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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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Pizza yes, but gourmet offerings as well

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What was last movie you watched in a theater?

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Consultant to Help Update Cold Spring Police Policies

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Mayor stresses public input as part of the process

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Workers grow accustomed to being home

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Home prices rise as people flee hot spots

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Current Conversation: Kathleen Foley and Heidi Bender

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Newly elected members of Cold Spring Village Board

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What sound really irritates you?

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Haldane junior is mountain bike champ

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What has been your best Halloween costume?

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A milestone birthday in Beacon

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One-Day Parking Experiment

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Cold Spring mayor nets $3,000 at Mayor’s Park

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How do you feel about turning back the clocks on Nov. 1?

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Questions for Candidates: Cold Spring Village Board

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Heidi Bender and Kathleen Foley

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What’s the longest road trip you’ve taken?

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Holiday Cards, Halloween Style

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Each October, Cold Spring family gets creative

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Chaos in Cold Spring

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Overcrowding creates parking problems, safety concerns

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Who was one of your outstanding teachers?

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Cold Spring Ponders Its Water Supply

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Consultant suggests alternatives to dam repair

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