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News for Philipstown (Cold Spring, Nelsonville, Garrison) and Beacon, New York

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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 inArts & Leisure

Four Winds: A Thriving Organic Farm

Avatar photo by Michael Turton August 28, 2016August 30, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

And perennial Cold Spring Farmers’ Market favorite

Posted inPhilipstown News

Haldane Launches Alternative High School

Avatar photo by Michael Turton August 26, 2016August 25, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Haldane Academy opens at St. Basil on Sept. 1

Posted inSports

Renegades Host NY-Penn All Stars

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Game showcases best of Class A minor league

Posted inPhilipstown News

The Business Side of Fire Protection

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Garrison district prepares for first public vote

Posted inAround Town

Beacon vs. Philipstown

Avatar photo by Michael Turton August 14, 2016August 13, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

A tale of two communities

Posted inAround Town

A Major Local Lift-off

Avatar photo by Michael Turton August 14, 2016August 13, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Helicopters assist with Aqueduct repairs

Posted inPhilipstown News

The Dirt on Dirt Roads

Avatar photo by Michael Turton August 13, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Highway chief talks gravel, rain and asphalt

Posted inPhilipstown News

Mayor Urges “Close Attention” to Senior Center Deal

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County legislator says lease agreement was discussed openly for months

Posted inPhilipstown News

Recommended Updates to Village Code Aired

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Project to run through 2018

Posted inPhilipstown News

Cold Spring Mayor Blasts PCNR Coverage

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Recreation Commission meets with Village Board

Posted inPhilipstown News

Ailes Pulls Funds for Senior Center

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More than 500 sign petition opposing proposed agreement

Posted inPhilipstown News

Heat Wave Hits Highlands

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Yes, it’s hot enough for us

Posted inPhilipstown News

Village Struggles With Costs

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Tight budget lives little wiggle room

Nelsonville Village Hall
Posted inPhilipstown News

Nelsonville Ponders Building Department Merger

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Mayor says referendum possible

Posted inArts & Leisure

The Continued Demise of Big League Baseball

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A long-time fan’s personal lament

Posted inPhilipstown News

Loretto, Businesses Latest Victims of Burglaries

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Break-ins may be related to $1,300 theft in Beacon

Posted inArts & Leisure

Feeding Fido

Avatar photo by Michael Turton July 11, 2016July 9, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Cold Spring vet concerned about what many dogs eat

Posted inPhilipstown News

Cold Spring Trees Need Trimming

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

But estimates nearly double what was budgeted

Posted inPhilipstown News

Sidewalk Woes in Cold Spring

Avatar photo by Michael Turton July 8, 2016July 7, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Safety vs. expanding business

Posted inPhilipstown News

Fjord Trail Design Options Aired

Avatar photo by Michael Turton July 2, 2016April 28, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Breakneck Connector to be trail’s first leg

Posted inPhilipstown News

Main Street Project, Coal Tar Remediation Near Completion

Avatar photo by Michael Turton July 1, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Cold Spring, Philipstown to share building department services

Posted inPhilipstown News

Butterfield Change of Use Approved

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

Routine meeting after weeks of contention

Posted inBeacon News

Beacon High School Graduates Class of 2016

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

Pomp and circumstance at Dutchess Stadium

Posted inArts & Leisure

Pedaling Around Cold Spring

Avatar photo by Michael Turton June 26, 2016June 24, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Bike rental shop is village’s newest business

Posted inPhilipstown News

Haldane Honors Retirees, Tenured Teachers

Avatar photo by Michael Turton June 25, 2016June 24, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Also, traffic and parking problems easing

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