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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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Restoring the Clearwater’s Luster

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New boat school refurbishing the Hudson River sloop

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The Day of Darkness is Coming

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But here comes the sun right behind it!

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Major Hunting Seasons Coming to a Close

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Sport still popular but declining overall

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Haldane Taps Solar Power for Savings

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Panels will reduce electric bill by $21,000 annually

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When Hikers Get Hurt, Firefighters Respond

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Cold Spring called 17 times this year

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A Colorful Start to the Season

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Tree lightings in Cold Spring and Garrison

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Village Mulls November Elections Again

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Deputy mayor adds topic to agenda

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Shop Main Street This Holiday Season: Cold Spring

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Keeping dollars in community has many benefits

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Death Shocks Community

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Joseph Giachinta killed in accident at cement business

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Pro Hockey Comes to Putnam

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Black Knights and Sailors also take the ice

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Village Planning Board Members Appointed

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Two of three members who resigned are replaced

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The Body as Artist’s Palette

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Tattoos tell people’s stories

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Veterans Day Marked in Cold Spring

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Ceremony honored those who have served

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Planning Board Trio Resigns

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Letters submitted en masse

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Philipstown Prepares for the Next Emergency

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Volunteers needed to staff local shelter

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Boat Club Building Razed

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Coal tar cleanup will last until spring

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Police Activity But No Public Threat (Updated)

Avatar photo by Michael Turton November 5, 2015January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Dept. of Corrections acknowledges incident

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Cold Spring Racer Wins Sports Car Challenge

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Experience with wet track helped secure victory

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Food Pantry Preps for Thanksgiving

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Holidays bring needs into focus

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Francisco Appointed Planning Board Chair

Avatar photo by Michael Turton October 30, 2015January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Bowman and Fadde object; call for Molloy to be interim

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Merchants Happy to See Seastreak Visitors

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Crowds are a challenge

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Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

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Winter parking starts Nov. 15; code enforcement clerk hired

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The Travails of Little Stony Point

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Will Fjord Trail help or hinder?

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Pro Football Comes to the Hudson Valley

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The Fort to play at Dutchess Stadium

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Film and Forum Bring Heroin Crisis Close to Home

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Students and parents discuss frightening toll of addiction

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