Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Firehouse Proposed ment. Wearing of the “No environment. Howard Davis the matter is assigned to a
Parents in attendance at the respect” t-shirts by teachers concurred and took the mat- judge and court of law, we
Garrison Union Free School over the past school year has ter a step further asking the will then vote to override Mr.
by Michael Mell quires that vehicles be backed District’s August 5, 2009, been a concern expressed by board to provide copies of Bondi’s veto. My colleagues
in, the new design allows for board meeting were pleased many parents at several board the legal opinions and ap- and I have entered our decision
While many are taking their a drive through (similar to to learn that the teachers’ meetings. Trustee Jim Can- plicable case law that have into a journal, which acts as
summer vacations, the mayor the design of the Garrison union and school have sched- non said that based upon the been repeatedly referred to a requirement of the county
and trustees of Cold Spring fire house.) The fire depart- uled negotiation sessions advice of legal counsel, the as the basis for the board’s legislative process, accepting
met on August 4 to discuss ment, under the guidance of on August 18 and 26. In a shirts fall under the protec- inaction in the matter. He the fact that the executive did
a number of ongoing village Trustee Falloon, is seeking a process where meetings have tion of the First Amendment closed his statements by re- issue a veto message. The leg-
issues. Trustee Ralph Falloon sufficiently developed design been often been separated by and thus the board can do minding the board that the islature now has 30 days for
presented conceptual design by June of 2010 in order to months, the announcement of nothing. Cannon added that, community is “quite upset” its exploration and research.”
drawings for the proposed apply for grant monies issued two meetings within a week “a dress code is a matter for about the contract impasse Tamagna said that while
new Cold Spring firehouse. by the Department of Home- by Eric Gross My teachers helped me keep of each other gave many hope negotiation.” and the t-shirts. the veto override was still
Prepared pro bono by Hud- land Security. If grant money that motivation alive when that a breakthrough may be in Joe Levy, one of a number Superintendent Gloria Co- undecided, “our bottom line
son Design, of Garrison, the is received, then construction Don Smith has known for family friends and others told the offing. This good news, of parents who disagree with lucci responded that other is to fight for the people of
design was “meant to give an may commence. If not, the years that the U.S. Military me it would be ‘impossible’ h o w e v e r, d i d n o t p r e v e n t this assessment, expressed districts have pursued this Putnam County on the unfair
idea of use,” said Mr. Falloon. design remains “shovel ready” Academy at West Point is for a ‘little boy from Patter- parents from continuing to the opinion that “free speech” course of action “unsuc- tax and how to best succeed.”
“It is a starting point,” he until such time as funding America’s number one col- son, New York,’ to become express their views about protections do not necessar- c e s s f u l l y. ” M r. C a n n o n The Philipstown lawmak-
continued, “for the feasibil- becomes available. lege, but last week’s ranking a member of the Corps of disfranchisement from the ily apply in the current labor added that, “action would er again called the mobility
ity of the design . . . on the Asked about possible re- by the prestigious Forbes Cadets.” negotiation process, the “No situation. Mr. Levy replied be counter-productive” and tax “unconscionable” and he
donated site.” The design use of the existing firehouse, magazine that the military Smith graduated from the respect” t-shirts, and what directly to Trustee Cannon, that they have “solicited urged every county in the
shows the new firehouse situ- the mayor confessed that the academy was the “finest col- academy with recognition and many say they consider a saying that “the shirts are advice from two law firms” MTA region to follow Put-
ated in front of the Lahey board has not looked in to lege in the nation” was the even returned to the military hostile environment at the not a dress code issue” but (See GUFS on Page 8) nam’s lead.
Medical Pavilion on Route it yet. Possible reuse could icing on the cake. academy from 1975 to 1978 as school.
9D. Set into the hillside, the include repurposing the build- West Point, which ranked a faculty member. Smith told Less acrimonious than at
proposed structure did not
appear to present a massive
ing for community/municipal
use or selling it for develop-
sixth last year, beat out Princ-
eton to win the gold.
the PCN&R, “From day one,
I always felt West Point was
earlier meetings, the parents
in attendance remained no
What’s Inside
profile when viewed from
the street.
ment. If sold, monies could
be applied toward the cost
Last Saturday, while pass-
ing the military academy
the best school in America.
West Point is more than a
less concerned about the im-
pact of the contract impasse
Culture Opinion Sports
In response to questions, of the new firehouse. “The along the Hudson River, Smith college. It is a wonderful upon their children and the
Mr. Falloon confirmed that next step,” Falloon said, “is reflected on his days at West institution of higher learning atmosphere at the school
all existing fire department to retain the services of a Point as well as the military where education prepares in general. Public comment Putnam Valley/
Historical Society Woodstock
equipment and vehicles would design professional.” With academy’s strong work ethic. men and women for many focused more constructively Cortlandt 12Us
Putnam’s sheriff, a retired careers, both in and out of Sets Gala Date and Revisited
fit into the new structure. the board’s agreement, he on suggestions that could Take Championship
Space is also included for a will solicit a proposal from brigadier general graduated the military.” facilitate resolution of the New Traditions
new ladder truck, which the Hudson Design. f r o m We s t P o i n t i n 1 9 6 9 : Smith recounted how, in contract and mend the dam- Letters to the Editor
department anticipates need- Discussion of a proposed “ We s t P o i n t h a d b e e n m y 1802, when West Point was age caused over the past
ing in the future. Unlike the gross receipts tax was once dream since fourth grade at the founded, “Our forefathers three years of negotiation. page 5 page 6 page 14
current building, which re- (See Firehouse on Page 8) old Patterson Grade School. (See West Point on Page 8) T-shirts were the first issue
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New Life at
Tilly Foster
Nature’s beauty debuted at the Tilly Foster Farm in
Southeast on Sunday when two-week-old Elmo went for a
stroll with his mom (below).
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POSTMASTER: Healthcare Concerns one payer program? The same earners paying 40.4% of the ment fair, progressive ways of design and heritage tourism Septic Failure:
Send address changes to for John Hall as all the American people. nation’s taxes when they only funding this vital service. It communities, Manitoga/The Are We Powerless?
The Putnam County News & Recorder, I trust you will consider my earn 19% of the income; just is long overdue that our state Russel Wright Design Center
Letter sent to negative concerns regarding compare that to the bottom legislators fulfill their obli- has the opportunity to realize To the Editor:
P.O. Box 185, Cold Spring, NY 10516 this bill to be well founded and 20%—many of whom pay gations to their constituents. all of its potentials. Today, A failed septic system in
Congressman Hall,
reprinted at the request warrant your reconsidering a no income tax at all despite Sam Davis Manitoga/RWDC is a place Lake Peekskill was recently
www.pcnr.com of the author no vote on this bill. earning a full 3.4% of the Putnam Valley for hiking and nature educa- reported to the Town Supervi-
editor@pcnr.com Dear Congressman Hall: Jean Brady nation’s income! tion, a place to learn about sor. His response was, “We
Thank you for responding to Cold Spring Surely even the 37 million Manitoga: American cultural history are powerless to throw people
ads@pcnr.com my telephone call regarding Americans who live below Feel & Know Nature through the home, studio, and out.”
concerns I have about the P.S. Yesterday I heard Sena- the poverty line can find it 75-acre woodland garden of Is eviction the only option?
Telephone (845) 265-2468 proposed Health Care Reform tor Chris Dodd announce that in their hearts to send some To the Editor: one of its major designers, a How sad that the current failed
Fax (845) 265-2144 Bill in a timely manner. After he had been diagnosed with relief to their overburdened We enjoyed the article last place for professionals and the administration can only think
careful review of your letter prostate cancer, a malady no brethren at the top of the heap; week about Manitoga’s 2009 public to explore a democratic of a legal and punitive solu-
dated July 30th, my concerns one would wish on anyone. after all, how hard can it be Philipstown Garden Club in- design ideal, and ways to tion, not a community and
about the Health Care Reform Senator Dodd repeatedly ref- for a family of four earning tern, Fatima Hosain. We are design and live sustainably, environmental solution. And
Elizabeth Ailes, Publisher Bill remain unanswered. erenced the importance of less than $22,000 to find a big fans of the PGC program, and a place for heritage tour- how exactly would eviction
Your letter is a continu- an early diagnosis and every few extra dollars to share which benefits local organiza- ism that serves the economy solve the problem?
ance of Congress’s hard line, American should have this with others after paying for tions such as Manitoga with of our community and the This is an extreme that could
Margaret O’Sullivan rehearsed rhetoric of the ad- opportunity. What he didn’t life’s necessities? hands on help, local families Hudson Valley region. have been avoided. We live
Vice President, Advertising ministration’s push to change mention was the fact that And really… what about with educational opportuni- We a p p r e c i a t e a l l t h e with an untenable situation
the present health care system in the year 2008 Medicare those 90,000,000 slackers ties and all of us with a more PCN&R does to serve our that our local government
into uncharted waters. Waters no longer pays for a senior earning up to 200% of the beautiful community. community. We look forward helped to create. It is time
Joseph P. Lindsley Jr. that will certainly cost the to receive a comprehensive poverty line—$44,100 for a In that article, our orga- to seeing all our neighbors for a change.
Editor-in-Chief average American additional yearly physical exam. This family of four—and yet pay- nization was called “Mani- at Manitoga soon and often! We c a n r e p a i r d e f e c t i v e
is just another example of ing a lower tax percentage toga Nature Center.” Thank Kitty McCullough septic systems with more
Production Manager monies in taxes and diminish
their health care services, Government cutting back on than those with the highest you also for that reminder of Executive Director ecological systems. We can
not to mention the eventual benefits to seniors. incomes? Manitoga’s long history of M a n i to g a / fund these improvements of
Alison Rooney socialization of our entire Surely we can each try serving Philipstown. Before T h e R u ss e l W r i g h t public health. We can protect
Copy Editor health care system. Variety of Topics to help just one needy soul his death in 1976, Russel Design Center our neighborhoods, our water,
President Obama on many among the top 1%, who in Wright created the “Manitoga our children. The question
occasions said he will allow To the Editor: 2007 had an average income Man & Nature Center,” hir- Get Active on is, will we?
Annie Chesnut every American the right to My compliments and thanks of a mere $1.1 million. ing Audubon workers to help Healthcare Dawn Powell
Associate Editor keep their present insurance to you for the outstanding job I call upon everyone who develop two tours called “Feel Lake Peekskill
plan if they choose. This op- you’re doing with the paper. has not done his or her part to Nature” and “Know Nature” To the Editor:
tion will not be available to There’s such a wide variety now write a generous check, that could share his philoso- There is a new TV spot about Hold the Crocodile
Matt Mellon me. At age 70 and on Medi- of topics—to appeal to all in- note “tax relief” on the memo phy of living in harmony with health care that rings true for Tears, Please
Graphics and Layout care my only option will be terests of its readers—includ- line, and send it to someone nature by reaching out to the me. The Americans United
to accept a life that will be ing nature, environmental, who has unfairly been paying growing public interested in for Change-produced TV spot To the Editor:
shortened by a government ap- historical, social, athletics, our rightful portion of taxes. the environment. For more asks the question: Why do the Your “Some Income Tax
pointed panel of non-medical education, religious, and po- Perhaps the PCN&R editors than a quarter of a century, health insurance companies Facts” in the August 5th edi-
Caroline Balducci personnel. This will be a form litical. could publish the names and Manitoga served Philipstown want to kill President Obama’s tion of the PCN&R prompts me
Business Manager of legalized euthanasia. Of particular interest to me addresses of those in need. as a much-loved nature center. health insurance reform? It to echo many readers who have
I have worked and contrib- and many others I know, are Malcolm Daniel In 2001, the Board of Direc- answers with the tale of H. already asked that you stick
uted to our great country for the goings-on which occur N o rt h H i g h l a n d s tors–led by Russel familiars Edward Hanway, the CEO of to local news. Your “facts”
Submissions all of my adult life. Raised
5 children, proud to be the
at our Town Board meetings,
etc., which enable those of us End Regressive Taxes,
Ann Wright, Joe Chapman,
and Doris Shaw, as well as
giant Cigna Insurance who
made $12.2 million as CEO
taken out of context certainly
support your conservative po-
editor@pcnr.com grandmother of 16 grandchil- who are unable to attend, to Support Mass Transit relative newcomers Bill Bur- of Cigna last year and for his litical agenda, but you don’t
dren, all of whom live in New stay informed. back and David McAlpin– retirement will get a golden educate readers beyond an
Subscription Rates York State, pay our taxes, and My appreciation for a very To the Editor: voted to change the name to parachute worth $73 million. opinion that rich people bear
$25/year in Putnam County are proud to be Americans. bright, enlightening, and in- I want to commend the Put- Manitoga/The Russel Wright The private insurance in- an unfair tax burden.
Please do not let the Ameri- formative paper which I thor- nam County Legislators for Design Center. These com- dustry would love to have Yo u r s t a t e m e n t , w h i c h
$30/year out of County their stand against the MTA
ca I am so proud of become the oughly enjoy reading. munity leaders saw in Rus- the government require that shadows the conservative Tax
Subscribe at www.pcnr.com socialist nation of tomorrow. Carol A. Vathke tax. Our residents are already s e l Wr i g h t ’ s l a rg e r v i s i o n everyone must buy their health Foundation’s analysis, is that
The proposed bill would also Cold Spring suffering under an avalanche other opportunities for public care insurance. But the idea the top 1 percent of taxpayers
Rate Schedule for Display increase the already overbur- of onerous property taxes, education and leisure time of competing with a public paid 40.4 percent of federal
Advertising dened demands on our primary P.S. By the way, your edi- sales taxes, and fees. It is time enjoyment. Just as Russel plan that forces efficiency, income taxes (you left out, in
email inquiries to ads@pcnr.com health care physicians. By torials have been outstand- for the state to end its reliance was trying to educate Ameri- drives down the industry’s 2007). You then interpret the
adding an additional 40 + ing—so well researched and on these regressive taxes that cans about the value of liv- growing profit margins and information to support your
timely! I look forward to read- oppressively burden those gives consumers an option
Legal Advertising million people to the system
(many of whom elect not to be ing them each week, as well with the least ability to pay.
ing in harmony with nature
in the 1970s, he had helped other than the oligopoly of
view of the supposed exces-
sive burdens shouldered by
First Insertion: 38.5 cents/line insured) would deny citizens as your continued success. It is also time for the state to them understand that in a eight major health insurance the rich in our country.
Additional insertions: 29.5 cents/line the necessary immediate care provide greater oversight over democracy, “good design is firms. However, as Ted Soto, Pro-
Tabular: 45 cents/line they may require. the MTA to ensure that our for everyone” in the 1930s, So, they have been using fessor of Law at Loyola Law
Does the Congress have the Time to Address an money is being spent in the 1940s, and 1950s. More than their considerable resources School has pointed out (see
Classified Advertising right to hold the American Unfair Tax Burden most effective and efficient any other designer, Russel to pressure members of Con- ataxingmatter.com), the basic
people hostage while they manner possible. Wright showed Americans gress and create misconcep- reason that the top 1 percent
$1.25 per line, paid in advance pursue their own political To the Editor: That being said, the rapid how to make life easier in a tions, fear and confusion about of Americans are paying a
$1.50 per line, if billed agendas? I think not. I commend the PCN&R for transit system of the state is fast-paced world through the health care reform. However, higher share of federal in-
Minimum charge—$6.25 for five lines Congressman Hall, I ask its most revealing editorial important not only to main- simplicity of Modern design. it costs less to convince people come taxes is that since 1987
will you make a public state- page sidebar pointing out the tain, but to expand. Without In 2006, the recognition that what is good for them is their income has more than
© 2009 The Putnam County ment that you have read in unfair tax burden shouldered it, traffic on our roads, our among national scholars and good for them, than it does to doubled. However, the share
its entirety the Health Care by the nation’s top 1% and reliance on oil, and our pro- heritage tourism planners of convince people that what is of federal taxes they paid went
News & Recorder, LLC wish to remind my fellow duction of greenhouse gas- the great importance of Mani- bad for them is good for them. up only 57 percent – thus their
Reform Bill after it has been
marked up in the middle of Putnam County citizens of ses will all greatly increase. toga in illustrating the devel- That’s why I believe the ad- average tax rate declined by
All rights reserved. No material may a week-end night. Congress- this nation’s proud tradition A d d i t i o n a l l y, m o r e t r a ff i c opment of mid-20th century vocates of health care reform 45 percent.
be reproduced without man Hall, if the reform bill is of personal philanthropy in means greater costs for road American culture, led to Mani- can win, but only if people The statistics you cite cre-
written permission. so beneficial for the Ameri- helping to alleviate society’s maintenance and emergency toga being named a National who want it get active. ate a manipulative and weak
can people, will you put a inequities. services. Expanding public Historic Landmark. Due to the Ken Margolies argument as they exclude pay-
clause into the bill requiring Surely we must all under- transportation will help to visionary leadership of first Cold Spring roll taxes, including Social
Deadline for Copy & Advertising all members of Congress to stand the self-evident injus- improve all of these problems. Russel, then of those close Security. If we look at taxes
Monday at 12 noon be enrolled in a Government tice of the top 1% of income So it is important to imple- to him, and finally of today’s (See Letters on Page 7)
(unless early deadline
is announced for holidays) Please send letters to the editor to editor@pcnr.com and include your phone number
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR (Cont’d from pg. 6) Lake Peekskill Family Day
collected this way, then the “outdoor museum” where entire GOP slate led by the money!
A community celebrates the summer
bottom 95% paid three times visitors not only will learn current town supervisor. Since I will meet my opponents Residents of Putnam that she wished they still did
as much tax on its income as about the iron-making process I wholeheartedly refused to from both parties to debate Valley’s Lake Peekskill cel- it. I thought it was a great idea,
the top one percent. and how the products created endorse the slate because of these issues, anywhere, any- ebrated their second annual so I asked residents of Lake
Most people reading this at this industrial powerhouse numerous philosophical and time, in any forum. The clock Lake Peekskill Family Day Peekskill, and Jean Gallinger,
letter will not be in the top shaped America’s growth, other differences that I have is ticking: how about it? on Saturday, August 1, 2009. who’s in charge of the Lake
1 % no matter how you cal- but will discover how the with Mr. Tendy, et al, I decided Patty Villanova More than two hundred Peekskill Youth Committee,
culate it. But we all know land has made a remarkable to go out on my own without Putnam Valley if they would consider orga-
that, using specialized law- ecological comeback. the support of the party, and S to ry a n d P h o to s nizing the event. We had a
yers and accountants, people In the meantime, the pre- petition to get my name on Obamacare Submitted by very positive response, and
who are very wealthy with serve, which is open from the ballot, which was easily Bob Tendy now it’s an annual celebration
huge estates have far more dawn to dusk, is a wonderful accomplished thanks to many To the Editor:: once again.”
opportunities to lower their place to explore. However, supporters. We hope that representa- adults and children attended This year attendees included
income subject to tax through remember it is a sensitive The race between the PV tives of the Obama adminis- the celebration, which fea- Congressman John Hall and
tax breaks than us middle archeological area, so please Dems features incumbent tration and other supporters tured a DJ, live music, water County Legislator Sam Oli-
and lower-income taxpayers. stay on marked trails. More Wendy Whetsel, former su- of change in our healthcare games, contests, and plenty verio.
Indeed, some of America’s information about the pre- pervisor Sam Davis, and new- system will hold town hall of food. Contests for the children
wealthiest individuals man- serve is available at www. comer Chris Lieberman. Bad meetings here in Putnam The idea for the party was the included a greased watermelon
age to get their adjusted gross scenichudson.org. blood, notoriety, and name County. What a wonderful result of a conversation Town contest, cardboard boat race,
income close to zero because Rita Shaheen recognition may work to Sam opportunity for us to disrupt Supervisor Robert Tendy had peanut butter and jelly swim
of sophisticated tax planning Director of Parks, and Wendy’s advantage in any progress on this issue! with a senior citizen from Lake race, an obstacle course, and
and, as a result, they could Scenic Hudson the primary. However, Mr. Why? Peekskill. “She told me that a tug of war. Dancing to the DJ’s music.
ironically be counted in the Lieberman comes across as We can let Congress and the long time ago Lake Peekskill Proceeds benefit the Lake
bottom 95%! Nice to Meet the well-spoken and a breath of President know how much we had a really nice party every Peekskill Youth Committee.
Selectively quoting our Neighbors fresh air, and he may benefit treasure our current health- year called `Family Day,’ and
Declaration of Independence from the influx of new Dems care system. Our favorite
as a prop to bolster the old To the Editor: in town. parts:
argument that the rich are I wish to echo the sentiments With such an interesting * Enjoying a free market
treated unfairly in our coun- of the Philipstown writers in lineup, I’m surprised that for insurance companies
try rings hollow to average- your August 5th edition who things are so quiet in this (that is, freedom to insure
income Americans, tens of criticized the PCN&R’s edito- normally contentious town only healthy people); * As
millions of whom are one rial choice to “highlight the where the slightest contro- a result, being handcuffed
illness or one paycheck away most emotional, aggressive versy often explodes into the to our current jobs, because
from losing our homes. aspects of conversations and equivalent of a battle between a job loss comes with the
Ellyn Rosenthal public meetings” and utiliz- the Hatfields and the McCoys. bonus of the loss of health
Cold Spring ing “smart-alecky quotations Could it be fear of alienating insurance, and of course that
and other enlarged-font sound the powerful special interest shiver of fear in case we lose
Welcome to the bites” in the paper. groups? our jobs; * Knowing that the
Foundry I’m hoping that this practice Based on my 20+ years of insurance we have (for now)
will go the way of another experience, here are issues has lifetime coverage limits,
To the Editor: recent editorial blunder, that that need to be discussed and which encourage us to avoid
Steven Mattson is right being the insertion of curt debated: hospital stays, where a single
(“Find Nature and History retorts to certain Letters To * The proposed new multi- stay could eat up the entire
at Foundry,” July 29): Sce- The Editor. Thankfully, this million dollar firehouse. The policy limit; and * Best of A young man properly a-tired for the occasion. Andrew O’Grady with Congressman John Hall.
n i c H u d s o n ’ s We s t P o i n t practice seems to have been FD has spent over $100,000 all, knowing that kind and
Foundry Preserve contains abated and writers can once on the project and submitted understanding insurance com-
an “absolutely fascinating” again feel comfortable about plans to the town boards. I pany executives are standing
combination of nature and submitting their thoughts for have asked that we be allowed between us and our doctors,
history. That’s why Scenic PCN&R readers to digest sans to vote on this and been told making our healthcare deci-
Hudson is working to pro- snarky publisher rebuttal. that “there’s not enough in- sions for us–who wouldn’t
tect its treasures and tell its On a positive note, how formation.” Hogwash. Could prefer a profit-driven clerk
remarkable story. wonderful to read the stories it be that nobody wants to get to a public employee who
The “half-filled oven” in the 8/5 issue about the on the wrong side of the FD answers to the general public?
Mr. Mattson saw is the blast wonderful things area resi- in an election year? What’s not to like? Doesn’t
furnace where iron ore was dents are doing in and for our *Implementation of our new it make perfect sense that
melted to manufacture some community! Fatima Hosain, zoning code. We paid good we should protest reform as
of America’s first steamships, Alex Uribe, Dan Valentine, money to the experts and had proposed by the Democrats?
locomotives, and Parrott guns and the truly amazing Paula the best and the brightest on Every Democratic proposal
c r edited w i t h w i n n i n g the Young were just some of the the Comprehensive Plan com- now on the table would change
Civil War. The structure inside folks I read about whose ac- mittee that produced a new CP all of those qualities of our
the green teepee is indeed the tions inspired me to be a and Code. When Tendy and “best in the world” healthcare
bell tower that sat atop the better neighbor. Thanks for his buds took over, they fired system. And, what’s more, Enjoying an ice cream cone. Tug o’ war on the beach.
f o undry’s o ff i c e b u i l ding. your efforts in making their the committee and turned over every single Democratic pro-
It will return to its rightful deeds known to us! the Code to their handpicked posal would cover tens of mil-
place once the structure’s Sam Tallerico Wordsmith group which has lions of currently uninsured
stabilization is complete. The Cold Spring done little except to stall the Americans, which is really
trail section with bricks was process. Ask yourself: who none of our concern.
an early effort by Haldane A Candidate’s benefits from inconsistent and Congress is acting too
School students to create Thoughts unenforced land use laws? quickly; after all, these
a walking path with bricks *Spending and lack of fis- proposed changes have only
from the site. Mr. Mattson To the Editor: cal responsibility. The 08-09 been around for 60 years or
also noticed remains of an On September 15 there will tax rate increased by over 12 more. So let’s get out there
extensive water system fea- be a primary in which regis- percent at a time when many and yell our new slogan. All
turing dams, sluiceways, and tered voters of both parties of us are unemployed, under- together now: “Just Say No
underground channels that will be able to decide who employed, and having trouble To Healthcare!”
powered foundry machinery. will run for town council in paying our mortgages. Yet Margaret Yonco-Haines
Scenic Hudson has spon- November. Putnam Valley has the size and scope of town Garrison
sored an eight-year study of hotly contested races for the government continues to grow Stan Lovenworth
the site’s remains by students two seats that are up for grabs. with no end in sight. By the Cold Spring
and professors from Michigan The Republicans endorsed way, we can expect a new
Technological University’s two unknowns whose only town hall to be constructed
Industrial Archaeology pro- qualifications seem to be at the old firehouse if a new
gram. We’re using this infor- that they both wholeheart- one is ever built. How easy
mation to design a world-class edly agreed to support the it is to spend other people’s
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Garrison School Prepares to Learning with Luaus at Does Constitution Protect FIREHOUSE (Cont’d from front pg.)
‘Picture America’ in 2009-10 St. Luke’s Nursery School Teachers’ T-shirts? again on the agenda. Rev-
enues from this tax, imposed
raised liability issues for
village employees working
by Annie Chesnut and a new student software on state-regulated utilities on private property. Falloon
program, eSchoolData, will GUFS (Cont’d from front pg.) such as telephone and electric asked whether there should be
The PCN&R corresponded provide greater capability for service, would contribute to a “village protocol” for clean-
about this. Mr. Davis repeated as an excuse for inaction
recently with Garrison Union maintaining, accessing, and the general fund and could be ups such as these. Trustee
his contention, expressed at on the board’s part.” Re-
Free School District Superin- reporting student information. used in lieu of property tax Campbell said he does not
the last board meeting, that emphasizing the sense of
tendent Gloria Colucci about During the summer months, increases in the future. Per consider the idea practical
the t-shirts “are a symptom urgency expressed by many
plans for the coming year. the GUFS custodial staff emp- information provided by the and said “it will end up being
caused by the stalled nego- parents, her voice broke as
The Garrison School’s ties each and every class- mayor, at the last meeting, the case-by-case no matter what.”
tiations, which is preventing she told the board she “can-
theme for the 2009-10 school room and office. Everything board anticipates revenues of With regard to the matter
the school from achieving not send my children back
year is “Picturing America,” is scrubbed, cleaned, and pol- between $31,000 and $40,000 at hand, Trustee Robertson
full potential.” Trustee Carol to this environment where
with plans to continue the ished, and put back in place per year. The response from proposed that the resident sign
McCullough asked Davis my older child has become
celebration of the Hudson- in time for the first day of trustees was more temper- a “hold harmless” agreement
whether he thought “GUFS
Fulton-Champlain Quadri - school. In anticipation of
centennial while integrating the school performances that
achieved educational goals Marilyn Walker, ate than it had been at the
last meeting. Trustee Falloon
that would address liability
issues. Ralph Falloon summed
the rich history of the Hudson are planned for the upcoming
better before [the contract
dispute].” Mr. Davis replied
whose three asked, “So the village won’t up board opinion saying, “The
Va lley and t h e a r t s i n the
curricular areas across all
school year, there have also
been renovations to improve
that he did not think so. “The children attend tax, but Central Hudson will?” village wants to help residents
This hidden tax was a primary clean up.”
grade levels. storage in the stage area.
question is, “he continued, GUFS, said she concern raised by Trustee I n a r e l a t e d m a t t e r, t h e
“whether there is room for
In preparation for the new On August 1 School Board
A luau at St. Luke’s.
Annie Chesnut improvement, how to achieve “cannot send my Robertson at the last meeting. mayor informed the board
s c h o o l y e a r, a c o m b i n e d President Anita Prentice Mayor Gallagher replied that, that a new catch basin is being
group of Haldane and Gar- opened a blog at gufs.org/
it, and whether the board is children back to “it will also catch some who installed behind Foodtown,
by Annie Chesnut ing to learn to do the hula. satisfied.” Another parent,
rison elementary teachers is blogs/aprentice. This marks
Mrs. Denike, who is a for- Gordon Stewart, brought mat- this environment may not be subject to prop- at the intersection of Marion
coming together in August the second Garrison school- erty taxes.” The mayor went
for a shared training session r e l a t e d b l o g t o e m e rg e i n
St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, mer co-president and current ters back to the legal opinions where my on to say that, “ten nearby
and Benedict. “This work
is being done,” the mayor
on Oscawana Lake Road in communications volunteer received by the board. He
on “Fundations,” a reading recent months—the first one
Putnam Valley, is a modest for the Putnam Valley PTA, said he would “like to see
older child has villages have instituted a said, “in response to ongoing
support initiative based on was a parent-oriented site
the Wilson Reading Program. begun by resident Gordon
white building with a small and whose husband, Richie, a written opinion” from the become jaded gross receipts tax” with an complaints” from residents of
eye toward “decreasing real that area and “not as a spe-
Garrison will be implement- Stewart. In one of her entries,
parking lot that fills to over-
flowing most Sundays. The
runs the Putnam Valley La-
crosse Club for boys and girls
attorney. In addition, Stewart
also requested “the attorney’s
and the younger property taxes.” More dis- cific response” to a complaint
ing the Fundations program
for the first time this year.
Ms. Prentice mentions a new
church, part of the Missouri grades one through six, is well opinion on case law” related ones confused.” cussion at future meetings brought to the board by Mr.
system to track student prog- is likely as the board works Casparian of Kemble Avenue
Synod of the Lutheran church, known and widely respected to the t-shirts. Board presi-
Throughout the academic ress. Superintendent Colucci toward a consensus one way at a previous meeting.
is more than 60 years old, with in the parent community as a dent Anita Prentice said that
year, GUFS will continue to be explained that this is part or the other. In other matters the board
a history of steady growth and dedicated and knowledgeable a copy of the legal opinion
in contact with both of its des- of the school’s Response to Damage caused by storm agreed with Mayor Galla -
improvement that includes leader. Her stewardship of would be provided, although jaded and the younger ones
ignated high school districts, Intervention (RTI) initiative. water runoff from this year’s gher’s suggestion that village
the opening of a community this program helps to create a when and in what form was confused . . . an environment
Haldane and Highland Falls/ Essentially, the elementary heavy rains continues to re- board practices and proce-
nursery school in 1982. near-seamless transition from not discussed. so negatively impacting the
Ft. Montgomery, to implement teachers track and report quire board attention. Resi- dures be codified beyond NY-
The nursery school’s co- nursery school to the public M a r i l y n Wa l k e r, w h o s e children’s education.”
sharing resources and staff in detail on the progress, dents of a property on Church COM recommendations. Cur-
director Jeannie Denike, whose school system—something three children attend GUFS, Gordon Stewart expressed
development efforts. These strengths, and weaknesses Street have asked the village rently spread among various
youngest child, Ryan, is part that is extremely valuable to spoke bemoaning the lack his wonderment that any mon-
types of initiatives provide of every student in their to clean gravel and debris that information sources, timely
of the program, welcomed the local parents. of teacher input on com- etary issues remain as a factor
financial and professional classes. This information is washed onto their property and coordinated action by the
PCN&R to visit on a rainy The nursery school serves mittees. “No progress can in the negotiations after three
benefits for all participants. useful in parent conferences, during the last big storm. board can be delayed. “Put-
Friday morning in July so children from ages two be made without them,” she years’ time. Referring to Ms.
GUFS’s goal is to move is reviewed at year-end, and While the board is comfort- ting it all in one place,” he
that we could see the school through pre-K, with a num- said. Ms. Walker continued Walker’s comments, Stew-
toward providing information passed along and continued at able with the idea of clean- said, will be helpful to new
first hand. Although the build- ber of dedicated classrooms telling the board that she art said, “When the board
through electronic means, uti- the next grade level in order up by village staff, Fallon trustees. Campbell agreed
ing was nowhere near its full in the deceptively large parish is “tired of stalled contract hears community comment
lizing e-mail and the district’s to provide a comprehensive expressed concern about “set- and added that, “it will im-
school-year capacity of about building. The “Fours” (pre- talks being used for inertia and doesn’t propose anything
web page to reach the larger “picture” of every student’s ting up unacceptable prec- prove the efficiency of our
120 children, the church hall K) classroom, for example, and back sliding,” and that to ameliorate things . . . what
population and save resourc- progress. edents.” Trustee Robertson meetings.”
in which the three-week sum- offers books, computers, math “we can’t make the progress are we to make of that?” The
es. The Garrison School has
mer camp attendees gather was manipulatives, and other class- needed . . . and the contract board had no comment.
also undergone technology Watch for additional up-
improvements in prepara- dates from Haldane and Put-
buzzing with activity. room staples to help children cannot continue to be used WEST POINT (Cont’d from front pg.)
This was Luau Day, and develop their math and read-
tion for the new school year. nam Valley Schools as they
everyone was busy doing ing skills for kindergarten as wanted to establish an in- there is a proud graduate
The equipment in the com- become available.
Hawaiian-themed crafts, get- well as plenty of floor space stitution that would mold who is the sheriff of Putnam
puter lab has been upgraded,
ting fitted with their hand- for physical activities and not only military leaders but County.”
stenciled flowered t-shirts, play time. Visit us on the web at pcnr.com also graduates to provide Forbes noted that 80 percent
playing at the seashell-cov- Denike explained that the and check out our beta website at a lifetime of service to the of students enrolled in the
It will not always be ered sand table, and looking school, which is a 501(c)(3) blog.pcnr.com USA. West Point graduates U.S. Military Academy gradu-
summer: build barns. forward to making Hawaiian
treats later in the day. As they
non-profit organization, ini-
tially functioned as a means
have been presidents of the
United States. They have
ate in four years. West Point
ranks fourth in Rhodes Schol-
sat before a wall hung with for the church to welcome Please send feedback to been members of Congress arships, sixth in Marshall
shiny streamers and colorful new community members editor@pcnr.com, with WEBSITE in as well as serving in presi- Scholarships, and fourth in
—Hesiod, fish, the two head teachers
wore grass skirts and talked
while enhancing its always-
challenging operating budget
the subject line dential cabinets. Graduates
have become police chiefs
Truman Scholarships, ahead
of prestigious schools such as
Works and Days excitedly with the children through nursery school rental and superintendents of state Princeton, Duke, Columbia,
about how everyone was go- fees. As the school has grown, police organizations, and then and Stanford.
it has become a community
resource in its own right. While
the religious foundation of the
school is evident both in its
lessons and its location, St.
Luke’s welcomes students and
families of all faiths.
For more information visit
stlukesputnamvalley.org and
click on the nursery school
link.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009 T HE P UTNAM C OUNTY N EWS A ND R ECORDER Page 9
PHILIPSTOWN (Cont’d from front pg.) Man Who Lives Near Ballpark Legislature Wants More Budget Control
landt, Putnam Valley, Fishkill,
and Putnam County. “You can
signatures supporting his re-
quest to move the voting place
Garrison Contracting on Route
9 opposite the Stadium Res-
Complains About Noise Voters will have final say on charter change proposal
work together and save money. back to the newly constructed taurant and currently operating Village Rec Commission weighs concerns
We can’t afford to buy equip- fire hall. He indicated that he as a used car lot will be zoned by Eric Gross county’s Charter Commis- executive. It also gives us
ment with new equipment sit- expected at least another one entirely for business uses. A by Michael Mell only concerns raised by com- sion to begin discussion more of a check and balance
ting there (in other municipali- hundred signatures would be small portion of the property mission members were that On Election Day voters of ways to save taxpayers in county government.”
ties) not being used,” he said. added. The NHFD fire hall had been shown as residen- The Cold Spring Recre- the gates always be locked across Putnam County will dollars, and the executive Legislator Mary Conklin
The town continues to press had served as a polling station tial zoning on the 2007 map. ation Commission met on and that the goal posts not make the final determina- criticized the nine-member of Patterson agreed with her
for new a stoplight at the corner for many years and the new The process was delayed last August 6, 2009, to hear be installed until after Labor tion whether the county governing body for blocking colleague, calling the pro-
of Route 9 and Fishkill Road. building, which is now all but month when Garrison resident several residents and to re- Day. Champlin agreed and legislature should have the several of his suggestions posal a “good idea, because
At last week’s meeting, board complete, was designed with Russell Dushin asserted that view various applications apologized for the occasion a u t h o r i t y, a l o n g w i t h t h e to save tax dollars. Bondi it provides for checks and
members passed a resolution that continued use in mind. planning documents had failed received for use of parks of the open gate last year. county executive, to make cited plans that called for balances.”
urging the New York State Several board members and to note that Annsville Creek, and other areas under their He asked the commission mid-year budget cuts. At a countywide consolidation Legislator Sam Oliverio
Department of Transporta- members of the audience spoke which passes directly behind jurisdiction. First to come about sponsor banners, spe- last week’s full meeting of of assessment services and of Putnam Valley, the only
tion to work with Putnam in favor of Moeller‘s request the property, is designated before the commission was cifically where and when the legislature the measure the creation of a .25 percent Democrat on the 9-member
County to complete the proj- and condemned the PCBE for as a trout spawning stream. Bill Ehrlich, residing on they could be displayed. The was approved by a vote of local mortgage fee during legislature, told his col-
ect as quickly as possible. The its actions. Dushin’s claim proved to be G r a n d v i e w Te r r a c e . H i s commission agreed to allow 7-2, with Legislators Richard real estate closings as prime leagues and an audience of
County has agreed to install Philipstown Deputy Super- correct and the documents were house overlooks the river display on game days only. O t h m e r o f K e n t a n d To n y examples. He also said the some two dozen attending the
the traffic signal at a cost of visor Richard Shea was espe- revised. Garrison Contracting and the ball fields of Mayor’s The upcoming Tots Park Fusco of Mahopac Falls legislature has vehemently meeting, “I am comfortable
approximately $50,000, with cially incensed by PCBE’s is currently embroiled in a Park. The view, of course, is Jamboree was next on the voting against, following a with this because it is fair
the light being operational decision and the manner in legal dispute with the town lengthy debate. and equitable.”
by Thanksgiving. DOT had which it was reached. “I find over use of the property as a
wonderful, but Mr. Ehrlich agenda. Last year’s event
Legislator Dan Birming-
The executive Legislator Othmer said
is concerned about exces- was very successful and the
indicated that it would take it infuriating and confusing used car lot. sive noise from the week of commission did not have ham of Brewster, a former criticized the he would have supported
the state up to three years to that we would have this done Board members tabled a re- baseball camp and the fol- any issues with the appli- deputy county executive un- the plan if it contained a
complete the work. to us without being consulted,” quest for $3,200 for Putnam lowing Pop Warner football cation for this year’s event der the Bondi administration, nine-member provision that the mid-year
The resolution included Shea said. “People will be dis- County’s stormwater manage- practice. Baseball camp will on September 19. Concern proposed the measure, charg-
ing that, “at the current time,
governing body budget changes could occur
references to five traffic ac- enfranchised. North Highlands ment program. Richard Shea use the fields from 9am- was raised, however, about only by a unanimous vote of
cidents that have occurred at is a perfect spot (for voting). pointed out that Philipstown 3pm and football practice pedestrian crossings at Mor- our county charter provides for blocking the legislature.
the intersection in the past few The fact that we were never has its own storm water man- that only the executive may “If we had a rogue execu-
months alone. Officials with consulted is wrong. It flies in agement program, has hired a
from 6pm-8pm. Mr. Ehrlich ris Avenue. The commission
agreed that a police presence initiate budget modifications several of his tive who was off the wall,
told commission members
the Haldane Central School the face of convention and is consultant to assist with public that, even with his windows will be provided to monitor mid-year. Since the county suggestions to a 9 - 0 v o te w o u ld en d a n y
District have also lobbied for counter to the principles of outreach, and will have its closed, he is able to hear traffic and pedestrians. executive had refused to c r i s i s . We d o h a v e f i s c a l
the new light, citing concerns democracy.” program audited in the year noise from the fields. While In other matters Greg Phil- respond to Putnam’s 2009 save taxpayer control throughout the year
over school bus safety at the Supervisor Bill Mazzuca ahead. “We need a storm water aware of the balance that lips expressed his enthusi- tax shortfall, it is neces- dollars by overseeing the budget
busy intersection. Numerous pointed to parking at the Meth- management coordinator…and must be maintained between asm for the Sunday Summer sary to make a provision transfer process,” he said.
local officials have expressed odist Church as a problem, will need the money here,” community activities and concert series now being allowing for the legislature Putnam’s Commissioner
concern that realignment of pointing out that, “There’s no Shea said. n e a r b y r e s i d e n t s , M r. E h- held at Dockside. He went to initiate mid-year budget opposed his suggestion to of Finance William Carlin
Fishkill Road where it meets parking on an average school The Metropolitan Transpor- rlich feels the situation goes on to suggest that the village reductions.” privatize the county’s nurs- was at the meeting, as was
Route 9 has made an already day.” The church is located tation Authority’s “mobility beyond the usual tolerance. may wish to create a more Birmingham described ing services. Deputy County Executive
busy intersection even more near Haldane School where tax” was on board members’ The commission was sym- permanent stage structure budgetary control as “not Legislator Vincent Tamag- John Tully.
dangerous. parking spaces are at a pre- mind as well. Putnam County pathetic although there is on the site, instead of the a one-shot November deal. na of Cold Spring alleged that Carlin sharply criticized
Hans Moeller, a twenty-five mium. Concerns were also legislators had recently called no specific action they can trailer loaned by the high- The fiscal expenditure must Bondi “consistently ignored” the charter change sugges-
year member of the North expressed over potential con- for the county to withdraw take. Steve Etta told Eh- w a y d e p a r t m e n t . Tr u s t e e b e m o n i t o r e d c o n s t a n t l y. the legislature. “Many ideas tion: “The road to hell is
Highlands Fire Department, fusion among voters who will from the MTA’s commuter rlich that “we’ve never had Campbell concurred, indi- Current county charter provi- have gone by the wayside paved with good intentions.
addressed the Town Board be using new voting machines district to protest the tax and a problem” [before] but cating that this could fit in sions do not give the legis- by a man who just doesn’t This measure belongs with a
and asked for its support in in upcoming elections. Some also urged the State of New he could speak to Tom and with envisioned plans for lature power to correct the want to listen,” Tamagna as- charter review commission.”
protesting the Putnam County 3,600 people will be eligible to York to conduct a full review of Joe Virgadamo, who run the Dockside. budget at mid-year.” serted. “Once the budget is Mr. Tully added, “The sug-
Board of Elections’ decision vote at the Methodist Church MTA operations. Town Board baseball camp. Greg Phil- At the last commission Executive Bondi wants a approved it becomes sacred. gestion deserves discussion
to no longer use the NHFD site. members unanimously agreed l i p s t o l d M r. E h r l i c h t h a t meeting, Chair Steve Etta charter change of his own The charter amendment pro- in committee.”
fire hall on Fishkill Road as The Town Board had already that a review of MTA was village code does identify had described the need for that would ask the electorate posal will open a fair process Even if Bondi vetoes the
a voting place for elections. prepared a draft resolution warranted however Richard sound levels deemed to be a dumpster for Mayor’s Park whether it wants a strong by giving the legislature the measure, sufficient votes ex-
The PCBE recently announced supporting Moeller’s call for Shea voted against supporting excessive, but that noise and asked the village board county executive in office or ability to look at the budget ist on the legislature for an
that the Methodist Church a return to voting the NHFD the notion of withdrawal for from the playing fields has for funds. The board had a county manager answering after giving the executive a override that will allow the
at 216 Main Street in Cold fire hall. It was passed unani- the commuter district. Shea been measured and is too not yet appropriated funds, to the legislature. 30-day notice. The plan has public to decide the question
Spring would be the permanent mously. referred to that idea as “ab- low to trigger the ordinance. but a shining knight has ap - Bondi has called on the respect for the office of the in November.
voting place for residents in In other business, the board surd,” saying that the town is Anything beyond that, he peared in the person of David
Election Districts 7 and 8, passed resolutions to adopt a very dependent on MTA’s train
which are located in North local law amending the 2007 service and that it brings “ a
said is “really a matter for
the village board.” Board
Cooke, president of the Cold
Spring Antique Dealers As- Independence Party Makes Endorsements
Highlands. Moeller said that zoning map. The end result will lot of money” into the com- Trustee and commission li- sociation. Heavy rains had Special to the PCN&R on that line. said, “I am always happy to
he has a petition with 135 be that a property owned by munity in the form of tourism. aison Bruce Campbell noted precluded the intended use Davis said, “I’m grateful forge new alliances to better
Ehrlich’s concern and will of Mayor’s Park for last The Independence Party has for the support from the State serve the community.”
bring it to the attention of month’s Riverfest and the announced its endorsement of Independence Party and proud The Independence Party en-
the board. Recreation Commission had Sam Davis and Chris Lieber- of the endorsement.” dorsements in Putnam County
Next to meet with the com- allowed the adjacent ball man for Putnam Valley Town Lieberman stated that, “I have created controversy in
mission was Jon Champlin field to be used instead. Board, Dawn Powell for Town am honored to be included on other Towns, but in Putnam
r e g a r d i n g t h e P o p Wa r n e r In gratitude the associa- Supervisor, and Gina Capone the Independence Party ticket. Valley, the endorsements are
football program. He had tion has agreed to donate a for Town Justice. The Independence Party en- clear and undisputed.
heard the concerns voiced dumpster for use at the park. On July 20, 2009, the In- dorsement is recognition of Mark Pawera will also be
by Mr. Ehrlich and said he The commission expressed dependence Party delivered my commitment to public running on the Independence
would speak to his staff. The their appreciation. Wilson-Pakula certificates to service and pledge to serve line for Putnam Valley High-
the Putnam County Board of Putnam Valley.” way Superintendent.
Elections in Carmel, autho- Powell thanked the residents
rizing the candidates to run who signed the petitions, and
Page 10 T HE P UTNAM C OUNTY N EWS A ND R ECORDER Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Become a Young Naturalist Come Visit the New Arrivals Dutch Village Re-created at
and Interact with Nature at Tilly Foster Farm
Do you know a young natu-
Reformed Dutch Church
still openings available in
Academic
ralist? A young naturalist is
a child who is inspired by
interacting with nature in a
the four-year-old afternoon
class. Students can either
attend this class five days a
Honors
hands-on, exciting way while week, Monday through Fri-
learning letters, numbers, day afternoons, or three days
colors, and shapes through
exploring, experimenting,
a week, Monday, Wednesday,
and Friday afternoons. Christina Swartzwelder
and discovering the world
around them.
The class will meet in the
Museum’s new classroom Graduates From St. John’s
This unique approach to located in the Farmhouse
learning is taught by a car- at the Outdoor Discovery Christina Emily Swartz-
On Saturday, August 22. thentic Dutch wedding as welder of Putnam Valley was
in g and p r o f es s io n al staff Center, entrance on Muser
from 11am through Sunday, it really took place at the awarded the Physician Assis-
who are trained in early Drive, across from 174 An-
August 23, The Reformed Reformed Dutch Church in tant Certificate as conferred
childhood development and gola Road, Cornwall. For
Church at 70 Hooker Avenue, 1733 with Francis Filkin by St. John’s University
outdoor education. Due to information, other class op-
Narragansett Turkeys in their new abode Poughkeepsie, turns into a and damsel Katrina Lewis — College of Pharmacy and
the expansion of the Young tions and registration call
lively 18th century Dutch Van Kleek. From an elegant Allied Health Professions,
Naturalist Pre-K Program 845-534-5506, ext. 204. Visit Children will be delighted Delaware Chickens: Dela- village as it celebrates its wedding dress to the silver at the graduation exercises
at the Hudson Highlands hhnaturemuseum.org. by the new arrivals at Tilly wares, originally called “In- designation as part of the wine cups, we are trying to held June 25, 2009, at the
Nature Museum, there are Foster Farm: flocks of baby dian Rivers,” were developed National Register of His- provide visitors a chance Queens, NY, campus.
turkeys, chickens, and ducks. by George Ellis, of Delaware, toric Places, with pomp and to see how a marriage may The Physician Assistant’s
These additions to the collec- in 1940. The breed originated plenty of fun. The Church is actually have looked in the program is an intensive,
tion of rare American breeds from crosses of Barred Plym- the oldest Reformed Dutch 18th century,” Sandberg said. graduate, full time, two-
at the farm will soon grow outh Rock roosters and New Church in Dutchess County. The celebration contin- year endeavor that qualifies
to adulthood, so visitors are Hampshire hens They are On Saturday, Hendrik Hud- ues on Sunday, August 23, her to sit for the National
encouraged to stop by soon fast growing, lay huge brown son will stroll among the at 10am, as The Reformed Certifying examination for
to visit see the babies. eggs, and when fully grown crowds, as costumed Dutch Church re-enacts an 18th professional medical prac-
Narragansett Turkeys: the have a moderately large single vendors provide demonstra- century church service. Rev- at the University at Alba-
tice. She will continue her
Narragansett Turkey is named comb with five well-defined tions from cooking real Dutch erend Robert Geehan will ny in 2007, completing the
Master’s degree studies in
for Narragansett Bay in Rhode points and white with gray/ Hutspot, roasted chicken, be leading the service with course study in three years.
the medical field.
Island, where the variety was black cuckoo neck, tail, and and other foods, to displays Psalms singing and following She was a 2004 graduate of
C h r i s t i n a p r e v i o u s l y r e-
developed. It descends from a wing feathers. of Dutch coins, pipes, and the order of the way Church John F. Kennedy Catholic
ceived her Bachelor of Sci-
cross between native Eastern Runner Ducks: The Run- metal tools made “the old services were performed in High School, in Somers,
ence degree cum laude in
Wild turkeys and the domestic ner, also known as “Indian fashioned way.” Musicians t h e H u d s o n Va l l e y i n t h e New York.
the pre-medical program
turkeys brought to America by Runner,” are known for their will perform as children par- 1700s. The Church continues
English and European colo- upright carriage. The breed ticipate in Dutch games and to recognize its contribution
nists beginning in the 1600s. does not fly, but their walk crafts – the way they did 300 to the City of Poughkeepsie
The Narragansett is black,
g r a y, t a n , a n d w h i t e . T h e
creates an appearance of being
in perpetual running motion.
years ago. And, for those since 1716. The events are
Brian Grey Named to Dean’s
www.pcnr.com
who want to see artisans at free and the public is invited
bird’s beak is horn-colored,
its head is red to bluish white
This breed’s slim body and
long neck have prompted the
work, there will be demon-
strations on weaving–that
to attend. For more informa-
tion call 845-452-8110.
List at Ithaca College
and its beard is black; shanks description of a wine bottle you can try your hand at–as For all event listings for Brian Grey, son of Gar- sectarian, Ithaca College
and feet are salmon-colored. with a head and legs. Full- well as “contemporary Rem- the City of Poughkeepsie rison residents David and is a nationally recognized
grown birds weigh between brandts,” who will be adding Hudson Fulton Champlain S h a r o n G r e y, w a s n a m e d independent college of some
4 and 4 1/2 pounds. their touch of artwork to the Quadricentennial go to to the Dean’s List at Ithaca 6 , 3 0 0 u n d e rg r a d u a t e s a n d
Tilly Foster Farm is home festivities. “The highlight of poughkeepsiequad.org. College’s School of Health 400 graduate students. Lo-
to a unique collection of the day,” coordinator Linda Sciences and Human Perfor- cated in Ithaca, New York,
rare and endangered early S a n d b e rg s a i d , “ i s a n a u - mance for the spring 2009 the college offers more than
American farm animals. term with a GPA of 3.5. one hundred degree pro-
In 2008, Randall Lineback Coeducational and non- grams.
Cattle, American Sheep, and
a Mammoth Jackstock Don-
key were introduced. These
animals are all listed on the
American Livestock Breeders
Conservancy’s endangered
list and are critical in the
efforts to conserve historic
breeds and generic diversity
in livestock.
In addition to the farm ani-
mals, Tilly Foster Farm is
home to the Putnam County
Antique Machinery Asso-
ciation, which has a display
of antique farm equipment,
and the Putnam Arts Council
offering art classes, exhibi-
tions and other activities.
Meadow Creek Farm provides
horse boarding, lessons, and
a therapeutic riding program.
The public is welcome to
visit the farm free of charge
on Route 312 in Brewster,
seven days a week from 10am
- 4pm. For further informa-
tion call or email Helaina
Ricciardi 845-279-4474, or
Lanie2112@aol.com
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Family Fun Fundraiser Day Four Arrested for Possession Air, Fire, Water on View at Homola is Garden Club
for Diabetes Association of Controlled Substance RiverWinds Gallery Intern at Stonecrop
The Vinny Zaccheo Memo- a 50-mile, bike tours. The On August 1, 2009, at ap- vehicle and charged them
rial Fund is hosting a Family $45 fee includes entry into proximately 4:15am, Police with Criminal Possession of
Fun Day, tennis round robin, t h e F a m i l y F u n D a y. P r e - Officer Tompkins of the Vil- a Controlled Substance 7th
and three bike tours for a registration forms, start times lage of Cold Spring Police after additional cocaine was
great cause, to benefit the and route details will be conducted a traffic stop on found. Vincent DiCastro was
American Diabetes Asso- available at All Sport Fishkill Main Street for a minor traffic arraigned in Village Court and
ciation’s locally sponsored and Joe’s Italian Marketplace violation. PO Tompkins, upon remanded to Putnam Coun-
diabetes education programs as well as at their websites. interviewing the driver, de- ty Jail on $1500 cash/3000
in the Hudson Valley. The A Tennis round robin tour- tected a strong odor of alcohol bond; John G. Milspaugh, 42
Family Fun Day, bike tours nament will also be held at emanating from the operator. years old, of Canton, Ohio,
and tennis round robin will All Sport Fishkill’s Outdoor The operator, Vincent J. was to remanded to jail on
be held at All Sport Fishkill’s Park, beginning at 10am. Go DiCastro, 40 years old, of $1500 cash/3000 bond. Vin-
O u t d o o r P a r k o n S u n d a y, to www.joesmarketplace or Cold Spring, refused to submit cent D. Tozzo-Millspaugh,
September 13, 2009. contact All Sport Fishkill for to a chemical test and was 23 years old, of Cold Spring,
One entrance fee ($25 for more information on how to arrested and charged with was charged with CPCS 7th
adults and only $5 for chil- sign up for the event. DWI and Criminal Posses- and is due in Village Court
dren) covers all activities Proceeds from these events sion of Controlled Substance, on August 12, 2009, at 1pm.
and fabulous food at Family will be donated to the Ameri- (CPCS), 7th, a misdemeanor, Thomas C. Willis, 35 years
Fun Day. Activities emceed can Diabetes Association after he was found to be in old, of Cold Spring, was also
by DJ Caspar include a silent and diabetes education pro- possession of cocaine. charged with CPCS 7th, and
auction, sand volleyball, face grams in the Hudson Valley PO Tompkins also arrested released to appear on August Unoccupied - painting by Ellen A. Lewis
painting, and basketball. All in memory of Vinny Zaccheo. three other passengers in the 12, 2009.
Sport Fishkill’s three heated The fund’s goal is to help RiverWinds Gallery, at 172 and has showcased and sup-
pools and outdoor hot tub find a cure for this disease Main Street in Beacon, New ported Hudson Valley artists,
will be open. For the kids,
a bouncy castle, face paint-
that affects so many people.
By raising monies, the fund
Westchester Jazz Orchestra York, is currently showing and provided outstanding Gabrielle Homola, the ceive a $1,000 stipend.
A i r- F i re - Wa t e r , p a i n t i n g s fine art and unique gifts
ing, and ice cream will be hopes to help contribute to Kicks Off Sixth Season by Ellen Lewis. Her vibrant for customers. It features
Philipstown Garden Club’s
summer intern at Stonecrop
Gabrielle spends part of her
day weeding and dead-head-
sure to make their day. In- efforts being made to educate World-renowned and multi- use of color creates textured more than 35 of the fin- Nurseries, is spending her ing in the extensive gardens
has played and recorded with
formation is also available the community about diabetes Grammy-winning jazz saxo- landscapes with smooth est Hudson Valley artists. summer working and learning Stonecrop is known for. In
Tony Bennett, Ron Carter,
on the following websites: and its effects on the heart, phonist Joe Lovano calls the wood tones, and organic There are traditional fine from the extensive profes- addition she prepares cut-
Herbie Hancock and many
allsportfishkill.com and jo- eyes and other parts of the Westchester Jazz Orchestra textures capturing a sense of art and contemporary crafts, s i o n a l s t a ff t h e r e . G a b r i - tings of plants and researches
other luminaries. Throughout
esmarketplace.com body. Family Fun Day runs “one of the hippest bands on the unknown and provoking including ceramics, pottery, elle, who will be a junior at her choice of a “plant of the
his career, Mr. Scofield has
There will be a family- from 11am–3pm. Events will the scene today.” This ex- imagination. The show will cards, paintings, photogra- Lourdes High School, is part day” in Stonecrop’s horti-
punctuated his traditional jazz
friendly 5-mile (approx.) a be held rain or shine. Come to traordinary group will begin run through September 7. phy, jewelry, apparel, and of a program the Philipstown cultural library.
offerings with funk-oriented
20-mile-plus, and, for those one event or enjoy them all. their 2009-10 season with a Lewis’s works are in pri- home decor. Garden Club co-sponsors Additional information on
electric music.
of you that love a challenge, special guest, guitarist John vate and commercial collec- Gallery hours are Wednes- each year with 5 local envi- this intern program is avail-
Gary Walker, Music Direc-
Scofield, at 8pm on Satur- tor and Morning Show Host tions nationally and includes day through Monday from ronmental and horticultural able from the PGC commit-
day, S eptember 26, at the at WBGO-FM, is set to host private commissions. 12-6pm. RiverWinds is lo- organizations in town. The tee chair, Karen Lindros, at
Irvington Town Hall Theater, the concert. WJO’s 2009-10 R i v e r Wi n d s G a l l e r y cated at 172 Main St, Beacon interns work a 20-hour week 424-3537 or at pgcinc.org.
85 Main Street, Irvington. season continues with Sax opened its door in July, 2003, riverwindsgallery.com. in July and August, and re-
A pre-concert talk with Mr. Masters: The Music of Col-
Scofield will begin at 7:15. trane, Cannonball, Bird and
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in jazz since playing with South America on January 30;
Miles Davis during the 1980s. and Americana on April 10.
Since then, he has led his own Reserved seating tickets
groups nationally and abroad, are $35 for adults, $30 for
recording over 30 albums as a seniors and only $5 for stu-
leader and collaborating with dents. Subscription and group
contemporary favorites Pat discounts are available. Pur-
Metheny, Charlie Haden, Ed- chase tickets through www.
die Harris, Medeski, Martin westjazzorch.org, or by call-
& Wood and Bill Frisell. He ing 914-861-9100.
ShopLocal
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SPECIALLY
Board of Trustees welcomes and desserts galore, along
all local seniors to the Annual with entertainment, includ-
Senior Citizens’ Picnic, to ing a number of the children
be held at Mayors Park this from the recent Depot Theatre
Legal Notices
LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE
COUNTY OF PUTNAM COUNTY OF PUTNAM NOTICE TO BIDDER NOTICE OF FORMATION
NOTICE FOR BID NOTICE FOR TOWN OF OF LIMITED LIABILITY
NOTICE IS HEREBY EXTENSION PHILIPSTOWN COMPANY. NAME: KNH
GIVEN, that sealed bids OF BID OPENING COMMUNITY CENTER CONSTRUCTION LLC.
will be received by the NOTICE IS HEREBY Sealed proposals will be A r t i c l e s o f O rg a n i z a t i o n
Director of Purchasing GIVEN, that sealed bids will received by the undersigned were filed with the Secretary
of Putnam County for the be received by the Director Town Clerk of the Town of of State of New York
following commodities and/ of Purchasing of Putnam Philipstown at her office in SSNY) on 07/16/09. The
or services: County for the following t h e To w n H a l l , 2 3 8 M a i n latest date of dissolution is
1. Peat System and commodities and/or service: Street, Cold Spring, New 12/31/2060. Office
Retaining Wall RFB-37-09 Petroleum York 10516, until 2:00 P.M., location: Putnam County.
Installation – RFB130592 Bulk Storage Compliance August 21, 2009, when SSNY has been designated
– Project # 09012009 Work at various Putnam the same will be publicly as agent of the LLC upon
Detailed specifications County Facilities opened and read aloud for whom process against it may
can be picked up by Licensed Detailed specifications the purchase by the Town be served. SSNY shall mail
Experienced* Septic may be secured at the of Philipstown of: a copy of process to
Installers at the offices of o ff i c e o f t h e D i r e c t o r o f #2 Fuel Oil-Bulk Delivery, the LLC, 105 Palmer Trail,
the Septic Repair Program, Purchasing, County of up to 13,000 gallons. Carmel, New York 10512.
100 Rte. 312, Brewster, New P u t n a m O ff i c e F a c i l i t i e s , Must be able to deliver to Purpose: For any lawful
York between the hours of 110 Old Route 6, Building a 4” Fuel Pipe Line. purpose.
8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., No. 3, Carmel, New York Meeting the specifications
M o n d a y t h r o u g h F r i d a y. 10512 between the hours of of the Town of Philipstown
There will be a SITE VISIT 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., Community Center.
o n We d n e s d a y, A u g . 2 6 , Monday through Friday. You Copies of the specifications LEGAL NOTICE
2009 at 9:00 a.m. at The may also visit our web site may be obtained from the
Septic Repair Program, 100 at www.putnamcountynycom. Notice of Formation
office of said Town Clerk of a Limited Liability
Route 312, Building No. 4, Sealed bids must be filed in at the above address.
Brewster, New York. the above office on or before Company (LLC): Name:
The right is reserved to SMALL BUSINESS
If you are interested, 1:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY, reject any and all bids.
please contact Michele at SEPTEMBER 2, 2009. WEBSITES, LLC, Articles
All purchase contracts of Organization filed with
(845) 278-8313. Sealed dated: awarded pursuant to this
bids must be filed with the Carmel, New York the Secretary of State of New
notice shall be subject to York (SSNY) on 06/25/09.
Director of Purchasing, August 6, 2009 the provisions of Section
C o u n t y o f P u t n a m O ff i c e Sgd/Alessandro Mazzotta, Office location: Putnam
103-A, 103-8 and 103-D of County. SSNY designated
Facilities , 110 Old Route Director the General Municipal Law.
6, Carmel, New York on or Putnam County as agent of LLC upon whom
Dated: August 12, 2009 process against it may be
before 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, Purchasing Department TINA M. MERANDO
Sept. 1, 2009. served. SSNY shall mail
TOWN CLERK OF copy of process to 94 Seven
*Experience requires PHILIPSTOWN
5 Projects Inspected/ LEGAL NOTICE Oaks Lane, Brewster, NY
Approved by the Putnam NOTICE OF FORMATION 10509. Purpose: Any lawful
County Department of OF LIMITED LIABILITY LEGAL NOTICE purpose.
Health. RFB130592 requires C O M PA N Y. N A M E : HEART 2 HEART CHILD
manufacturer's certification M O N A C O R E A LT Y CARE CENTER LLC, a LEGAL NOTICE
or attendance of the Bord M A N A G E M E N T, L L C . domestic Limited Liability NOTICE OF FORMATION
NaMona in-service seminar, A r t i c l e s o f O rg a n i z a t i o n Company (LLC) filed with OF LIMITED LIABILITY
in addition to the above- were filed with the Secretary the Sec of State of NY on COMPANY. NAME:
mentioned 5 Projects o f S t a t e o f N e w Yo r k 6/5/09. NY Office location: MUSHKOLAJ LLC.
Inspected/Approved by the (SSNY) on 07/27/09. Office Putnam County. SSNY is Articles of Organization
PCDOH. location: Putnam County. designated as agent upon were filed with the Secretary
dated: Carmel, New York SSNY has been designated whom process against the o f S t a t e o f N e w Yo r k
Aug. 6, 2009 as agent of the LLC upon LLC may be served. SSNY (SSNY) on 07/01/09. Office
Sgd/Alessandro whom process against it shall mail a copy of any location: Putnam County.
Mazzotta, Purchasing may be served. SSNY shall process against the LLC SSNY has been designated
Director Putnam County mail a copy of process to the served upon him/her to as agent of the LLC upon
Purchasing Department LLC, c/o George Monaco, The LLC, 32 Kentview Dr., whom process against it
276 Buckshollow Road, Carmel, NY 10512 General may be served. SSNY shall
Mahopac, New York 10541. purposes mail a copy of process to the
Purpose: For any lawful LLC, c/o The Law Offices
LEGAL NOTICE purpose. of James C. Kahn, 175 Main
THE PUTNAM VALLEY Street, White Plains, New
DRAFT CODE ZONING York 10601. Purpose: For
COMMITTEE WILL MEET
ON 8/18/09, TUESDAY AT Send legal notices to any lawful purpose.
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Cold Spring looks magical from the Hudson River. The US Military Academy at West Point comes into view. Deputy Mansfield checks on the equipment stored in a boat
owned by an out-of-state family during an inspection on
HUDSON (Cont’d from front pg.) job gets done. Inspections are dock where the inspections the river.
made to assure safety, while continued.
Hudson River was a “conduit brand new 25.5 foot Pro-Line in the case of emergency, the Roy Markey of Cold Spring
connecting Canada to New craft with twin 150 horsepower marine division is always first was about to board his boat with
York City. Patrols are much Mercury four-stroke outboard to arrive. Putnam County has his two sons for the first time
more than giving a boater a motors. The boat, which comes helped our neighbors across the when the deputies discovered
hard time for not having a with a $75,000 price tag, is river in Rockland and Orange, during a safety inspection that
proper life jacket on board. We perfect for the Hudson River,” and visa versa.” one of the life jackets did not
are always on guard to protect said Sheriff Smith. As Sgt. Szabo uttered his properly fit his eight year-
America’s homeland security.” After boarding the vessel at words, as though on cue, a old son. Markey thanked the
New York State reimburses the Cold Spring Boat Club, Sgt. boat from the Orange County deputies for pointing out his
the county for almost three- Szabo powered the engines and Sheriff’s Department pulled error. What made the incident
quarters of the marine patrols. the boat headed north to the alongside the Putnam boat, as so meaningful was that the
Sheriff Smith explained that Dutchess County line before did a craft from the New York Sheriff’s Department allowed
Deputy Richard Mansfield adjusts the life jacket on Justin resources are used wisely, re- making a U-turn and proceeding State Parks Department. the family to use one of the
Markey of Cold Spring during a safety inspection while his sulting in a “big return on our south past Cold Spring, West Sgt. Szabo said the regular Sheriff’s life jackets for the
dad, Roy Markey, and Sgt. Michael Szabo look on. investment.” Point, Garrison, and ending patrols allow the Marine Di- day, which allowed the family
The sheriff thanked the NYS at the Bear Mountain Bridge. visions to “get prepared for to take to the river as planned.
Parks and Recreation Depart- Sgt. Szabo called the relation- incident command should the The lifejacket was returned to
ment for its partnering efforts. ship between law enforcers on unimaginable happen. We are the Sheriff’s boat docked at
“Had it not been for the ex- the river a “special bond. The in contact both via cell phone the marina at the conclusion
tremely valuable agency,” he guys out on the boats are one as well as radio.” of the Markey’s venture on The Hudson looking north towards Dutchess County is a
pointed out, “the Sheriff’s De- team, regardless of the lettering After patrolling for several the Hudson. sight to behold.
partment would not have this on their particular boat. The hours, the boat returned to the
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The Bear Mountain Bridge stands tall on a beautiful Garrison’s Landing resembles a Currier and Ives setting. Sheriff Don Smith thanks a patrol from Orange County for
summer’s morning. stopping to offer assistance.
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Colorful dragon boats are lined up at Peekskill’s Riverfront Green Park last year, prior to the start of the dragon boat
races.
For the first time ever, event person teams can participate. teams. Teams will be able of its kind in the Hudson
o rg a n i z e r s f r o m P e e k s k i l l We are encouraging couples, to participate in at least one Valley and culminates in an
Quadricentennial Celebra- best friends, siblings, and practice session, conducted extraordinary weekend of
tion are inviting individu- competitive neighbors to by trained representatives family entertainment, an un-
als and two-person teams take part in this amazing of the Peekskill Yacht Club. rivaled fireworks extravagan-
to participate in this fall’s and unique opportunity on During those sessions, teams za, and colorful dragon boat
dragon boat races scheduled the Hudson,” said Bruce will learn safety procedures races not seen anywhere else
for Saturday, September 12, Lindenbaum, Chairman of and how to paddle in sync in the Hudson Valley. Peek-
2009, from 8am to 4pm at the Board of Directors of with other team members. skill Celebration weekend is
Peekskill Riverfront Green Peekskill Celebration. Winning requires paddling usually held at the start of
Park. These registrants will Registration fees are $25 in unison, strength, and en- August, but moved to Septem-
crew the HH1609 Team, short for single registrants, $45 for durance. Dragon Boats are ber this year to combine with
for Henry Hudson and the two-person teams. Registra- 41-foot-long canoes with the city’s Quadricentennial
year he discovered the Hud- tion forms and a complete colorful dragonheads and plans to become Peekskill
son River. Registration ends list of rules and regulations decorative tails, hence the Quadricentennial Celebra-
August 17, 2009. can be downloaded from name. Crews consist of a tion with activities taking
“In order to open dragon the event’s website at www. minimum of 16 paddlers plus place at Peekskill Riverfront
boat racing to more people peekksillcelebration.com or a drummer and steersperson. Green, Downtown Peekskill
who may not be affiliated by calling 914-736-2000. Team members must be at and Charles Point. Updated
with a business or non-profit, In the weeks leading up least 14 years of age. information is provided on
we are forming HH1409 so t o r a c e d a y, p r a c t i c e s e s - The annual Peekskill Cel- w w w. p e e k s k i l l c e l e b r a t i o n .
that individuals and two- sions are offered to all the ebration is the largest festival com.
SPORTS
150 Cyclists Pedal the Great Hudson Valley
Pastimes Some 150 bicyclists from the City of Hudson dock.
25 states and Canada are par- Cyclists will continue their
Exploring Pawling’s Revolutionary Era Oblong Meeting House ticipating in the 5th annual
Great Hudson Valley Pedal
pedal to Hyde Park, where
they will have an opportunity
event, organized by Parks & to visit the Franklin D. Roos-
A series of large flat-topped Trails New York, a statewide evelt, Eleanor Roosevelt and
stones are arranged into steps not-for-profit organization. Vanderbilt Mansion National
to enter the building. To my The 200-mile bicycle tour Historic Sites. Along the way,
surprise, there was no greet- ends on Sunday, August 16 cyclists will enjoy pastoral
er or docent, just a simple, in New York City. landscapes and vineyards
friendly sign hanging on the On the first day of the tour, and may choose to stop at
door that said “Open.” participants will ride from several historic sites, in-
Albany to Hudson. Some of cluding Montgomery Place,
the day’s highlights include Wilderstein, and Staatsburgh
pedaling through downtown Palisades Interstante Park
STEVEN Albany and historic river-
State Historic Site (formerly
Mills Mansion). Commission are the Leading
MATTSON front villages, the spectacular The Hudson River Valley Hudson Valley Sponsors.
panoramic view from the Rip Greenway and Hudson Riv- Parks & Trails New York
Van Winkle Bridge, and a visit er Valley National Heritage is a statewide not-for-profit
to Olana, home of Hudson Area are the premier spon- organization working to cre-
Using the unusual door- ate a network of parks, trails
knob, which my kids found River School painter Freder- sors of the Great Hudson
ick Law Church. After a full Va l l e y P e d a l . C o n E d i s o n and open space across the
fascinating, the door creaked state for all to use and enjoy.
open and it took a few sec- day of cycling, participants is the Champion Corporate
onds for my eyes to adjust will take a sunset boat ride Sponsor. Central Hudson Gas
to the darker interior, and on the Hudson River from & Electric Corporation and
my brain to sort the images
before me—a confusing array
of pews, support columns and
beams, stoves, and stove-
pipes. I am greeted with the
strong musty smell that any
old-house aficionado knows
all too well.
The room is full of seat-
ing that faces inward toward
a small open area near the
center of the room. Oddly, an
easy to imagine life 200-plus building. Rather, it has to do section of Routes 22 and 311 long Meeting House is owned
adjustable divider separates
years ago. Built by Quakers in with the fact that the property in Patterson, make a slight by The Historical Society of
the interior into two halves.
1764, this National Register is part of a large tract of real right up the hill just a few Quaker Hill and Pawling. They
Creaky stairs up to the second
of Historic Places landmark e s t a t e t h a t N e w Yo r k a n d feet north of the intersec- can be reached at 845-855-
story lead to more seating
is still much the way it was Connecticut argued over that tion onto South Quaker Hill 9316 or pawling-history.org.
and a top-down view over
so long ago. at the time was referred to as Road. Go 2.8 miles and make
a balcony to the first floor.
It is a decent sized building “The Oblong.” The Quakers a left onto Old Quaker Hill
I’ve been to probably a
considering the time it was were early settlers of this area. Road/Mizzentop Road. Go Steven Mattson has been a
hundred of these types of
built. Hand-wrought nails and This meetinghouse holds a 3.2 miles (you will pass the resident of Brewster for 10
old buildings, but I knew
wooden pegs still hold the special place in history for Akin Free Library at around years. He is currently writ-
the second I walked in there
frame together. The build- more than one reason. It is 2 miles) and make a right ing a family-oriented book
was something unique about
ing was used for religious credited with being the setting onto Meeting House Road. about the sights and adven-
this one. So many places like
services, business meetings, for one of the earliest actions The Oblong Meeting House tures in and around Putnam
this are redone or restored to
government sessions, and edu- in the colonies against slavery. is the second building on County. He can be reached
an almost pristine condition,
cational purposes. The afore- A commemorative written in the left. There is a pull-off at dutchess92@comcast.net
which is nice, but sometimes
mentioned divider served to 1964 by Helen G Daniels for area on the right across the
you lose touch with the age or
separate the women and men the building’s 200th anniver- street from the house. Look
significance of the place you
during religious services. sary reports that “In 1767, for the Graves of Revolution-
are visiting. Not here. When
Contrary to my initial as- the Oblong Meeting was the ary Soldiers marker on your
you enter the Oblong Meeting
sumption, “Oblong” has noth- first to raise the question right that memorializes the
House in Pawling, it is very
ing to do with the shape of the whether is was ‘consistent soldiers who died during the
with the Christian Spirit to Revolutionary War.
hold a person in slavery at The drive between Route 22
all.’” And eleven years later, and the Oblong Meeting House
General George Washington is b eau tif u l. G r an d h o me s
commandeered the Oblong with grand views, barns, and
Meeting House for use as a fields line these back roads of
military hospital during the Pawling. We spent about 20
American Revolution. minutes exploring the Oblong
As you face the front of the Meeting House as a precur-
building from the outside, go sor to visiting the Akin Free
around the right side of the Library and the Gunnison
building for a “window” that Museum of Natural History,
reveals the original siding. which will be the subject of
Walk to the back corner of a future article.
the property and there are The ineffable “oldness” and
two old outhouses. the taste of the Quaker life are
To get there from the inter- well worth the visit. The Ob-
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