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

December 09, 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

Around Town
Quinn Chandler

5 Questions: Quinn Chandler

By Michael Turton, Reporter | 10 hours ago

Co-author of “Elf Off: The Tragic End to an Elf Tradition.”

Philipstown News
The Daughters of the American Revolution installs banners in Beacon from Memorial Day through Veterans Day.

Veterans Banners Proposed for Cold Spring

By Michael Turton, Reporter | 10 hours ago

Support, but also doubts, about initiative

Around Town
onthespot 12.9.22

On The Spot

By Michael Turton, Reporter | 11 hours ago

Do you like to grill outdoors during the winter? 

Philipstown News

Cold Spring Committee Presents STR Report

By Michael Turton, Reporter | December 2, 2022

Calls for fewer permits, tougher enforcement

Around Town
onthespot 12.2.22

On The Spot

By Michael Turton, Reporter | December 2, 2022

Do you like the idea of exploring old, abandoned buildings?

Philipstown News
Dan Biggs

5 Questions: Dan Biggs

By Michael Turton, Reporter | December 2, 2022

Landscape architect working with the Philipstown Trails Committee

Around Town
Hawk release

A Bird in Need

By Michael Turton, Reporter | December 2, 2022

Injured hawk gets helping hands

Arts & Leisure
The swimming pool at Indian Point

Lost Amusement Parks

By Michael Turton, Reporter | November 25, 2022

A bygone era of roller coasters, Ferris wheels and carousels

Around Town
onthespot 11.25.22

On The Spot

By Michael Turton, Reporter | November 25, 2022

Do you want a big — but less than Buffalo — snowstorm here this winter?

Philipstown News

Cold Spring to Reconsider Electricity Options

By Michael Turton, Reporter | November 18, 2022

Bulk energy purchasing group hopes to make a comeback

Around Town

On The Spot

By Michael Turton, Reporter | November 18, 2022

What’s the oldest object in your house?

Around Town
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On The Spot

By Michael Turton, Reporter | November 11, 2022

Would you be a good teacher?

Sports
New York United celebrates its title win. Photo by Jakob and Spencer Conti

New York United Wins Fall Title

By Michael Turton, Reporter | November 11, 2022

UFC Beacon concludes second season

Philipstown News
Village Hall Cold Spring

Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

By Michael Turton, Reporter | November 11, 2022

Water meter access, park vandals, Fjord Trail forum

Philipstown News
Clockwise from top: Woods, Bozzi, Early, Murphy

Questions for Candidates: Cold Spring Village Board

By Michael Turton, Reporter | November 4, 2022

On-ballot and write-in candidates respond

Philipstown News
Natasha Shaginian Photo by M. Turton

‘I Can’t Stand What’s Happening’

By Michael Turton, Reporter | November 4, 2022

Cold Spring resident runs charity for Russian children

Around Town
onthespot 11.4.22

On The Spot

By Michael Turton, Reporter | November 4, 2022

What kind of house did you grow up in? 

Philipstown News
Village Hall

Crowds Cause Chaos

By Michael Turton, Reporter | October 28, 2022

Cold Spring bombarded on Saturday

Around Town
on the spot 10.28.22

On The Spot

By Michael Turton, Reporter | October 28, 2022

It’s Halloween! What’s your favorite horror movie?

Around Town
onthespot 10.21.22

On The Spot

By Michael Turton, Reporter | October 21, 2022

What vehicle would you like to own just for fun?

Philipstown News
A lawsuit in Cold Spring centers on parking in this alley adjacent to 3 Furnace St., which has no curb cut.

Cold Spring Lawyer Files $1 Million Lawsuit

By Michael Turton, Reporter | October 14, 2022

Claims allegations in lawsuit defame him

Around Town
Walter Klietz, a retired postal worker, moved from Poughkeepsie.

An Affordable Housing Alternative

By Michael Turton, Reporter | October 14, 2022

Life in Post Road Mobile Home Park

Philipstown News

Notes From the Cold Spring Village Board

By Michael Turton, Reporter | October 14, 2022

Aqueduct connection moves three steps closer

Around Town
onthespot 10.14.22

On The Spot

By Michael Turton, Reporter | October 14, 2022

What favorite food does October bring to mind?

Around Town
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On The Spot

By Michael Turton, Reporter | October 7, 2022

If you could, would you change the seasons?

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