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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

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

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

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

Avatar photo by Michael Turton December 9, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

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

Avatar photo by Michael Turton December 5, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

New hours, products and business neighbors

Posted inAround Town

Food Pantry Continues Community Service Tradition

Avatar photo by Michael Turton December 2, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings

Posted inPhilipstown News

Haldane: Coming to Terms with Common Core

Avatar photo by Michael Turton November 23, 2013September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

“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

Posted inSports

Haldane Girls’ Soccer and Volleyball Teams Advance

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

Seasons end for boys’ soccer and football teams

Posted inPhilipstown News

Haldane Hires Interim Superintendent

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

Seasoned educator will serve through school year

Posted inPhilipstown News

Village Addresses Boat Club Issues

Avatar photo by Michael Turton November 9, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Fees for cruise boats may increase

Posted inSports

Banner Week for Haldane Athletes

Avatar photo by Michael Turton November 8, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Cross Country teams in State Finals, three teams in Regional Finals

Posted inArts & Leisure

1937 Garrison Accident Claimed Composer’s Life

Avatar photo by Michael Turton November 6, 2013September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Brooks Bowman songs recorded by biggest names in music

Posted inAround Town

Cold Spring Named ‘Best Weekend Retreat’

Avatar photo by Michael Turton October 31, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Winter parking rules just around the corner

Posted inAround Town

Three Cruise Boats Dock at Cold Spring; Officials Expected One

Avatar photo by Michael Turton October 27, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Village collects additional fees from unexpected, but not unwelcome, visitors

Posted inPhilipstown News

New Fire Hall Talks Underway – Again

Avatar photo by Michael Turton October 26, 2013October 26, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Coal tar cleanup discussion centers on boat club lease

Posted inPhilipstown News

Residents Speak in Favor of ‘Formula Business’ Ban

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

No opposition expressed

Posted inPhilipstown News

Haldane Search Committee Negotiating with Prospective Interim Superintendent

Avatar photo by Michael Turton October 19, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Audit praises district financial practices

Posted inPhilipstown News

6 Burglaries in 6 Weeks

Avatar photo by Michael Turton October 12, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Break-ins reported in Garrison and Nelsonville

Posted inPhilipstown News

DEC Agrees to Larger Coal Tar Cleanup

Avatar photo by Michael Turton October 12, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Dependent upon boat club building removal

Posted inPhilipstown News

Manitou Residents, Local Officials Discuss Flooding Solutions

Avatar photo by Michael Turton October 12, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Sunken road, wetland drainage pose problems

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