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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

Farmers' Market is Back Outdoors

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Fresh, local foods please consumers, help farmers

Posted inPhilipstown News

Stars Shine Bright at Haldane

Avatar photo by Michael Turton May 21, 2011September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

The arts take center stage

Posted inPhilipstown News

Opinions Still Vary on Future of Dockside, Marathon and Truck Yard

Avatar photo by Michael Turton May 17, 2011September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Conceptual plans draw large crowd

Posted inArts & Leisure

Coyotes in Philipstown: is fear misguided or well-founded?

Avatar photo by Michael Turton May 10, 2011July 7, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Local population appears to be on the rise

Posted inSports

Haldane Athletes, Coaches Get Some Help

Avatar photo by Michael Turton May 9, 2011January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Visiting trainer helps prevent and treat sports injuries

Posted inArts & Leisure

Cold Spring is Setting for a Hudson River-Based Novel

Avatar photo by Michael Turton May 8, 2011September 5, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Shad Haul harkens back to different era

Posted inAround Town

TV and The Movies Come to Cold Spring

Avatar photo by Michael Turton May 6, 2011January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Filming on Main Street

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Haldane Budget Vote: Less than two weeks to go

Avatar photo by Michael Turton May 5, 2011September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

New principal, campus repairs and a starry night also discussed

Posted inAround Town

Sixth Grade Haldane Student Makes an Impression

Avatar photo by Michael Turton May 1, 2011September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

I feel I can make a difference

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Dockside, Truck Yard and Marathon Plans Taking Shape

Avatar photo by Michael Turton April 25, 2011January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Vacancies, post office and Foodtown Plaza also discussed

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Heavenly Music

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Jazz Vespers blend music with spirituality

Posted inSports

Thank You Lord Stanley

Avatar photo by Michael Turton April 18, 2011January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

No sport can match hockey’s playoffs

Posted inPhilipstown News

Will Rte 9 Traffic Light Finally Become a Reality?

Avatar photo by Michael Turton April 13, 2011January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

DOT says installation imminent

Posted inPhilipstown News

Little Stony Point Gets a Spring Cleaning

Avatar photo by Michael Turton April 13, 2011January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Annual event draws over 50 volunteers

Posted inPhilipstown News

Haldane Honors its Elder Statesman

Avatar photo by Michael Turton April 10, 2011September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

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

Posted inArts & Leisure

Historical Society Looks to the Future

Avatar photo by Michael Turton April 5, 2011January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

PCHS holds 2011 annual meeting

Posted inAround Town

Residents Air Metro-North Concerns

Avatar photo by Michael Turton April 1, 2011January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Metro-North public hearing in Cold Spring

Posted inAround Town

Philipstown.info Interviews: Ruth Eisenhower

Avatar photo by Michael Turton March 22, 2011March 19, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Community photographer

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Woman Dies 630 Miles West of Cold Spring

Avatar photo by Michael Turton March 20, 2011January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Jean Turton died March 10, 2011

Posted inSports

Haldane Board: No Money for More Coaches

Avatar photo by Michael Turton March 18, 2011September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Villanti defends teachers

Posted inPhilipstown News

Cold Spring Mayoral Candidates Square off — Again

Avatar photo by Michael Turton March 10, 2011January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Candidates debate again

Posted inPhilipstown News

Mayoral Candidates Discuss Broader Issues

Avatar photo by Michael Turton March 8, 2011January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Gallagher and Phillips discuss Cold Spring’s Future

Posted inAround Town

Uncle Wade Coming to Cold Spring

Avatar photo by Michael Turton March 5, 2011March 28, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

New music series premieres at Philipstown.info

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Haldane Tax Rate May Increase Less Than One Percent

Avatar photo by Michael Turton March 3, 2011September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

2001/12 Haldane budget begins to come together

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