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News for Philipstown (Cold Spring, Nelsonville, Garrison) and Beacon, New York

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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.

Posted inAround Town

This Ornament Has History

Avatar photo by Michael Turton December 25, 2014March 29, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Family celebrates the carrot’s 113th Christmas

Posted inPhilipstown News

Firehouse Plans Unveiled

Avatar photo by Michael Turton December 20, 2014March 29, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Three stories; cost estimated at $6 million plus

Posted inPhilipstown News

Village Tree Ordinance Passes Quietly

Avatar photo by Michael Turton December 20, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Recreation Commission’s role may increase

Posted inPhilipstown News

Seniors Updated on Butterfield

Avatar photo by Michael Turton December 19, 2014March 29, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Donated funds must be spent by end of 2015

Posted inPhilipstown News

Graffiti Vandals to Perform Community Service

Avatar photo by Michael Turton December 14, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Resolution of Whistling Willie’s assault case again delayed

Posted inPhilipstown News

Nuisance Bear Shot With Pellets in Garrison

Avatar photo by Michael Turton December 13, 2014March 29, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Bird feeders provided tempting food source

Posted inPhilipstown News

Public Hearing Supports Tree Board

Avatar photo by Michael Turton December 9, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

DEC says ‘no’ to coal tar meeting

Posted inPhilipstown News

Dramatic Rescue on Bull Hill

Avatar photo by Michael Turton December 6, 2014March 25, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Specially trained team comes to aid of local teen

Posted inSports

Haldane Senior Off to Division 1 Volleyball

Avatar photo by Michael Turton November 23, 2014March 29, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Kelly Vahos part of athletic tradition

Posted inPhilipstown News

New Coal Tar Wrinkle

Avatar photo by Michael Turton November 21, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Boat Club wants 
building left intact

Posted inAround Town

A Day to Honor All Veterans

Avatar photo by Michael Turton November 14, 2014March 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

11th hour of 11th day of 11th month

Posted inPhilipstown News

Butterfield Lawyer Makes His Case

Avatar photo by Michael Turton November 14, 2014March 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Refutes Planning Board members’ claims

Posted inAround Town

A Chilly but Cheery Cruise to Cold Spring

Avatar photo by Michael Turton November 8, 2014March 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Fall boat trips end for the year

Posted inPhilipstown News

Village Code Update Gets Underway

Avatar photo by Michael Turton November 8, 2014June 29, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Goldstein elected chair

Posted inPhilipstown News

Haldane Weighs Hiring Peace Officer

Avatar photo by Michael Turton November 8, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Fiscal constraints causing worries

Posted inAround Town

Used Clothing Shed Benefits Many

Avatar photo by Michael Turton November 5, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Part of an extensive network

Posted inPhilipstown News

Tree Group Naming Gets Rowdy

Avatar photo by Michael Turton November 3, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Public hearing on village tree law is Dec. 2

Posted inAround Town

Lost Hikers Pose a Challenge

Avatar photo by Michael Turton October 29, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Local fire fighters and park staff conduct search and rescue

Posted inPhilipstown News

Lawyer’s Letter Ignites Cold Spring Village Board Debate

Avatar photo by Michael Turton October 27, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Planning Board member reservations rebound

Posted inPhilipstown News

Offer Made to Buy James Pond

Avatar photo by Michael Turton October 21, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Haldane trustees unlikely to accept it

Posted inPhilipstown News

Cold Spring and Nelsonville Residents Asked to Curb Water Use

Avatar photo by Michael Turton October 18, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Discussion of lawyer’s letter postponed

Posted inPhilipstown News

Four Court Cases Adjourned Until December

Avatar photo by Michael Turton October 14, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Change of venue request withdrawn

Posted inPhilipstown News

Firm Chosen to Update Village Zoning Code

Avatar photo by Michael Turton October 12, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Trustee Hawkins balks at vote

Posted inArts & Leisure

Historic Main Street Bar Reopens

Avatar photo by Michael Turton October 4, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

New Cold Spring business with a familiar theme

Posted inPhilipstown News

Water Supply Levels Still Dropping

Avatar photo by Michael Turton October 4, 2014July 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Cold Spring Upper Reservoir more than five feet below normal

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