A number of stories I have written over the past year have a special resonance that I’d like to share. The Listening Room Returns  The pre-Christmas gathering hosted by Philipstown. info’s at its space at 69 Main Street was, on one level, simply about people getting together to enjoy really good, live music. They certainly happened, as […]
Michael Turton
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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‘The Listening Room’ Returns Dec. 22; Hosted by Philipstown.info
Philipstown.info welcomes back a true friend of Cold Spring – The Listening Room
Posted inPhilipstown News
Virtual High School a Reality at Haldane
Part of a growing, global trend in education
Posted inAround Town
Familiar Cold Spring Landmark Gone
Green gas pumps at corner of Fair and Norther have been removed
Posted inPhilipstown News
Comp Plan Goes to the Village
Special Board votes to send plan to village board
Posted inPhilipstown News
Hybrid Pizza Anyone? Good for business …and the environment
The environment is probably the last thing on someone’s mind when hungry and ordering a pizza
Posted inPhilipstown News
Toys for Tots Battle Underway
Toys for Tots is an annual event organized by the US Marines Toys for Tots Foundation
Posted inPhilipstown News
Off Campus for Lunch: Back in 42 Minutes
At Haldane that means juniors and seniors only
Posted inPhilipstown News
Standing Committees Hear Comprehensive Plan Details
The Comprehensive Plan for the Village of Cold Spring continues to inch closer to completion.
Posted inAround Town
Philipstown Food Pantry Helps Local Families
The Philipstown Food Pantry is a local organization that week-in and week-out provides food for those who need it
Posted inSports
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
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An African Journal
Cold Spring resident Allison McIntyre returns from trip to Africa
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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 Revisions
Standing Boards to be briefed Nov. 16
Posted inPhilipstown News
Cold Spring’s Peace Demonstrators
 Seven years of Saturdays – and still counting
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 inPhilipstown News
Haldane to be Featured on MSG Television
School will be part of High School Journal
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.
