destiny overnight but we one who lives or may plan changes. I saw a groundswell tion. This is too big of an issue
can change our direction to live in this town for the of democratic participation. to lose itself in acrimony, or
overnight.” — J. Maxwell next 20 to 30 years. H o w e v e r, t h i s e v e n g o t in some illusion of progress
I got a copy of the Compre- better, the Town Board under or pseudo-democracy.
I really like our town right hensive Plan and the ensuing the leadership of Bill Maz- Yes, I am glad that, so far,
now. I am enjoying it and I am new zoning documentation; I zuca was quick to reach out we are dealing with this criti-
thrilled to see the democratic have to say that I really went to the community, looking to cal town matter with civility
at it with an open mind. I foster a dialogue; a standing and dignity. I wish that at the
wanted to judge it for myself. -room-only workshop session end of the process, we may
J. CARLOS It did not take long to real- took place September 16 at find that the town is united
SALCEDO ize that perhaps, what at one the hall of the new North and stronger, not wounded
time had been intended for Highlands Fire Department and divided. That our elected
good, had been transformed (NHFD is another source of town officials indeed rep-
process taking place anew and in the process into a very pride in our town), but it did resented the best interest
revitalized. I confess I am restrictive, and intrusive of the whole community, as
a fan of Philipstown today, way of determining how you the impact of this proposed
let me rephrase it, I have or I should live, enjoy our re-zoning will weigh on us
been a believer in this town properties, and carry out law- “I saw citizens for generations to come.
for a good while. I moved ful business. Furthermore, organizing One more thing, we just
to this corner of the world it also became very obvious not only need for the right
from the Andes Mountains that the new code was writ-
themselves, facts to come up, but we
of South America some 22 ten in a language worthy started also need the right spirit to C a r o l i n e B a l d u cc i
years ago. I raised my family of an IRS publication, only look at those facts. I want
here, made great friendships, worse. It is for all to see,
initially by the to stay here and I wish for Haldane Homecoming
and unreservedly invested my just pick up your own copy businessmen my friends and neighbors to Haldane High School students, alumni, families,
time, financial resources, and at the Town Hall. who are at risk stay here as well. I like this a n d f r i e n d s c a m e o u t i n f o rc e t o s u p p o r t t h e i r s c h o o l
energy to build a business While I was pondering piece of geography we call o n F r i d a y n i g h t a s t h e a n n u a l b o n f i re w a s l i t u n d e r
right smack in the middle whether this situation was a of becoming Philipstown and hope that the supervision of the Cold Spring Fire Company. The
of this community. In short runaway train and in defiance the victims of a it does not become unrec- golden glow lit up the night and the faces of the excited
I can honestly say that I put of essential rights, I noticed ognizable and unaffordable Haldane fans who gathered to celebrate. Go Blue Devils!
the deep stakes of my tent the old and slow wheels of zoning genocide for most of us.
in this town for good. In the the democratic process turn- of sorts” Yes, I remain optimistic
process, I embraced a new
citizenship, a language, and
ing. I saw citizens organizing
themselves, started initially
that fairness will prevail over
calculated agendas of any
PCN&R Calls for
a home town. This is where by the businessmen who are kind from anyone. Candidate Platforms
I decided to live and it is at risk of becoming the vic- not stop there, the Supervisor
my wish that my children’s tims of a zoning genocide of of the town actually had a Juan Carlos Salcedo, born All candidates for local the submission—not even
children may also call Phil- sorts; the winds of democratic Fact Finding sit-down meet- in La Paz, Bolivia, moved to elections will be allowed for spelling errors.
ipstown their home. process did not stop there, ing with concerned citizens, live in Philipstown in 1985. to run one submission of no Candidates may write no
A few weeks ago, a voice citizens at large, those who and apparently other board Now a citizen of the USA, he more than 700 words free more than one Letter to the
C a r o l i n e B a l d u cc i
arose out of the quietness have lived here for a long members may follow this has been married for more of charge. This submission Editor per month, and none
saying that sweeping zoning or a short time, people that example. than 30 years to Linda Sal- may serve as a candidacy an- in the two editions prior to
changes were going to be pay property taxes, or those This zoning matter cries cedo, and is the proud father nouncement, biography, and the election.
inflicted on the residents of worried about the schools or out for our participation. A of Michael and Matthew. He platform statement, accom- All other material from
Philipstown. The so called other services, senior citizens genuine dialogue is expected, is the Managing Director of panied by a photo. Emailed candidates must be in the
Philipstown Comprehensive of Philipstown, all started all voices ought to be counted. Intensus Engineering, lo- submissions are preferred. form of paid political adver-
Plan was giving birth to a new to realize that their lives The Town Board will have to cated in Cold Spring. Platforms may be sent as tisements, with no deadline
zoning law that if passed, were going to be radically be an impeccable example of early as you wish but no later restrictions.
than two editions (generally The PCN&R will ask
20 days) prior to the date questions of all candidates
of the election. Deadlines for office and will publish
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Submit letters to the editor and op-ed suggestions 3, 2009, election is Oct. 12 week preceding the Novem-
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Annie Chesnut
Wednesday, September 30, 2009 T HE P UTNAM C OUNTY N EWS A ND R ECORDER Page 9
REVALUATION (Cont’d from front pg.) BUDGET (Cont’d from front pg.)
Bondi Defends
the facts of the case and how
it was handled. Mayor Galla-
gher said he was informed on
Discussion then turned to
response and prevention. The
teens had called 911 from a
that a cell phone call is routed
to the nearest tower, which
in this case is in Newburgh.
a security seminar for vil-
lage merchants, to include
store layout and technological
‘Painful’ Cuts
by Eric Gross
Saturday morning and that an cell phone, which routed the “Short of erecting a tower in concerns.
ness first-hand the shenani-
investigator from the Sheriff’s call to Newburgh, causing Cold Spring,” Falloon said, Caryn Canova, owner of
gans that occurred during
department was working on a delay in police response. “there is nothing that can be Payning by Caryn, reported
t h e l e g i s l a t i v e b u d g e t d e-
the case. Tr u s t e e F a l l o o n e x p l a i n e d done.” Discussion then turned on her conversation with Ve-
liberations.”
to preventive measures, such rizon to allow holiday light-
When asked about his pro-
as camera surveillance. May- ing on the lower portion of
posed cuts for the senior
LOWEST ASSESSMENTS or Gallagher indicated that the utility poles on Main St.
centers, described by many as
he wished to avoid a “Big during Christmastime. The
the “rallying call” behind the
Property Assessed Value Sale Price Brother” scenario, but that upper portions of the poles
2010 budget, Bondi said: “In
in a small village, “a single are owned by Central Hudson,
the past 20 years this county
A $ 83,000 $ 342,500 camera can make a big dif- which has previously given
went from no senior centers
B 98,060 410,000 ference.” Trustee Robertson permission to suspend lights
to the beautiful Koehler Se-
C 105,000 257,200 cautioned against rushing into at no cost to the village. The Eric Gross nior Center in Mahopac and
D 110,000 157,500 this approach, on general prin- issue of permission from Ve- Legislator Vincent Tamagna (left) makes a point during the state-of-the-art Putnam
E 118,200 297,000 ciple, and in consideration of rizon has not been in doubt, budget deliberations last Thursday night while Legislator Valley Senior Center. Future
changes being considered to but the board had suggested Sam Oliverio listens to his colleague. plans call for the creation of
HIGHEST ASSESSMENTS lighting at the dock. that Canova seek an exemp- Eric Gross
Director currently occupied by county manager—a person who a new senior center in Kent.”
David Cooke, of the Cold tion from the one-time fee County Executive Robert
Patricia Perez with a budget would work and be answerable Bondi noted that, “painful
Property Assessed Value Sale Price Spring Antiques Dealers As- of $500 plus $7.50/pole. Ms. Bondi
line of $88,609, and created to the whims of this legislative cuts had to be made to senior
sociation, asked about the Canova reported that Verizon
F $ 755,700 $ 2,500,000 a $25,000 part-time position body. I hope you don’t proceed Last Friday, the PCN&R sat programs. To pander to the
investigation of the spate of says exemptions are not al-
G 575,600 1,125,000 under the auspices of the Health down this path because a lot down with Putnam County seniors by placing fear in
store break-ins earlier in the lowed by federal law, but that
H 512,360 3,650,000 Department. The nine-member of good comes out of checks E x e c u t i v e R o b e r t B o n d i their hearts that the county
summer. Gallagher responded she plans to proceed with the
J 444,800 1,120,000 body also slashed the salary and balances.” Bondi to discuss the budget was going to phase out their
that it was ongoing, but he assistance of Pidala Electric,
K 438,100 735,000 of the executive’s Chief of By unanimous votes, the leg- process, which he described p r o g r a m s w a s n o t t h e a p -
would have to look into the which has volunteered once
Staff from $97,000 to $60,000. islators reinstated full services as his most propriate solu-
details. He also reminded again to provide installation
difficult in 30
Based on Town of Philipstown records for the period
July 2007-June2008
Cooke that Trustees Miller and other necessary services. The post has been vacant dur-
ing the past few months since
to the senior centers in Cold
years of public
“People of all tion. Everyone
should have
and Robertson are planning The board set the October Spring, Mahopac, and Patter-
Lisa Denig left county employ. son. Tamagna called Bondi’s office in Put- ages are affected been motivat-
Annie Chesnut 13 monthly meeting for a
Legislator Mary Ellen Odell of proposal a “terrible sugges- nam County. by the downturn ed to buy into
hearing on proposed increases
Carmel called on the county to tion. We did the right thing by Bondi ex- the sacrifices.
to parking fees. As discussed
“reevaluate the position. The keeping the tax rate in check pressed dis- in our economy. Senior citizens
with Justice Costello, some
fees will be reduced and a trend of top political appoint- and reinstating programs that appointment Finger pointing pay taxes too.
ments must stop.” were needed.” with the leg- Changes and
few increased, including an
Legislator Tony Fusco of islature’s ac- is not the cutbacks had
increasing schedule of penal-
ties for late payment. Fines Mahopac Falls charged the “po- “Victory for tions: “Power solution.” to be made
sition had been around for too is not the is- in senior pro-
will be doubled after 30 days
and tripled after 60 days. long. Why can’t this position Seniors,” Part II sue. I am not grams as well
be combined with the deputy concerned as to as children’s
county executive?” Chairman who has the upper hand. I programs. People of all ages
NELSONVILLE Tony Hay warned his colleagues The legislature returned just hope the final decisions are affected by the downturn
position the county for an in our economy. Finger point-
to “tread lightly. In our history about $300,000 to the 2010
(Cont’d from front pg.) we have never attacked execu- budget for senior services, improved future.” ing is not the solution. We
to handle billing. The larger tive appointments nor has the including $166,500 for the Bondi said difficult deci- must work as a team to solve
companies have sometimes executive ever criticized our Cold Spring Center, $97,000 sions were made—“decisions our financial problems and
billed patients a second time appointments.” for the Patterson Center, and that were shot at, such as solve them and move Putnam
for co-pay fees, even though With Legislators Hay, Sam $36,000 for the Mahopac Sat- laying people off and reduc- forward while positioning
the patient had paid at the Oliverio of Putnam Valley, urday program. ing aid to libraries and out- the county for success.”
time of their office visit or and Mary Conklin of Patterson Legislators restored all but side agencies. These weren’t The Putnam Legislature
procedure. McCarthy said opposing, the salary cut was one of the managerial posi- pleasant to do but they had will conduct a public hearing
that patients often pay the approved 6 to 3. tions slated for elimination to be done. Unfortunately, on the budget next Monday
fee a second time, “Just to An emotional Bondi ap- in the Bondi budget. Mr. Ta- the legislature has restored evening at 7pm at the Put-
get the company off their proached the bench and told magna expressed hope that the t h e s e , p u t t i n g o ff t h e b a d nam Emergency Operations
back. We don’t want that!” the legislators: “If you feel “same kind of agreement can times for another year.” Center auditorium in Carmel.
Internet fraud is also an my role in this county govern- be reached with our CSEA em- Bondi said what bothered The budget will be adopted
all-too-common, but very ment has been insignificant, ployees. We cannot make such him more than anything was the following evening, Octo-
difficult, problem to solve, perhaps you should think of a decision due to contractual the “vindictiveness that sur- ber 6, at the historic Putnam
according to McCarthy. She doing away with my job as obligations. We are still hopeful faced. I am not going to com- C o u r t h o u s e f o l l o w i n g t h e
used the example of a bogus well. Maybe we don’t need between now and October 14, ment further but I wish the regular monthly meeting of
Yonkers loan company that a county executive! We can furloughs can be negotiated so public got more involved in the legislature.
didn’t exist at the address it get away a lot cheaper with a people’s jobs can be saved.” government in order to wit-
gave to potential customers.
Because the “company” had
a 914 area code, consumers
assumed that it was located
in Westchester, when in fact
calls were being rerouted to
another location, possibly
even out of country. “As soon
as anyone asks you to wire
money— you should stop!”
McCarthy said.
A scheme in which people
are asked to send in a check
for a relatively small amount
in order to claim a very large
lottery prize is also a scam
to watch out for. “I can’t
believe that people fall for
it—but they do,” McCarthy
said.
Consumers can learn more
at: oag.state.ny.us or they can
email McCarthy at Judith.
McCarthy@oag.state.ny.us
The phone number for the
Westchester office is 914-
422-8755 and the toll-free
number for the Albany office
is 800-428-9071.
In other business, trustees
met with the village attor-
ney in executive session to
discuss details of two con-
tracts. Lochner Engineering
will do the engineering on
a project to improve four
Nelsonville streets: Wood
Avenue, Pine Street, Pearl
S t r e e t, a n d C r o w n S tr ee t .
Contracts could be set as
early as the spring of 2010,
with construction getting
under way later in the year.
Tr u s t e e s a l s o d i s c u s s e d a
contract with an engineering
firm for stormwater manage-
ment work, which the village
is required by the State of
New York to undertake.
The Putnam County Board
of Elections (PCBE) has
agreed to meet with the
Villages of Nelsonville and
Cold Spring and the Town of
Philipstown to discuss the on-
going dispute over the reloca-
tion of voting places in the
area. Trustee Andy Merante
described the PCBE’s deci-
sion to permanently move
Nelsonville’s polling place
from the Justice Court to the
Methodist Church located on
Main Street in Cold Spring
without consulting with Vil-
lage officials as “a slap in
the face.”
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DeSTEFANO (Cont’d from front pg.) PLUMBUSH (Cont’d from front pg.)
Assistant District Attorney when good and honorable go through life, we all experi- items include the rack of lamb and tastes influence his cooking today. died in 1970 with no heirs. Today
Mary Jane MacCrae repre- people make bad choices in ence embarrassing moments. Atlantic salmon, and, especially, apple Plumbush uses many Mediterranean that storeroom is Plumbush’s large
sented the District Attorney life. My client has admit - This was Mr. DeStefano’s.” fritters, a dessert specialty. About half seasonings, spices, and extra virgin ballroom. Afterward, the house was
at the court proceeding late ted his culpability for this DeStefano’s downfall of the menu never changes, while the olive oil. converted to a restaurant, which was
Monday afternoon. unfortunate incident.” came when forged signa- rest depends on the season. During After coming to the States, Alam later purchased by Ans Bender and
Outside the courthouse, When asked if the case tures were found on his in- Lent, for example, the restaurant of- El Din worked at a bank for a little Jerry Albin, who ran their Swiss
MacCrae said the incident was more disturbing because dependent nominating peti- fers fish and wine dinners on Fridays. while and then, recognizing his love restaurant and inn there until they
reminded us all that “no Mr. DeStefano was running tions filed with the Board Like many local restaurants, Plum- of good food, enrolled at the Culinary retired in 2004.
one is above the law. Cer- for the top law enforcement of Elections. Several indi- bush strives to use local, seasonal Institute of America in Hyde Park. He Alam El Din and Doellgast, who
tain individuals who become position in Putnam County, viduals questioned by police ingredients, to “pay respect to the went on to work at a Manhattan res- live in Brewster with their three
involved in politics can be- Bonanno replied: “I d o n’ t reported never signing the purity of taste found in freshly har- taurant called Marmalade Park, where young children, enjoy working in
come so involved that they know if the case is more dis- official documents, even vested, local food.” he met Jeannette, who also worked Philipstown, which Doellgast called
don’t understand laws must turbing or not. It is most un- though their names had been During good weather, many din- there. After working at the Marriott “the perfect place to be.”
always be obeyed. Rules ex- fortunate that this honorable included. ers choose to sit on the outdoor Marquis and the Bear Mountain Inn, “The people are so eclectic and
ist to keep everyone honest. man, who got involved in DeStefano withdrew from terraces, with views of the gardens Alam El Din owned a couple of his that’s what makes it so interesting,”
This incident proves that the the franticness and zealous- the contest six days before and fountains on the six acre prop- own restaurants, one in Manhattan she said.
system works. When an indi- ness of a political campaign the election and issued a erty. Jeannette Doellgast, who owns and then 17 Main in Mount Kisco. In keeping with the character of
vidual does the wrong thing, made an irrational and poor statement indicating that Plumbush along with her husband, One day in 2004, Jeannette and the town, Doellgast says they work
he or she will be caught and decision that he normally a dire family emergency Chef Mohsen Alam El Din, said that Mohsen were driving by the Plumbush to take care of their environment.
punished.” would not have made. Hav- had forced his withdrawal the restaurant and the surrounding property and stopped to ask if it was “We recycle everything possible.
Bonanno also conducted i n g k n o w n M r. D e S t e f a n o from the race against Sheriff estate offers guests a “mini-vacation.” for sale. Ans Bender and Jerry Albin, We try to use everything possible
an impromptu news confer- and his family and those Donald Smith and a second Long lunches and dinners are com- who had run a popular Swiss restaurant more than once. For example, when
ence outside the court after who surrounded him in the challenger James Borkowski. mon; in fact, one time some diners and inn there for some time, had in customers leave the table, we put
DeStefano refused to talk to campaign, this was the case. DeStefano, whose name Inside the Victorian manse.
stayed at their table, enjoying food fact decided to retire. Soon, El Din [their] water in the flower garden.
reporters and drove away. There had been no thought remained on the ballot, came and conversation, for eight hours. and Doellgast had opened their own mered at their Hudson River Estate, We have rain barrels to collect water
Bonanno called the process of criminal activity in a distant third in the pri- Others stay overnight, in one of the restaurant at the site. called Inverguie. In 1925, the place for our garden.”
d a y “ r e g r e t f u l f o r M r. committed. This was a lapse mary won by Sheriff Smith. three guestrooms Plumbush offers. The house itself is historic, having was ravaged by fire, and the Cold Currently, they are replacing the
DeStefano and his family. in judgment that resulted in A continental breakfast is included, served as the residence of Robert Spring villagers, instead of coming white fence that used to line the
This is a classic example of great embarrassment. As we as the restaurant is only open for Parker Parrott, one of Cold Spring’s to help put out the blaze, instead property with green shrubs and “low-
lunch and dinner. Plumbush, with most illustrious entrepreneurs. Par- looted the estate. water, drought-tolerant perennials to
its private catering facilities, hosts rott, who developed the eponymous After the fire, the Shewan daugh- add color to the street.”
weddings and other special events. gun which was used widely throughout ters moved into the house down the Plumbush has won high praise from
Its ballroom has a capacity of 180. the Civil War, lived at Plumbush after road—Plumbush. One of the sisters, Zagat and Hudson Valley Magazine
The restaurant also provides cater- marrying the sister of the president Agnus, who never married, added a For more information, visit plum-
ing for private dinner parties in the of the West Point Foundry, where he warehouse room where she stored bushinn.net.
area. Recently, Chef Mohsen served was inspector of ordnance. all of her worldly goods until she
a New York Times bestselling author After Parrott died in
along with Fortune 500 CEOs and 1877, the Moffett fam-
an Academy Award-winning actor. ily moved in, later to
At the heart of Plumbush is the be replaced by the She-
story of an Egyptian immigrant who wans. James Shewan, a
found and seized the opportunity of- Scot, built a shipping
fered by America. yard in Brooklyn—the
Mohsen Alam El Din was born in a first to be equipped
village 25 miles outside of Cairo, the with electric power.
Egyptian capital. He grew up eating With his millions, he
stuffed pigeon, roasted goose, and a n d h i s We l s h w i f e
slow cooked lamb, and those early and five children sum-
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Lions Throwing Halloween Antiques Road Show Regulars Sighted: a Wedding in Storytelling at The Chapel:
Bash To Benefit Food Pantry are Auction Hosts at GAC the Hudson Highlands Black Bear’s Hudson Valley
Black Bear’s Hudson Valley Madera Vox has received a
PFP. You can leave a bag
by Adele Stern of these items for your mail Tale, a charming story with Partners for Arts Education
Special to the PCN&R carrier to pick up, or in front music for children of all ages, grant to facilitate planning
of the Post Office in Cold will be presented in The Cha- with teachers and administra-
The Cold Spring Lions Club Spring. Before shopping at pel of Our Lady Restoration tion for a mini pilot residency
is going incognito. On Sat- Foodtown, you can pick up on Sunday afternoon, October at Sargent Elementary School,
urday, October 24, starting "shopping lists" in front of 18, at 3. Admission is $5; Beacon, using Black Bear’s
at 6:30pm, they will host a the store and leave a bag for free for children under 12 . Hudson Valley Tale as source
Masquerade Party at the Gar- the Food Pantry. A great way Directed by Beacon-based material. Floyd Rumohr, Arts
rison Fire House, 1616 Route to recycle plastic bags is to creative dance theater di- in Education facilitator, will
9. Guests are required to be in bring them to the PFP along rector Marleen Pennison, it join Ms. Pennison and Madera
costume and mask and carry with food items. Housed at the f eatu r es s to r y an d v is u als Vox in this endeavor.
a food item. Tickets are $20 First Presbyterian Church, 10 by Iza Trapani, award-win- Other members of Madera
and benefit the Philipstown Academy Street, Cold Spring, ning children’s book writer Vox are Sylvia Buccelli, pia-
Food Pantry. individuals and young families and Hudson Valley resident. no, Kelly Ellenwood, soprano,
According to Andrea Bach, (some with 7 or 8 members), Original music is by David who narrates the story, Nicole
Food Pantry Organizer, the av- can come and select items Garrison Art Center’s semi- and its offering, this is the Gluck of the chamber en - Golay, oboe, and Cornelia
erage number of Philipstown from the Pantry. annual art auction Artists-on- only auction that the father/ semble, Madera Vox, which McGiver, bassoon.
families requiring food prod- Andrea Bach (yes, her hus- Location will celebrate its son team do together. accompanies the tale. Mr. The chapel is located at 45
ucts from the Food Pantry has band is a descendent of the 25th anniversary on Saturday, Artists on Location begins Gluck plays percussion with Market Street, Cold Spring.
leapt from 11 to 50 families composer), had to shop for October 3. In addition, there at 6am with 90-plus artists the ensemble.
per week due to the increased her incapacitated mother-in- will be a toast to the 10th finding their way to a fa -
unemployment and outsourc- law and noted the amount of anniversary of auctioneer vorite river or other valley by Catherine Garnsey
ing jobs. Further, she noted, food and produce that went to George Lowry, who has in view and returning with the
the Philipstown Food Pantry waste. It became her mission recent years teamed up with plein air paintings to the Art A lovely, romantic sight
has kept many seniors out of and the mission of the church his son Nicholas Lowry, to Center, where viewing begins on the Cold Spring riverfront
nursing homes as aides have for almost 30 yeas, to serve provide not only the best at 3:30pm and the live auc- one beautiful late summer
come to pick up supplies for people in need. auctioneer team around, but tion at 5pm sharp. And then morning:
them. Mrs. Bach is concerned The C.S. Lions Masquerade the most entertaining. the fun begins. More than Lilla Fekefel and Ramin
that, as the holidays approach, Party will celebrate the Fall Known around the Art 300 arts patrons battle it out, Narimani of Brooklyn, NY,
the demand for supplies from season with dancing to music Center as the “dynamic duo” with George and Nicho gently were observed being mar-
the Pantry will soar. provided by D.J. Lion Fred George and Nicho are a cross persuading and slipping in ried at the Bandstand of the
In addition, Mrs. Bach has Clarke, home-made snacks between auctioneers and jokes along the way—and Riverfront Park on Saturday,
an almost daily "Bread Run," and goodies, games, and con- stand-up comedians. Many all this with the beautiful September 12, by a local
transporting produce from tests including "best creative will recognize Nicho as a Hudson as a backdrop. Nearly Putnam County Justice of
various supermarkets to the costume." regular on Antiques Road 100 patrons go home with a the Peace. After the very
Salvation Army Soup Kitch- Come, enjoy knowing that Show. George and Nicho are masterful painting for a frac- intimate ceremony (with
en Peekskill, Walter Hoving while you are celebrating, you the Chairman and President, tion of the cost in galleries. just two witnesses and two
Home, and St. Christopher's are contributing to an indi- respectively, of Swann Auc- Artists also participate in other guests), the newly-
Inn, Graymoor. vidual or family going through tion Galleries in New York a silent auction in the Art weds explained that they
Food drives are year-round. difficult times. Checks should City that specializes in pho- Center galleries that opens had stayed at The Hudson
She suggests taking advantage be mailed to Betty Budney, tographs, posters, prints, and on Oct. 3 at 3:30 and runs House a few years ago while
of sales, purchasing half of 15 Church St., Cold Spring drawings as well as books, through Oct. 11, 5pm. Bids they were dating; spending
the quantity for your family 10516, and call 265-3508 by maps, atlases, and autographs. may be made in person or by a weekend in town, shop-
and the other half for the October 17 to assure reser- Garrison Art Center is for- phone until the very last mo- ping and sightseeing, hiking
Philipstown Food Pantry, or vations. Contributions are tunate to have found its way ment. For more information Breakneck Mountain, and
when you purchase an item, always needed even if you into George’s heart, and now, visit www.garrisonartcenter. enjoying the Hudson River
get a duplicate one for the are unable to attend. with his son also convinced of org or call 424-3960. location.
the merits of the Art Center “We just loved the whole
atmosphere and scenery, so
we decided to get married
here,” explained the groom,
proprietor of The South Side
Coffee Shop in his Brooklyn
neighborhood. Asked where
they were going to honey-
moon, the bride, an Art His-
tory graduate student, and
freelance writer, said that
they were off to Portugal
for a three week holiday.
And where will the wedding
luncheon be? “Cathyrn’s
Tuscan Grille,” replied the
g r o o m , “ We r e a l l y l o v e d
the food the last time we
were there.”
Silents Series
Continues at
Butterfield
The Butterfield Library is
pleased to present The Hunch-
back of Notre Dame as part of
its Silent Film Series featuring
live, original music by Cary
Brown on Saturday, October
3, at 7pm.
In this 1923 movie, Lon
Chaney stars as the infamous
“monster,” Quasimodo, with
Patsy Ruth Miller as Esmer-
alda. The film was directed
by Wallace Worsley and is
the best-known version of the
novel by Victor Hugo. The
film, called Universal’s “super
jewel” of 1923, grossed over
three million dollars, making
it the studio’s most successful
silent film. Chaney’s perfor-
mance and fantastic make-up
helped to make him a full-
fledged Hollywood star.
Musician Cary Brown will
create an improvised score for
the film. For more informa-
tion on the Library’s Silent
Film Series and other upcom-
ing events, please visit www.
butterfieldlibrary.org or call
265-3040 ext. 4.
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Matters
Health
Renegades Game for Haldane Welcomes the Class of 2013
Can’t think of that perfect traits, original art, jewelry
birthday gift for your child? and gift certificates for res-
Have them throw the opening taurants, inns, shops, and
pitch for a Renegades game or more, and even an adorable
give your child a homework vase painted by Haldane’s
pass signed and authorized kindergartners, and bird hous-
by Haldane Principal Mag- es hand-painted by Haldane
Call Pros
gie Davis. If that doesn’t first grade and second grade
thrill them then get yourself a classes.
present by sending your pre- In addition to the silent
he
schoolers to Preschool Winter auction items there will be
Gorevic and Barclay Exhibit at Van Brunt Gallery A P o r t r a i t o f a S o l d i e r o f Mount Gulian Historic Site
Two of this area’s favorite eye for the eternal forms the American Revolution Hosts ‘Day Of Discovery’
artists will be showing their that reveal themselves in The Fort Montgomery This presentation, entitled Henry Hudson will be at that has Native Americans
work together this month at the natural world. Yet, like Battle Site Association is “ T h e Wa r M a n : t h e Tr u e Mount Gulian Historic Site and Europeans trying to com-
Van Brunt Gallery in Beacon, Barclay, she has a feel for presenting a free lecture, Story of a Citizen-Soldier as part of an afternoon of municate without language.
beginning October 3. Phil- the transient beauty found presented by Robert A. May- Who Fought from Quebec Quadricentennial program- At 2:30pm, Pritchard will
ipstown’s Cali Gorevic will in nature, revealed i n o n e e r s , o n T h u r s d a y, O c t o b e r t o Yo r k t o w n , ” i s a u n i q u e ming for the whole family take the position of Native
be exhibiting a selection of moment and gone the next. 1, 2009, at 7pm. opportunity to follow the en- on Sunday, October 11, from Americans while Thompson
black and white photographs Neither has much time for Using letters, muster tire course of the American noon until 4pm. stays in character as Hudson
taken during her recent trip the works of man, at least rolls, orderly books, service Revolution through the eyes "A Day of Discovery" will during a debate about land
to Iceland. Colin Barclay not in their pictures. Not records, and oral family o f a f r o n t - l i n e v o l u n t e e r. open with Henry Hudson, por- ownership, law, and culture.
will present recent paint- a footprint is anywhere to h i s t o r y, R o b e r t A . M a y e r s The talk will take place at trayed by Don Thompson, as The program will conclude
ings of Maine, New Hamp- be found. reconstructs the campaign the Fort Montgomery State he reviews the challenges of at 3:15pm with an opportunity
shire, Nova Scotia, and the Even so, there is something life of Haverstraw native Historic Site, 690 Route 9W. his 1609 voyage on the Half to tour the Mount Gulian
Catskills. very human about this work. John Allison, from the A book signing will follow Moon. Thompson, in 17th- house and Dutch barn.
The show is entitled North- Certainly there is compas- f r e e z i n g C a n a d i a n w i l d e r- the lecture. century costume, will display Pritchard, a Saugerties resi-
ern Light. The title refers sion where so much artistry ness through the battle of For more information, call some of the 17th century's dent, is of Micmac and Celtic
not only to the locations that a n d e ff o r t i s e x p e n d e d t o Fort Montgomery and the 845-446-2134. The site is primitive navigational tools descent. Thompson spent 34
inspired the art, but also to a reveal the visual poetry of Sullivan-Clinton campaign part of the Palisades In- and charts, similar to those years teaching social studies.
certain clarity and distance the natural world, in particu- against the Iroquois, to the terstate Park Commission, used by Hudson. In retirement, he began doing
between the artists and their lar, our part of the natural bitter winter at Morristown, which administers 29 parks, Storyteller, author, and di- historic interpretations.
subjects. world, the North East, and N e w J e r s e y, a n d t h e d e c i - parkways, and historic sites rector of the Center for Algon- Admission for this event
In Barclay’s work his emo- beyond. Through the eyes sive American victory at for the Office of Parks, Rec- quin Culture, Evan Pritchard, is $8 adults; $6 seniors and
tive palette and his depic- of artists like Gorevic and Yo r k t o w n , Vi rg i n i a . reation and Historic Preser- will take the stage at 1:30pm Mount Gulian members; $5
tions of stormy skies are Barclay we get to know our During Allison's eight- v a t i o n i n N e w Yo r k a s w e l l to discuss the impact on Na- children. For more informa-
balanced by a sense of vast world better, we get closer y e a r m i l i t a r y c a r e e r, h e as the Palisades Interstate tive American culture of Hud- tion, visit www.mountgulian.
geological time and deep to the heart of it and even as is an artist’s reception on Photograph by Cali Gorevic
survived numerous skir- Park and Parkway in New son and other early explorers. org or call 845-831-8172.
space. His natural dramas winter approaches, we feel Saturday, October 10 from
Thursday through Monday. mishes and battles across J e r s e y. F o r m o r e i n f o r m a - Their arrival in the region This event is made possible
are enacted on a big stage, a bit more of the warmth 6 - 9 p m . Va n B r u n t G a l l e r y
For further information the colonies, was promoted t i o n a b o u t N e w Yo r k S t a t e was not unexpected, Pritchard with a generous contribution
even in his smaller works. of home. is now located at 137 Main
please call 845-838-2995 to the rank of corporal, and parks and historic sites, believes. from the Quadricentennial
Gorevic’s gaze is glacial on Northern Light will run Street in Beacon. Gallery
or e-mail carl@vanbruntgal- returned home a local hero. v i s i t w w w. n y s p a r k s . c o m . Youngsters can choose to Commission and Stewart's
the one hand, with a sharp through November 2. There Hours are 11am until 6pm
lery.com. join in a role-playing activity Shops.
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The Planning Board will OF BID OPENING TO
office at 258 Main Street, OF PUTNAM COUNTY location: Putnam County. on Fridays beginning in OCTOBER 7, 2009 Service Law will be held through Friday, beginning
Nelsonville, NY 10516 ENTITLED “VEHICLES SSNY designated as agent commence review of the May 2010. Currently, the before the Personnel We d n e s d a y, S e p t e m b e r
project plans. NOTICE IS HEREBY
until 10:00 am on Monday, AND TRAFFIC” of LLC upon whom process service operates on Friday, GIVEN, that sealed bids will Director of Putnam County 30,2009 after 1:00PM. You
October 5, 2009, when Be it enacted by the against it may be served. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Saturday, Sunday, Memorial in the Conference Room of may also visit our web site
6. Approve Minutes of be received by the Director
the same will be publicly Legislature of the County SSNY shall mail process Day, July 4th, Labor Day, of Purchasing of Putnam Building #3 at the Donald B. a t w w w. p u t n a m c o u n t y n y.
opened and read aloud, for of Putnam as follows: t o : M i c h a e l T. L a m b e r t i , September 21, 2009 Columbus Day and Veteran’s Smith County Government com. Copies of Request
County for the following
t h e s a l e t o t h e Vi l l a g e o f Section 1. Esq., 180 Froehlich Farm Day from Memorial Day commodities and/or service: Campus in Carmel, New York for Proposals documents
Nelsonville: A new Section 31-36 Blvd., Woodbury, NY 11797. weekend through the week RFB 40-09 PUTNAM on the 27th day of October, obtained from any other
# 2 H E AT I N G O I L - entitled “Duty to Comply Purpose: any lawful activity. LEGAL NOTICE source are not considered
Liz's Chemo Survival ending prior to the Christmas N AT I O N A L GOLF 2009 at 10 AM with respect
DELIVERED AND SERVICE with Traffic Control Signs Holiday. C L U B WA S T E WAT E R to amending the Rules and official copies. Sealed
MTCE. AGREEMENT and Signals” is hereby Kits, LLC filed on June A Public Hearing on Appendices of the Classified PROPOSALS must be filed
30th, 2009. Office location, T R E AT M E N T P L A N T
Meeting the specifications added to the Code of Putnam LEGAL NOTICE the service reduction will UPGRADE Civil Service. The proposed i n t h e a b o v e o ff i c e o n o r
of the Village of Nelsonville. County to read as follows: Putnam County, NY. SSNY be held by the Putnam changes concern the before Wednesday, October
NOTICE10/2009 is designated as agent upon Contract 1-General
Copies of the specifications S e c t i o n 3 1 - 3 6 - Tr a ff i c September 25, 2009 County Legislature on Contractor addition of various titles to 28, 2009 1: 00 P.M,
may be obtained from the Control Signs and Signals process against the LLC may Monday, October 5, 2009 the Non-Competitive Class Dated: Carmel, New York
Please be advised that the be served. SSNY shall mail Contract 2-Plumbing
office of said Village Clerk No person shall fail, next meeting of the Planning at the Emergency Operations Contract 3-HVAC Appendices. Additionally, Sgd/Alessandro Mazzotta,
at the above address. neglect or refuse to comply copy of process against the C e n t e r, 11 2 O l d R o u t e there are proposed changes Purchasing Director
Board will be held at Town LLC to 63 Hamlin Road, Contract 4-Electrical
The right is reserved to with any instruction, Hall, 265 Oscawana Lake 6 , C a r m e l , N e w Yo r k Detailed specifications to the Rules as follows: Putnam County
reject any and all bids. direction or regulation Mahopac NY10541. Purpose: immediately following Rule IX, Examinations Purchasing Department
Road on Monday, October Any lawful purpose. may be secured at the
All purchase contracts displayed upon any post, 5, 2009, for the purpose of the Public Hearing on the o ff i c e o f t h e D i r e c t o r o f (codify standards of
awarded pursuant to this standard, sign or marking considering the following Tentative Budget for 2010. Purchasing, County of security that are already in
notice shall be subject to on any drive or other device LEGAL NOTICE
applications: LEGAL NOTICE Written comments may be P u t n a m O ff i c e F a c i l i t i e s , place, in conformance with
the provisions of Sections installed or placed for the Communications: sent to the Putnam County NYS Model Civil Service D I V I S I O N O F
PUBLICE HEARING 110 Old Route 6, Building PURCHASING AND
103-A, 103-B, and 103-D of regulation of moving traffic 5:30pm NOTICE Legislature at 40 Gleneida No. 3, Carmel, New York Examination Rule); and
the General Municipal Law. on county property. Regular Meeting Start Avenue, Carmel, New York Rule XIII, Probationary CENTRAL SERVICES
The Zoning Board of 10512 between the hours of COUNTY OF PUTNAM
Pauline T. Minners Any and all traffic devices Time: 6:00pm Appeals will hold a continue 10512 by October 5, 2009. 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., Te r m ( e x t e n d m i n i m u m
Village Clerk so placed under this law must AGENDA probationary period to NOTICE FOR BID
public hearing on Thursday, M o n d a y t h r o u g h F r i d a y. NOTICE IS HEREBY
DATED: comply with New York State SKETCH October 15, 2009 at 7:00PM LEGAL NOTICE A deposit of $100.00 will twenty-six (26) weeks, and
September 17, 2009 Ve h i c l e a n d Tr a ff i c L a w s 1. M i c h e n e r, S h e r y l - give appointing authorities GIVEN, that sealed bids will
for the purpose of hearing DIVISION OF be required for each set of be received by the Director
and the rules and regulations Woods End Road public comment on the plans and specifications. the right to require a full
of the State of New York PURCHASING AND of Purchasing of Putnam
LEGAL NOTICE (TM: 63.-2-30/File: application of Constantine CENTRAL Deposit is refundable in fifty-two (52) weeks of
with regard to the placement 2009-0046 probation, to allow more time County for the following
Notice of Formation Serroukas, 21 Maryland SERVICES accordance with General commodities and/or service:
of said traffic devices. The applicant is proposing Av e . , P o u g h k e e p s i e , N Y Municipal Law Section for an appointing authority
of ALLEGIANCE Section 2. COUNTY OF PUTNAM RFB 48-09 AUTOMOTIVE
STRATEGIES, LLC, a NYS a six (6) lot subdivision to construct a one story NOTICE IS HEREBY 102. Checks should be made to evaluate an appointee’s
The existing Section 31- on ±130.74 acres of land conduct or performance). R E P L A C E M E N T PA RT S
Limited Liability Company addition to the Food Town GIVEN, that sealed bids payable to the Commissioner (AFTER MARKET NON
36 is hereby renumbered to l o c a t e d o n Wo o d s E n d shopping center building at of Finance. You may also Complete copies of the
(LLC). Arts. of Org. filed Section 31-37. will be received by the O E M O R O E M PA R T S
with Secretary of State of Road in the Low-Density 49 Chestnut Street (in the Director of Purchasing visit our web site at www. proposed changes are on file
Section 3. Residence (R-3) Zoning and available for review at O N LY ) A N D N U T S &
NY (SSNY) on 8/19/09. B-2 Designated Shopping of Putnam County for the p u t n a m c o u n t y n y. c o m . BOLTS
The existing Section 31- District. The Planning Board Center zoning district) to Sealed bids must be filed in the Personnel Department
NY Office Location: 37 is hereby renumbered to following commodities and/ Detailed specifications
PUTNAM County. SSNY will commence review of house the relocated Cold or services: the above office on or before prior to the Public Hearing.
Section 31-38. the plans. All parties in interest and may be secured at the
is designated as agent upon Spring Post Office. The 1. Quanics and Geo 1:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY, o ff i c e o f t h e D i r e c t o r o f
Section 4. REVIEW proposal will require the OCTOBER 7, 2008. citizens will be given an
whom process against the The existing Section 31- Mat System Installation Purchasing, County of
LLC may be served. SSNY 2. Wa r e x T e r m i n a l (D), lot coverage variance RFB130594 Project # dated: Carmel, New York opportunity to be heard.
38 is hereby renumbered to Corp.-157 Bryant Pond Road Paul Eldridge, P u t n a m O ff i c e F a c i l i t i e s ,
shall mail a copy of any from 134-10 (E), corner lot 10202009 August 24, 2009 110 Old Route 6, Building
Section 31-39. (TM: 74.-1-60/File: sight distance variance from Sgd/Alessandro Mazzotta, Personnel Director
process against the LLC Section 5. Detailed specifications No. 3, Carmel, New York
served upon him/her to C/O 2008-0027) 134-17 (B). This application can be picked up by Licensed Purchasing Director 10512 between the hours of
This local law shall take The subject site consists of is paired with a Use variance Putnam County LEGAL NOTICE
JEFF COOK, 10 GROVE effect immediately. Experienced* Septic 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M.,
C O U RT, C O L D S P R I N G , approximately 2.87 acres and application to construct a Installers at the offices of Purchasing Department NOTICE IS HEREBY
is located at the intersection GIVEN that the Legislature Monday through Friday. You
NY 10516. Purpose: Any 27 space parking lot at the the Septic Repair Program, may also visit our web site at
lawful activity. LEGAL NOTICE on Bryant Pond Road and corner of Marion Ave. and 100 Rte. 312, Brewster, New of the County of Putnam will
Wo o d S t r e e t i n t h e C C - 2 LEGAL NOTICE hold a Public Hearing on www.putnamcoutftnv.corn.
Notice of Qualification Benedict Road (in the R-1 York between the hours of Sealed bids must be filed in
of SAHN EAGLE LLC. Zoning District. The site zone) to serve as required 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., Public Hearing Notice the Tentative Budget for the
LEGAL NOTICE is currently developed with T h e Vi l l a g e o f C o l d year 2010, as presented by the above office on or before
Authority filed with parking for the Shopping M o n d a y t h r o u g h F r i d a y. 1:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY,
Notice of Formation Secretary of State of NY a ±2,260 s.f. convenience Center. There will be a SITE VISIT S p r i n g B o a r d o f Tr u s t e e s the County Executive and
o f B E Q U I TA , L L C , a store and eight (8) fueling will hold a public hearing the Report of the Budget & NOVEMBER 4, 2009.
(SSNY) on 8/13/09. Office o n We d n e s d a y. O c t . 1 4 , dated: Carmel, New York
NYS Limited Liability location: Putnam County. stations with associated LEGAL NOTICE 2009 at 9:00 a.m. at The o n Tu e s d a y, O c t o b e r 1 3 , Finance Committee of the
Company (LLC). Articles parking. The applicant’s 2009 at 7:15 p.m. at Village L e g i s l a t u r e o n M o n d a y, September 21, 2009
LLC formed in Delaware PUBLIC HEARING Septic Repair Program, 100 Sgd/Alessandro Mazzotta,
of Organization filed with (DE) on 5/26/09. SSNY proposal includes, but is not Route 312, Building No. 4, Hall, 85 Main Street, Cold October 5, 2009 at 7:00 P.M.
the Secretary of State of NOTICE Spring, NY to consider at the Emergency Operations Purchasing Director
designated as agent of LLC limited to, the installation The Zoning Board of Brewster, New York. Putnam County Purchasing
NY (SSNY) on 09/04/2009. upon whom process against it of two (2) fuel pumps If you are interested, and hear public comment C e n t e r, 11 2 O l d R o u t e 6 ,
Office location: Putnam Appeals will hold a continued on proposed Local Law #3 Carmel, New York. Department
may be served. SSNY shall (four (4) additional fueling public hearing on Thursday, please contact Michele at
County. SSNY is designated mail process to: The LLC, stations), extension of the (845) 278 8313. Sealed of 2009 entitled, “A local NOTICE IS ALSO
as agent upon whom process October 15, 2009 at 7:00PM law to repeal Village Code GIVEN that any interested LEGAL NOTICE
3 1 P r i v a t e Wa y, G a r r i s o n canopy, and expansion of the for the purpose of hearing bids must be filed with the
against it may be served. NY 10524. Address to be parking area. The subject Director of Purchasing, Chapter 126, Section 126- persons may review a copy NOTICE OF PUBLIC
The address to which the public comment on the 23, “Penalties for Parking o f t h e Te n t a t i v e B u d g e t
maintained in DE: 160 site is located within the application of Constantine C o u n t y o f P u t n a m O ff i c e HEARING
SSNY shall mail a copy G r e e n t r e e D r. , S t e . 1 0 1 , Ground and Surface Water Facilities, 110 Old Route Violations, and enacting in for the year 2010 at the NOTICE IS HEREBY
of any process against the Serroukas, 21 Maryland its place and stead a new Office of the Clerk of the
Dover DE 19904. Arts. of Protection Overlay District. Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY to 6, Carmel, New York on or GIVEN that the Village of
LLC served upon him/her is: Org. filed with DE Secy. of 3. Landi, Joseph & before 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, Section 126-23.” Copies of Legislature, Room 313, 40 Cold Spring Zoning Board
C/O Rebecca M. Bardes, 32 construct a 27 space parking the proposed local law are Gleneida Avenue, Carmel,
State, 401 Federal St., Ste. 4, Nancy-33 Seifert Lane lot at the corner of Marion Oct. 20, 2009. of Appeals will hold a
Bank Street, Cold Spring, Dover DE 19901. Purpose: (TM: 53.-3-6.2/File: *Experience requires available at the Office of the New York, any time during Public Hearing on Thursday,
NY 10516. Purpose of LLC: Av e . a n d B e n e d i c t R o a d Village Clerk. All interested regular business hours after
Any lawful activities. 2008-0017) (in the R-1 Single Family 5 Projects Inspected/ October 15, 2009 at 7 PM at
to engage in any lawful act The Planning Board Approved by the Putnam parties are encouraged to September 8, 2009. the Village Office, 85 Main
or activity. Residential zoning district). attend and be heard. PURSUANT TO SECTION
previously approved a Site The proposal will require a County Department of Street, Cold Spring, N.Y, for
LEGAL NOTICE Development Plan for the Use variance from Section Health. RFB130594 requires Dated: 359 OF THE COUNTY LAW, the purpose of hearing public
LEGAL NOTICE construction of a single- manufacturer's certification September 24, 2009 the maximum salary that comment on the application
Philipstown Planning 134-7A of the Village Code. Mary Saari, Village Clerk may be fixed and payable
Notice of Formation Board Announcement family residence on 5.3 This application is paired or attendance of the Quanics, of Ari Straus, 2 Northern
o f S TAT H E A LT H C A R E The Philipstown Planning acres of land located on with an Area variance Inc. and Geomatrix in service during the fiscal year 2010 Gate Lane, Cold Spring,
SOLUTIONS LLC, a Seifert Lane. The residence seminar, in addition to the LEGAL NOTICE to the members of the NY for variances from front
Board will hold its October application to construct a Putnam County Legislature
domestic LLC. Arts. of m e e t i n g o n T h u r s d a y, has since been constructed one story addition to the above mentioned 5 Projects NOTICE OF PUBLIC yard setback requirements
Org. filed with the SSNY October 22, 2009 at 7:30 and during a site visit it was Food Town Shopping center Inspected/Approved by the HEARING and Chairperson, thereof, of 134-7C(4) of the Village
on 08/24/2009. Office at the VFW Hall on Kemble discovered that the driveway at 49 Chestnut Street (in PCDOH. NOTICE IS HEREBY respective, is as follows: Code for Tax Lot 48.8-1-
location: Putnam County. Avenue in Cold Spring. was constructed over a the B-2 zone) to house the dated: Carmel, New York GIVEN that the Village of Legislator’s Compensation 13.7. The property is in the
SSNY has been designated portion of the adjacent lot relocated Cold Spring Post Sept. 24, 2009 Cold Spring Zoning Board -- $35,136 R-1 zone.
as agent upon whom process and field conditions were not Office. Sgd/Alessandro of Appeals will hold a Chairperson’s Stipend
against the LLC may be consistent with the approved Mazzotta, Purchasing Public Hearing on Thursday, -- $ 8,783 All interested parties are
served. SSNY shall mail LEGAL NOTICE Site Development Plan. In Director Putnam County October 15, 2009 at 7 PM at BY ORDER OF THE encouraged to attend and
a copy of process to: The addition to Amended Site LEGAL NOTICE Purchasing Department the Village Office, 85 Main PUTNAM COUNTY be heard.
LLC, 530 Saw Mill River Notice of Qualification Street, Cold Spring, N.Y, for LEGISLATURE
of HUDSON EAGLE Development Plan Approval, Philipstown Planning Dated: September 28,
Road, Elmsford, NY 10523. the applicant requires a Lot Board LEGAL NOTICE the purpose of hearing public M. Chris Marrone 2009
Purpose: Any Lawful LLC. Authority filed with comment on the application Clerk
Secretary of State of NY Line Change. The Planning Site Visit - October 18, NOTICE OF PUBLIC Donald Mac Donald,
Purpose. Latest date upon ( S S N Y ) o n 0 9 / 11 / 2 0 0 9 . Board will continue its 2009 HEARING of John and Sandra Falloon, Chairman Village of Cold
which LLC is to dissolve: review of the project plans. The Planning Board will PLEASE TAKE NOTICE 9 Pine Street, Cold Spring, LEGAL NOTICE Spring Zoning Board of
12/31/2034. O ff i c e l o c a t i o n : P u t n a m NY for variances from front
C o u n t y. LLC formed 4. Lantz, Michael-Irma m e e t o n S u n d a y, O c t o b e r that the Putnam Valley Town COUNTY OF PUTNAM Appeals
in Delaware (DE) on Drive 18, 2009 to inspect the Board will be conducting yard setback requirements NOTICE FOR REQUEST
09/09/2009. SSNY (TM: 73.17-1-30/File- following sites: a Budget Work Session on of 134-7C(4) of the Village FOR PROPOSAL
LEGAL NOTICE designated as agent of 2009-0047) - E. Polhemus Enterprise, Wednesday, October 7, 2009 Code for Tax Lot 49.5-4-52. NOTICE is HEREBY LEGAL NOTICE
Notice of Formation of LLC upon whom process An application has L L C - H o r s e m e n ' s Tr a i l , at 6:00 p.m. with respect to The property is in the R-1 GIVEN, that sealed Notice of Formation of
K & G Realty Partners, against it may be served. been filed to construct a Cold Spring working on the 2010 Town zone. proposals, will be received. JDO Properties LLC. Arts. of
L L C . A r t s . o f O rg . f i l e d SSNY shall mail process single-family residence on -Bird & Bottle Inn - Route Budget. by the Director of Purchasing Org. filed with Secy. of State
with NY Dept. of State on to: The LLC, 31 Private approximately 1.20 acres of 9, Garrison BY ORDER OF THE All interested parties are of Putnam County for the of NY (SSNY) on 8/6/09.
6/29/09. Office location: Way, Garrison NY 10524. land located on Irma Drive The Board will meet at the TOWN BOARD encouraged to attend and following commodities and/ Office location: Putnam
P u t n a m C o u n t y. S e c . o f Address to be maintained in the R-2 Zoning District. Polhemus site at 9:30 a.m. Eileen Royael be heard. or service: Co. SSNY designated as
State designated as agent in DE: 160 Greentree Dr., The Planning Board will Town Clerk Dated: September 28, R F P # 0 8 - 0 9 agent of LLC upon whom
of LLC upon whom process Ste. 101, Dover DE 19904. commence review of the 2009 NEXT GENERATION 9-1-1 process against it may be
against it may be served and A r t s . o f O rg . f i l e d w i t h project plans. Donald Mac Donald, SYSTEMS MASTER PLAN served. SSNY shall mail
5. DeRiggi, Dino- Chairman Village of Cold CONSULTANT
shall mail process to: #201
T h e B a r n e s O ff i c e B l d g . ,
D E S e c y. o f S t a t e , 4 0 1
Federal St., Ste. 4, Dover Peekskill Hollow Road
(TM: 73.-2-21/File-
Send Legal Notices to Spring Zoning Board of
Appeals
Detailed specifications
may be secured at the
process to: James O’Hagan,
21 Shallow Stream Rd.,
S t o n e l e i g h Av e . , C a r m e l ,
NY 10512. Purpose: any
lawful purpose.
DE 19901. Purpose: Any
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An application has
legals@pcnr.com office of the Director
of Purchasing, County
Carmel, NY 10512, also
registered agent. Purpose:
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SPORTS
Hastings’ Run-Game Dominates PV Putnam Valley Takes Its First Loss
huge tackle and took it 60 field leading the team to a 2009 varsity football season by Mike Horton TD’s were scored by Hastings D’Alessandro and another sively, Ryan Fitzgerald had
yards for the score. That gave late 4th quarter score using he has six touchdown catches QB Luca Cobucci on 13 yard by Brandon Abrahante gave six tackles which led the team,
Putnam Valley a huge spark. his own legs, and running it for nearly 300 yards receiv- After winning its first two runs, and both were followed Hastings a 47-14 cushion. and Kevin Christopher added
On Hastings’ next series they in. Although he did overthrow ing. Not only does he catch this season, the Putnam Valley with two point conversions. PV tried to rally late, getting five. The defense obviously
went three and out and were some passes, and miss some everything thrown to him but High football team suffered PV would answer with an- another Nallan-to-Givan TD missed lineman Jerry Zim-
forced to punt it away. receivers here and there, he he returns kickoffs as well a tough loss away from home other Nallan-to-Givan hook- pass, and later a rushing TD baldi, who was out injured.
But Hastings would not stay gave good confidence to the and he’s scored in that cat- Saturday, dropping a 47-30 up, this one for 32 yards. But by Connor Gembecki. As a captain he is an anchor
away for long: Their next two Putnam Valley Football team, egory also. A lengthy receiver decision at Hastings. once again the PV defense The PV running game was for the defense.
series led to touchdown runs especially to Coach Heitman. that can out jump anyone in When asked to describe got burned, this time on a ineffective, much like the Heitman said, “We didn’t
by quarterback Luca Cobucci, The final score was 47-30, Section 1, he is a huge help the game, coach Frank Heit- 30 yard pass from Cobucci first two weeks. tackle or block very well once
making the score 16-6. In the and, yes, the Tigers were very for quarterback Mike Nal- man said “We couldn’t stop to Kevin Flaherty. A two- Mike Nallan led the team again. This is stuff that we
second quarter each team had disappointed with this game, lan. He has many strengths them all around. It was a point conversion would give with 49 yards on 10 carries, have been working on all year
scored once. Putnam Valley especially after winning their and although he only plays complete meltdown. We had Hastings a 24-14 lead heading and the whole team was only . . . We just have to be tougher,
was first, scoring on a Nal- first two in a convincing fash- on the offensive side of the our moments, but we didn’t into the half. able to put together 82 yards. mentally and physically. We
lan to Givan pitch and catch ion. The bright spots of the ball, he contributes enough capitalize. We didn’t play to PV was looking for a boost The passing game was more have to not hang our heads.”
FROM THE for another 25 yards making day for Putnam Valley were to compensate for both sides. our potential and we haven’t coming out of halftime; the effective. Nallan went 17-for- The Tigers will have their
FIELD the score 16-14. But Hastings obviously quarterback Mike Other Comments: The yet. We’ve got some problems Tigers went with an onside 32 for 185 yards and three chance Friday at home in a
came right back, scoring on Nallan (13-26, 140 yards, 3 Nallan-Givan connection is to fix; we have to stress not kick which they would re- TDs. All three PV quarter- 7pm game against Albertus
by Alex Basso a 25 yard catch of their own touchdowns), wide receiver becoming one of the greatest, repeating our failures.” cover, but they would fail backs saw action, and PV Magnus. Heitman said, “We
from Cobucci to wide receiver Marcus Givan (9 catches, 160 being up there with some of PV would strike first on a to capitalize by going three racked up 283 passing yards don’t have an easy game all
Kevin Flaherty. Going into yards, 3 touchdowns), and the top quarterback-wide re- 62 yard TD pass from Mike and out. in all. Marcus Givan contrib- year; I think it’s got tougher
the half, Hastings led the Gembecki. With Givan’s three ceiver duos in Putnam Valley Nallan to Marcus Givan. Hast- S h o r t l y a f t e r, H a s t i n g s uted 181 yards receiving on every week. So we have to
As the Putnam Valley Foot- Tigers, 24-14. touchdown catches Saturday, history. They’re comparable ings responded by putting rattled off 23 unanswered 12 grabs. get ready.”
ball team arrived at the Hast- Hastings’ run game was an he now has seven touchdowns to the Mike Whalen-Mike together two TD drives. Both points. Two TD runs by Luke On a forgettable day defen-
ings High School Football immense factor as they com- in the first three games of Gembecki connection that
field they knew they would bined for more than 250 yards the season. Givan is a huge picked defenses apart in their
have to put up a huge fight rushing, led by D'Alessandro, weapon for Putnam Valley, years at Putnam Valley. If they Philipstown Steelers Win Against East Fishkill Philipstown Rec
against a bigger team. They
also know that they would
who had nearly 200 yards specifically for quarterback keep this up they could be to Host Free
rushing alone with two touch- Mike Nallan, and with Givan looking at all-league honors
be down a few key players, down runs. Hastings was just in this team’s starting lineup for each of them by the end
Speed Clinic
but despite this they started dominating in the trenches as each game, it adds a little of the season. Givan is also
the game with the ball and On Sunday, Ocotober 18,
the Putnam Valley defensive more “spice” to the Tigers of- a stud on the Putnam Valley
with a bang. the Philipstown Recreation
line was being pushed all over fense, and they are extremely basketball team; he led the
In previous weeks Hastings Department will have the
the field. After three Hast- fortunate to have him. Tigers in scoring last season
defeated Yonkers by a wide Parisi Speed School on site
ings touchdown runs (two by with over 200 points. Marcus
margin and lost to defending to host a free speed clinic
D'Alessandro), and another Player Profile lives at home with his mom,
champion Croton Harmon for children in grades 1-8.
Nallan to Givan connection, This week’s top Tigers per- Londe; dad, Gerald; and sis-
by a touchdown. In these It helps athletes be quicker,
Hastings was leading 47-22. former was: ters Alexandra and Nia. He
two games Hastings running stronger and boost confi-
A l t h o u g h t h e Ti g e r s w e r e Name: Marcus Givan would like to play football in
back Luke D'Alessandro was dence. Grades 5-8 will be at
disappointed with their dis- Height: 6’2” college and he is undecided
putting amazing numbers up 2:30pm and Grades 1-4 will
play on Saturday afternoon Weight: 160 in his college selection. “I’m
on the stat sheets. To make be at 4pm at the Recreation
towards the end of the game Position: Wide Receiver just looking to get recruited,
things worse, the Tigers were Department on Route 9D in
there seemed to be a bright Strengths: Marcus is a huge and hopefully get a scholar-
missing defensive stud Jerry Garrison. No pre-registration
spot for the Tigers’ future target on this Tigers offense. ship, whether it be for football
Z i mbaldi t o a k n e e i n jury is required.
in sophomore quarterback Not just the fact that he is or basketball,” Givan said.
and running back/linebacker Connor Gembecki. This game 6’2”, but when he leaps in His one goal for this season
Jon Warden, who was suited was his first action at the the air for a pass he seems is: “I would like to score at
but did not play because of From Left to Right:Dillon Kenny at bat. Joey Marigliano
varsity level and he showed another foot and half taller. least one touchdown every p la yin g th ird . C o n n o r M cC u llo u g h a t b a t. Ph o to s b y
a coach’s decision. some great poise for a first- He has a ridiculous wing- game so that each team that
On the second play of the C a r o l i n e B a l d u cc i
year varsity player and also span and break-away speed, we play can’t say that they
game quarterback Mike Nal- showed a little room for im- even though when he runs it stopped me, and obviously
lan dropped back and threw provement. He was making s e e m s e ff o r t l e s s . T h r o u g h to help the team win and get
one up for none other than some great throws down the the first three games of the us to sectionals.”
Marcus Givan who broke a
SPORTS
Golf Tourney Haldane Girls Varsity Soccer Splits a Pair ‘ M i t e y - H a w k s ’
Marks 100 Years of Give Valiant Effort
St. Christopher’s by Reid Thorpe
Stats by Kiefer Thorpe
Pezzulo, and another by Ned
Flanagan.
After halftime, the score
It was cold, the clouds were was still 6-0 in favor of the
low, but despite the weather, Wolverines but on the first
the Philipstown Hawks were drive of the half, White Plains
ready to play football against scored and converted the ex-
the White Plains Wolverines. tra point despite an aggres-
The game began with a sive defensive rush by Sam
kickoff to the Hawks. The Giachinta and Luke Junjulas,
kick was received by Wilson making the score 13-0.
Thorpe who returned it to the The kickoff was recovered
Hawks’ own 30 yard line. by Wilson Thorpe. After the
The next play was a run by return, Thorpe and Brandon
Thomas Percacciolo for ten Twoguns ran for a total of
yards and the first down. 17 yards, the ball was turned
After a quarterback sneak over on downs. But again
by Brandon Twoguns for a the defense of the Hawks
gain of 11 yards and another forced a fumble and Derek
first down, the Wolverines Champi recovered the loose
recovered a fumble by the ball. After a touchdown by
Hawks. Luke Junjulas was brought
Even though the Hawks back due to a flag, a mix of big
On September 14, 2009, 100 Years of Hope and Compas- turned over the ball on the runs by Junjulas and Wilson
sion were celebrated at the St. Christopher’s Inn Centen- first drive, William Martin Thorpe gave Brandon Hodge
Fred Kohut
nial Golf Classic, at The Garrison Golf Club. Pictured sacked the quarterback and a gateway for a touchdown,
are Father Bernie Palka, S.A., President and CEO of St. The Haldane Girls’ Varsity Soccer squad had a win and a loss last week. On Monday, Sept 21, Haldane beat Poughkeepsie forced a fumble, which was making the score 13-6. All of
Christopher’s Inn (left) with Scott Clark, WABC-TV Sports 7-1 and on Thursday, Sept 24, they lost to Croton Harmon 3-2. The team returns to action on Wednesday, Sept 30, in recovered by Wilson Thorpe. the Hawks hustled to score
Director and Anchor. their first league game, against Pawling, at St. Basil’s field. The drive that the fumble set but despite the efforts of Ben
up amounted to no points for Corrado, Joey Digregorio,