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The Highlands Current - News for Philipstown (Cold Spring, Nelsonville, Garrison) and Beacon, New York

June 01, 2020

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Michael Turton

Michael Turton

Turton, who has been a reporter for The Current since its founding in 2010, moved to Philipstown from his native Ontario in 1998.

Philipstown News

Tour Bus Busted

By Michael Turton | August 13, 2012

Parking ticket irks business owner

Sports

A Night at the Ballpark with the Renegades

By Michael Turton | August 12, 2012

Pro baseball just up the road

Philipstown News

Garrison’s Landing Parking: Improvements and Problems

By Michael Turton | August 7, 2012

Train-parking upgrades underway soon

Philipstown News

Citizens of Philipstown: Perceptions, Projects and Participation

By Michael Turton | July 31, 2012

Members are passionate about local politics

Philipstown News

The Paper Interviews: Michael Junjulas

By Michael Turton | July 31, 2012

A wide-ranging conversation with the newly elected Haldane School Board president

Philipstown News

Little League Ponders All-Star Selection Process

By Michael Turton | July 23, 2012

Organizers had eliminated team for 12-year-olds

Arts & Leisure

The Paper Interviews: Artist Larry Lyons

By Michael Turton | July 22, 2012

Has new show at the Beacon Theatre

Philipstown News

Junjulas Elected Haldane School Board President

By Michael Turton | July 22, 2012

Fundraising for improvements OK’d

Arts & Leisure

Barber Chair Preserves Community Memories

By Michael Turton | July 21, 2012

Residents recall haircuts, scents and tales

Arts & Leisure

Of Heroes and Icons

By Michael Turton | June 30, 2012

George Stevenson Art Exhibit Opens July 3

Philipstown News

Curto Honored for Service to Haldane and Community

By Michael Turton | June 23, 2012

Term as president ends this month

Philipstown News

Four Residents Remember Graduation

By Michael Turton | June 17, 2012

Some things change and others don’t

Philipstown News

Haldane Trustees Debate Sale of James Pond

By Michael Turton | June 8, 2012

Refinancing earns million dollar savings in bond interest

Arts & Leisure

Learning Art of Survival in Garrison

By Michael Turton | June 4, 2012

Special school teaches fundamental outdoor skills

Around Town

Bridge Snafu To End This Month

By Michael Turton | June 1, 2012

Normal traffic flow expected in a few weeks

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