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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.

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Haldane Hockey Season Ends

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Combined with Hendrick Hudson for deepest playoff run yet

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Betty Budney Remembered

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Neighbor, leader, friend and citizen

Posted inPhilipstown News

Mayor Hopes Coal Tar Can Be Barged

Avatar photo by Michael Turton March 3, 2015January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Contracts signed for major waste water treatment plant upgrade

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Haldane–Hendrick Hudson Hockey Team Advances

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Next playoff game Feb. 27 at Rye Playland

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Molloy, Ferris Campaign as a Team

Avatar photo by Michael Turton February 27, 2015September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

‘Problems we have today we had four or five years ago’

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Fran Murphy Ready to Tackle Village Issues

Avatar photo by Michael Turton February 27, 2015September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Running for Cold Spring trustee

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Downsized Fire Station Proposed

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Funding remains the biggest question

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A New Business Is Born, a Second Earns Award

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Construction company changes hands, bridal service honored

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Campbell Updates Board on Main Street Project

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Sewer repairs and water connection to be costly

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Grand Larceny, Forgery Before Justice Court

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Updates on youths charged in graffiti and trespassing incidents

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Village Code Update Moves Forward

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Cold Spring Boat Club expected to close in September

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One Business for Sale, Another Evolves

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Pet store available; Depot undergoes transformation

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Public Meeting to Discuss New Firehouse Set for Feb. 16

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Plans for new Cold Spring facility scaled back

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A Unique View of Cold Spring

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Postcard depicts the village circa 1911

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Building Cold Spring’s Economy: Part II

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Significant properties, lessons from other communities may be key

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Main Street Project Questioned

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Coal tar inquiries sent to DEC

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Break-ins at Two Cold Spring Shops

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

Nail salon and restaurant report damage

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Building Cold Spring’s Economy

Avatar photo by Michael Turton January 25, 2015September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Leadership needed to champion local economic development

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Beacon Marks Martin Luther King Day

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Annual festivities predate the national holiday

Posted inPhilipstown News

Intriguing CSPD Issues Surface

Avatar photo by Michael Turton January 17, 2015February 7, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Contracts awarded for wastewater treatment plant

Posted inAround Town

Case of Alleged Assault Again Adjourned

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In other cases, judge calls for more community service venues

Posted inPhilipstown News

Car Tires Cut at Metro-North Parking Lot

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Attacks may have occurred in three waves

Posted inPhilipstown News

2015: The Year of Capital Projects

Avatar photo by Michael Turton January 10, 2015February 7, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Dams, Main Street and wastewater treatment head the list for Cold Spring

Posted inPhilipstown News

Slow Start for Village Board

Avatar photo by Michael Turton January 10, 2015January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Interim attorney appointed

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Stories You Might Have Missed

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2014 as seen through the rear-view mirror

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