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The Highlands Current - News for Philipstown (Cold Spring, Nelsonville, Garrison) and Beacon, New York

December 10, 2022


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Michael Turton

Michael Turton

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Turton, who has been a reporter for The Current since its founding in 2010, moved to Philipstown from his native Ontario in 1998. Location: Cold Spring. Languages: English. Area of expertise: Cold Spring government, features

Philipstown News
Dockside

Cold Spring Raises Concerns with Fjord Trail Officials

By Michael Turton, Reporter | September 30, 2022

Environmental impact study to be released soon

Around Town
On the spot

On the Spot

By Michael Turton, Reporter | September 30, 2022

Do you have worn-out clothes you love wearing in fall?

Philipstown News
Shoreline protection is nearly complete at Dockside Park. Photo by M. Turton

Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

By Michael Turton, Reporter | September 23, 2022

Updates on the Fjord Trail, public restrooms and Dockside

Around Town
onthespot 9.23.22

On The Spot

By Michael Turton, Reporter | September 23, 2022

Would you enjoy a luxury cruise?

5 Questions
Suranga Gunasekera

5 Questions: Suranga Gunasekera

By Michael Turton, Reporter | September 23, 2022

Parochial vicar at Our Lady of Loretto in Cold Spring

Philipstown News
Village Hall Cold Spring

Notes from Cold Spring Village Board

By Michael Turton, Reporter | September 16, 2022

The rain helped, but water restrictions still a must

Around Town
onthespot 9.16.22

On The Spot

By Michael Turton, Reporter | September 16, 2022

How do you rate diners as a place to eat?

Around Town
onthespot 9.9.22

On The Spot

By Michael Turton, Reporter | September 9, 2022

What’s one of the coolest settings where you’ve attended a wedding?

Philipstown News
Three grads

Three Grads, Three Paths

By Michael Turton, Reporter | September 9, 2022

Three recent high school grads on what comes next

Philipstown News
Cold Spring reservoir

Drought Shows Little Sign of Easing

By Michael Turton, Reporter | September 2, 2022

Cold Spring continues restrictions, seeks aqueduct connection

Sports
Javier Ramirez of Beacon Footy moves the ball against Greg Cesar and Gabrial Besharati of the Commandos.

The Beautiful Game is Back in Beacon

By Michael Turton, Reporter | September 2, 2022

Solid first season for adult soccer league

Around Town
onthespot 9.2.22

On The Spot

By Michael Turton, Reporter | September 2, 2022

Would you have taken a different path after high school?

5 Questions
Chickie Pidala

5 Questions: Chickie Pidala

By Michael Turton, Reporter | September 2, 2022

Has lived in Cold Spring for 64 years

Around Town
onthespot 8.26.22

On The Spot

By Michael Turton, Reporter | August 26, 2022

Who was your first crush?

Around Town
trail

Cold Spring: Can We Influence Fjord Trail?

By Michael Turton, Reporter | August 19, 2022

Lingering concern over impact on village

Around Town
onthespot 8.19.22

On The Spot

By Michael Turton, Reporter | August 19, 2022

What’s one thing you want to do before summer ends?

Philipstown News
Cold Spring Village Hall

Policy Limits Official Flag Displays

By Michael Turton, Reporter | August 12, 2022

Also: Cold Spring board rejects earlier cruises by Seastreak boats

Around Town
onthespot 8.12.22

On The Spot

By Michael Turton, Reporter | August 12, 2022

Have you ever gone to a psychic?

5 Questions
Kim Russell

5 Questions: Kim Russell

By Michael Turton, Reporter | August 12, 2022

Oncology nurse at Vassar Brothers for 20 years

Around Town
Maloney news conference

Maloney Praises Gun Law

By Michael Turton, Reporter | August 12, 2022

Holds news conference in Cold Spring with shooting victim

Around Town
onthespot 8.5.22

On The Spot

By Michael Turton, Reporter | August 5, 2022

Do you have a favorite comic strip?

Kimmie Edge and Jennifer Young at Be A Friend's new office in Cold Spring Photo by M. Turton

A Kind Word for Victims of Bullying

By Michael Turton, Reporter | August 5, 2022

Cold Spring nonprofit cultivates empathy

Philipstown News
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Firefighter Academy Celebrates 20 Years

By Michael Turton, Reporter | August 5, 2022

Cold Spring camp graduates 39 students

Philipstown News
cold spring main street drone

Cold Spring Gets OK to Collect Room Tax

By Michael Turton, Reporter | July 29, 2022

Under new law, can collect up to 5 percent

Philipstown News
Community Day 2013

Community Day May Close Part of Main Street

By Michael Turton, Reporter | July 29, 2022

Fireworks and festival planned in Cold Spring for Labor Day weekend 

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