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

January 20, 2022


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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

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Lawsuit Filed Over Short-Term Rental

By Michael Turton, Reporter | January 14, 2022

Cold Spring neighbors clash over easement, parking

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5 Questions: Donna Minkowitz

By Michael Turton, Reporter | January 14, 2022

Beacon author teaches memoir writing

Around Town
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On The Spot

By Michael Turton, Reporter | January 14, 2022

Ever had a bad encounter with an animal?

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Cold Spring Employees Hit Hard by COVID

By Michael Turton, Reporter | January 14, 2022

Also, delinquent tax payments increase

Around Town
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On The Spot

By Michael Turton, Reporter | January 8, 2022

What’s in your favorite breakfast?

Ranate and Joe Rao

Journey to Bottom of the Earth

By Michael Turton, Reporter | January 1, 2022

Local meteorologist visits Antarctica in pursuit of total eclipse

Around Town
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On The Spot

By Michael Turton, Reporter | December 31, 2021

Where would you love to be on New Year’s Eve?

Around Town
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On the Spot

By Michael Turton, Reporter | December 24, 2021

What’s one of the best Christmas gifts you’ve received?

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Christmas Decor, To the Max

By Michael Turton, Reporter | December 24, 2021

Pralatowski displays some of his Santas at his home in Cold Spring.

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Cold Spring Firefighters Honored

By Michael Turton, Reporter | December 24, 2021

Travis Fyfe named Firefighter of the Year

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On the Spot

By Michael Turton, Reporter | December 18, 2021

Are you excited about the NFL playoffs?

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Cold Spring Aglow Temporarily Snuffed

By Michael Turton, Reporter | December 17, 2021

Rescheduling frustrates chamber, merchants

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Rock Street Excavation Resumes — Legally

By Michael Turton, Reporter | December 17, 2021

Driveway was subject of stop-work orders and lawsuit

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Garrison Voters Approve Truck

By Michael Turton, Reporter | December 17, 2021

Fire district will borrow for mini-pumper

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New Cold Spring Village Board Takes Office

By Michael Turton, Reporter | December 10, 2021

Shifts meeting dates and times

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