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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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A Good Revenue Month

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Developer asks if village will rent space at Butterfield

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Sailing Canal Boat to Dock at Village

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West Street may switch to one-way traffic

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Main Street Evolution Continues

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Young entrepreneurs put a fresh face on business

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Cold Spring Businessman Appears in Court

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Judge declines to dismiss assault charges

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Foodtown Expansion Underway

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Thirty percent increase in floor space

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Coal Tar Cleanup at Boat Club Delayed One Year

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Dockside agreement nears completion

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Village Addresses Looming Insurance Bill

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Donated trees planted on Main Street

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Master Gardeners in the Making

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Bounty to be donated to food pantry

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About-Face on Executive Sessions

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Downey appointed to HDRB

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Fire Damages Nelsonville Home

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Cause unknown

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New Kayak Business on Market Street

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Hudson River Expeditions ready to paddle

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Butterfield Zoning Approved

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Developer: “It’s been a long, hard road”

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‘Yes’ for Butterfield Nearly Certain

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Trolley may be headed to Breakneck

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Kids’ Fishing Day a Big Hit

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Nelsonville Fish and Fur Club hosts 26th annual event

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Butterfield Public Hearing Draws No Opposition

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Views differ on need for financial review

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Cost of Policing Motorcycle Event Questioned

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Four vie for two HDRB spots

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McGuire’s On Main to Pour its Last Beer

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Historic bar closes doors May 31

Posted inPhilipstown News

Heroin Addiction: Parents Hear From Parents

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‘A Mother and Father’s Worst Nightmare’

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Kayaks That Fit Like Custom-Made Suits

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New business epitomizes craftsmanship

Posted inPhilipstown News

Alternatives Presented for Dockside Protection

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Preferred designs expected by July

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‘Tweaks’ to Proposed Butterfield Zoning Approved

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Public hearing set for April 29

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Village Budget Stays Under Cap

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Resident suggests consolidating police services

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Bowman and Fadde Begin Village Board Terms

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New agreement reached with Cold Spring Police

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History Museum Holds Annual Meeting

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Two exhibits planned for 2014

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Butterfield Hearing Delayed Again

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