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Michael TurtonReporter

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.

The Mekeel’s Corners Chapel soon after it was built in 1867 (Forlow Collection)
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That Little Church at the Corner

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A forgotten community and a July 4th tradition

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On The Spot

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Which of your parents’ sayings do you use?

1957 Ford Thunderbird
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Classic Wheels: 1957 Ford Thunderbird

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A Beacon boy’s dream comes true

Village Hall
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Public Comment Closes on Cold Spring Zoning

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Village faces June 30 deadline to finish update

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On The Spot

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What tops your summer must-do list?

Charles Ruppmann Photo by M. Turton 1975: Home-run king Hank Aaron (center) hangs out with Sandy Alomar Sr. (left) and his sons, Sandy Jr. and Roberto, both of whom also became Major League Baseball stars. It was Aaron's last trip to Yankee Stadium. Photos courtesy New York Daily News
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An Eye for the News

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Photojournalist shares memorable shots at Butterfield

Passengers disembark in 2021 from a Seastreak cruise docked at Cold Spring. (File photo by M. Turton)
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Seastreak Asks for More Cold Spring Cruises

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Requests as many as 30 summer and fall dockings

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On The Spot

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Do you still like going to the movies?

Village Hall
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Hearing Continues on Cold Spring Update

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Planning Board weighs in on zoning proposals

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On The Spot

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Do you still have friends from grade school?

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On The Spot

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Will you be in, on or near the water this summer?

The bridge under construction
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Bear Mountain Bridge at 100

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Crossing was briefly longest suspension bridge 

Village Hall
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Clock Ticking in Cold Spring

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Code update faces June 30 deadline

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On the Spot

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What was your first real job?

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On The Spot

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What’s your favorite pasta dish?

1966 Land Rover Series IIA
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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.”

Cold Spring Village Hall
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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

Tempestries on display at the Putnam History Museum
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Weaving Climate Data

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Tapestry project chronicles temperature change 

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On The Spot

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

Shelley and Juan
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Reporter’s Notebook: 20 Years of Fresh Food

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Cold Spring Farmers’ Market celebrates 20 years

On the Spot
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On the Spot

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What was your very first date?

Cold Spring Village Hall
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What’s Next For Marathon Site?

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Public hearing to remain open for comments

On the Spot
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On the Spot

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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

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