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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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From prevention to working with families

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In Cold Spring, A Price on Parking

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Residential permits, meters approved

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On The Spot

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Ever taken a great fall vacation?

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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

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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

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Another Wild Saturday in the Village

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‘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

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

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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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Who would you love to dress up as for Halloween?

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Classic Wheels: 1965 Corvair Monza 110 Sport Coupe

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The poor man’s Porsche

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Reporter’s Notebook: The Garrison Hunter

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A quest to visit every town named Garrison

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5 Questions: Anthony Amato

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Beacon native is Navy submarine chief

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On The Spot

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What TV show should they bring back?

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Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

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Mayor says tax sharing with county “is not coming”

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On The Spot

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What sport could we do without?

The great lawn, with St. Mary's Church, on an October afternoon Photo by M. Turton
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St. Mary’s Again Faces Precipice

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For third time in 10 years, church says end is near

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Main Course on the Market

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After 27 years, owner will retire

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Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

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Sets public hearings for parking codes

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On The Spot

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What was your favorite fairy tale as a kid?

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Marijuana Shop Opens in Beacon

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‘Showcase’ allows customers to meet growers

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Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

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