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

May 24, 2022


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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

Philipstown News
Village Hall Cold Spring

Cold Spring Rescinds COVID-19 Policy

By Michael Turton, Reporter | January 21, 2022

Board also hears presentation on tech updates

Around Town
onthespot 1.21.22

On The Spot

By Michael Turton, Reporter | January 21, 2022

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

Philipstown News
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Lawsuit Filed Over Short-Term Rental

By Michael Turton, Reporter | January 14, 2022

Cold Spring neighbors clash over easement, parking

5 Questions
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5 Questions: Donna Minkowitz

By Michael Turton, Reporter | January 14, 2022

Beacon author teaches memoir writing

Around Town
onthespot.1.14.22

On The Spot

By Michael Turton, Reporter | January 14, 2022

Ever had a bad encounter with an animal?

Philipstown News
Village Hall

Cold Spring Employees Hit Hard by COVID

By Michael Turton, Reporter | January 14, 2022

Also, delinquent tax payments increase

Around Town
onthespot.1.11.22

On The Spot

By Michael Turton, Reporter | January 8, 2022

What’s in your favorite breakfast?

Ranate and Joe Rao

Journey to Bottom of the Earth

By Michael Turton, Reporter | January 1, 2022

Local meteorologist visits Antarctica in pursuit of total eclipse

Around Town
onthespot.12.31.21

On The Spot

By Michael Turton, Reporter | December 31, 2021

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

Around Town
onthespot.12.24.21

On the Spot

By Michael Turton, Reporter | December 24, 2021

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

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Christmas Decor, To the Max

By Michael Turton, Reporter | December 24, 2021

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

Philipstown News
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Cold Spring Firefighters Honored

By Michael Turton, Reporter | December 24, 2021

Travis Fyfe named Firefighter of the Year

Around Town
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On the Spot

By Michael Turton, Reporter | December 18, 2021

Are you excited about the NFL playoffs?

Philipstown News
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Cold Spring Aglow Temporarily Snuffed

By Michael Turton, Reporter | December 17, 2021

Rescheduling frustrates chamber, merchants

Philipstown News
Rock Street driveway

Rock Street Excavation Resumes — Legally

By Michael Turton, Reporter | December 17, 2021

Driveway was subject of stop-work orders and lawsuit

Philipstown News
mini-pumper

Garrison Voters Approve Truck

By Michael Turton, Reporter | December 17, 2021

Fire district will borrow for mini-pumper

Philipstown News
Cold Spring Village Board

New Cold Spring Village Board Takes Office

By Michael Turton, Reporter | December 10, 2021

Shifts meeting dates and times

Philipstown News
mini-pumper

Garrison Fire Seeks OK to Borrow

By Michael Turton, Reporter | December 10, 2021

Wants funds to purchase “mini-pumper”

Philipstown News
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Santa Visits Cold Spring

By Michael Turton, Reporter | December 10, 2021

Collects letters from local children

Around Town
onthespot 12.7.21

On The Spot

By Michael Turton, Reporter | December 7, 2021

What’s the worst car you’ve owned? 

Columnists
Merandy Early Murphy

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

By Michael Turton, Reporter | December 5, 2021

What it takes to serve a village

Philipstown News
dockside-rendering

Dockside Shoreline to Get Major Rehab

By Michael Turton, Reporter | December 4, 2021

State to spend $1.86 million in Cold Spring

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Village Hall Cold Spring

Last Meeting Before Cold Spring Change

By Michael Turton, Reporter | December 3, 2021

Planning Board appointment causes a squabble

Around Town
onthespot 11.28.21

On The Spot

By Michael Turton, Reporter | November 28, 2021

Are the leftovers better than the Thanksgiving dinner?

Philipstown News
Village Hall

Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

By Michael Turton, Reporter | November 27, 2021

Privatizing garbage collection looks likely

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