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The Riverfront Revitalization committee has been sent a stream (or is it river?) of ideas about how to encourage a historical appreciation of the riverfront. Read Philip Hopp's remarks in the Forum -- and bring your thoughts to the second Revitalization committee hearing this Thursday at 7 p.m.  In addition, new hearing dates have been added in the events calendar.

If you prefer, readers can also send their thoughts to be published on the Letters to the Editor page. Read what one resident has to say about the fire department in the letters page.

Residents Voice Concerns About Riverfront
The development of the village riverfront brought out some strong opinions, and even some harsh remarks, on Wednesday evening at the first public hearing about what, if any, action should be taken to enhance usage of the area. (more)

Meet Lena Eriksson: River Walker
You can find Lena nearly every morning, her dog in tow, walking along Pagenstecher Park to the river, where she picks up interesting twigs, leaves, seed pods, drift wood and grasses.

Click here to read about how nature inspires Lena's art in the People section of Our Town.

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Village Residents Upset About Teen Trouble
Skateboarders or out-of-towners, who creates the biggest threat to maintaining peace in the village of Cornwall-on-Hudson?

That was the hot topic Monday night at the Village Board of Trustee meeting when some 40 residents presented their concerns about what they see as an escalating problem of unruly teenagers in the village. (more)

Public Discussion of Riverfront
The Riverfront Revitalization Committee is looking for village residents who have an opinion about Donahue Memorial Park and adjoining village-owned land. Judging from the level of debate during the spring and summer, there is no shortage of points of view on this subject. Now, starting this Wednesday at 7 p.m. the Riverfront committee is inviting everyone in the village to bring their thoughts and ideas to a series of three public meetings to discuss where to go from here. (more)

There Was Frost on the Pumpkin This Morning
The temperature hit a low of 32 degrees at 5 a.m. this morning at Stewart Airport and hovered near there well after sunrise. (more)

Kurt Talks About Kitchen Fire Prevention
In the latest installament of his column, fire prevention and safety professional Kurt Hahn this week talks about what to do if you have a fire in your kitchen. If you think you know, take the quiz prepared by Fire Prevention Week.org or read Ask Kurt.