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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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Hundreds Attend Memorial for Logan Flood

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Another youth succumbs to heroin addiction

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Shore Protection Designs Completed

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Boat Club discussion continues

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Three Trustees Look Back

Avatar photo by Michael Turton March 31, 2015January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Campbell, Hawkins and Falloon on leaving office

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Nelsonville Votes Again March 31

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Absentee ballots due when polls close

cold spring police car
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Odell Asked to Study Countywide Policing

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Cold Spring trustees urge action on ‘bomb trains’

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Work Gets Underway on Fjord Trail

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Construction begins on parking lot across from Little Stony Point Park

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Butterfield Library Seeks Funding Increase

Avatar photo by Michael Turton March 21, 2015July 8, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Vote to be included on Haldane’s May ballot

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Cliff-hanger in Nelsonville

Avatar photo by Michael Turton March 19, 2015January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Looks like a second election needed

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Trio Triumphs in Cold Spring Vote

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Merandy, Early and Murphy win election by wide margins

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Two Trial Dates Set in Local Cases

Avatar photo by Michael Turton March 15, 2015January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Alleged assault at Whistling Willie’s to be considered May 18

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Cold Spring Election Debate Controversy

Avatar photo by Michael Turton March 13, 2015January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Some find PCNR debate unfair

Posted inPhilipstown News

Amendment to Boat Club Lease Discussed

Avatar photo by Michael Turton March 9, 2015January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Provision waiving Planning Board, HDRB review likely to be axed

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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

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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’

Posted inPhilipstown News

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

Posted inPhilipstown News

Downsized Fire Station Proposed

Avatar photo by Michael Turton February 22, 2015January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Funding remains the biggest question

Posted inAround Town

A New Business Is Born, a Second Earns Award

Avatar photo by Michael Turton February 15, 2015September 30, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Construction company changes hands, bridal service honored

Posted inPhilipstown News

Campbell Updates Board on Main Street Project

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Sewer repairs and water connection to be costly

Posted inPhilipstown News

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

Avatar photo by Michael Turton February 8, 2015September 30, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

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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