Professional Documents
Culture Documents
vided to the candidates ahead rebuttals. thew Mastrantone, running for Terry Polhemus, and John Van
by Eric Gross
of time. Candidates will have The participating candidates Philipstown Supervisor; and Tassel, running for two seats on
the opportunity for brief will be Richard Shea, and Mat- Betty Budney, Joselle Cunane, the Philipstown Town Board.
In a case that has become a
focal point of the current de-
bate between the Democratic
candidate for Putnam County Villanova Alleges Putnam Valley Stimulus Shenanigans
Sheriff and the Republican
by Michael Brendan otherwise. statement.” Requests, commonly called
incumbent, a Putnam Valley
Dougherty “She is not a gadfly, she’s “It’s a really terrible and “FOILs” with the town.
family has reached a settle-
a crank,” says Putnam Valley reckless thing for her to do,” “We spend a good part of
ment with Putnam County
Patty Villanova, a Town Supervisor Bob Tendy. “Patty Tendy said, “It’s easy to take our day responding to her
in a civil rights lawsuit over
Board candidate in Putnam has been pointing a lot of sentence out of a 26-page FOIL requests.” Tendy said,
the suicide of a 21-year-old
Valley has alleged that the fingers at a lot of people.” application. She takes three “I’ve asked her to come into
inmate who hanged himself in
Putnam Valley Fire Depart- Villanova’s letter is based or four lines out of it. The t h e o ff i c e a n d t a l k a b o u t
a jail cell three and one-half
ment lied about its condition on the grant request the Put- letter itself is unfair.” things.”
years ago.
when it applied for federal nam Valley Fire Department “The town board was not Tendy says that until the
As the trial wound down last
stimulus money to build a filed with FEMA for stimulus forthcoming with the infor- Fire Department is simply
week in U.S. District Court in
$9 million firehouse. Having funds to build a new mod- mation,” Villanova said, “I doing its diligence in explor-
White Plains, Donny Sinkov
pored over the grant request, ernized firehouse. Her letter had to investigate what was ing options for a new build-
agreed to settle with four of
Villanova also insists that quotes page 10 of the appli- going on with the firehouse. ing, and that the issue of a
the five defendants while the
the Town may have secretly cation which states that the The project has appeared potential bond referendum
fifth defendant, Americor, a
P h o to C o u rt e s y of the Bird & Bottle promised $4 million in funds request is to “Replace unsafe/ before the town planning in the future to complete a
Innkeeper Elaine Margolies is shown here with executive chef Douglas Gardner (right) Delaware company hired by
to be added once the stimulus uninhabitable fire station.” board and design board. How project like building a new
and sous chef Michael Kamphius (left). the county to provide medi-
funds are granted. Villanova Villanova says, “They use can the Town Board say they firehouse are moot until the
cal services at the Putnam
Bird & Bottle: Fine Cuisine, C o r r e c t i o n a l F a c i l i t y, w a s
found 35 percent responsible
has sent her charges, and a
request for a formal inves-
it every day and for other
functions. How is that un-
don’t have the information on
it?” Villanova began filing
Fire Department receives a
(See Villanova on Page 11)
History, and Even a Ghost for the inmate’s death and
was assigned a liability of
tigation into the stimulus
application to the Inspector
inhabitable?”
The grant request notes
Freedom of Information Law
What’s Inside
General of FEMA, Robert that the Putnam Valley Court
by Michael Turton Today, some 248 years later, ferent cultures.” The menu $265,000.
Skinner. House has been deemed “in
the Bird & Bottle offers an certainly reflects that philoso- Spencer Sinkov was sen-
Villanova, a 50-year resi- violation of public safety
When people are looking
for a fine dining experience,
eclectic, international, and
seasonal menu that is bound to
phy—whether it’s an African
s t e w ; t h e Tu n i s i a n s p i c e d
tenced to the county jail in
May of 2006, after Sheriff’s
dent of the town who recently codes” by the state and must Sports Politics
won a Republican nomination be renovated or replaced.
they don’t want to just hope, please the most discriminating lamb chops, now part of the Department investigators ar-
for a Town Board seat over Villanova’s letter says that
they want to know that the palate while also capturing new fall menu; a Jamaican rested him on several felony
the objections of the local no such determination has
establishment they choose has the imagination of those who jerk burger cooked up on the charges relating to criminal
Republican Committee de- been made. Haldane’s Woes
a long-standing tradition of seek a truly unique dining Inn’s increasingly popular sale and criminal possession
scribes herself as a “taxpayer Tendy counters: “The town A Profile of Putnam’s
of heroin. The following day, Continue Conservative Party
excellence. The Bird & Bottle experience. Tavern Nights; or a Sunday advocate.” “I don't care what has been put on notice that
Inn takes that notion to the Chef Doug Gardiner puts brunch that is anything but after his family had visited
party you are in, if there is the courthouse is in violation
extreme, given that it first it simply. “I don’t like to just another brunch. him behind bars, Sinkov
wrongdoing I will expose it,” of public safety codes, cer-
opened its doors in 1761— cook the same food every committed suicide in his cell pages 18 page 11
she said. Some in the town, tain DEC violations. That’s
albeit as Warren’s Tavern. week. I like to look to dif- (See Bird & Bottle on Page 8) (See Settlement on Page 11) even her own party, see it not necessarily an incorrect
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Thanks
Practice is the word of the day.
Besides it’s for a good cause.
My good friend Kathy Purdy,
who founded the Hillside Food
Outreach, asked me to help
her launch a fundraiser for the
The Putnam County Historical Society thanks the
businesses and individuals who donated to our
new Putnam County facility. I
couldn’t refuse and she tricked
me when explaining what the
fund raiser was all about.”
Odell’s partner, Matt Ames
of Ridgefield, described his
2009 membership drive:
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Wednesday, October 21, 2009 T HE P UTNAM C OUNTY N EWS A ND R ECORDER Page 5
visible from the road dur- do something! Entergy, the needs to support this func-
ing the Spring, Summer and State and Federal Government Support Our Lady of tion and go out to have a good
All election-related letters Fall; no “Spec” building; no can refit the plant for clean Loretto Bingo time. If you never played bingo
cluster home developments; energy generation without in your life, then come down
through Nov. 3 must be in the no condo developments; no endangering the lives of 20 To the Editor: one Thursday night and give it
form of paid advertisements. shopping malls.
Why the 500-foot set-back,
million people who live within
the 50-mile radius of Indian
As a volunteer bingo caller
and helper at the Thursday
a try. Those who come every
week to bingo enjoy playing
“S”-shaped wooded driveway? Point. Are that many people night Bingo sessions at Our the games and having fun,
Very simple: We preserve the considered expendable? Be- Lady of Loretto church, it which is something that people
Advertising deadline for the landscape to avoid seeing sides loss of life, think 9/11 disturbs me that they can’t need in these crazy times we
decadent monstrosities like times 1,000,000. seem to get a high attendance live in. I like bingo because it
Oct. 28 pre-election edition is the new Hearst estate. In our What touches some people at these sessions to generate is a form of therapy and you
Covering Monday, Oct. 26, at noon. community, we don’t care how might be the question, what enough money to keep them can win money. Please tell
Philipstown and Putnam Valley big and beautiful your home sort of economic disaster will floating on their own. I love all of your friends to come to
in New York’s Hudson Highlands Call 265-2468 or is. Show it off to your fam-
ily and friends in private—I
an accident of this proportion
cause the entire planet? Surely
coming down to play bingo
because it is a way to escape
bingo and support the church.
Let us all work together and
email ads@pcnr.com personally don’t want to see we can do something besides from all of life’s problems keep this going for those to
founded in 1866 it! Please, build a 5-foot berm taking a KI pill or packing our and just have some good fun enjoy.
and plant 12-foot white pines toothbrushes and leaving our Charles E. Hustis III
as the Cold Spring Recorder and see other people as well.
Don’t Disparage nomic and social diversity and that grow 12 inches per year. neighbors and pets behind. There are certain people P h ili pstown
Those Who Will enhancing its environmental In other words, leave what Sorry to be a downer but this within the village who want
a publication of Sacrifice health by protecting the trees has already been mauled in gets to me more every year to see this form of gambling
the Putnam County on steep slopes, wetlands and its current state, try to rectify when these booklets arrive. shut down for whatever rea- Those Who Oppose,
News & Recorder, LLC, To the Editor: all other natural gifts that the damage, and ensure that Kathleen Kourie son, but I am making a stand Please Reconsider
I have read quite a few let- have been entrusted to us. Our land erosion ceases forever. Garrison and I am writing this letter to
a subsidiary of the plan is a good one; there may Save our bucolic lifestyle generate enough support to To the Editor:
ters to the PCN&R touting the
Hudson Valley Freedom Press, LLC benefits of the proposed new be minor revisions necessary and maintain what is left— keep this form of gambling When I walk through Grand
zoning law, and emphasizing here and there, but basically serenity! Come to the Polls going in the community. Why Central Terminal every week,
that it has been and will be we stand behind what we have Sid Gibson and Vote should we not have bingo and look up at the zodiac, I am
“An election is coming. Universal peace is created. Garrison played in Cold Spring? There reminded of how it was almost
the product of an open process
declared and the foxes have a sincere interest in in which all affected parties Those of us who have made To the Editor: are other communities that demolished (not so long ago)
prolonging the lives of the poultry.” will be able to voice their our lives here are grateful to Strident Voices I’d like to encourage every- have bingo halls and people in an effort to improve the
concerns. Wonderful! you for your efforts to carry out Shouldn’t Influence one in Philipstown— no, I’m attend them to have fun and existing property, and how
T.S. Eliot our wishes. Please be assured begging everyone—to come hopefully win some money. one brave and determined
Nevertheless, there have
that we will speak our minds
Our Progress
been some existing commer- to the polls a week from next Recently, the church bingo woman saved it.
The Putnam County News cial property owners who wherever possible to prevent Tuesday and vote. group decided to start what Then, my mind wanders
To the Editor:
& R e c o r d e r is published weekly claim—and this claim, to our community from descend-
We have been residents of This isn’t a partisan plea: I is called bonus ball bingo. over to the west side of
ing into the degradation we just want the process to go as Every week there is a bonus Manhattan and I think of a
on Wednesdays (except for certain my knowledge, has not been
see in other communities all
Philipstown for twenty-five
contradicted by anyone—that smoothly as possible for all. ball drawn after the early building that wasn’t so lucky.
holiday conflicts) around us.
years, and love this area as
November 3rd marks the bird game and whoever yells Penn Station. Now, there sits
the proposed zoning changes a home, a place of extraordi-
will have a materially adverse Ellin Feld first opportunity for all Phil- bingo with the bonus ball has the monstrosity known as
nary beauty, a community of
86 Main Street, impact upon their property. G arrison ipstown voters to try out the a chance of winning extra Madison Square Garden. A
friends. We are thrilled that
Cold Spring, NY 10516 That is, that the new zoning our town board is moving to new voting apparatus after money on top of the regular black cylindrical mess. And I
law will result in a significant adopt the new zoning laws generations have used the listed prize. This was done think—was it worth it? Gone
Periodicals postage paid at This Land is My Land, old lever machines. with the hope of drawing are the columns and unique
diminution in the present or that will preserve our area’s
Cold Spring, New York future (resale) value of their As a BMD (Ballot Marking some extra support from elaborate carvings that made
This Land is Your Land beauty, increase its value,
holding so that it will be tan- support its local businesses, Device) Inspector over the the community, but recent it a beautiful building.
USPS 605-240 tamount to the government To the Editor: and make it an even better past year, I’ve already had the attendances have been so I then think back of my
POSTMASTER: taking the property (or its opportunity to answer many low that they can not make kindergarten days going to
Finally, in last week’s issue place to live.
Send address changes to questions that have come up enough money to keep this school at Tokeneke school in
value) from them. of the PCN&R, we saw some It is important not to let a
The Putnam County News & Recorder, for voters in the process, running. If the bonus ball Darien CT. One day we read a
P.O. Box 185, Cold Spring, NY 10516
I am sure a comprehensive well-reasoned thoughts about few strident voices—some of
zoning law will provide sub- the seemingly never-ending whom are unhappy residents of beginning with last year’s is given a chance to work, Dr. Seuss story that left all the
stantial benefits to the entire debate concerning zoning. Westchester, others of whom general elections (when the I think that the attendances children in the class asking in
www.pcnr.com community. However, since Of note were letters from have lived here for months, new Sequoia Voting Machines will increase and more people bewilderment why? And how
editor@pcnr.com we will all enjoy the benefits Douglas H. Banker, Emily de not years—influence our prog- were first made available for will come to bingo. You can’t could’ve this happened? Some
from this new law, we should Rham, Grace Kennedy, and the ress on these matters. The individuals with a disability) just simply stop running an were crying. It was called The
ads@pcnr.com all share equally in the costs and again recently during event without giving it a Lorax. For those of you who
comprehensive Perspectives majority of our community
of producing those benefits. article by Andrew Chmar. fully supports the Philipstown the primary when a percent- chance. Bingo is a funny do not know or remember the
Telephone (845) 265-2468 Let us not impose those costs Unfortunately, the majority Comprehensive Plan, and after age of Republicans used the game where each week is a story—google it.
scanners for the first time. different situation and no one In this climate (so to speak)
Fax (845) 265-2144 upon a few people, and then of hysterical outbursts come public review, these new zon-
Most of the questions were can create a perfect model of awareness of global fragil-
pat ourselves on the back by from those with vested in- ing laws will help implement
saying that the process by terests, like the letter from the important goals within answered quickly and eas- to follow. ity, I’m surprised that there
which those few people were ily, with hardly any voters Secondly, shutting bingo isn’t a little more sensitiv-
Elizabeth Ailes, Publisher targeted was an open one and
George Marden, who calls for it, and help preserve the ir-
replaceable character of this needing to re-vote. Never- down simply satisfies those i t y t o w a r d s t h i s i s s u e . To
a “moratorium”—for what?
that they had every opportu- I prefer the KISS approach place we share. theless, the idea of having who hate bingo or who do not the citizens of Philipstown
Margaret O’Sullivan nity to complain about the (Keep It Simple), so why not Irene O’Garden a chance for the rest of you believe in giving it a chance. who oppose the new amend-
(Philipstown voters) to try I feel that six months running ments to the zoning laws,
Vice President, Advertising way they would eventually call for a moratorium on any John Pielmeier
out the new procedures and is not long enough to shut I ask you to reconsider. If
be treated. new building in Philipstown P h i l ip s to w n
More importantly, we should for 3 years, while the dust scanners during an election it down completely. Rather, not for yourselves, for your
Joseph P. Lindsley Jr. not disparage these few by as- settles and everyone has a with relatively few offices to you review the whole pro- children and their children.
What a Question be filled, rather than waiting gram and make the necessary Ultimately, this law, if not
Editor-in-Chief serting that they are looking
out for their own interests,
chance to rationally learn and
for a mid-term or general changes (new games, etc.) to implemented, is a small de-
debate the issues.
Production Manager instead of the interests of the My “hidden agenda” in this To the Editor: election with a very full bal- keep this going. I think that cision among us, but a big
community at large. They have proposal is selfish for our com- I wonder if anyone else lot to give it your first try, the bingo committee should step in the wrong direction.
Alison Rooney every reason to do so, since munity. Let’s get those NYC finds hypocrisy was delivered is something I really want to
encourage (BEG) you to do.
review the games and maybe
change it up a bit, or put in
I write this with profound
respect to my countrymen.
they are being compelled to
Copy Editor pay a price for the benefit of
and Westchester deserters to along with the newest 2009-
Susan Peehl a new game completely. Charles Cornwell
bypass Philipstown and go 2010 Indian Point Emergency
the community at large that further north. I say, let them Guide? C o l d S p r i ng F i n a l l y, t h e c o m m u n i t y G arrison
Annie Chesnut none of the rest of us have keep passing us by and leave Since I live within 10 miles
Associate Editor been asked to pay. our bucolic landscape intact. of Indian Point, I received
Tony DiSarro A building moratorium would a booklet from the Putnam
G arrison accomplish that, assuming an County Bureau of Emergency
Matt Mellon economic recovery is in the Services entitled “Are You
Graphics and Layout works. Aw, make it 5 years Ready?” What a question?
Praising Zoning just for insurance! Is anyone ever “Ready” for
Changes Regarding any new zoning a Nuclear Power Plant Melt-
proposals, I am putting my full down?
Caroline Balducci Letter Originally Sent to faith in the zoning approval I don’t know how much this
Business Manager Supervisor Mazzuca and process being shepherded by cost the taxpayers but it isn’t
Members of the Town Board; the Town Board, with public worth the paper it’s printed
reprinted at the request of input, as well as organizations on. Experts have told us there
Submissions the author like the Hudson Highlands is no way out if something
editor@pcnr.com I was an active participant Land Trust that work on our happens at IP. According to
along with many other resi- behalf to preserve this special surveys, bus drivers won’t
Subscription Rates dents of Philipstown when
the Comprehensive Plan was
place. More of us should sup-
port this non-profit organiza-
show up at the schools to
bus the children to evacua-
$25/year in Putnam County being discussed, researched, tion, created for us and our tion centers; their first prior-
$30/year out of County and after many meetings and community with a simple mis- ity will be their loved ones.
Subscribe at www.pcnr.com discussion groups, adopted sion of protecting the natural Seniors and shut ins will be
by the community and finally resources, rural character, and left behind. Chances are the
Rate Schedule for Display adopted by you, our elected scenic beauty of the Hudson We s t c h e s t e r C o u n t y b u s e s
Advertising officials. Now you are in the
stage of implementing new
Highlands.
While I’ll leave the heavy-
who are supposed to come
into the contaminated area
email inquiries to ads@pcnr.com zoning laws in accordance duty work to the supporters to pick people up at those
with what the community of the draft zoning, I’ll fuel evacuation “bus stop” signs
Legal Advertising worked so hard and long to the hysteria with My Compre- will never show up. Panic,
First Insertion: 38.5 cents/line achieve. hensive Simple Plan (MCSP). chaos and highways turned
Currently you are faced with It specifically excludes the into parking lots will be the
Additional insertions: 29.5 cents/line
a small group of business complicated issues regarding reality.
Tabular: 45 cents/line people who reject the vision the residential/commercial If you are one of the lucky
that we have had and want aspects related to Route 9. To ones who wasn’t home dur-
Classified Advertising instead to retain the current note, we believe our property ing the “incident,” the Price
$1.25 per line, paid in advance zoning code for their own per- taxes will continue to rise re- Anderson Act protects the
$1.50 per line, if billed sonal ends. Your openness in gardless of any plan adopted. Nuclear Power Plant owners
giving a hearing to that small So that issue is moot as far as from having to compensate
Minimum charge—$6.25 for five lines home and business owners
group is commendable, but our this letter is concerned. The
community expressed its wish, MCSP: Five-year moratorium for making their properties
© 2009 The Putnam County worked on the Comprehensive on new building or land acqui- radioactive for the next 500
News & Recorder, LLC Plan in many committees, de- sition, other than for public years.
voting many hours over many use; 5-acre residential zoning; Now is our chance to shut
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We envisioned keeping the set-back from the road; a full help put an end to this cha-
written permission. rural and historic character of “S”-shaped wooded driveway rade. Contact Riverkeeper
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BIRD & BOTTLE (Cont’d from front pg.) CS BOARD (Cont’d from front pg.)
Tavern Night would be an Newell and Gardiner have April through October and decks “unsafe.” The violation Cold Spring and Nelsonville the street, Mr. Serradas read
appropriate time to try the been teamed up for just eight o ff e r s s p e c i a l m e n u s a n d requires that resident use of have resulted in restoration at length from informational
small bar’s one draft beer of- months but they are already packages. all decks be discontinued, of the North Highlands Fire materials he had gathered
fering—Fuller’s Extra Special seeing their combined ef- The inn offers two romantic all decks must be brought House as a polling place. online, casting it as evidence
Brew, an English ale. The bar forts pay off. “It really means rooms complete with iron into code compliance within Completion of unfinished of village responsibility. He
exudes history, with its low something to see the change,” or four poster beds, antique 30 days, and that emergency business included renewal also informed the board of
ceiling, wide wooden-planked Gardiner said, explaining that furniture, and working fire- egress be provided during the of the lease between the vil- thousands of dollars in repairs
floor, and fireplace. It is one a few months ago the dining places. An additional room is course of repairs. Although lage and the Cold Spring Fire to his house caused by water
place that truly lives up to the room may have had a handful available in a building adja- the building inspector has Department for use of the runoff, and his intention to
description “cozy.” of customers. “Last night we cent to the Inn. meet with representatives of firehouse for a period of five erect a block wall to prevent
Desserts are also made on had fifty-six,” he said. And finally, a word about the condominium board and years. In lieu of rent, fire pro- further water damage. Clearly
site whether it’s sorbet trio du The Bird and Bottle has the inn’s friendly ghost, Em- their attorney and engineer, tection services are provided frustrated and trying to gain
jour, caramelized pear bread also begun hosting special i l y Wa r r e n , l o n g - d e p a r t e d a plan for corrective action for the village. The board also some leverage, Mr. Serradas
pudding, black walnut buck- events including a successful daughter of the Warren’s Tav- has not yet been received. elected, on advice of Village often prefaced his remarks
les, or banana crème brulée— “professional singles” night. ern’s original owners. Several The highlight of the Police Attorney Steve Gaba, not to with comments such as “I’m
and if the warm chocolate torte For $20, singles get to enjoy photographers have captured Department report was the re-bid insulation work for the not making any threats, but
contained any more chocolate delicious hors’ d’oeuvres and her “orb” in photos taken apprehension of four suspects village hall and firehouse. In- . . .”
it would definitely be declared champagne while socializ- in the Inn. Guests book one in the robbery of village teens stead, as the potential contract The board did not respond
illegal. ing. Newell says they could particular room because of its at the bandstand. The report amount will be insufficient to these non-threats and often
General Manager Andrea use some more men, while reputation for being haunted. praised the efforts of members to require bidding, the board sympathized with his com-
M i c h a e l T u rto n Newell expresses great pride Gardiner says the odds are Doors lock mysteriously. Cur- of the department and the will negotiate with the sole plaints. They did not disagree
in her colleague Doug Gar- perfect—with women out- tains open and close without county sheriff’s department respondent to the previous with any of the specific items
Executive Chef Douglas Gardner prepares Sunday brunch. diner, pointing out that he is numbering men by about four explanation. Even Chef Doug for the quick resolution. The bid to perform the work. In raised relating to pollution or
First on the list of the on site for even more local being nominated for a James to one. The next chance to Gardiner is a believer. “One report also mentioned that as a similar fashion, the board flooding. The Mayor reminded
Fall Prix Fixe dinner menu flavor. Gardiner is also big on Beard Rising Star Award, a change those odds will be midnight, Andrea, Elaine a result of cooperation be- will negotiate with Pidala Serradas that while the village
is the soup du jour, and it temperature. “I want people to high honor given to up-and- on October 30, when singles (owner Elaine Margolies), tween the police department Electric (winner of the bid was ready and willing to make
does not take the term “sea- have to wait five minutes to coming chefs under the age are encouraged to come in and I were sitting in the din- and “younger residents of the for electrical work) to add repairs, it could not proceed
s o n a l ” l i g h t l y. B y w a y o f eat. I want their food served of thirty. Newell is also proud costume. ing room. A woman hollered village,” calls to the depart- the water and sewer plants until Belvedere Street was
example, Gardiner points to that hot.” of the kind of service that the The Bird & Bottle also ‘hello’ from upstairs. But no m e n t f o r “ d i s o r d e r l y s u b- to their scope of work. The deeded to the village by all
his butternut squash soup Wine lovers will be happy Inn has come to be known features a large festival tent one was staying upstairs, it jects” have decreased since village is able to increase the the residents. “In fact,” the
that he emphatically states to know that the Inn’s wine for. “We offer gracious and which hosts numerous special was empty.” the beginning of the summer. amount of work contracted Mayor added, “there is money
takes some seven hours to list has received The Wine kind hospitality—whether it’s events. The Putnam County Perhaps Emily simply has a In other matters, the police because the anticipated costs in the budget earmarked for
prepare. “Good things take Spectator’s Award of Excel- fine dining, Tavern Night, or Historical Society recently taste for excellent food. The department will have use of will fall within the grant mon- repairs.” Attorney Gaba add-
time,” Gardiner points out, lence. Sunday brunch,” before ask- held a gathering that attracted Bird & Bottle Inn is located the county’s DWI car, which ies received by the village. ed that all residents (of the
adding that when he strains While the Sunday brunch ing, “If you are going to do 175 guests who enjoyed the on Route 9, south of Route has a license plate reader. The Belvedere Street resident street) would have to agree
the soup as the final step, offers traditional favorites something, why not do your outdoor atmosphere. The tent 301 and is open Thursday plate reader will inform of- Airinhos Serradas appeared and that attorney costs would
“It comes out as smooth as such as eggs, bacon, sau- very best?” is available for bookings from through Sunday. ficers if the driver is wanted before the board to discuss be incurred in the process and
velvet.” Ingredients include sage, potatoes, and the like it in connection with a crime or potential damage that may be would have to be borne by
cardamom cream, cranberry doesn’t stop there. Gardiner if the car is stolen, as well as caused by a tree near his house, those residents. Agreement by
relish, pumpkin seed oil, uses each week’s menu to add other related offenses. possible pollution caused by 100 percent of the residents
and pecans. Other appetizers to the buffet’s variety and Trustee and fire depart - deterioration of the roadway, has been a sticking point since
range from escargot, gnocchi, appeal. “Nothing is frozen,” ment liaison Ralph Falloon and rainfall run-off. the issue was brought before
and crab cakes to a fall or he said, pointing out that reported that three bids have In the first instance, Mr. the board last April.
Caesar salad. this week’s brunch included been received to perform re- Serradas disagreed with the Mr. Serradas was not mol-
Entrees are every bit as chicken piccata and ribs. And medial work on the garage opinion of the arborist that lified by anything the board
i n t erestin g . I n a d d i t i o n to what would brunch be without floor at the firehouse. All the tree in question does not had to offer and the discus-
t h e Tu n i s i a n p o r k c h o p s a mimosa? Brunch comes in bids received complied with propose any danger, maintain- sion went round and round
the autumn menu includes at $30. the terms of the bid proposal. ing that it poses a “significant until Mayor Gallagher finally
a catch-of-the-day, duck com- Tavern Night features ca- The contract will be awarded risk.” Speaking for the board, asked, “What do you want
fit, chicken breast stuffed sual dining on Thursday eve- to Chirico Masonry, which the mayor affirmed their con- the village to do?” Serradas
with spinach and provolone, nings, and to honor the Inn’s offered the low bid of $9,000. fidence in the arborist and asked that possible contami-
filet mignon, a daily seafood beginnings, the price is set The other bids were $10,056 his report. He told Mr. Ser- nants be removed and that the
selection, and a second variety at $17.61. The menu varies and $10,300. radas that dead limbs were road be “reduced” until such
of pork chop—lightly breaded week to week. “People in the Mayor Gallagher reported removed two weeks ago. Mr. time as a permanent solution
and stuffed with red onion kitchen have fun on Tavern that street paving and side- Serradas expressed his belief was arrived at. In response,
jam. The Prix Fixe dinner Night; it’s not so formal,” walk repairs are continuing that this would be insufficient Gallagher reaffirmed that the
is $48 with a supplemental Gardiner explained. Offer- throughout the village, spe- to remove the risk. Trustee village could not do anything
charge for some offerings. ings may include fish and cifically identifying comple- Gordon Robertson suggested until the street was deeded to
Gardiner is proud of the chips, Italian specialties, or tion of the repaving of Cross the village would seek a sec- it. Discussion concluded on
fact that everything, from the a Jamaican jerk burger. Soup Street. The mayor was also ond opinion the next time the this note and as there was not
bread, chutneys, and jellies could be French onion or pleased to report that meet- arborist is in the village. other public comment, the
on up, is made at the Inn and a smoked scallop and corn ings between the Board of Regarding possible pollu- board entered into executive
he has started an herb garden chowder. Entrance to The Bird and Bottle M i c h a e l T u rto n Elections, the Town of Phil- tion and flooding caused by session.
ipstown, and the Villages of the deteriorated condition of
Wednesday, October 21, 2009 T HE P UTNAM C OUNTY N EWS A ND R ECORDER Page 9
National Trust Presents Trustees Award to Garden Conservancy The Woodland Garden & Ta l k s G i v e P e r s p e c t i v e o n
The National Trust for His-
toric Preservation presented
hundreds of gardens not
usually available for pub -
Modernism: a Lecture Hudson Highlands ‘Bioregion’
its Trustees Award for Orga- lic viewing. In addition, Noted landscape architect the 19th century, such as Al- Get a new perspective on Highlands State Parks.
nizational Excellence to the the Conservancy’s lectures and popular Hudson Valley exander Jackson Downing, the conservation and edu- About 785,000 people
Garden Conservancy of Cold and symposia present new landscape historian, Ste- Calvert Vaux, and Frederick cation opportunities for share the 936-square-mile
Spring. The group was one of concepts and best practices phen Yarabek will trace the Law Olmsted influenced the parks in this region. area with a rich diversity of
23 award winners honored by in garden design, develop- development of the Wood- our assumptions about our Distinguished scientist and habitats, both plant and ani-
the National Trust during its ment, and preservation, while land Garden aesthetic in relationship to nature and conservation leader Fred mal. Dr. Koontz is Executive
2009 National Preservation volunteer opportunities and t h e H u d s o n R i v e r Va l l e y hence the design of our cit- Koontz will speak on Thurs- D irector of Teatown Lake
Conference in Nashville, TN. internships offer participants at Manitoga’s Third An- ies and communities. Rus- day, October 29 at 7pm at Reservation and is joining
This special award goes to a a chance to gain first-hand nual Woodland Landscape sel Wright picked up their Denning's Point (part of forces with other groups
nonprofit organization that experience. Council Public Lecture this themes and rethought the Hudson Highlands State and institutions across the
h a s d e m o n s t r a t e d e x t r a o r- A focus of the Conser- coming Saturday, October same concerns for a mid- Park) in Beacon. This talk bioregion to strengthen the
dinary achievement over a vancy’s efforts is working, 24, at 5pm at the Desmond 20th century world becom- is a joint presentation of the public’s motivation and
long period of time. sometimes over a period of -Fish Library in Garrison. ing modern and beginning Beacon Institute for Rivers ability both to conserve
Founded just two decades many years, to develop master An engaging speaker, Yara- to be aware of the role the and Estuaries and the Friends biodiversity and to protect
ago as the nation’s first non- plans, establish sound finan- bek will show how Russel environment plays in our of Fahnestock and Hudson the ecological services that
profit group dedicated to the cial practices, and create Wright transformed the na- quality of life.” Highlands State Parks. nature provides us
preservation of exceptional interpretation programs to tive landscape into a mod- T h e Wo o d l a n d L a n d - The unique Hudson Hills Arrive by 6:30pm to al-
gardens, the Garden Con- enable significant gardens to ernist icon at Manitoga and scape Council was formed and Highlands bioregion lies low time for a short walk in
servancy has already had a make the challenging transi- discuss the industrial de - by Manitoga Board mem- on both sides of the Hud- from the parking area and to
tremendous impact on the tion from private ownership signer’s connections to the ber Katy Moss Warner in son River, but primarily is enjoy refreshments. Space is
way Americans appreciate to public access. In addi- t h e m e s o f H u d s o n Va l l e y 2007. A group of noted in Westchester and Putnam limited, so pre-registration
and preserve historic land- tion, intensive preservation landscape history. landscape design profes- counties and includes all i s r e q u i r e d a t w w w. B I R E .
scapes. The organization has projects have saved and re- Annie Chesnut Stephen Yarabek is known sionals assembled through of Fahnestock and Hudson org/events.
invested nearly $9 million in stored treasures as diverse as Exterior of the Garden Conservancy’s offices on Route 9. for his award-winning land- M o s s Wa r n e r ’ s a s s o c i a -
the preservation of more than Longue Vue, a New Orleans scape designs at Foundry tions as Director of Land-
90 important gardens and garden devastated by Hurri-
currently manages 16 major cane Katrina; the Japanese-
ervation. “Equally important,
this dedicated organization
maintain important land-
marks; companies, and crafts-
Dock Park in Cold Spring,
and the Tarrytown Confer-
scapes for Disney Florida
for more than two decades B e a r M o u n t a i n Tr a i l
preservation projects across
the nation. Three of the gar-
style Humes Garden in New
York State; and the long-lost
has encouraged us all to dis-
cover, enjoy, and be inspired
men whose work restores
the richness of the past; the
ence Center in Tarrytown.
He planned historic land-
and President Emerita of
the American Horticultural Receives Federal Funding
dens under the Conservancy’s gardens of Alcatraz Island in by some the nation’s most v i s i o n o f p u b l i c o ff i c i a l s scape restoration for Mont- Society, the Council gives New York State Office of Appalachian Trail, the na-
care, including the sunken San Francisco. beautiful places.” who support preservation gomery Place at Annandale- direction to the restoration Parks, Recreation and His- tion's first National Scenic
gardens and rose garden of “The Garden Conservancy The National Preservation projects and legislation in on-Hudson, and has devel- of Russel Wright’s National toric Preservation Commis- Trail, at Bear Mountain is
S t e e p l e t o p , t h e N e w Yo r k is one of the first organiza- Awards are bestowed on dis- their communities; and edu- oped site histories and plans Historic Landmark gardens sioner Carol Ash recently also the most heavily used
home of famed American tions in the country to recog- tinguished individuals, non- cators and journalists who for Boscobel, Locust Grove, in Garrison. Moss Warner announced $3.3 million in and degraded. As part of
poet Edna St. Vincent Millay, nize that important gardens profit organizations, public help Americans understand a n d o t h e r H u d s o n Va l l e y has helped Manitoga de- grants for 32 trail-related a larger project to rebuild
are National Historic Land- are an essential part of our agencies, and corporations the value of preservation. landmarks. As a consultant velop six annual Volunteer projects around the state as this historic trail to safely
marks, and nine are listed irreplaceable heritage—as whose skill and determination The winners of the Na- to Hudson River villages, Landscape Days that pro- part of the Federal Recre- accommodate the hundreds
on the National Register of much a part of the historic have given new meaning to tional Preservation Awards he has spearheaded land- vide learning opportunities ational Trails Program. of thousands of users annu-
Historic Places. preservation landscape as their communities through will appear in the November/ mark legislation preserving about gardening with native The ongoing rehabilitation ally, this project will open
Every year since 1995, the buildings, birth sites, and preservation of our architec- December issue of Preserva- historic landscapes, views, plants, tours for national of the Appalachian Trail as it a three-quarter-mile section
Conservancy’s famed Open battlefields,” said Richard tural and cultural heritage. tion Magazine and online and ridgelines along the organizations such as the winds through Bear Mountain originating behind the Bear
Days have provided a rare Moe, president of the Na- These efforts include citi- at PreservationNation.org/ Hudson shoreline. Garden Club of America and State Park will be funded with Mountain Inn.
opportunity to experience tional Trust for Historic Pres- zen attempts to save and awards. He is the American land- the American Horticultural support from two awards: The grants will be used
scape architect involved Society, college internships (1) Palisades Parks Con- for such projects as creating
in the creation of the 200- f o r N e w Yo r k U n i v e r s i t y servancy: $120,935 new trails, improving trails,
Garden Club Asks: What’s G l y n w o o d ’ s B a r n G a l a mile Prague-Vienna Green-
w a y. Ya r a b e k a l s o s e r v e s
and other schools, and the
annual Woodland Landscape
The Palisades Parks Con-
servancy, Inc., in partner-
providing connections, and
purchasing equipment. Trail
Happening to the Honeybees? Draws Two Hundred Guests on the Hudson River Val-
ley National Heritage Area
Council Public Lecture to
help share Russel Wright’s
ship with the NY-NJ Trail development plans must em-
Conference and the Palisades phasize providing access for
The Highland Garden Club program, which will begin Glynwood recently held its local band Uncle Wade and Management Committee vision. Interstate Park Commission, people with disabilities and
of Cold Spring will hold its at 1pm. first ever “Boot Stompin’, Motherlode and participated and is a member of Mani- The public is invited to will construct a half-mile ac- minimizing environmental
monthly meeting on Tuesday, Refreshments follow the pro- Black Tie Barn Dance Gala.” in a heated auction featuring toga’s Woodland Landscape the come by Manitoga from cessible trail along the Bear impact.
October 27, beginning at 1pm, gram. Hostesses for October Two hundred guests, outfit- foods grown and raised at Council. 2 to 4pm for a “Cocktail Mountain summit, giving For more information about
at the Julia L. Butterfield are Shelly Hauser, Mary Man- ted in creative ‘farmer black Glynwood Farm. Proceeds “Called the ‘landscape Walk” prior to the lecture access to an area that is not the Palisades Parks Con-
Memorial Library. The guest glass, and Virginia Tarleton. tie,’ were led by a candlelit from the Gala will help sup- that made America’ by at the Library. Docents will available to persons with servancy and the Palisades
speaker is George Kummer, The Highland Garden Club path to Glynwood’s newly port Glynwood’s programs Congress in 1999, Hudson be on hand to guide visi- disabilities. Interstate Park parks and
who will update participants is a member of the Federated constructed barn to enjoy a to help save farming in the Valley estates and parks set tors through the landscape (2) New York-New Jersey historic sites, please visit
on “What’s Happened to the Garden Clubs of New York d i n n e r o f H u d s o n Va l l e y - northeast. the themes and practices for and share Wright’s design Trail Conference: $150,000 www.palisadesparksconser-
Honeybees?” State, Inc. and The National produced foods prepared by For more information on American landscape design philosophy. The original section of the vancy.org.
Only members may attend Garden Club, Inc. For more Main Course New Paltz. They Glynwood, visit www.glyn- a c r o s s t h e c o u n t r y, ” s a i d Visit www.russelwright-
the business meeting, but the information, phone Marilyn danced to the lively tunes of wood.org. Ya r a b e k . “ A r c h i t e c t s a n d center.org or call 424-3812
public is invited to attend the at 265-4322. designers practicing here in for more information. Send correspondence to editor@pcnr.com
Wednesday, October 21, 2009 T HE P UTNAM C OUNTY N EWS A ND R ECORDER Page 11
Outsourcing to India Contributes to Putnam Valley Public Weighs in on Proposed Local Laws
Demise of Carmel’s Watson Plant by Michael Mell up. Lake Oscawana Advisory
Committee member Kathleen
McLaughlin added that the
ture conditions regarding
i m p a i r e d b o d i e s o f w a t e r.
Based upon comments made,
draft does not speak to com-
mercial applicators which
may not reside in Putnam
The Putnam Valley Town proposed law should require Mr. Zutt expressed a desire to Valley nor buy their fertil-
by Eric Gross Committee, told the PCN&R: of India. The site in Goa is find ourselves behind the Board began its October pump-out and testing by a revisit and refine the wording izers there. As a remedy to
“For every door that closes one of three Watson facili- eight ball when it comes to 14, 2009, meeting with two licensed firm. The board of portions of the law. The this potential loophole, Axinn
Plans to close Watson Phar- another one opens. Putnam ties that will shoulder the illegal aliens infiltrating public hearings, both about s eemed amen ab le to th es e board agreed, and Supervisor requested that commercial
maceuticals, one of Putnam recently was awarded an manufacturing load once the the U.S. Once again a lack issues related to the health suggestions. Tendy said that all public and applicators be specifically
County’s largest employers, Empire Zone. which will Carmel site closes. of American ingenuity has and well-being of the town’s Next to speak was long- board comments would be identified and also subject
continue as the company als o help tr emendou sl y t o Wa t s o n s p o k e s w o m a n resulted in a large company lakes and watershed. The first time resident and outspoken evaluated and incorporated to penalties for use.
has announced a new round attract a new company to Patty Eisenhauer said the deciding to manufacture its proposed local law would town board candidate Patty into the next draft version. C o u n c i l m a n G e n e Ye t -
o f l a y o ff s . Wa t s o n , w h i c h the site. I feel terrible for Carmel plant manufactures product in a far off land for mandate septic system pump- Villanova, who read a pre- The board would like to have ter asked Axinn’s opinion
is transferring its Carmel the employees who will be capsules and tablets of ge- a much cheaper rate.” outs on properties adjacent to pared statement. The essence the law enacted by the end about how the town might
workload to Goa, India, as losing their jobs, but Putnam neric drugs: “At one time, Ironically, Uncle Sam is as- lakes and watershed areas to of her presentation was that of 2009 so that the town enforce the law. His initial
w ell as two US locations , must remain positive and the plant manufactured more sisting Watson with its move prevent additional pollution the proposed local law was can “gear up” for the first response was that neighbor
will be leaving Putnam next confident since this locale than 50 different products to India, since employees of these sensitive environ- unenforceable and that there g r o u p o f a ff e c t e d p r o p e r- complaints would need to
year and county officials are is most desirable to locate but that number has declined now qualify for a special mental areas. The second are already laws on the books ties next spring. The next be relied on to identify pos-
hopeful that a new tenant can a large company.” substantially as our opera- package of job training and proposed law would ban the to protect the lakes. This be- public hearing will be held sible use of banned fertilizer
be found for the corpora- Bailey addressed the Em- tions have shifted to other other benefits as a result of use of fertilizers containing ing the case, she asked “Why in advance of the November products. “Enforcement” he
tion’s 110,000-square-foot pire Zone designation: “We facilities.” the federal Trade Adjustment phosphorous, which causes should we bother?” Ms. Vil- 18 workshop meeting. said, “will not be a walk in
Carmel plant. are talking about new jobs Assistance Package—an ini- excessive algae growth that lanova’s remarks also identi- The board next moved to the park.” He went on to say
Forty-two of the 155 em- and business being attract- tiative expanded in February chokes the lakes. In both fied the town as the “worst the public hearing about that whatever can be done
ployees still at the plant ed to the county, receiving under the stimulus program. cases, non-compliance would polluter.” As evidence, she banning fertilizer contain- to reduce the problem will
along Stoneleigh Avenue in
Carmel received pink slips
substantial tax benefits. I
am convinced the Empire
I ro n i c a l l y, The stimulus spending plan
covers 100 percent of qual-
be met with a fine.
Supervisor Tendy opened
cited recently-installed pip- ing phosphates. Kathleen “make a difference.” Axinn
advising their positions will Zone will allow us to attract Uncle Sam ified relocation expenses the hearing by acknowledg-
ing around Lake Oscawana
which “directs storm water
McLaughlin, on behalf of
the LOAC, was the first to
also pointed out that state and
federal agencies will be more
be terminated on Dec. 31.
The latest round of layoffs
a new corporation into the
Watson Building when the is assisting plus a lump sum payment
of $1,500 to employees who
ing a letter from Stephen
Axinn, president of the Lake
runoff, with all its pollutants,
directly into the lake.” In
comment. Referring to a dis-
tinction made between appli-
inclined to provide funding
to assist with enforcement if
follows the dismissal of more
than 200 workers in Carmel
time comes since the Carmel
site is already zoned for
Wa t s o n w i t h decide to relocate halfway
around the globe.
Oscawana Civic Association, co n clu s io n Villan o v a s u g- cation to lawns and indoor Putnam Valley demonstrates
last summer. industrial use.” its move to Eisenhauer said her com-
and asking how he would
like to proceed. Mr. Axinn
gested the town take a page
from New York City, which
use, she suggested that all
uses should be included ad
its commitment via this law.
Mr. Yetter still seemed con-
K e v i n B a i l e y, p r e s i d e n t
of the not-for-profit Putnam
Paul Bisaro, president and
CEO of Watson, explained
India pany had offered jobs to
employees who wish to work
indicated that inclusion of the
letter into the minutes of the
has bought properties sur- it would be very difficult to cerned that finger pointing
rounding its watershed to sort out who was using which could form the basis for en-
County Economic Develop- his company’s decision to at Watson’s facilities both meeting would be sufficient, prevent development and the kind of fertilizer and where. forcement. Supervisor Tendy
ment Corporation, antici- close the Carmel plant, cut- in and outside of the U.S. but under prodding by Mr. consequent possibility of McLaughlin next addressed did not appear as concerned,
pates the 27-acre Carmel ting more than 600 jobs, was The company announced Tendy, addressed the board pollution. references in the law to mini- and weighed in, saying that
site, consisting of a manu- extremely difficult: “Given Putnam Legislature Chair- its Carmel shutdown in its d i r e c t l y. A x i n n b e g a n b y Supervisor Tendy, who has mum distances. There may “public education will go a
facturing plant as well as a the current facilities, the ca- man Tony Hay of Southeast fourth quarter 2007 earn- commenting on a distinction a stormy history with Ms. be a possible conflict with long way” towards preven-
distribution center in South- pacity of those facilities, the said the departure of Watson ings release when the firm m a d e b e t w e e n y e a r- r o u n d Villanova, responded that he wetlands ordinances, which tive enforcement. The board
east, that closed over the technology used today, and Pharmaceuticals was “upset- reported a loss of $489 mil- and seasonal use. The draft had “many disagreements” identify a safe distance at 100 discussed various methods of
summer would be available the age of our plant, Carmel ting for county government. lion the year before. Ac- proposes that septic tanks with her statements. One in feet. “How would these work public education, including
for viewing by potential buy- was the logical choice.” Many of those employees cording to county, town, and for year-round residences be particular was her contention together?” she asked. Last, new signage for the entire
ers during the first quarter B i s a r o s a i d m a n u f a c t u r- shop locally, which will re- school records, Watson paid pumped out every three years, that the town intentionally she suggested that medallions town identifying it as a “no
of 2010. in g w o u ld b e r elo cat e d t o sult in a further decline in $299,000 in municipal and and seasonal residences ev- pollutes the lake. Referring might be given to residenc- phosphate area” and adding
Legislator Mary Ellen existing plants in Corona, sales tax revenue. America school taxes in 2008. ery five years. His conten- to the piping mentioned by es that are phosphate-free. the new rules as a “crawl” on
Odell of Carmel, who last CA, Davie, FL, and to a has to wake up. Products tion is that an enforceable Villanova, Tendy stated that Used in other counties, these local cable channel 20 every
year served as chairwoman of new facility that recently are being outsourced over- definition of year-round and the reality was exactly the could be a positive incentive. once and a while.
the Economic Development opened on the west coast seas in large numbers. We seasonal will be difficult, at opposite. “The pipes were put Steve Axinn agreed with Ms. As with the proposed law
best, and that the three-year in” he said, “to sequester run McLaughlin’s comments. He d i s c u s s e d e a r l i e r, p u b l i c
cycle should apply to all off . . . using catch basins” said that he, too, would not and board comments will be
lots in the designated zones. to help alleviate the problem. wish the new law to undercut evaluated and incorporated
“He that goes Long-time resident Rose Lee
David concurred, adding that
Moving back to the pro-
posed law, Town Attorney
existing wetlands standards
and suggested the proposed
into the next draft, which
will also be presented at the
a borrowing the larger occupancy seen at
seasonal homes, especially
Bill Zutt commented that the
intent of the law is to cover
law “adopt and incorporate”
those standards. He also
November 18 meeting.
d u ri n g t h e s u m m e r, i s , o n
goes a
all existing and possible fu- pointed out that the current
average, equivalent to year-
round occupancy.
sorrowing.” Axinn also suggested that
upon pump-out the septic
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Philipstown Students Advance State Study of the Hudson River ZONING (Cont’d from front pg.)
protection zone in the Route 9 will meet in the coming weeks for citizens to expand their
by Charlotte Rowe class set up their own data
business corridor. Additionally, with the planning consultant businesses.
and Pete Salmansohn collection stations with di-
the board will soon commission Joel Russell. At that point, the A man in the audience who
rection from HHLT educators
an economic impact study. “If board will modify the docu- said he is trying to change the
Students from Haldane Pete Salmansohn and Lisa
this turns out to be a complete ment and then the maps will pitch of his roof said residents
High School and the Garrison Mechaley, with assistance
economic disaster,” Shea said, be redrawn. currently must meet relatively
Union Free School waded from Haldane parent Jeanne
then the town won’t go through Russell, a 1972 alumnus of onerous requirements if they
into the Hudson River’s Fitzgerald. Educators from
with it. The town has not yet Harvard, is a Massachusetts- seek to make changes to their
cold currents in the name the Taconic Outdoor Educa-
decided who will undertake based urban planner and land homes and businesses. “If this
of science on the brisk but tion Center were also on
the economic impact study, use attorney who has been hired level of being denied exists
sunny morning of October hand and provided valuable
which, among other things, by Philipstown as a consultant already, how will it be in the
8. With support from local expertise.
should provide an estimate of during the redrafting of the future?”
conservation organizations, Tidal currents were mea-
what the probable tax increase town’s comprehensive plan. Shea saw it differently, saying
they joined more than 3,000 sured by tracking bright-
would be. “[Joel Russell] clearly has a that in the current system, “a
students and educators sam- ly-colored oranges pitched
The deputy supervisor said position about what he does; lot of people think they have
pling the estuary’s waters in the water and, with as-
he was pleased that citizens are his website reflects his position more rights than they really
at 61 sites from Manhattan sistance from the Garrison
now involved in the process, about how the world should have,” which, in the previous
to Troy as part of the New Landing Association and
but cautioned against those who be,” said a man in the audience. discussions, disturbed some
Yo r k S t a t e D e p a r t m e n t o f t h e G a r r i s o n Ya c h t C l u b ,
would ascribe bad motives to the “How do you find the middle because they thought they had
Environmental Conserva- students performed a battery
town board. The zoning review ground when you’re working the right to do with their prop-
tion’s seventh annual “A Day of chemical tests on sedi-
committee developed the plan, with someone who thinks a erty whatever they chose. “The
in the Life of the Hudson ment samples to get a sense
spent three years crafting their certain way? You’re getting rights you have today these are
River.” of the human impact on the
proposal. All of their proceed- one-sided advice.” the rights I’m going to push
Philipstown’s young sci- river. “I liked going in the
ings were open to the public. Shea responded by saying for going forward,” Shea said.
entists took water samples, mud and doing the project,”
Shea acknowledged that some the planning consultant is very Seeking to illustrate some of
caught fish and recorded noted GUFS seventh-grader
changes should be made to the intelligent and balanced. But the the broader regulatory confu-
GARRISON SEVENTH GRADERS: Front row from left to right: students Poppy London, their impressions of every- S o i b h a n Q u i g l e y. “ I l i k e d
zoning proposals. He said that interlocutor was not convinced. sion residents currently face,
Soibhan Quigley, Emmanuelle Palikuca, Margaret Dupree, Isabella Adler, Allison Clark, thing from shipping traffic to actually seeing what we’re
neither he nor Budney received “Can you rely on him (Rus- Shea cited the county depart-
Paige O'Toole, and Jordan Erickson. Back row from left to right: Science Teacher Kevin mud in order to provide the learning instead of reading
the document until August, and sell) to provide the best direc- ment of health. “We (Philip-
Keegan; student Christopher Bohl; parent and HHLT educator Cathy Bakker, local outdoor DEC with a biological, chem- about someone else doing it.”
even now, “I can’t refer to sec- tion?” he asked. “[His website] stown) lose home rule to the
educations.. ical, and physical “snapshot” Both groups seined the
tions of it myself and I’ve been smacks of activism.” board of health,” he said. “They
of the river that day. Their river with large nets. Among
into this for weeks.” Shea added “When you hire a consultant, approve things that shouldn’t
findings will contribute to the more than a dozen spe-
that even those on the zoning you’re looking for a view,” be approved,” such as some
researchers’ understanding cies of fish documented
review committee, including Shea said. “I think [Russell] is septic systems in Continental
of the river over time and were white perch and spot-
the planning consultant, had pretty balanced. I think he’s a Village.
will soon be shared statewide tail shiners and a freshwater
concerns about the document. good adviser.” Tyler Gagnon, an executive
through a database organized smallmouth bass. The influ-
“Should the document have Also at the meeting, Shea member of the Concerned
by Columbia University’s ence of saltwater flowing
come out [when it did]? I don’t spoke about a “green flyer” that Citizens of Philipstown, said
Lamont-Doherty Observa- in from the Atlantic Ocean
know,” he said. has been circulating in some in his introduction that many
tory and the DEC. was revealed by the pres -
“I feel like I’ve been up- area businesses. He described members of the group “work
At the Garrison Landing, ence of scuttling blue crabs,
front about this,” Shea added. it as a “thumb in the eye,” and late and don’t have time to
some 31 GUFS seventh- translucent bay anchovies
“We’ve had piecemeal zoning said it contained inaccurate go to meetings.” The group
graders, many wearing wad- and a tough-looking summer
for years. [Everyone should] statements about the proposed was formed, he said, to keep
ers and carrying clipboards, f l o u n d e r. “ I t ’ s t h e b e a u t y
sit down with the document zoning changes. He underscored property owners and business
gathered for their hands-on of the tidal system and the
and get familiar with [the new the need for civility and said, proprietors informed of changes
science lesson. Their team currents that you could get
document].” “If this sort of thing continues in the law that could affect the
was led by Kevin Keegan, a freshwater fish and a salt-
It was only in recent months with green sheets flying around, value of their properties and
the Middle School Science water fish in the same net,
that sizeable crowds have it doesn’t help us.” their quality of life. He en-
teacher, and first-grade par- and the kids got to see that,”
showed interest in the propos- When a man asked Shea about couraged all present to be civil
ent Cathy Bakker, a certi- noted Mrs. Bakker. Although
als. In September, the town hall the logistics of the “open space while asking their questions,
fied teacher and naturalist most students were not sure
was inundated with Freedom overlay,” Shea said, “You’re and there were no disruptions
with the Hudson Highlands of the identities of the fish
of Information Law (FOIL) getting into specifics. We’re during the evening. “We are
Land Trust. The Constitution they were catching, they
requests for copies of the com- here to discuss process. I can’t about protecting property we
Marsh Audubon Center and soon learned how to tell
prehensive plan draft and of the do it without the whole board.” have purchased,” Gagnon said.
Sanctuary’s Rich Anderson one from the other using a
zoning proposals. At the time, Later on, when another resi- The night ended with a cliff-
and Charlie Wilkerson con - s p ec ial ‘ f is h k ey ’ b o o k let
town clerk Tina Merando said dent spoke of overlays in a hanger question. A woman in
tributed both their exten- developed by the Hudson
HALDANE AP BIO STUDENTS: Kneeling: Katlyn Mastrantone; First row: Christian in her 17 years there she had more general matter, Shea said the audience, expressing the
sive expertise and research River Sloop Clearwater or-
Callaghan, Taylor Downey, Angela Claffey, Tatiana Gilmartin, Hannah Diebboll, Grace never seen that much interest he couldn’t comment because populist sentiment in the room,
equipment for the Garrison ganization.
O’Malley, Marisa Nairn, Bradley Dillon; Back Row: John Nakhla, Tyler O’Toole, Liam in a document. Shea suggested “You’re talking in generalities,” asked whether the zoning can
students to use in their field The day’s results will be
Gallagher-Siudzinski, Claire Koepke, Max Mueller, Zak Kane-Seitz, Ben Thomas, James that those filing FOIL requests though he added, “In general, be brought to referendum. Shea
work. posted on the observatory’s
Dain, Biology teacher Mr. Patinella. might have been a bit over- I will support overlays.” said, no, that is not possible
Upriver at Little Stony website at www.ldeo.colum-
w w w. p c n r . c o m
dramatic, noting that there was Some expressed concern under New York State law.
Point, about 18 seniors in bia.edu/edu/k12/snapshotday
no need to file such a request. that changing the status quo “Is there any way of getting
Mark Patinella’s AP Biology
Shea said that the town board will only make it more difficult around that?” she asked.
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Explore Fort Montgomery It’s Never Too Early for Halloween ‘Boo House’ Opens its
by Lantern Light Halloween arrived
a few weeks early at
Haunted Doors for Halloween
On October 6th of 1777 a Vi s i t o r ’ s C e n t e r a t 6 : 3 0 , The 'Boo House' will be until 10pm or so based on
Butterfield Library’s
brutal fight for the control of 7, and 7:30pm this Friday, celebrating its 8th year as attendance.
recent Halloween party
the Hudson River was waged October 23. a Carmel Halloween treat. The Boo House is run by
for the younger set,
a t F o r t M o n t g o m e r y. T h e Admission is free; dona- The free haunted house has Robert Oliveri and John-Mi-
but none were heard
battle raged all day and many tions graciously appreciated. become a neighborhood tradi- chael (JM) Denaut. Notes
complaining as they
fell killed and wounded. Cider and donuts will be pro- tion. It started with father and Denault: “We spend about
searched high and low
The struggle finally ended vided by the Fort Montgom- son hiding behind a tree to 3 months on the house. We
for the not-so-hidden
that night. Join members ery Battle Site Association. greet trick or treaters and has begin planning the house
candy loot.
of the 5th New York Regi- The Fort Montgomery site grown each year. The house in August and spend all of
ment and Fort Montgomery is located at 690 Route 9W, this year is planned to be over October constructing it. All
The Halloween season’s
State Historic Site Staff, for 1/4 mile north of the Bear 200 feet long from start to for one night. But we do it
‘Main Event’—the
a respectful, yet haunting, M o u n t a i n Tr a f f i c C i r c l e . finish and is guaranteed to be because we love it, and so do
C h a m b e r o f C o m m e rc e ’ s
candlelight tour of the battle- For more information about a fun experience for the whole the kids. This year we have
p a r a d e d o w n M a i n S t re e t ,
field. The tour will depart the event, please telephone: family. 'The Boo House' is made the house even larger.
w i l l b e h e l d o n S a t u r d a y,
from the Fort Montgomery 845-446-2134. located at 73 Dingley Road in We added a new section and
October 24. Gather at
Lake Carmel, off of Towners spent a lot of time on our
5 p m i n f ro n t o f S t . M a r y ’ s Photos by Maureen McGrath
Patrol Washington’s Quarters Church; the walk down
to the bandstand begins
Road. It is open on Halloween
night only and begins at dusk.
props and effects. It is sure to
be a frightful delight to your
with the Night Watchman at 5:30.
There is no definite end time
so come early. In past years
senses.” Check out photos
and videos from past years
A-haunting you will go tour begins at 5pm. A new the festivities typically went at www.TheBooHouse.com
when you accompany the tour starts every 20 minutes,
watchman on his nightly with the last reserved tour
inspection of Washington's starting at 7:30pm. Reser- Hudson Highlands Nature
Headquarters State Historic
Site, Newburgh. Make res-
vations accepted up to No-
vember 5. Museum Cries “Wolf!”
ervations for A Night At Summon up your courage
The Headquarters on Friday, and head to the Museum to
N o v e m b e r 6 o r S a t u r d a y, join the night watchman and
November 7. Be careful, begin your adventure. It's
though, you may come across said there's safety in num-
things that go bump in the bers. Who knows...?
night. Admission is $4 per per-
Call 845-562-1195 to make son, children 6 and under
reservations for a thirty min- are free.
ute tour. The first reserved
PCNR
tion Center, 25 Boulevard, $22 adults, $16 children 12
Cornwall-on-Hudson. and under. Pre-paid reserva-
Advertise This program will include tions are required as there is
PCNR
Call us at
265-2468
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Putnam Reader
Philipstown Little League to end up with a sixth place Peekskill, however they could
finish out of 12 teams. not beat Ossining. 49-48 was
Fortunately for Putnam Val- the final score to a great race Put Valley Girls’ Soccer
2009 - 2010 General Meeting ley, Jim Hertzel was there, and between the two teams. “We
he led the Tigers, finishing 3rd had a great lead over them,” Team Drops Two Games
& Board of Directors Voting with a time of 17:12. Richie said Zupan. “But Ossining has
Cianelli came in 19th with a a great pack running mentality
time of 18:33, Logan Bagarozy and that gave them the win.”
by Mike Horton
a good team looking to get
a good playoff spot. Goalie
Kim Schneider had 21 saves
finished 25th with a time of Hertzel, who has been strong The Putnam Valley High in the loss.
Thursday, October 29th 2009 at 7:30 p.m. 18:47, Max Ringbom finished all year for the Tigers and is girls soccer team lost its two The Tigers did a bit better
63rd at 20:59, Austin Levesque shooting for a second straight games last week. last Tuesday, but not by much.
North Highlands Fire House – Community Room finished 68th at 21:13 and state championship appear- It’s been a tough year for PV went up against another
Robert Tendy finished 74th ance, notched a first place the Tigers so far, and they strong team in Haldane and
at 21:51. finish with a time of 17:10. only have a few games left lost, 6-1. An unassisted goal
All Parents, Players, Managers, Coaches and Community Members The girls did not have enough Richie Cianelli placed third to add on to their one win by Ashley Marks and 15 saves
are invited to attend this very important meeting. runners to place in the event, at 17:58, Logan Bagarozy fin- this season. by Schneider were the only
but Casey Leake paced the ished 5th with a time of 18:02. Friday Putnam Valley went bright spots in the loss.
team and finished with a time Tom Faraone finished fourth up against league opponent The Tigers have their last
The League President, Eddie Barry will provide of 27:11. at 18:55. Hen Hud, which has been game today (Thursday) at
At Croton Point Park, the The Tigers will compete next one of the better teams in home against another tough
a current status of the league, summarize successes & girls finished fourth out of four in the Coaches’ invitational at League D all year long. The opponent in Westlake.
disappointments of 2009, review preparations for 2010 and advise teams. “I was very pleased with Bowdoin Park on Saturday. Tigers were shut out, 9-0, by
the girls’ times,” said Zupan.
of proposed upcoming long-term capital improvements.
SPORTS
A Good Week For The Blue Devils Mixed Results, High Emotions PVHS Gets Festive
Moves Them Towards Sectionals During Spirit Week
Fred Kohut
Annie Chesnut
Football and basketball star Marcus Givan, left, poses
between class with class advisor and high school health
teacher, Kurt Worell, both wearing their yellow T-shirts.
The Haldane JV Boys’ Soccer team had three games this past week: a thrilling 2-2 tie
against Putnam Valley with two 4-minute overtimes, a 7-2 win against Pawling and a by Annie Chesnut balloons, posters, banners, and
0-6 loss against North Salem. Pictured from left, front row: Matt Marino, Aidan Draper, more. Most of the seniors wore
Jack McCann, Trevor Van Brunt, Ander Stebbe-Glorius; back row: Coach Ahmed, Jake Putnam Valley High School every yellow-colored item in
Heitman, Edmund Fitzgerald, Simon Close, Aidan Gallagher, Jay Marchese (on the net), celebrated its annual Spirit their respective wardrobes,
James Rubino, Johnny Rotando, Ciaran Dillon, Robby Schartener, Jason Kane-Seitz, Jack Week from October 5 through topped off by bright yellow
Quigley, Patrick Daponte. Not pictured: Albert Bajsicki. 9. In addition to the traditional class T-shirts emblazoned with
pep rally and bonfire, fol- the words “Life’s a Beach.”
lowed by a spirited football The now ten-year-old school
Tigers FH Ends Stellar Week with Loss win over Irvington, there was has never been short on spirit,
a powder-puff football game, with well over half of its stu-
by Mike Horton almost completely by the Put- The Tigers beat Panas 2-1 an art challenge, and each day dents participating in inter-
nam Valley field hockey team. on Friday to reach Saturday’s was a separate celebration: scholastic athletics, a strong
The Putnam Valley HS field Saturday the Tigers faced championship game. Hannah Monday was Wild Wild West student government, a tradition
hockey team beat Yorktown Lakeland in the tournament’s Tavella and Amanda DeChent day; Tuesday was Twin Day; of volunteerism, and a core
and Walter Panas High School- championship round. Put Val- each scored unassisted goals. Wednesday was Superhero group of enthusiastic staff ad-
sthis past week, but dropped a ley was shut out 5-0. Emma Daley had six saves in the Day; Thursday was Blue & visors who steer each class’s
game to Lakeland on Saturday. Bozek had two goals and an win, and Panas got its only White Day; and Friday was activities.
Fred Kohut This weekend Putnam Val- assist for the Hornets. Megan goal from Kerri Rabbit. Color Wars. Members of the The high school’s main
Top Above: Katlyn Mastrantone drives upfield against Pawling. Above: Tatiana Gilmartin ley hosted the first Cortesi Bozek added a goal and two Putnam Valley took a trip to senior Class of 2010, whose hallway was a sea of yellow
stops Dover as the team went 3 for 3 this week with wins of 6-1 over Putnam Valley, 5-2 Classic, a tournament held assists, Bridget McGovern Yorktown Tuesday and came class color is yellow, festooned streamers. Other designated
over Pawling and 4-2 over Dover. The Blue Devils get ready for Sectional action with for teammate Kelly Cortesi, had a goal and an assist and back with a 1-0 victory. DeCh- the high school building en- halls were decorated in red,
games against North Salem on Tuesday and Kennedy Catholic on Thursday. who passed away in July of Shannon Scavelli added a goal ent scored the lone goal, which trance in the early hours of green, and purple, the class
2008. Fox Lane, Lakeland, as well. Goalie Tianna Daley doubled as the game winner. October 9 with streamers, me- colors of the junior, sopho-
Send sports news and photos and Walter Panas all competed
in the event that was funded
made 18 saves for Putnam
Valley.
It was unassisted. tallic gold and bright yellow more, and freshman classes.
to editor@pcnr.com
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