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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 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

Posted inAround Town

Town-wide Tag Sale Big Hit in Community

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

Beneficial for residents and businesses

Posted inPhilipstown News

Haldane Homecoming Celebrates ‘Field of Dreams’

Avatar photo by Michael Turton October 7, 2013January 28, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

1938 Grad recalls playing on dirt field

Posted inArts & Leisure

Day Trip: Montgomery Place

Avatar photo by Michael Turton October 6, 2013July 29, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Perfect fall getaway for majestic grounds and trails

Posted inPhilipstown News

Cruise Boats Visiting Cold Spring on the Rise

Avatar photo by Michael Turton October 5, 2013September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Village benefits from increased revenue

Posted inPhilipstown News

DEC Plans Coal Tar Borings at Boat Club

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

ZBA notice time reduced

Posted inPhilipstown News

Manhunt Affected Life at Haldane

Avatar photo by Michael Turton October 3, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Homecoming weekend will celebrate new facilities

Posted inArts & Leisure

Village Tree Nursery Takes Root

Avatar photo by Michael Turton September 28, 2013September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Volunteers plant first seedlings

Posted inAround Town

ZBA to Reduce Notification Period for Public Hearings

Avatar photo by Michael Turton September 28, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

State program to buy, demolish some floodplain properties

Posted inSports

Blue Devils Fall in Home Opener at New Haldane Field

Avatar photo by Michael Turton September 22, 2013October 26, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Spectators storm field after game — to play

Posted inSports

New Facilities Put Haldane in Upbeat Mood

Avatar photo by Michael Turton September 21, 2013August 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Energy performance contract producing big cost savings

Posted inAround Town

Judge Loretta Preska to be Honored with Trailblazer Award

Avatar photo by Michael Turton September 21, 2013September 30, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Putnam History Museum gala continues a local tradition

Posted inPhilipstown News

New Law Will Ban ‘Formula Businesses’ in Cold Spring

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

Public Hearing set for Oct. 14

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