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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

A Unique View of Cold Spring

Avatar photo by Michael Turton February 3, 2015January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Postcard depicts the village circa 1911

Posted inPhilipstown News

Building Cold Spring’s Economy: Part II

Avatar photo by Michael Turton January 30, 2015September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Significant properties, lessons from other communities may be key

Posted inPhilipstown News

Main Street Project Questioned

Avatar photo by Michael Turton January 30, 2015January 26, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Coal tar inquiries sent to DEC

Posted inPhilipstown News

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

Posted inPhilipstown News

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

Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Marks Martin Luther King Day

Avatar photo by Michael Turton January 20, 2015February 1, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

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

Avatar photo by Michael Turton January 16, 2015January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

In other cases, judge calls for more community service venues

Posted inPhilipstown News

Car Tires Cut at Metro-North Parking Lot

Avatar photo by Michael Turton January 15, 2015February 7, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

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

Posted inPhilipstown News

Stories You Might Have Missed

Avatar photo by Michael Turton January 1, 2015February 13, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

2014 as seen through the rear-view mirror

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

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