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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 inPhilipstown News

Constitution Island Education Center Proposed for Main Street

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Concern over loss of tax revenue

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Trustees Approve Tax Levy Resolution

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Villanti cautions parents on Common Core tests

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Putnam Cycling Classic May Not Return to Cold Spring

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Opinions vary on economic benefit of special events

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Boiler Installation Approved for Philipstown Community Center

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Asbestos also to be removed and underground oil tank replaced

Posted inPhilipstown News

Clock Still Ticking on Coal Tar Removal

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

Draft law to prohibit ‘formula’ businesses sent back to lawyer

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Village Trustees Express Regret Over July Fourth Ads

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Concerns raised and solutions proposed

Posted inPhilipstown News

Marsh Kayak Trip Goes Seriously Awry

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Classic he-said, she-said disagreement raises safety concerns

Posted inPhilipstown News

Rhinebeck Bank Presents Refurbishment Concept for Main Street Property

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Village to hire special counsel to deal with Butterfield

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Last Week’s Heat Wave ‘Sizzled’

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Community endures scorching temperatures

Posted inPhilipstown News

New Haldane Playing Field on Schedule

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Sports action slated for September opening

Posted inPhilipstown News

Debate Returns Over Village Parking

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2008 study to be revisited

Posted inArts & Leisure

Sunday Music Series Makes Comeback

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Coordinator cites economic and community benefits

Posted inPhilipstown News

Rhinebeck Bank Exec Calls Move Premature

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Exterior of Main Street building to be improved

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Old Souls Brings ‘Made in USA’ to Main Street

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New shop features home goods, outdoor and fly fishing gear

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EPA Releases Latest Five-year Report on Marathon Battery Site

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Technical in nature, report says site suitable for housing

Posted inPhilipstown News

Village Honors Long-time Volunteers

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Village Board supports Fjord Trail

Posted inArts & Leisure

Purple Martins Make a Local Comeback

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Nineteen-year effort finally pays off

Posted inPhilipstown News

Village Board Refers Engineering Firm Selection to Planning Board

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Pro bono offer questioned

Posted inAround Town

Motorcycle Club Event Raises Money for St. Jude Hospital

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Police report no incidents

Posted inAround Town

Barn Dance Continues Garrison Tradition

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Square dance, potluck dinner celebrates community

Posted inPhilipstown News

Boards Weigh in on Butterfield Zoning Change

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Importance of village character, fiscal analysis cited

Posted inAround Town

BOCES Tech Center Offers Alternative Career Path

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Seventeen Haldane High School students currently enrolled

Posted inPhilipstown News

Play Nice the New Way Forward on Butterfield

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Main Street project also moves ahead

Posted inPhilipstown News

Haldane Budget Passes Easily

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Thorpe re-elected, Daly edges out Rincon-Tomizawa

Posted inPhilipstown News

Sen. Gipson Addresses Cold Spring Board

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Trustees support Indian Point evac resolution, mayor votes ‘no’

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