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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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Haldane Reorganization Faces Opposition

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Garrison School appoints principal

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Construction Schedule Set for Butterfield

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Breakneck Ridge use poses problems

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Parking Bill on Governor’s Desk

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The Affair to shoot in Cold Spring again

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Justice Courts: Closest to the People

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Cases range from traffic violations to landlord-tenant disputes

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Groundbreaking Day at Butterfield Site

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Multiuse development to include post office

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Dirt or Pavement?

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Philipstown Town Board conducts walking tour of South Mountain Pass

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Independence Day, Freedom and Patriotism

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Local veterans on their service to their country

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Village Hires New Law Firm

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Workshop will look at Main Street

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IDA Delays Vote on Butterfield

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Deadline extended for public comment on taxes

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Haldane’s Class of 2015 Graduates

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Rain fails to dampen spirits

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Underage Drinking and Summer Parties

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Social Host Liability Law applies

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Hearing Monday on Butterfield Sales Tax Relief

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Progress on Main Street project

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The Affair Lights up Main Street

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Popular TV series filmed in Cold Spring

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DEC Set to Open Boat Club Coal Tar Bids

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Excavation could begin in September

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Bogus Invoices Mailed to Local Businesses

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Billing for a nonexistent Haldane sports poster

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Big Truck Day 2015

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Cold Spring’s Butterfield Library held its 10th Annual Big Truck Day Sunday, June 7

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Cold Spring Is Dunkin’

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Donuts, gas and gum to go

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Cold Spring Code Update Chair Resigns

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Cites disagreement with Cold Spring mayor

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Village Fourth of July Plans on Track

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Parade, fireworks and hopefully music

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Graswald Pleads Not Guilty

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Arraigned on May 29

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Residential Parking Permits Closer

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Independence Day planning continues

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2015 Memorial Day Parade Gathers Locals for March up Main

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Community honors fallen heroes

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Finding Fiscal Efficiencies

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Cold Spring trustees look to cuts costs

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Haldane, Garrison Budgets and Library Funds Approved

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Schwartz, Parr and Clements elected as trustees

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Main Street Car Crash

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Cold Spring Police make arrest

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