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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.

Posted inAround Town

Vet Warns of Potentially Fatal Disease for Dogs

Avatar photo by Michael Turton October 22, 2016October 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Owners advised to vaccinate for leptospirosis

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Cold Spring Fire Company Gets a Surprise Gift

Avatar photo by Michael Turton October 21, 2016October 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

No fundraising appeal this year but expenses loom

Cold Spring Village Hall
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Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

Avatar photo by Michael Turton October 17, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Meeting highlights from Oct. 11

Posted inPhilipstown News

Historic Village Wall Collapses

Avatar photo by Michael Turton October 16, 2016October 14, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

St. Mary’s Church may face costly repairs

Posted inPhilipstown News

A Trip to Remember

Avatar photo by Michael Turton October 14, 2016December 22, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Veterans make emotional visit to war memorials

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Day Trip: A Fall Drive to Three States

Avatar photo by Michael Turton October 9, 2016August 26, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

The crowds are gone, and the colors have arrived

Cold Spring Village Hall
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Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

Avatar photo by Michael Turton October 8, 2016September 15, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Meeting highlights from Sept. 27 and Oct. 4

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Putnam Officials Blast Oil Barge Plan

Avatar photo by Michael Turton October 3, 2016September 30, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Scuccimarra: “We’re talking a mile of barges”

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What’s in a (Street) Name?

Avatar photo by Michael Turton October 2, 2016September 30, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Some are historic, others less than creative

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Day Trip: Innisfree Garden

Avatar photo by Michael Turton October 1, 2016September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

One of the world’s top 10 gardens

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Day Trip: Kingston’s Maritime Museum

Avatar photo by Michael Turton October 1, 2016September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Fascinating past lives of the Hudson River

Posted inArts & Leisure

Day Trip: James Baird State Park

Avatar photo by Michael Turton October 1, 2016September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Trails, golf and more

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Out of the Ashes, Farmers’ Market Thrives

Avatar photo by Michael Turton September 28, 2016September 23, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Founded 15 years ago after supermarket fire

Posted inAround Town

Summer’s Last Sail

Avatar photo by Michael Turton September 27, 2016September 24, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Fourth-graders depart from Cold Spring for Hudson River trip

Posted inPhilipstown News

Selling Main Street by the Foot

Avatar photo by Michael Turton September 23, 2016September 24, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Stoops and porches often built on village property

Posted inAround Town

Hollywood Stops Traffic on Route 9D

Avatar photo by Michael Turton September 19, 2016September 18, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Crews film inside tunnel for John Turturro comedy

Posted inPhilipstown News

Popular Road Boss to Retire

Avatar photo by Michael Turton September 18, 2016September 16, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Ed Trimble has worked for village nearly 40 years

Posted inArts & Leisure

Highlands Brew Tour

Avatar photo by Michael Turton September 17, 2016September 16, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

A tour of craft breweries in Beacon, Newburgh and Peekskill

Posted inPhilipstown News

Cold Spring Village Board

Avatar photo by Michael Turton September 17, 2016September 19, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Notes from Sept. 7 and 13

Posted inPhilipstown News

Selling Tourism

Avatar photo by Michael Turton September 10, 2016September 9, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Visitors spend big bucks in Dutchess, not so much in Putnam. What’s the difference?

Posted inArts & Leisure

Air Show Wows Huge Crowd

Avatar photo by Michael Turton September 10, 2016September 9, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Second annual aerial display at Stewart International

Posted inSports

Spinning Blue Devils

Avatar photo by Michael Turton September 10, 2016September 9, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Volleyball team stops for a “spin” at On the Fly

Posted inAround Town

Cops and Rodders Draws 100 Classics

Avatar photo by Michael Turton September 3, 2016September 2, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Some of proceeds will go toward senior center

Posted inPhilipstown News

N.Y. Supreme Court Orders DiFrancesco Case Sealed

Avatar photo by Michael Turton September 3, 2016September 10, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Cold Spring judge’s ruling overturned

Posted inPhilipstown News

Philipstown Judge Steps Down

Avatar photo by Michael Turton September 2, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Complaints made about three points of conduct

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