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

July 26, 2021


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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
Brian Merritt

5 Questions: Brian Merritt

By Michael Turton, Reporter | July 24, 2021

New pastor at the First Presbyterian in Philipstown

Marijuana Public Hearing
Philipstown News

Retail Marijuana

By Michael Turton, Reporter | July 23, 2021

Cold Spring ‘opts out,’ while Philipstown mulls it over

License plate reader
Philipstown News

Smile: You’re on Camera

By Michael Turton, Reporter | July 23, 2021

Cold Spring police install license-plate readers

Around Town

On The Spot

By Michael Turton, Reporter | July 20, 2021

When was the last time you climbed a tree? 

Philipstown News
Cold Spring Village Board

Cold Spring Set To Adopt Code Changes

By Michael Turton, Reporter | July 17, 2021

Revisions include the addition of six new chapters

Philipstown News
Main Street Cold Spring

Cold Spring To Allow LLC Owners

By Michael Turton, Reporter | July 16, 2021

Second public hearing set for short-term rentals

Around Town

On The Spot

By Michael Turton, Reporter | July 13, 2021

How many books are there in your personal library?

Sports
Barnstorming bus

Black Baseball: The Hudson Valley Connection

By Michael Turton, Reporter | July 10, 2021

Satchel Paige and other Black players barnstormed the area for many years

Homepage Featured

More Days, Bigger Fines

By Michael Turton, Reporter | July 9, 2021

Cold Spring amends short-term rentals law

Philipstown News
Dive Team

State Police ID Body of Missing Swimmer

By Michael Turton, Reporter | July 6, 2021

Newburgh teen had been reported missing from Little Stony Point Park

Philipstown News
Cold Spring Village Board

Cold Spring Parking: Take Two

By Michael Turton, Reporter | July 2, 2021

Metered parking reduced, but other concerns remain

Around Town
Sunday Afternoon

Man, It’s Been Hot

By Michael Turton, Reporter | July 2, 2021

The flowers suffered, but bounced back

Philipstown News
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Firehouse Art

By Michael Turton, Reporter | July 2, 2021

Students add murals to Cold Spring station

Around Town
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On the Spot

By Michael Turton, Reporter | July 2, 2021

Have you had any thoughts recently of cold winter days?

Around Town
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On The Spot

By Michael Turton, Reporter | June 29, 2021

Which summer vacation do you remember as the most fun?

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