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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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Board hears from short-term rentals committee

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On The Spot

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In winter, how do you like your toast?

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Cold Spring Prepares for Parking Change

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Residential permits, meters will be implemented this year

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‘There’s nothing automatic about this car.’

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About Those Books You Want to Unload

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Beacon fitness center will pick them up

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On The Spot

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What’s the last thing you binge-watched?

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Officials, residents discuss how to manage the crowds

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On The Spot

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Do you like to gamble a bit?

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5 Questions: Walter Roth

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Cold Spring man spends 10 days in silence (again)

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Turkey Trashes Garrison Home

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Leaves behind a bloody, filthy mess

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What do you listen to on long road trips?

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Notes from The Cold Spring Village Board

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Good news on dam repairs; county agreement criticized

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Scant Turnout for Cold Spring Electricity Issue

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Grant approved for state funding for Village Hall

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Dockside Project Weathers First Storm of 2023

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Fencing, vegetation damaged

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On The Spot

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Do you think you’d try camping in midwinter?

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Learning Latin, with the scars to prove it

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Beacon resident is inventor of GlassMouse

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On The Spot

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Do you pause and reflect at the New Year?

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Tiny Food Pantry Installed

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‘Take what you need, give what you can’

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Classic Wheels: 1930 Ford Model A Town Sedan

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A new column about classic vehicles and motorcycles

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On The Spot

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What’s your favorite music for this time of year?

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Will you celebrate the solstice?

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Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

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Mandatory water conservation measures end

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Cold Spring Tree Lighting (Photos)

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