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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.

Kyle Carr threw the first pitch of the Renegades' 2025 season on April 4. Photo by Ross Corsair
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New manager follows ‘championship behaviors’

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Classic Wheels: 1932 Ford Coupe

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The star of “American Graffiti” hits the road

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What’s your favorite way to have toast?

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Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

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Proposed budget includes tax increase of 2.7 percent

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On The Spot

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Where is baseball on your 1-10 ‘love it’ scale?

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Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

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Highlights from the March 26 meeting

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On The Spot

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What bird or critter’s arrival means it’s spring for sure?

Planners recommend improvements at the foot of upper Main, such as a crosswalk and lighting.
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Rutgers Shares Cold Spring Traffic Report

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Designs would ‘calm’ traffic, protect pedestrians

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The Town Criers Come to Town

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Improv comedy mines Cold Spring’s past

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On The Spot

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Have you ever performed on stage?

Reconstruction is underway at the Boscobel Mansion. Photo by M. Turton
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Ceiling Collapse Triggers Overhaul

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Boscobel launches $2 million-plus restoration

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On The Spot

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What do you like most about St. Patrick’s Day?

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Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

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Bids sought for Fair Street drainage and sidewalk work

Cold Spring Village Hall
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Cold Spring Details Fjord Trail Concerns

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Consultant: Traffic study ‘woefully’ lacking

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Classic Wheels: 1953 Farmall Super H

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A workhorse that “purrs like a kitten”

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On The Spot

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Did you see the recent, rare alignment of the planets?

Ryan, Jen and Reilly Landisi
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Ball in the Family

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The Landisi siblings are hoops standouts for Beacon. Their mom was among the best ever to play for Haldane.

Iceboats on the Hudson in Greene County in January Photo by Julian Diamond
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Sailing on Thin Ice

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Mild winters spell trouble for iceboating 

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Cold Spring to Finalize Fjord Trail Notes

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Meeting scheduled for Monday at Village Hall

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On The Spot

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What was the best thing about high school?

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Consultant Critical of Fjord Trail Report

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Concerns include community character, funding

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On The Spot

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What movie role would you like to play?

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On The Spot

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What’s the most romantic place you’ve had dinner?

Mayor Kathleen Foley in her office at Village Hall Photo by M. Turton
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Small Village, Big Issues

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Cold Spring mayor on the year ahead

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Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

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