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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.

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Cold Spring Rescinds COVID-19 Policy

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Board also hears presentation on tech updates

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On The Spot

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Amid winter and COVID-19, how do you relax these days?

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Lawsuit Filed Over Short-Term Rental

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Cold Spring neighbors clash over easement, parking

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5 Questions: Donna Minkowitz

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Beacon author teaches memoir writing

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On The Spot

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Ever had a bad encounter with an animal?

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Cold Spring Employees Hit Hard by COVID

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Also, delinquent tax payments increase

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On The Spot

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What’s in your favorite breakfast?

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Journey to Bottom of the Earth

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Local meteorologist visits Antarctica in pursuit of total eclipse

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On The Spot

Avatar photo by Michael Turton December 31, 2021January 5, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Where would you love to be on New Year’s Eve?

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On the Spot

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What’s one of the best Christmas gifts you’ve received?

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Christmas Decor, To the Max

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Pralatowski displays some of his Santas at his home in Cold Spring.

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Cold Spring Firefighters Honored

Avatar photo by Michael Turton December 24, 2021December 23, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Travis Fyfe named Firefighter of the Year

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On the Spot

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Are you excited about the NFL playoffs?

Cold Spring Aglow
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Cold Spring Aglow Temporarily Snuffed

Avatar photo by Michael Turton December 17, 2021December 20, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Rescheduling frustrates chamber, merchants

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Rock Street Excavation Resumes — Legally

Avatar photo by Michael Turton December 17, 2021December 19, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Driveway was subject of stop-work orders and lawsuit

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Garrison Voters Approve Truck

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Fire district will borrow for mini-pumper

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New Cold Spring Village Board Takes Office

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Shifts meeting dates and times

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Garrison Fire Seeks OK to Borrow

Avatar photo by Michael Turton December 10, 2021December 10, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Wants funds to purchase “mini-pumper”

Santa Visits
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Santa Visits Cold Spring

Avatar photo by Michael Turton December 10, 2021December 10, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Collects letters from local children

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On The Spot

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What’s the worst car you’ve owned? 

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Reporter’s Notebook: A Changing of the Guard in Cold Spring

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What it takes to serve a village

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Dockside Shoreline to Get Major Rehab

Avatar photo by Michael Turton December 4, 2021December 6, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

State to spend $1.86 million in Cold Spring

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Last Meeting Before Cold Spring Change

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Planning Board appointment causes a squabble

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On The Spot

Avatar photo by Michael Turton November 28, 2021January 5, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Are the leftovers better than the Thanksgiving dinner?

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Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

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Privatizing garbage collection looks likely

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