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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.

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Will Rte 9 Traffic Light Finally Become a Reality?

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DOT says installation imminent

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Little Stony Point Gets a Spring Cleaning

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Annual event draws over 50 volunteers

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Haldane Honors its Elder Statesman

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School wishes happy birthday to a proud Buffalo Soldier

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Haldane BOE Adopts Budget; Ready for May Referendum

Avatar photo by Michael Turton April 7, 2011September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Board adopts 2011/12 school budget

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Historical Society Looks to the Future

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PCHS holds 2011 annual meeting

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Residents Air Metro-North Concerns

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Metro-North public hearing in Cold Spring

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Philipstown.info Interviews: Ruth Eisenhower

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Woman Dies 630 Miles West of Cold Spring

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Jean Turton died March 10, 2011

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Haldane Board: No Money for More Coaches

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Villanti defends teachers

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Cold Spring Mayoral Candidates Square off — Again

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Candidates debate again

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Mayoral Candidates Discuss Broader Issues

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Gallagher and Phillips discuss Cold Spring’s Future

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Uncle Wade Coming to Cold Spring

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New music series premieres at Philipstown.info

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Haldane Tax Rate May Increase Less Than One Percent

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2001/12 Haldane budget begins to come together

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Cold Spring Waterfront: Diverse Opportunities

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Coordinator calls waterfront “unique”

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Cold Spring Featured on New Music CD

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New music series premieres at Philipstown.info

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Boat Club Dominates Comp Plan Info Meeting

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Incumbents take on challenger: cite unapproved, unilateral actions

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The Cost of Winter

Avatar photo by Michael Turton February 13, 2011May 25, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Winter snow causes grief for many; joy for others

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Haldane Faces $400,000 Loss of Revenue

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School budget preoccupies board at Feb. 8 meeting

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Galef Holds Garrison Town Hall Meeting

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Putnam County school district a possibility?

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School Closings: You Make the Call

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It isn’t that bad outside, why is school closed?

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Listening Room Expands Its Reach

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Listening Room expands its reach

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Latest Snowfall Causes Main Street Roof Collapse

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Snowfall causes roof collapse

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Haldane Begins Budget Crunch

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Difficult budget year ahead for Haldane

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Planning Cold Spring's Future

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Comprehensive Plan aims for positive change

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Reporter’s Notebook: Bowl Game Balderdash

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