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

October 17, 2019

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Michael Turton

Michael Turton

Turton, who has been a reporter for The Current since its founding in 2010, moved to Philipstown from his native Ontario in 1998.

Around Town

Then & Now: Cragside Entrance

By Michael Turton | October 15, 2019

The latest in our series of historic photos …

Around Town

On the Spot

By Michael Turton | October 12, 2019

Who was your favorite cartoon character as a kid?

Philipstown News

Decoding the Village Code

By Michael Turton | October 11, 2019

Cold Spring prepares to finalize overhaul

Philipstown News

Little Traction for Trolley with Cold Spring Board

By Michael Turton | October 11, 2019

Board members cool to Chamber suggestions

Around Town

On the Spot

By Michael Turton | October 5, 2019

Do you believe in reincarnation?

Philipstown News

Cold Spring to Crack Down on Airbnb

By Michael Turton | October 4, 2019

Board will hire part-time code enforcer and a fire inspector

Arts & Leisure

Hot Dogs, Heat and Heart

By Michael Turton | September 29, 2019

Newburgh eatery a hit with locals

Around Town

On the Spot

By Michael Turton | September 28, 2019

How do you feel about the shorter fall days?

Philipstown News

Sugarloaf Fire ‘Contained’

By Michael Turton | September 27, 2019

State says flames have burned at least 50 acres

Philipstown News
Tracey Walsh

Tourism Director Visits Cold Spring

By Michael Turton | September 27, 2019

Mayor: ‘We’re pretty much overwhelmed’

Around Town

On the Spot

By Michael Turton | September 23, 2019

On the equinox, will you mourn the end of summer or celebrate fall?

Arts & Leisure

Dutchess Trainer Has Horse Sense

By Michael Turton | September 21, 2019

‘It’s in my blood … part of who I am.’

Philipstown News

No Vacancy at Airbnb Meeting

By Michael Turton | September 20, 2019

Cold Spring residents debate regulation of short-term rentals

Around Town

On the Spot

By Michael Turton | September 14, 2019

What is the most beautiful city you’ve visited?

Philipstown News

Cold Spring Approves Parade

By Michael Turton | September 14, 2019

Also, Garden Street to be repaved

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