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Michael Turton has been a reporter with The Current since its founding, after working in the same capacity at the Putnam County News & Recorder. Turton spent 20 years as community relations supervisor for the Essex Region Conservation Authority in Ontario before his move in 1998 to Philipstown, where he handled similar duties at Glynwood Farm and The Hastings Center. The Cold Spring resident holds degrees in environmental studies from the University of Waterloo, in education from the University of Windsor and in communication arts from St. Clair College.

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Philipstown resident moved to island in Nova Scotia

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Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

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Board holds annual reorganization meeting

Carl Hansen’s VA-provided marker at Cold Spring Cemetery (below) was installed on Veterans Day, 11 years after his death. His daughter, Lillian Moser, is at far right. Photos by M. Turton
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Deceased Veteran Gets a Marker

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But many other memorials were never installed

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Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

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Grants submitted for electric-vehicle charging stations

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On The Spot

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Do you enjoy the holiday chaos?

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On The Spot

Avatar photo by Michael Turton December 8, 2023December 16, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

What temperature is cold weather to you?

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New Meeting Rules in Cold Spring

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Mayor cites threats, harassment

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On The Spot

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Do you like “assembly-required” gifts?

Volunteer Gerry Singer helps tourists at the Cold Spring Visitor Center. (Photo by M. Turton)
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Reporter’s Notebook: Visitor Center Confidential

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Seeing Cold Spring through a tourist’s eyes

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Classic Wheels: 1939 Ford De Luxe Coupe

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‘It’s nice to drive but they don’t stop very well’

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On The Spot

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What’s your favorite and least-favorite Thanksgiving food?

Allysa Fry, holding her son, Adam, was among the firefighters from North Highlands, Cold Spring, Continental Village and Garrison who gathered for a photo shoot at Surprise Lake Camp on Nov. 12.
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Firefighters Answer the Recruiting Call

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New volunteers needed

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A Shift in Focus for Nonprofit

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From prevention to working with families

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In Cold Spring, A Price on Parking

Avatar photo by Michael Turton November 17, 2023November 28, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Residential permits, meters approved

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On The Spot

Avatar photo by Michael Turton November 17, 2023December 16, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Ever taken a great fall vacation?

Nelsonville Veterans Day ceremony
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Veteran Tributes

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Veterans and other residents pause to thank those who served

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On The Spot

Avatar photo by Michael Turton November 10, 2023December 16, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Did you enjoy fall more as a kid?

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Fjord Trail Data Concerns

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Committee still waiting on the numbers

Pedestrians filled Main Street in Cold Spring on Saturday (Oct. 28). Photo by M. Turton
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Another Wild Saturday in the Village

Avatar photo by Michael Turton November 3, 2023November 11, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

‘The busiest day I’ve seen in more than 10 years’

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Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

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Board discusses dog park, flooding, chess tables

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On The Spot

Avatar photo by Michael Turton November 3, 2023December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Did you prefer 80- or 60-degree fall days?

Liz Campbell Kelly, a landscape architect and Nelsonville resident, was among the volunteers who worked on the green roof at the Chapel Restoration. (Photo by Ross Corsair)
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Rooftop Garden Restored

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Chapel Restoration goes green — again

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‘Extraordinary’ Find at Historic Chapel

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Eucharistic vessels given to Cold Spring church

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Cold Spring Parking Plan Progresses

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Public comments prompt changes 

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On The Spot

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