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Michael TurtonReporter

Michael Turton has been a reporter with The Current since its founding, after working in the same capacity at the Putnam County News & Recorder. Turton spent 20 years as community relations supervisor for the Essex Region Conservation Authority in Ontario before his move in 1998 to Philipstown, where he handled similar duties at Glynwood Farm and The Hastings Center. The Cold Spring resident holds degrees in environmental studies from the University of Waterloo, in education from the University of Windsor and in communication arts from St. Clair College.

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Highlights from the July 29 meeting

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Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

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Andrew Hall appointed as interim trustee

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Classic Wheels: 1946 Plymouth De Luxe Coupe

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A priceless set of wheels that didn’t cost a penny

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On The Spot

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When’s the last time you slept in a tent?

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Clerk-Treasurer Resigns in Cold Spring

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Also, new trustee to be appointed

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Cold Spring Trustee Resigns

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Starbuck’s term would have ended Dec. 1

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On The Spot

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Do you read more during the summer?

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Cold Spring Pauses Food Truck Requests

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Moratorium intended to clarify regulations

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Surprise from the Sky

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Lost meal demolishes windshield

Crystal Timmons worked with Matt Jackson, the officer-in-charge of the Cold Spring Police Department, during her Haldane internship. Photo by M. Turton
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Searching for Clues

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Haldane seniors must complete internships. One decided to shadow a police officer.

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On The Spot

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Ever had a vacation from hell?

Highlands Current founder Gordon Stewart (right) receives in 2013 a Business Person of the Year Award from Vinny Tamagna, president of the Cold Spring Chamber of Commerce. (File photo)
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Reporter’s Notebook: The Current Turns 15

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A lot has changed since July 4, 2010

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On The Spot

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What’s the best beach you’ve been to?

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A Tartan of Its Own

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Pipe Band registers Highlands ‘sett’

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On The Spot

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What’s your favorite food during a heat wave?

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Cold Spring Welcomes Summer

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Community Day takes over over Dockside Park

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Cold Spring May Regulate Food Trucks

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Board proposes six-month moratorium to study licensing

Courtney Clark shows off some of her Jaws memorabilia. Photo by M. Turton
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She Loves “Jaws”

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Cold Spring fan hooked for decades

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On The Spot

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Jaws is 50. What did you think of it?

From left: Kristin Serrand and Mike Wilson of Foodtown, Marie Wieck and Seamus Carroll, and Andrea Bach of the Philipstown Food Pantry Photo by M. Turton
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Points for the Food Pantry

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Philipstown organization gets a triple boost

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Fair Street Construction to Begin in Cold Spring

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Also, Community Day scheduled for June 21

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On The Spot

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What do you think of Ouija boards?

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Classic Wheels: 1964 Chevy El Camino

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Blazing down the road

An entrepreneur sells jewelry at the Cold Spring Kid’s Business Fair in August. File photo by Ross Corsair
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Young Merchants

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Cold Spring hosts second Kid’s Business Fair

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