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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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Veterans Banners Proposed for Cold Spring

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Support, but also doubts, about initiative

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Do you like to grill outdoors during the winter? 

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Cold Spring Committee Presents STR Report

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Calls for fewer permits, tougher enforcement

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Do you like the idea of exploring old, abandoned buildings?

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Landscape architect working with the Philipstown Trails Committee

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A Bird in Need

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Injured hawk gets helping hands

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Lost Amusement Parks

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A bygone era of roller coasters, Ferris wheels and carousels

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Do you want a big — but less than Buffalo — snowstorm here this winter?

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Cold Spring to Reconsider Electricity Options

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Bulk energy purchasing group hopes to make a comeback

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What’s the oldest object in your house?

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Would you be a good teacher?

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New York United Wins Fall Title

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UFC Beacon concludes second season

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Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

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Water meter access, park vandals, Fjord Trail forum

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Questions for Candidates: Cold Spring Village Board

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On-ballot and write-in candidates respond

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‘I Can’t Stand What’s Happening’

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Cold Spring resident runs charity for Russian children

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What kind of house did you grow up in? 

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Crowds Cause Chaos

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Cold Spring bombarded on Saturday

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It’s Halloween! What’s your favorite horror movie?

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What vehicle would you like to own just for fun?

A lawsuit in Cold Spring centers on parking in this alley adjacent to 3 Furnace St., which has no curb cut.
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Claims allegations in lawsuit defame him

Walter Klietz, a retired postal worker, moved from Poughkeepsie.
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An Affordable Housing Alternative

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Life in Post Road Mobile Home Park

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Notes From the Cold Spring Village Board

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Aqueduct connection moves three steps closer

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What favorite food does October bring to mind?

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