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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

Survey Profiles Cold Spring Visitors

Avatar photo by Michael Turton May 12, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Sidewalk interviews shed light on Pedal Into Spring and bike race

Posted inAround Town

Sun Shines on Pedal Into Spring and Bicycle Race

Avatar photo by Michael Turton May 8, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Putnam Cycling Classic draws hundreds of riders

Posted inPhilipstown News

Pedal Into Spring Takes Over Main Street

Avatar photo by Michael Turton May 2, 2013March 29, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Bicycle race to feature hundreds of riders, international field

Posted inPhilipstown News

Former Haldane Teacher Pleads Guilty to Sex-Related Charges

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

Sayers resigns, will be registered as sex offender

Posted inPhilipstown News

Three Candidates to Contend for Two Haldane Trustee Seats

Avatar photo by Michael Turton April 27, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Concerns on tax increases expressed at meeting

Posted inPhilipstown News

Three to Run for Two Haldane School Board Spots

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

Gillian Thorpe reverses earlier decision not to run

Posted inPhilipstown News

Alien Invaders Threaten Local Natural Resources

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

Non-native plants and animals can be destructive

Posted inPhilipstown News

Little Enthusiasm Locally for School Consolidation

Avatar photo by Michael Turton April 20, 2013September 30, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Cost savings, educational benefits, busing questioned

Posted inAround Town

Local Bar Offers ‘Safe Ride’ Home

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

No fee charged to customers

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Cold Spring Budget to Increase 2.49 Percent

Avatar photo by Michael Turton April 13, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Falloon declines raise and stipend

Posted inAround Town

Physiotherapy Expanded at Local Hudson Valley Hospital Facility

Avatar photo by Michael Turton April 4, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

More space and new equipment mean more patients can be treated

Posted inPhilipstown News

Future of Former Guinan’s Pub Again Uncertain

Avatar photo by Michael Turton April 1, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Restaurant proposal withdrawn, new interest expressed

Posted inPhilipstown News

Haldane Kindergarten Spared Reduction for Next Year

Avatar photo by Michael Turton March 22, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Administrators decline raises as budget deliberations continue

Posted inAround Town

Police Work an Integral Part of Environmental Conservation

Avatar photo by Michael Turton March 18, 2013September 30, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

DEC’s officers deal with everything from fish and game laws to anti-terrorism

Posted inPhilipstown News

Former Post Road Hardware Site of Vicious Attack

Avatar photo by Michael Turton March 16, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Motorcycle club members beaten with baseball bats – updated Wednesday, March 20

Posted inAround Town

Whistling Willie’s American Grill Reopens

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

Bar undergoes major renovation; menu revamped

Posted inPhilipstown News

Haldane Finds Savings From Energy Projects

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

Faculty says administration should share budget pain

Posted inPhilipstown News

Tough Sledding at Haldane as Spending Cuts Become Real

Avatar photo by Michael Turton March 2, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Summer school, classroom and support staff to feel the pinch

Posted inPhilipstown News

New Festival ‘Pedal Into Spring’ Planned for Cold Spring

Avatar photo by Michael Turton March 1, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Organizers hope to see flowers, bicycles, visitors

Posted inPhilipstown News

What If the Village Dams Break?

Avatar photo by Michael Turton February 24, 2013September 30, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Public meeting considers Emergency Action Plan

Posted inPhilipstown News

Freight Train Catches Fire Near Cold Spring Platform

Avatar photo by Michael Turton February 23, 2013March 29, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Fire company responds in the wee hours

Posted inAround Town

Patrolling the Rails: A Profile of the MTA Police Department

Avatar photo by Michael Turton February 19, 2013September 30, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

MTAPD police officers deal with everything from counter terrorism and vehicles hit by trains to stolen goods and passengers in distress

Posted inAround Town

Digital Technology Pros Moving to the Area

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

Philipstown Tech Group considers creating a collective workspace

Posted inPhilipstown News

Local Law Enforcement: A Profile of the Cold Spring Police Department

Avatar photo by Michael Turton February 3, 2013September 30, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

At least one officer of staff of 15 always on duty

Posted inAround Town

Here Comes the Sun: Local Residents Embrace Solar Power

Avatar photo by Michael Turton January 27, 2013September 30, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Panels offer financial and environmental benefits

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