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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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Preservation group withdraws after Lake Valhalla residents sue owner

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Meet Cold Spring’s New Chamber President

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Kate Liberman of HVSF will lead effort to expand

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Land Trust Buys Granite Mountain

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Pays $1 million for 358 acres in Putnam Valley

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Twins in Tune

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Brothers share one voice

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Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

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Meetings held Dec. 27 and Jan. 3

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Mid Hudson Concrete Fined for Owner’s Death

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Feds cite safety violations, settle for $15K

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2016: The Year in Review

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Memorable news in Philipstown and Beacon from the past 366 days

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Main Street Jewel Ends Run

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After 18 years, Momminia to close Jan. 1

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Willie’s Brother

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Cold Spring mainstay opens new spot in Fishkill

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Dog House Calls

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A Philipstown pet groomer who comes to you

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Notes From the Cold Spring Village Board

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Highlights from meetings of Dec. 6 and Dec. 13

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Butterfield Developer Wants $2.5 Million from Village

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Asserts mayor, former trustee and others intentionally delayed project

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Making the Season Brighter

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Philipstown couple molds 15,000 candles for holiday

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The Internet vs. Main Street

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Battling bargain hunters, shop owners emphasize unique gifts and service

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Cut-Your-Own Tradition Returns to Garrison

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Idle for 20 years, Christmas tree farm springs to life

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Joey Hyatt Jr. Begins Recovery

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Fundraiser planned for Dec. 6 at Depot Restaurant

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Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

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Highlights from Nov. 8 and Nov. 22 meetings

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Community Center

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New shared workspace opens in Philipstown

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Fjord Trail Route May Change

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Dockside being reconsidered for Cold Spring section

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Breakneck Hikers Keep Rescuers Busy

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Five calls in two weeks along busy Route 9D

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Cold Spring Chamber at Crossroads

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Officers are stepping down, but who will step up?

Cold Spring Village Hall
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Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

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Highlights from meetings Oct. 25 and Nov. 1

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Seeking Justice

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Two candidates hope to fill Philipstown judge seat

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Beacon’s Dormant Railroad May See New Life

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MTA calls for proposals to develop abandoned line

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Garrison Fire Company Spending Jumps 27 Percent

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Commissioners argue increase makes up for past Philipstown cuts

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