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

September 28, 2020

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Michael Turton

Michael Turton

Senior Correspondent

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
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Helping Parents Help Their Kids

By Michael Turton, Senior Correspondent | 1 hour ago

Virtual classes pose a challenge for non-tech savvy

5 Questions
Dylan Leiner

5Q: Dylan Leiner

By Michael Turton, Senior Correspondent | September 26, 2020

Executive vice president of acquisitions and production for Sony Pictures Classic

Cold Spring Fire Company
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Busy Month for Fire Company

By Michael Turton, Senior Correspondent | September 25, 2020

Cold Spring firefighters answered 29 calls in August

Around Town
on the spot 9.22.20

On The Spot

By Michael Turton, Senior Correspondent | September 22, 2020

Is there a recurring theme in your dreams?

Philipstown News
Campbell-Property

Planning Board Approves Three Projects

By Michael Turton, Senior Correspondent | September 19, 2020

Kitchen, dining get OK at former Silver Spoon

Around Town
On The Spot 9.15.20

On The Spot

By Michael Turton, Senior Correspondent | September 15, 2020

What’s something from the past that you’d enjoy reliving?

Philipstown News
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Village Board Police Hiring Questioned by Future Trustee

By Michael Turton, Senior Correspondent | September 12, 2020

Also: Cold Spring to get better access to reservoirs

Freezer

Your Old Fridge Is Anything But Cool

By Michael Turton, Senior Correspondent | September 11, 2020

Local program disposes of refrigerants to ease global warming

Arts & Leisure
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‘Mona Lisa on Wheels’

By Michael Turton, Senior Correspondent | September 6, 2020

Unique vehicles are collector’s masterpieces

Arts & Leisure
Aaron Freimark

Something You Don’t Know About Me: Aaron Freimark

By Michael Turton, Senior Correspondent | September 5, 2020

Cold Spring resident has starry-eyed hobby

Around Town

On the Spot

By Michael Turton, Senior Correspondent | September 5, 2020

What do you wonder about?

Around Town
on the spot 9.1.20

On The Spot

By Michael Turton, Senior Correspondent | September 1, 2020

What do you like most about September?

Philipstown News
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Hudson Hil’s for Sale

By Michael Turton, Senior Correspondent | August 29, 2020

Owners say they are testing real-estate market

Philipstown News

Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

By Michael Turton, Senior Correspondent | August 28, 2020

Public restrooms, Tots Park, and the fate of the Halloween Parade

Around Town
On the spot 8.25.20

On The Spot

By Michael Turton, Senior Correspondent | August 25, 2020

Who is the most influential person in history?

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