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Author Archives: 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. Location: Cold Spring. Languages: English. Area of expertise: Cold Spring government, features
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Haldane Hoops Star Gets “Full Ride” at Fordham
Liz Milner signs National Letter of Intent to attend Fordham University next fall on a full basketball scholarship
Posted inArts & Leisure
An African Journal
Cold Spring resident Allison McIntyre returns from trip to Africa with many pictures and many stories.
Posted inArts & Leisure
Cold Spring’s Radio Station
Cold Spring has its own radio station providing a daily stream of music
Posted inPhilipstown News
Special Board Sets Strategy for Final Comp Plan RevisionsStanding Boards to be briefed Nov 16
The Special Board met on Oct. 28 to map out a strategy to make final revisions to the draft Comprehensive Plan document.
Posted inAround Town
Cold Spring’s Peace Demonstrators: Seven years of Saturdays – and still counting
Demonstrators have become a very familiar sight early each Saturday afternoon in Cold Spring.
Posted inArts & Leisure
The Stories of Our Community Elders — Leona Dushin
I knew my interview with Leona Dushin would be interesting. How could it be otherwise?
Posted inPhilipstown News
Public Hearing on Cold Spring Comp Plan Closes
Public comment on the draft Comprehensive Plan for Cold Spring came to an end at 8:25 p.m. on Oct. 21.
Posted inSports
Concussions in High School Sports Receive Increased Attention Nationwide
Sports-related concussions receive increased attention both locally and nationally.
Posted inArts & Leisure
Haldane to be Featured on MSG Television
By Michael Turton Haldane High School will be featured on Madison Square Garden Television (MSGTV), Channel 14 on CableVision, Tuesday, Oct. 19 at 7:00 p.m.        Haldane will be featured on High School Journal, a 30-minute program focusing on activities at regional secondary schools. Principal Brian Alm said that about 70 percent of the upcoming […]
Posted inPhilipstown News
Comp Plan Formal Hearing Draws a Crowd
The formal public hearing to review the draft Comprehensive Plan for Cold Spring got underway on Oct. 14.
Posted inPhilipstown News
CAC Recommends Approval of Controversial Wetland Permit
The Philipstown Conservation Advisory Committee (CAC) recommended at its Oct. 7 meeting that a hotly contested wetlands permit be granted to Robert Jordan.
Posted inPhilipstown News
Cold Spring Plan Nears the Finish Line
The hour glass has been turned on end and the final countdown has begun for Cold Spring residents to comment about the future of their village.
Posted inArts & Leisure
Iconic Landmark Undergoing Repairs
Osborn Castle, one of the most eye-catching landmarks in the entire Hudson Valley, is receiving some extra attention these days.
Posted inPhilipstown News
Former Guinan's Pub Closer to Becoming Offices
At its Sept. 16, 2010 meeting, the Planning Board directed consultant Ron Gainer to prepare a resolution approving the new plans for the property, known to most as “Guinans,” contingent only upon his review of Part 3 of the Environmental Assessment Form (EAF) required by New York State.
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Philipstown.info Interviews New Haldane Athletic Director Tom Cunningham
Tom Cunningham, Haldane’s new Athletic Director, Dean of Students and Director of Health and Physical Education for grades K-12, recently spoke with Philipstown.info’s Michael Turton.
Posted inPhilipstown News
Major Ben Martinez: Back from Afghanistan
The former Cold Spring resident talks about his time at war
Posted inPhilipstown News
Proposed Driveway Opposed by Neighbors
Robert and Karyn Jordan want to build a house and they own property on which to build it. That may be the only simple chapter in this story.
Posted inArts & Leisure
Farmers Market Dinner Draws a Crowd
Good food is good. Great, fresh, local food is even better
Posted inPhilipstown News
Haldane Trustees Vote “Aye” on Energy Performance Contract
School board trustees unanimously approved Energy Performance Contract
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Members Clash Over Comprehensive Plan Form and Content
The Special Board met on Sept. 2 to consider two key chapters of the plan – the riverfront and economic vitality – and it was obvious that there is still much internal disagreement.
Posted inArts & Leisure
The Sad Demise of a Once Proud Word
The word ‘awesome’ was taken off life support today and declared legally dead.
Posted inPhilipstown News
Philipstown.info Interviews Haldane Principal Brian Alm
Philipstown.info’s Michael Turton recently spoke with Haldane High School principal Brian Alm at his office.
