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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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Little League Opening Day

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Philipstown teams field 116 players grades K-6

Posted inAround Town

Café Confidential

Avatar photo by Michael Turton April 28, 2017April 28, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Foundry owner: ‘You can’t make this stuff up’

Posted inAround Town

Lyme Bomb 2

Avatar photo by Michael Turton April 24, 2017April 20, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

More on tick explosion

Cold Spring Village Hall
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New Police, Highway Chiefs

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Familiar faces promoted in Cold Spring

Posted inPhilipstown News

Philipstown: What’s in a (Street) Name?

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From Indian princesses to Revolutionary War heroes

Posted inPhilipstown News

Touring the Senior Center

Avatar photo by Michael Turton April 9, 2017April 9, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Still two-dimensional but soon underway

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Cold Spring Board Members Sworn In

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Incumbent mayor and trustees take oath

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Lyme Bomb

Avatar photo by Michael Turton April 7, 2017April 7, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Tick population appears ready to explode

Posted inSports

Opening Day, 1865

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Highlands baseball thrived in bygone era

Cold Spring Village Hall
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Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

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Budget hearing set for April 11

Posted inPhilipstown News

Merandy Wins Second Term (Updated)

Avatar photo by Michael Turton March 30, 2017March 31, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

With absentee ballots counted, maintains Election Day margin

Posted inPhilipstown News

Finally, a Senior Citizen Center?

Avatar photo by Michael Turton March 24, 2017March 23, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Construction could begin before summer

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Boutique Hotel Planned Over Silver Spoon

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Second floor to be converted into five rooms

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Mayor’s Race Too Close to Call (Updated)

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Absentee ballots will decide it; incumbent trustees re-elected

Cold Spring Village Hall
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Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

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Feb. 28 and March 7 meetings

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Traffic Ticket? Talk to the Judge

Avatar photo by Michael Turton March 13, 2017March 10, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Thomas Costello will return to Cold Spring bench for fourth term

Posted inPhilipstown News

Meet the Mayoral Candidates

Avatar photo by Michael Turton March 11, 2017March 10, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Anthoine challenging Merandy for Cold Spring mayor

Posted inPhilipstown News

Trustee Candidate Frank Haggerty

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Campaigning as write-in for Cold Spring board

Posted inAround Town

Summer at the Farm (Camp)

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Chores, animals and fun at local summer camps

Posted inPhilipstown News

Meet the Trustee Candidates

Avatar photo by Michael Turton March 4, 2017March 3, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Three residents vie for two seats on Cold Spring board

Cold Spring Village Hall
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A $50,000 Tree Trim

Avatar photo by Michael Turton February 25, 2017February 24, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

And other notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

Posted inPhilipstown News

Haldane Academy Told to Vacate St. Basil

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State says program cannot operate at private school outside district

Posted inAround Town

Beacon Beer Beckons

Avatar photo by Michael Turton February 15, 2017February 9, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Hudson Valley Brewery opened Feb. 4

Posted inPhilipstown News

Village May Petition for Lower Speed Limit

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Also, fire company asks for delayed funds

Posted inSports

The Haldane Hockey Five

Avatar photo by Michael Turton February 4, 2017February 3, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Cold Spring players anchor Hendrick Hudson team

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