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The Highlands Current - News for Philipstown (Cold Spring, Nelsonville, Garrison) and Beacon, New York

March 31, 2023


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Michael Turton

Michael Turton

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Turton, who has been a reporter for The Current since its founding in 2010, moved to Philipstown from his native Ontario in 1998. Location: Cold Spring. Languages: English. Area of expertise: Cold Spring government, features

Around Town
Sugar maple buckets near Hubbard Lodge in Philipstown

Maple Syrup: A Sweet or Sour Future?

By Michael Turton, Reporter | 7 hours ago

Part 2 of “Dire Warmings”

Around Town
onthespot 3.31.23

On The Spot

By Michael Turton, Reporter | 8 hours ago

What impresses you most: sunset, sunrise or full moon?

Dr. Peter Bach stands in what he hopes will be his new office space. Photo by M. Turton
Philipstown News

A New Home for Veterinarian — His Garage

By Michael Turton, Reporter | March 24, 2023

Seeks permit to operate in North Highlands

Around Town
onthespot 3.24.23

On The Spot

By Michael Turton, Reporter | March 24, 2023

How many houses, apartments, etc., have you lived in?

Philipstown News
Cold Spring Village Hall

Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

By Michael Turton, Reporter | March 24, 2023

Board discusses reviving the community choice aggregation program

Around Town
onthespot 3.17.23

On The Spot

By Michael Turton, Reporter | March 17, 2023

Would you want a surprise in your DNA ancestry test?

A rendering shows the route of the shoreline trail and bridge north of the Breakneck tunnel.
Philipstown News

Grassroots Group Wants Shorter Fjord Trail

By Michael Turton, Reporter | March 10, 2023

Pushes for Cold Spring-to-Breakneck path to be dropped

Around Town
on the spot 3.10.23

On The Spot

By Michael Turton, Reporter | March 10, 2023

What is your personal rite of spring? 

Arts & Leisure
Kathleen Andersen

5 Questions: Kathleen Andersen

By Michael Turton, Reporter | March 10, 2023

Glassblower at Hudson Beach Glass

Philipstown News
Village Hall Cold Spring

Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

By Michael Turton, Reporter | March 10, 2023

Parking plan, water meters, Fjord Trail public meeting

Philipstown News
Cold Spring Village Hall

Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

By Michael Turton, Reporter | March 3, 2023

Budget process underway; few remaining STR issues

Around Town
onthespot 3.3.23

On The Spot

By Michael Turton, Reporter | March 3, 2023

Do you prefer mild, medium or spicy food?

Columnists
Steve Etta's 1951 Ford F-1 pickup

Classic Wheels: 1951 Ford F-1 Pickup

By Michael Turton, Reporter | February 24, 2023

“Everyone looks at it; I like it when they add a wave.”

Sports
Kevin Devaney

5 Questions: Kevin Devaney Jr.

By Michael Turton, Reporter | February 24, 2023

Former reporter helps schools livestream sports

Columnists
phone book

Reporter’s Notebook: The Book With Everyone’s Number

By Michael Turton, Reporter | February 24, 2023

An old phone book stirs up memories

Sports
Devin Heanue will play his final season for the Binghamton Bearcats this fall. Photo provided

Haldane Grad Rises to Division I

By Michael Turton, Reporter | February 24, 2023

Garrison resident plans for soccer beyond Binghamton

Around Town
onthespot 2.24.23

On The Spot

By Michael Turton, Reporter | February 24, 2023

What landscape would you put on U.S. paper currency?

Philipstown News

Should Cold Spring Police Stay?

By Michael Turton, Reporter | February 17, 2023

Reform committee recommends referendum

Around Town
Dave McTamaney during his time in Vietnam

Something You Don’t Know About Me: Dave McTamaney

By Michael Turton, Reporter | February 17, 2023

Newburgh teacher was Army photographer in Vietnam

Around Town

On The Spot

By Michael Turton, Reporter | February 17, 2023

What was your first car?

Philipstown News
Village Hall

Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

By Michael Turton, Reporter | February 10, 2023

Mayor asks county to ‘share the growth’

Around Town
onthespot 2.10.23

On The Spot

By Michael Turton, Reporter | February 10, 2023

What’s best, and worst, about the Super Bowl?

Sports
Bob Mayer

5 Questions: Bob Mayer

By Michael Turton, Reporter | February 10, 2023

Baseball historian from Putnam Valley

Philipstown News
Village Hall

Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

By Michael Turton, Reporter | February 3, 2023

Board hears from short-term rentals committee

Around Town
onthespot 2.3.23

On The Spot

By Michael Turton, Reporter | February 3, 2023

In winter, how do you like your toast?

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