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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

Local Lawyer’s Work Prompts Major AG Pact

Avatar photo by Michael Turton March 29, 2014September 30, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Ensures adherence to mental health parity laws

Posted inPhilipstown News

Butterfield Zoning Detailed Discussion Begins

Avatar photo by Michael Turton March 28, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Public hearing pushed back a week

Posted inPhilipstown News

Two Burglaries Reported in Garrison

Avatar photo by Michael Turton March 28, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Cases recall 2013 incidents

Posted inAround Town

Tough Winter for Local Sanctuary Animals

Avatar photo by Michael Turton March 22, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Donations needed as spring arrives

Posted inPhilipstown News

BOFA Wins Both Village Trustee Seats

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

Bowman and Fadde victors in hard-fought race

Posted inPhilipstown News

Trustees and Planning Board Confer

Avatar photo by Michael Turton March 15, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Bonding passed for village water plant

Posted inPhilipstown News

Candidates Meet in Second Political Forum

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

Teams stick to established campaign messages

Posted inPhilipstown News

Part III: Responding to the Heroin Epidemic

Avatar photo by Michael Turton February 28, 2014October 5, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Awareness, enforcement and disease treatment

Posted inPhilipstown News

Part II: Heroin’s Damaged Lives

Avatar photo by Michael Turton February 21, 2014October 5, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Parents, an addict and an educator speak out

Posted inPhilipstown News

Part I: Heroin Stalks Main Street

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Local users include adults and students

Posted inPhilipstown News

Boat Club Discussion Produces Few Results

Avatar photo by Michael Turton February 1, 2014January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Specific plans uncertain

Posted inPhilipstown News

High-Profile Projects Before Village Building Inspector

Avatar photo by Michael Turton January 26, 2014January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Paperwork adds up for one-man office

Posted inAround Town

Cold Spring Post Office Relocation Begins

Avatar photo by Michael Turton January 25, 2014January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Temporary trailer located near existing building

Posted inPhilipstown News

Dockside Shoreline Protection in the Making

Avatar photo by Michael Turton January 21, 2014January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Strategy begins with “shovel ready” goal

Posted inAround Town

Village Board Gets Back to Business

Avatar photo by Michael Turton January 19, 2014January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Final public hearing set on ‘formula businesses’

Posted inPhilipstown News

Boat Club Slated to Be Razed

Avatar photo by Michael Turton January 18, 2014January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Reconstruction pending

Posted inAround Town

With Demolition, Philipstown Ice Rink Taking Shape

Avatar photo by Michael Turton January 13, 2014January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Skating could start later this month

Posted inAround Town

Local Economy Hard to Forecast

Avatar photo by Michael Turton January 12, 2014September 30, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Some business owners predict strength, others remain uncertain

Posted inPhilipstown News

Haldane Settles Two Contracts

Avatar photo by Michael Turton January 11, 2014January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Villanti chapter closing

Posted inAround Town

House Trailer Burns in Cold Spring

Avatar photo by Michael Turton January 10, 2014January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Fire began during attempt to heat frozen pipes

Posted inPhilipstown News

Focus Turns to Riverfront Challenges in 2014

Avatar photo by Michael Turton January 6, 2014January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Coal tar, boat club, cruise boats and Dockside pose issues

Posted inAround Town

Main Street Shops Continue to Evolve

Avatar photo by Michael Turton January 5, 2014January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Names, addresses, and businesses change

Posted inPhilipstown News

Community Stories You May Have Missed in 2013

Avatar photo by Michael Turton January 1, 2014January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Stories worth revisiting

Posted inArts & Leisure

Christmas Traditions: A Sampler

Avatar photo by Michael Turton December 24, 2013September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Turkey or lasagna, fresh or faux tree, traditions center on family togetherness

Posted inAround Town

A Familiar Face at Christmastime

Avatar photo by Michael Turton December 22, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

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