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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

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

Posted inAround Town

Putnam History Museum to Honor Garrison’s Gordon Family

Avatar photo by Michael Turton September 15, 2013September 30, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

The Malcolm Gordon School, part of a proud legacy

Posted inPhilipstown News

New Lawyer, New Electrical Provider for Village

Avatar photo by Michael Turton September 14, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Mayor meets with West Point officials over Constitution Island

Posted inAround Town

Local Programs for Seniors: Anything But Centralized

Avatar photo by Michael Turton September 13, 2013September 30, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Locations, host organizations and programs vary

Posted inAround Town

Frozenberry Changes Hands

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

Reports of store closing prove false

Posted inPhilipstown News

Historic District Code, Grove RFP Discussed

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

Docking permit raises issues

Posted inPhilipstown News

Down to Business for Students, Teachers, School Board Trustees

Avatar photo by Michael Turton September 6, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Haldane approves search firm for new superintendent

Posted inAround Town

Town-Wide Tag Sale Planned for Early October

Avatar photo by Michael Turton September 2, 2013March 28, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Special map will lead bargain hunters to all tag sale sites

Posted inPhilipstown News

Storm Season at Hand, Emergency Planning Underway

Avatar photo by Michael Turton September 1, 2013September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Residents encouraged to prepare emergency kits

Posted inPhilipstown News

Village to Ask DEC to Reconsider Coal Tar Decision

Avatar photo by Michael Turton August 30, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Board and residents not satisfied with 20 percent solution

Posted inPhilipstown News

Mayor Doesn’t Budge on Planning Board Appointments

Avatar photo by Michael Turton August 30, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Trustees favor retainer for new law firm

Posted inPhilipstown News

Officials Tour The Grove

Avatar photo by Michael Turton August 24, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Abandoned historic building interior described as ‘horror story’

Posted inAround Town

Food Pantry Experiencing Seasonal Shortages

Avatar photo by Michael Turton August 23, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Summer brings plea for food, personal care products

Posted inPhilipstown News

Mayor’s Planning Board Appointments Questioned

Avatar photo by Michael Turton August 23, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

New village planner hired, new lawyer likely next week

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