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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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Decoding the Village Code

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Cold Spring prepares to finalize overhaul

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Little Traction for Trolley with Cold Spring Board

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Board members cool to Chamber suggestions

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On the Spot

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Do you believe in reincarnation?

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Spirit of Beacon Day (Photos)

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Thousands turn out for annual community event

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Cold Spring to Crack Down on Airbnb

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Board will hire part-time code enforcer and a fire inspector

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Hot Dogs, Heat and Heart

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Newburgh eatery a hit with locals

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On the Spot

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How do you feel about the shorter fall days?

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Sugarloaf Fire ‘Contained’

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State says flames have burned at least 50 acres

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Tourism Director Visits Cold Spring

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Mayor: ‘We’re pretty much overwhelmed’

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On the Spot

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On the equinox, will you mourn the end of summer or celebrate fall?

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Dutchess Trainer Has Horse Sense

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‘It’s in my blood … part of who I am.’

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No Vacancy at Airbnb Meeting

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Cold Spring residents debate regulation of short-term rentals

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On the Spot

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What is the most beautiful city you’ve visited?

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Cold Spring Approves Parade

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Also, Garden Street to be repaved

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Cold Spring Ponders Airbnb

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Updated code would tighten regulations

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On the Spot

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If home is where the heart is, where’s yours?

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On the Spot

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What tops your list as a grossly overrated movie?

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Tricks, Dips and Flips

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Thousands turn out for annual air show at Stewart

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This Parade Will Be Different

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Eclectic performance slated for Cold Spring

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Welcome to Glenham

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A Beacon neighbor with a ‘small is good’ vibe

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On the Spot

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Which car “bells and whistles” do you find unnecessary?

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DEC Reclassifies Boat Club Site

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Says pollution cleanup complete

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Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

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Food truck redux and a busy October weekend

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On the Spot

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What’s the most impressive concert you’ve attended?

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Woodstock 1969

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Legendary music fest — an hour away — was 50 years ago this weekend

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