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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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On The Spot

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When was the last time you climbed a tree? 

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Cold Spring Set To Adopt Code Changes

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

Revisions include the addition of six new chapters

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Cold Spring To Allow LLC Owners

Avatar photo by Michael Turton July 16, 2021July 23, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Second public hearing set for short-term rentals

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On The Spot

Avatar photo by Michael Turton July 13, 2021January 5, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

How many books are there in your personal library?

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Black Baseball: The Hudson Valley Connection

Avatar photo by Michael Turton July 10, 2021July 11, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Satchel Paige and other Black players barnstormed the area for many years

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More Days, Bigger Fines

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Cold Spring amends short-term rentals law

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State Police ID Body of Missing Swimmer

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Newburgh teen had been reported missing from Little Stony Point Park

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Cold Spring Parking: Take Two

Avatar photo by Michael Turton July 2, 2021April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Metered parking reduced, but other concerns remain

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Man, It’s Been Hot

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The flowers suffered, but bounced back

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Firehouse Art

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Students add murals to Cold Spring station

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On the Spot

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Have you had any thoughts recently of cold winter days?

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On The Spot

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Which summer vacation do you remember as the most fun?

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Cold Spring Airbnb Law All But Complete

Avatar photo by Michael Turton June 26, 2021June 26, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Number of rentals allowed would increase

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On The Spot

Avatar photo by Michael Turton June 22, 2021January 5, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

How many remote controls do you own?

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A Colorful Yarn

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Cold Spring merchant ‘bombs’ her own shop

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Cold Spring Chamber Names Award Winners

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Drug World praised for vaccination response

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On The Spot

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Do you plan to travel now that COVID-19 restrictions are being eased?

New York marijuana legalization
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Town, Villages Hash Out Marijuana Law

Avatar photo by Michael Turton June 11, 2021June 11, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Philipstown board suggests local coordination

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Cold Spring Reveals Parking Plan

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‘Virtual’ meters, resident permits among strategies

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On The Spot

Avatar photo by Michael Turton June 8, 2021January 5, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

What’s your favorite song that mentions the moon?

Dan and Darrin Santos
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Two Brothers, Three Sports, Twin Threat

Avatar photo by Michael Turton June 4, 2021June 11, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Haldane’s Dan and Darrin Santos excelled in basketball, football and lacrosse

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Mayor Drops Out of Cold Spring Race

Avatar photo by Michael Turton June 4, 2021October 31, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Two trustee candidates also end campaigns

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Avatar photo by Michael Turton June 1, 2021January 5, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

What is the funniest conspiracy theory?

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You Think Your House is Small?

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“Tiny houses” suit an alternative lifestyle

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Cold Spring Releases Police Survey Results

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