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Michael Turton
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.
New Lawyer, New Electrical Provider for Village
Mayor meets with West Point officials over Constitution Island
Local Programs for Seniors: Anything But Centralized
Locations, host organizations and programs vary
Down to Business for Students, Teachers, School Board Trustees
Haldane approves search firm for new superintendent
Town-Wide Tag Sale Planned for Early October
Special map will lead bargain hunters to all tag sale sites
Storm Season at Hand, Emergency Planning Underway
Residents encouraged to prepare emergency kits
Village to Ask DEC to Reconsider Coal Tar Decision
Board and residents not satisfied with 20 percent solution
Mayor Doesn’t Budge on Planning Board Appointments
Trustees favor retainer for new law firm
Officials Tour The Grove
Abandoned historic building interior described as ‘horror story’
Food Pantry Experiencing Seasonal Shortages
Summer brings plea for food, personal care products
Mayor’s Planning Board Appointments Questioned
New village planner hired, new lawyer likely next week
Constitution Island Education Center Proposed for Main Street
Concern over loss of tax revenue
Trustees Approve Tax Levy Resolution
Villanti cautions parents on Common Core tests
Putnam Cycling Classic May Not Return to Cold Spring
Opinions vary on economic benefit of special events
Boiler Installation Approved for Philipstown Community Center
Asbestos also to be removed and underground oil tank replaced
Clock Still Ticking on Coal Tar Removal
Draft law to prohibit ‘formula’ businesses sent back to lawyer
Village Trustees Express Regret Over July Fourth Ads
Concerns raised and solutions proposed
Marsh Kayak Trip Goes Seriously Awry
Classic he-said, she-said disagreement raises safety concerns
Rhinebeck Bank Presents Refurbishment Concept for Main Street Property
Village to hire special counsel to deal with Butterfield
New Haldane Playing Field on Schedule
Sports action slated for September opening
Sunday Music Series Makes Comeback
Coordinator cites economic and community benefits