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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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Code update faces June 30 deadline

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What was your first real job?

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Classic Wheels: 1966 Land Rover Series IIA

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“There’s no power anything, just lights, signals and a horn.”

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Cold Spring Continues Code Update

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Public hearing remains open for feedback

Linda Cooper, the Taconic Region director for state parks; Matthew Davidson, the state parks deputy commissioner; and Richard Shea, the former Philipstown supervisor who is on the board at Fjord Trail Inc., responded to questions. Photo by Ross Corsair
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15 Questions

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Full house at Haldane for Fjord Trail meeting

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Weaving Climate Data

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Tapestry project chronicles temperature change 

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What’s the craziest, riskiest thing you’ve done for recreation?

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Reporter’s Notebook: 20 Years of Fresh Food

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Cold Spring Farmers’ Market celebrates 20 years

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What was your very first date?

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What’s Next For Marathon Site?

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Public hearing to remain open for comments

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What’s the biggest crowd you’ve been part of?

Back row: Lillian Moser (Cold Spring), Maggie Gordineer (Cold Spring), Juliann Ettinger (Beacon), Wendy Heintz (Garrison), Kristin Van Tassel (North Highlands), Alyssa Fry (North Highlands). Front row: Lauren de la Vega (Cold Spring), Dawn Baisley (Cold Spring), Lauren Scherer (North Highlands), Karolina Monroe (North Highlands) Photo by Ross Corsair
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Women in the Ranks

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Female firefighters a boon for struggling companies

A map created by the Village of Cold Spring of the proposed updated zoning
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New Cold Spring Zoning Within Sight

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Public hearing set for April 26

Officers Ken Ross III and Ken Ross Jr. of the SPCA Police Photo by M. Turton
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Harm an Animal, Go to Jail

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Putnam SPCA combats cruelty

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What’s your fast-food guilty pleasure?

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Villages, Town Will Host Fjord Trail Forum

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Residents can determine priority questions

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On The Spot

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When was the last time you flew a kite?

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Renegades Open 2023 Season

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New stadium name, new manager, 16 new players

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Classic Wheels: 1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk

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‘It’s maybe the ugliest beautiful car I’ve ever seen.’

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Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

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Public hearing on 2023-24 budget scheduled

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On The Spot

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Would you rather add a practical or artistic skill to your repertoire?

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Maple Syrup: A Sweet or Sour Future?

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Part 2 of “Dire Warmings”

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What impresses you most: sunset, sunrise or full moon?

Dr. Peter Bach stands in what he hopes will be his new office space. Photo by M. Turton
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A New Home for Veterinarian — His Garage

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Seeks permit to operate in North Highlands

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