The Highlands Current

We spoke with Cold Spring Mayor Kathleen Foley last week about the challenges of preparing the village budget for the fiscal year that begins June 1. "I wish that there were more participation so people could see how the sausage gets made," she said.

No ‘Wiggle Room’ Cold Spring mayor lists budget challenges

The Garrison Art Center has, since 1988, paired high school artists with established professionals who volunteer as mentors. An annual exhibit showcasing the fruits of 13 young artists in the center’s High School Invitational Mentor Program opened on March 14.

Exhibit Highlights Young Artists Garrison program draws from area schools

West Point Cadet Larry Pickett Jr. received on March 12 the academy’s Soldier’s Medal in recognition of he and his father’s rescue in August 2025 of an unconscious driver just before a car that hit a utility pole on Route 9W in Fort Montgomery burst into flames.

Around Town Hero cadet honored, superintendent shows off steps

Beacon City Administrator Chris White announced this week that he plans to retire in June, after the City Council approves the budget for upcoming capital plans. Ben Swanson, the deputy administrator, will take over on an interim basis.

Beacon Administrator to Retire Chris White plans to leave mid-June

An audit by New York’s Comptroller’s Office found that the state and New York City have not adequately overseen the management of thousands of affordable housing units, including at Tompkins Terrace in Beacon.

Beacon Property Criticized in State Audit Comptroller identifies questionable spending

Nelsonville Mayor Chris Winward and two trustees were reelected Wednesday (March 18) to new two-year terms on the five-member Village Board.

Nelsonville Mayor, Trustees Reelected Winward wins third term as voters cast 85 ballots

The Putnam County Legislature moved closer to being able to independently choose its attorney after the Rules Committee approved a proposed law that would eliminate the need for Law Department approval.

Legislature Attorney Law Advances Putnam lawmakers seek independent counsel

Maple syrup, karaoke, and one last hurrah for Buster Levi Gallery: All this and more coming up in The Week Ahead.

The Week Ahead Calendar highlights from March 21 to March 29

“There’s a saint and a sinner in all of us, and I’m out to explore the contrasts,” says Beacon-based singer-songwriter Jennifer Silva, whose monthly residency at Savage Wonder continues with a gig on March 21st.

Saints and Sinners Beacon singer explores contrasts

Beacon's annual St. Patrick's Day Parade of Green took place on March 14, with a procession traveling down Main Street from Route 9D and ending at Veterans Place.

Parade of Green Beacon's Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade of Green

Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino announced on Wednesday (March 18) an agreement on a four-year contract that will raise entry level salaries for workers represented by the county’s largest union.

Dutchess Agrees to New Union Contract CSEA pact includes higher starting salaries, raises

The Hudson Highlands Fjord Trail announced that work would begin this week on the northern section of the 7.5 mile trail that will connect Beacon and Cold Spring when completed.

Construction Begins on Fjord Trail Nor New parking lot on Route 9D to be built first