Garrison/Cold Spring NY

Sophisticated compound in the English country style; house, cottage, garage on 5.6 ac. LR w/stone frpl, high beamed ceil in LR & MBR, hrdwd flrs throughout, nature views from every window. Front deck overlooks 12 X60 heated pool w/gorgeous blue stone border. Charming 1 BR guest cottage w/ frpl in LR, full kit & BA. Gardens, CAC & large generator. Meticulously maintained. Adjoins nature preserve & endless hiking trails. Sq ft & rm counts include both house & cottage. 45 minutes to G W Bridge. $995,000.00. Call Bill Hussung at McCaffrey Realty 917-715-2610 or e-mail [email protected]

This is awful. From the Putnam County News & Recorder.

No Christmas Lights

In a piece of bad news, the Mayor announced that Village officials met with Central Hudson earlier in the week to discuss the annual installation of holiday lights along Main Street. They were told by the power company that the village could no longer string lights across the street from pole to pole and would have to secure the poles at a cost to the village.

Shoring up the poles would entail running guy wires from each pole down to the ground in an unsightly manner. Falloon passed around a rendering of what it could look like; everyone agreed that it was not conducive to Main Street.

Falloon said this was the last year lights could be strung.

The Mayor said he “begged and pleaded” for another year, but Central Hudson told him Cold Spring is the only community that has been allowed to install lights in that manner on the grid. The utility company cited that the weight of snow that collects on the decorations.

If the village chose to allow the utility to erect the extra poles, the work would cost the village $12,000.

Wonderfully restored historic home just outside the gates of West Point Military Academy. Once owned by infamous tavern owner Benny Havens the property features 9 working fireplaces and beautiful wood floors with a brick oven in the tavern basement. Outdoor hot tub and fish pond. 20 rooms in all. A must see property. $725,000.00. Call or e-mail Bill Hussung at McCaffrey Realty.917-715-2610/[email protected]

Morning fog on the Hudson River.

Old blacksmith shop for sale on main street in Cold Spring, NY. Built in 1903 the property offers 2500 square feet of possibilities. Call Bill Hussung at McCaffrey Realty 917-715-2610/[email protected]

EasternRed Spotted Newt in Garrison, NY.

The Hudson River seen poolside from a Frank Dushin house in Garrrison, NY.

It would be hard to find a better rental in Cold Spring. Steps from the Hudson River on Main Street with everything you need within walking distance. Hiking, dining and the train all without the need for a car. Call Bill Hussung at McCaffrey Realty. 917-715-2610/[email protected]

Another great reason to call Garrison/Cold Spring home.

http://philipstown.info/2013/08/09/crowds-turn-out-for-summer-film-in-the-village/

I've run into some big Coyotes in the mountains of Putnam County. This doesn't surprise me. 

http://www.pcnr.com//news/2013-08-14/Front_Page/Coyote_Pack_Kills_Five_Sheep.html

This really is the lake house you've been dreaming about and it's only an hour from NYC. An amazing home and property with boathouse, a sandy beach, and designer kitchen.$1,125,000.00. Call Bill Hussung at McCaffrey Realty in Cold Spring. 917-715-2610/[email protected]

I work in real estate and know that a a lot of people move to Cold Spring to avoid paying private school tuition in the city. It’s part of the draw. So what’s up with this?

http://philipstown.info/2013/08/02/manitou-properties-seeks-to-turn-plumbush-restaurant-into-pre-k-to-grade-6-school

A walkway along the river connecting Cold Spring to Beacon is a great idea and would go a long way toward making 9d a safer road. On weekends the road is crowded with foot traffic and cars parked along both sides as hikers jockey for a chance to scramble up Breakneck Ridge. The feds need to cough up some cash, if only for the sake of public safety.

http://philipstown.info/2013/08/04/town-board-moves-forward-on-fjord-trail-backward-on-indian-brook-road/

Local resident Pete Seeger, yes that Pete Seeger, is 94 and going strong.

http://www.pcnr.com/news/2013-08-07/Front_Page/Pete_Seeger_Iconic_94__Still_Strong.html

This morning I came upon a man crying by the side of the Appalachian Trail. I asked if he needed any help and he explained that he was visiting the spot where he buried his dog a few years back. We spoke briefly and I left him to his memories. On the hike home I never took my eyes off my own dog. Their lives are so short and they give us so much.