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

March 28, 2023


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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

Arts & Leisure
Keith Laug Photo by M. Turton

About Those Books You Want to Unload

By Michael Turton, Reporter | January 27, 2023

Beacon fitness center will pick them up

Around Town
onthespot 1.27.23

On The Spot

By Michael Turton, Reporter | January 27, 2023

What’s the last thing you binge-watched?

Philipstown News
Village Hall

Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

By Michael Turton, Reporter | January 21, 2023

Officials, residents discuss how to manage the crowds

Around Town

On The Spot

By Michael Turton, Reporter | January 20, 2023

Do you like to gamble a bit?

Around Town
Walter Roth

5 Questions: Walter Roth

By Michael Turton, Reporter | January 20, 2023

Cold Spring man spends 10 days in silence (again)

Schonfeld snapped this photo of the turkey before things turned ugly. Photo provided
Philipstown News

Turkey Trashes Garrison Home

By Michael Turton, Reporter | January 13, 2023

Leaves behind a bloody, filthy mess

Around Town
onthespot 1.13.22

On The Spot

By Michael Turton, Reporter | January 13, 2023

What do you listen to on long road trips?

Philipstown News
Village Hall Cold Spring

Notes from The Cold Spring Village Board

By Michael Turton, Reporter | January 13, 2023

Good news on dam repairs; county agreement criticized

Philipstown News
Village Hall

Scant Turnout for Cold Spring Electricity Issue

By Michael Turton, Reporter | January 6, 2023

Grant approved for state funding for Village Hall

Philipstown News
The flooding on Dec. 23 left its mark on Dockside Park in Cold Spring. Photo by M. Turton

Dockside Project Weathers First Storm of 2023

By Michael Turton, Reporter | January 6, 2023

Fencing, vegetation damaged

Around Town
onthespot 1.6.23

On The Spot

By Michael Turton, Reporter | January 6, 2023

Do you think you’d try camping in midwinter?

Columnists
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Reporter’s Notebook: Every Generation Has It Worse

By Michael Turton, Reporter | January 6, 2023

Learning Latin, with the scars to prove it

Around Town
Stephen Lewis

5 Question: Stephen Lewis

By Michael Turton, Reporter | December 30, 2022

Beacon resident is inventor of GlassMouse

Around Town
onthespot 12.30.22

On The Spot

By Michael Turton, Reporter | December 30, 2022

Do you pause and reflect at the New Year?

Philipstown News
Charlie Brooks restocks the Tiny Food Pantry in Cold Spring. Photo by M. Turton

Tiny Food Pantry Installed

By Michael Turton, Reporter | December 23, 2022

‘Take what you need, give what you can’

Columnists
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Classic Wheels: 1930 Ford Model A Town Sedan

By Michael Turton, Reporter | December 23, 2022

A new column about classic vehicles and motorcycles

Around Town
onthespot 12.23.22

On The Spot

By Michael Turton, Reporter | December 23, 2022

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

Around Town
On the spot 12.16.22

On The Spot

By Michael Turton, Reporter | December 16, 2022

Will you celebrate the solstice?

Philipstown News
Village Hall Cold Spring

Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

By Michael Turton, Reporter | December 16, 2022

Mandatory water conservation measures end

Arts & Leisure

Cold Spring Tree Lighting (Photos)

By Michael Turton, Reporter | December 10, 2022

Fire company escorts Santa to waterfront

Arts & Leisure
Quinn Chandler

5 Questions: Quinn Chandler

By Michael Turton, Reporter | December 9, 2022

Co-author of “Elf Off: The Tragic End to an Elf Tradition”

Philipstown News
The Daughters of the American Revolution installs banners in Beacon from Memorial Day through Veterans Day.

Veterans Banners Proposed for Cold Spring

By Michael Turton, Reporter | December 9, 2022

Support, but also doubts, about initiative

Around Town
onthespot 12.9.22

On The Spot

By Michael Turton, Reporter | December 9, 2022

Do you like to grill outdoors during the winter? 

Philipstown News

Cold Spring Committee Presents STR Report

By Michael Turton, Reporter | December 2, 2022

Calls for fewer permits, tougher enforcement

Around Town
onthespot 12.2.22

On The Spot

By Michael Turton, Reporter | December 2, 2022

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

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