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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

Haldane Moves Forward Despite Tough Budget Year

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Pre-budget hearing held

Posted inAround Town

Chamber Honors Two Pioneering Business Families

Avatar photo by Michael Turton March 25, 2012January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Annual Baumgarden Scholarship also presented

Posted inArts & Leisure

Get Ready to Shoot Out The Lights

Avatar photo by Michael Turton March 19, 2012January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Local group to perform iconic 1980’s album

Posted inPhilipstown News

Cold Spring Goes to the Polls Tuesday

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

Three candidates vie for two village board seats

Posted inPhilipstown News

Haldane School Board Makes Further Budget Cuts

Avatar photo by Michael Turton March 15, 2012September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Tax rate increase for 2012-13 trimmed

Posted inPhilipstown News

Haldane School Board Looks for Deeper Cuts in 2012-13 Spending

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Trustees want to keep tax rate increase to 2 percent

Posted inAround Town

New High School Course Proposed to Cultivate Young Scientists

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Haldane language programs flourishing

Posted inPhilipstown News

Haldane School Board Set to Fight ‘Two-headed Dragon’

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Reduced state aid, limits on taxes, pose serious budget challenge

Posted inAround Town

Local Leaplings Love Leap Year

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What will you do with your extra day?

Posted inAround Town

Philipstown’s Wild Side: The Bobcat

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We’re home to North America’s smallest wildcat

Posted inPhilipstown News

Haldane Gets Ball Rolling on Sports Fields

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9D field improvements will be first step

Posted inPhilipstown News

New Teacher Evaluation System for Haldane

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Tied to state aid, evaluations begin this spring

Posted inAround Town

Local Resident Promotes Discounts for High-End Purchases

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‘Indulge New York’ coming to Hudson Valley

Posted inPhilipstown News

Haldane School Board Begins Confronting 2012-13 Budget

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When is 2 percent not really 2 percent?

Posted inPhilipstown News

New Garrison Cafe is a “Go”

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For rent sign coming down

Posted inAround Town

Not So New Business Moves onto Main Street

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

Tightrope Interactive settles in Cold Spring

Posted inPhilipstown News, Sports

Athletic Field Study Unveiled

Avatar photo by Michael Turton February 2, 2012January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Few surprises, challenging price tags

Posted inPhilipstown News

Peter Henderson Appointed Haldane Trustee

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Will serve until May election

Posted inPhilipstown News

Four Residents Vie for Haldane Trustee Seat

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Successful candidate only in until May election

Posted inPhilipstown News

Entergy Seeks Emergency Ops Center in Philipstown

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New restaurant for former Guinan’s pub

Posted inPhilipstown News

Haldane Trustees Salute Merandy

Avatar photo by Michael Turton January 20, 2012September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

State funding, athletic fields teacher performance also discussed.

Posted inAround Town

Young Firefighter Pays it Forward

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GVFC’s newest interior-trained recruit

Posted inArts & Leisure

Animal Lover Extraordinaire

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Livestock find a “forever home” with dedicated woman

Posted inAround Town

Philipstown's Wild Side: The Turkey Vulture

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A monthly feature highlighting Philipstown’s wildlife

Posted inPhilipstown News

New Trustee to be Appointed to Vacant Haldane Seat

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School Board invites qualified residents to apply

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