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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 inSports

Cold Spring Resident Makes Driving Fast His Business

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High-performance is not only his avocation but his career

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Haldane Moves Forward With Field Improvement Details

Avatar photo by Michael Turton September 23, 2012September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Referendum on $2 million project set for Nov. 13

Posted inAround Town

Farmers’ Market Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Avatar photo by Michael Turton September 21, 2012January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Annual community dinner focuses on Hudson Valley foods

Posted inPhilipstown News

James Pond Hearing a Quiet One

Avatar photo by Michael Turton September 15, 2012January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Little if any public concern over sale of Haldane lands

Posted inPhilipstown News

Founder’s Club Aims to Boost PLAY Haldane

Avatar photo by Michael Turton September 10, 2012January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

With no tax increase permitted, project hinges on community support

Posted inPhilipstown News

It’s Time to Go Back to School

Avatar photo by Michael Turton September 8, 2012May 26, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

After an exciting first day, Haldane faces challenges

Posted inPhilipstown News

Haldane Hires New Facilities Director

Avatar photo by Michael Turton September 4, 2012January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

‘Here it’s more like a happy family’

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Summer Sunset Music Series Ends Sept. 2

Avatar photo by Michael Turton September 1, 2012January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Buddy Traina Band wraps up the season

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Red Cross to Local Families: Plan for Emergencies Now

Avatar photo by Michael Turton August 26, 2012September 30, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Philipstown not immune to the vagaries of Mother Nature

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Barricaded Parking Lot Still an Issue

Avatar photo by Michael Turton August 26, 2012January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Drive-thru loop may solve the problem

Posted inArts & Leisure

The Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome

Avatar photo by Michael Turton August 20, 2012September 30, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Vintage aircraft fly over Hudson Valley

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Three Locals to Help ‘Brake’ the Cycle

Avatar photo by Michael Turton August 18, 2012January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Boston to New York Bicycle Ride

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Outdoor Movies Fast Becoming a Tradition

Avatar photo by Michael Turton August 13, 2012January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Films at Dockside attract out-of-town visitors

Posted inPhilipstown News

Tour Bus Busted

Avatar photo by Michael Turton August 13, 2012January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Parking ticket irks business owner

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A Night at the Ballpark with the Renegades

Avatar photo by Michael Turton August 12, 2012January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Pro baseball just up the road

Posted inPhilipstown News

Garrison’s Landing Parking: Improvements and Problems

Avatar photo by Michael Turton August 7, 2012January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Train-parking upgrades underway soon

Posted inPhilipstown News

Citizens of Philipstown: Perceptions, Projects and Participation

Avatar photo by Michael Turton July 31, 2012January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Members are passionate about local politics

Posted inPhilipstown News

The Paper Interviews: Michael Junjulas

Avatar photo by Michael Turton July 31, 2012May 25, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

A wide-ranging conversation with the newly elected Haldane School Board president

Posted inSports

Little League Ponders All-Star Selection Process

Avatar photo by Michael Turton July 23, 2012January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Organizers had eliminated team for 12-year-olds

Posted inArts & Leisure

The Paper Interviews: Artist Larry Lyons

Avatar photo by Michael Turton July 22, 2012March 29, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Has new show at the Beacon Theatre

Posted inPhilipstown News

Junjulas Elected Haldane School Board President

Avatar photo by Michael Turton July 22, 2012January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Fundraising for improvements OK’d

Posted inArts & Leisure

Barber Chair Preserves Community Memories

Avatar photo by Michael Turton July 21, 2012September 30, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Residents recall haircuts, scents and tales

Posted inArts & Leisure

Of Heroes and Icons

Avatar photo by Michael Turton June 30, 2012February 21, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

George Stevenson art exhibit opens July 3

Posted inPhilipstown News

Curto Honored for Service to Haldane and Community

Avatar photo by Michael Turton June 23, 2012September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Term as president ends this month

Posted inPhilipstown News

Four Residents Remember Graduation

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