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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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Cold Spring Trustee Candidate: Barney Molloy

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Former Village planning board chair

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Cold Spring Trustee Candidate: Lynn Miller

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Main Street shop owner

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Cold Spring Trustee Candidate: Steve Voloto

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Owner of SDV Carpentry

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TransCare Ambulance Files for Bankruptcy

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Putnam County service to continue

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Getting Down to Business ‘On The Fly’

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Cold Spring resident reopens fitness center

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Trustees to Tackle Daunting Budget Cycle

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Cold Spring board will set plans for 2016-17

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Butterfield Project Goes Back to Planning Board

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New plan moves senior citizen center and post office to Lahey Pavilion

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Business Owners React to Tourism Controversy

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Question finances, communications and planning

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Boat Club Discussions Continue

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Two trustees meet with members to discuss future of site

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Little Whiskeys with a Big Following

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Production thriving in Hudson Valley

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Haldane Athletes Sign Letters of Intent

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Headed for Hartford, Pace and Stony Brook

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Cold Spring Election Date Moves to a Vote

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Referendum will appear on March 15 ballot

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Beacon’s World Champ

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City transfixed by 1939 title fight

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Main Street Project Ready for Bids

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Parents raise Haldane drop-off safety concerns

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A Gentleman and a Gentle Man

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Former town and village historian dies at age 90

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Food and Shelter Against the Storm

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Winter months pose challenge for pantry, shelter

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Tax Cap Severely Limits Village Spending

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Cold Spring election date debate continues

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How to Survive a Bad Day on the Trail

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Cold Spring firefighter to offer course in wilderness first aid

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Dramatic New Year’s Eve Rescue

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Putnam County to develop rope rescue team

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First Parking Meter for Cold Spring

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Water meters require costly upgrade

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Dunkin’ Donuts Mystery

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Store owner says real estate listing is a fraud

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When Should Cold Spring Vote?

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Residents’ views differ widely

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Bids Expected Soon for Main Street Project

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Work could begin in spring

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Pre-Christmas Blaze Destroys Historic Garrison Home

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Kitchen fire apparently spread quickly

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New Ladder Truck for Beacon Fire Department

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Custom made, suited to urban firefighting

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