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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

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

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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

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

Posted inAround Town

Main Street Shops Continue to Evolve

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Names, addresses, and businesses change

Posted inPhilipstown News

Community Stories You May Have Missed in 2013

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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

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‘I never tire of hearing the bell’

Posted inAround Town

Putting the Sol in Solstice

Avatar photo by Michael Turton December 20, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Sky Baby Studio to celebrate return of longer days

Posted inPhilipstown News

Village Receives Squeaky-clean Auditor’s Report

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Signs at 9D intersection raise concern

Posted inAround Town

First Snowstorm Quiets Main Street

Avatar photo by Michael Turton December 15, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Temperatures to rise Sunday

Posted inAround Town

Local Pub Helps Wounded Warriors

Avatar photo by Michael Turton December 11, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

McGuire’s-on-Main continues Army-Navy tradition this Saturday

Posted inPhilipstown News

Haldane Budget Cycle Gets Underway

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Superintendent interviews slated

Posted inAround Town

Christmas Lights to Shine on Main Street

Avatar photo by Michael Turton December 7, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Chamber and village work together

Posted inAround Town

Vera’s Market to Stay Open This Winter

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New hours, products and business neighbors

Posted inAround Town

Food Pantry Continues Community Service Tradition

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Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings

Posted inPhilipstown News

Haldane: Coming to Terms with Common Core

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“The shifts in Common Core emphasize depth not breadth”

Posted inPhilipstown News

Formula Business Ban Close to Final Form

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

Developer wants fence at Butterfield

Posted inPhilipstown News

Post Office ‘Committed to Staying in Cold Spring’

Avatar photo by Michael Turton November 17, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Temporary retail trailer slated for February

Posted inPhilipstown News

Village Water Pressure and Quality Improve

Avatar photo by Michael Turton November 17, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Tree Commission to be formed

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